Drinking water is a precious and scarce resource on earth.
We don't necessarily realize it in France...
...because all you have to do is turn on the tap to get as much as you want.
In addition, being a precious commodity, water is more and more expensive.
And it shows on the water bills!
Note 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 for you 16 tips that you and your family can use to reduce your water consumption easily. Watch:
Whenever you run the water, it is important to not let it run too long.
This is true for shaving as well as washing hands or teeth. Also remember to tell the children so that they feel concerned.
By avoiding daily running, you save thousands of liters of water every year.
Water savers are also called aerators, aerators or flow restrictors.
In any case, what is important is that they allow you to drastically reduce your water consumption every time you turn on the tap.
Your tap will go from 15 liters per minute to 5 liters! Impressive, 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.
Do you have a bathtub at home? That doesn't mean you have to take a bath every time!
You can very well install a shower curtain and take a shower instead of a bath.
Each time you take a shower of 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 another 20 liters of water.
While you're at it, you can even pee in the shower to save water.
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 allows you to have it almost instantly.
With each shower, tens of liters of water are saved by the whole family. It's a bigger investment than just a faucet aerator, but it's worth it in the long run.
If you are looking for a quality thermostatic mixer, we recommend this one.
The water tanks in the toilets are often way too big.
As a result, you expend far too much water every time you are flushing the house.
To save water every time someone flushes the house, just put a bottle full 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 the usual 10 to 12.
Even better is the dry toilets. Check out the trick here.
Before starting a machine, wait until the washing machine is completely filled .
Otherwise, you not only waste water for nothing, but you also waste electricity.
If your washing machine has an Eco function, remember to use it every time you wash it to save water and energy.
Flush the toilet less often is an effective trick to easily save water at home.
Indeed, for small errands, it is not mandatory to flush the toilet systematically, especially if there are several of you using the toilets.
A flushed toilet 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 odors, unless you don't flush the toilet for several days, it doesn't cause any discomfort. Check out the trick here.
When you take a shower or a bath for that matter, you often have to wait a while for the water to be at the right temperature.
Instead of wasting this water, why not recover it ? To do this, simply put a bucket or basin in the shower or bathtub.
Once at the right temperature, take the bucket out of the shower to use later to water the plants. Check out the trick here.
When you wash vegetables in the kitchen sink, remember to put a basin underneath.
This allows water to be recovered and used to water plants, flowers or the vegetable patch.
Same as for the washing machine, remember to fill the dishwasher properly 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 that.
If you don't have a dishwasher at home, that doesn't mean you can't save water. On the contrary!
For this, it is enough to use 2 washing tubs :1 for washing and 1 for rinsing.
With this washing method, you save more than 30 liters of water with each dish! Check out the trick here.
To discover: 29 Tricks To Make Washing Up EASIER.
Instead of watering your plants with a classic watering can, invest in a so-called drip sprinkler.
Why ? Because it regulates the water you give to your plants.
That way your plants only get the amount of water they need.
No more water wastage 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.
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 Your Plants Less Often.
By watering in the evening, rather than during the day, you avoid too rapid evaporation due to the sun and the heat.
Indeed, in the evening is the perfect time to water your garden . Thanks to the evening coolness, the water does not evaporate and hydrates the plants well.
Watering in the evening reduces evaporation by 10%.
Instead of using tap water, why not collect the free one that falls from the sky?
It could not be easier ! All you have to do is 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, clean up, and wash the dog!
Hoeing your garden is a practical tip for saving water in your garden.
Why ? Because hoeing helps to drain the water straight to the roots of your plants.
It's 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.
