Please share your sneaky hints for saving water

Primrose

Thinking of having a water meter installed. Could you please share your hints for saving water, however unusual they may be.

lapat

use the bath water to water your garden
get a water butt and use watering cans instead of hoses
use the shower but as quick as possible
wash your own pots dont use a dishwasher
full loads on a shorter wash in your machine
use a glass of water to brush your teeth with
use your microwave to cook vegtables as only needs a little water(cling filmed lid)

MiraReynaWhite

In your home:

• Fix all leaking taps and other leaks
• Shower instead of bathing
• Don' t run the tap while you brush your teeth
• Use the half-flush on your toilet
• Use cold water in your jug and pots. You waste water running the tap until hot water comes out
• Don't wash your veges under a running tap
• Dishwashers use up to 40 litres of water per load! Only wash full loads
• Wash only full loads of washing.
• Alter the washing machine to single rinse

Outdoors:

• Water the garden in the early morning and evening to avoid losing water by evaporation
• Check the weather forecast before watering
• Use mulch and compost to retain moisture
• Sweep leaves and grass clippings away - don't hose them
• Use a bucket rather than a hose when washing your car, boat or outdoor equipment
• Collect rainwater for garden use

elfen

Get a thing (hippo?) to put in the cistern so the loo doesn't fill so much.
Use washing up water to water plants

cajef

lapat wrote: »

wash your own pots dont use a dishwasher

Erm, a dishwasher used properly uses less water than washing up in a sink.

ozskin

good dishwasher used properly uses less water and energy than by hand and is also significantly more hygienic to boot

deanos

When it rains have a shower in the garden

moonrakerz

Wash your dishes with you in the bath/shower ?

A serious one:

If you have kids, fit taps with "lever" handles rather than normal "turn" ones - kids tend to turn these off more often.

maliksss

get a water butt and use watering cans instead of hoses
use the shower but as quick as possible
wash your own pots dont use a dishwasher
full loads on a shorter wash in your machine

CharlieBilly

Using a dishwasher tends to use less water than using a washing up bowl

tealady

Plumb your washing machine outlet into a water butt and use that water for the garden