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Drinking water is a precious resource which is becoming scarce on earth.

We do not necessarily realize it in France ...

... because you just have to open the tap to have as many as you want.

Besides being a precious commodity, water is becoming more and more expensive.

And it shows on the water bills!

Know that in France the average price per m3 of water is € 2.03 ...

...and that each French person consumes an average of 148 liters of drinking water per day.

Fortunately, there are simple and effective tips for saving water at home.

We have selected 16 tips for you that you and your family can use to reduce your water consumption easily. Look :

IN THE BATHROOM

1. Do not let the water run

Whenever you turn on the water, it's important not to let it run too long.

This is true for shaving as well as for washing hands or teeth. Also remember to tell the children so that they feel concerned.

By not letting it run on a daily basis, you save thousands of liters of water each year.

2. Equip your taps with a water saver

Water savers are also called aerators, aerators or flow reducers.

In any case, what is important is that they drastically reduce your water consumption each time you turn on the tap.

Your tap will go from 15 liters per minute to 5 liters! Awesome, isn't it? If you do not yet have one on all the taps in the house, we recommend this water aerator which is of very good quality.

3. Take a shower instead of a bath

Do you have a bathtub at home? That's not why you have to take a bath every time!

You can very well install a shower curtain and take a shower instead of a bath.

Every time you take a shower for less than 5 minutes instead of a bath, you save 130 liters of water.

And if you turn off the water during soaping, you save 20 liters more water.

While you're at it, you can even pee in the shower to save water.

4. Install thermostatic mixers

Thermostatic mixers are great for being able to adjust the water temperature super quickly.

Instead of letting the water run for long minutes to get the temperature you want, a mixer tap lets you have it almost instantly.

With each shower, tens of liters of water are saved by the whole family. It's a bigger investment than a simple faucet aerator, but it's worth it in the long run.

If you are looking for a quality thermostatic mixer, we recommend this one.

5. Put a bottle of water in the toilet

The water tanks in the toilets are often far too large.

As a result, you are spending way too much water every time you flush the house.

To save water every time someone flushes the house, just put a full bottle of water in the tank.

You can also equip yourself with a dual-flow flush to choose between 3 and 8 liters of water instead of having 10 to 12 usually.

Even better is the dry toilet. Check out the trick here.

6. Fill the washing machine

Before starting a machine, wait until the washing machine is completely filled.

Otherwise, not only are you wasting water for nothing, but you are also wasting electricity.

If your washing machine has an Eco function, consider using it every time you wash to save water and energy.

7. Flush the toilet less often

Flushing the toilet less often is an effective trick to easily save water at home.

Indeed, for small commissions, it is not mandatory to flush the toilet systematically, especially if there are several of you using the toilet.

A flushed flush is 5 to 6 liters of water evacuated, which is quite huge when you think about it just for a little pee!

Don't worry about the smells, unless you don't flush for several days, it's okay. Check out the trick here.

8. Collect the shower water to water the plants

When you take a shower or a bath elsewhere, you often have to wait a while for the water to reach the right temperature.

Instead of wasting this water, why not get it back? To do this, just put a bucket or a basin in the shower or the bathtub.

Once at the right temperature, take the bucket out of the shower to use it later to water the plants. Check out the trick here.

IN THE KITCHEN

9. Wash the vegetables over a basin

When you wash vegetables in the kitchen sink, consider putting a bowl underneath.

This allows the water to be collected and used to water plants, flowers or the vegetable garden.

10. Fill the dishwasher

As with the washing machine, remember to fill the dishwasher well before starting a wash cycle.

Otherwise you are wasting water and electricity for nothing.

If you have a dishwasher that has an Eco or Half Load button, consider using it.

11. Do the dishes with two bins

If you don't have a dishwasher at home, that's not why you can't save water. On the contrary !

To do this, just use 2 wash tubs: 1 for washing and 1 for rinsing.

With this washing method, you save more than 30 liters of water for each dish! Check out the trick here.

To discover : 29 Tips To Make Tableware EASIER.

IN THE GARDEN

12. Use a drip sprinkler

Instead of watering your plants with a conventional watering can, invest in a so-called drip sprinkler.

Why ? Because it helps to regulate the water you give to your plants.

This way, your plants only get the amount of water they need.

No more wasting water in the garden! If you are looking for a drip, we recommend this one.

And during the holidays, use this trick to water your plants easily.

13. Put mulch around your crops

There is a simple system for retaining moisture from dew and watering in the garden.

The trick is to put mulch around the crops to maintain soil moisture.

It's super practical for watering less often and saving water easily. There are organic, mineral, plastic and textile mulches.

To discover : 5 Tips For Watering Plants Less Often.

14. Water the garden in the evening

By watering in the evening, rather than during the day, you avoid too rapid evaporation due to the sun and the heat.

In fact, the evening is the ideal time to water your garden. Thanks to the freshness of the evening, the water does not evaporate and hydrates the plants well.

By watering in the evening, evaporation is reduced by 10%.

15. Collect rainwater

Instead of using tap water, why not collect the water that falls from the sky which is free?

It could not be easier ! You just need to install a rainwater collector to save water at home.

Once you've collected the rainwater, you can use it to wash your car for free, or even do the dishes, housekeeping, and dog wash!

16. Hoe your garden to save water

Hoeing your garden is a practical tip for saving water in your garden.

Why ? Because hoeing allows water to drain directly to the roots of your plants.

It is a very effective trick to aerate the soil well and even weed your garden at the same time.

As they say, a hoeing is worth 2 waterings because the water penetrates much better the soil which has just been hoeed. Indispensable if you have a vegetable garden.

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