Laundry and kitchen

water running from tap

About 15-20% of water used in the house is used in the laundry and about 10% is used in the kitchen. To save money on your water bills, consider the following tips. 

Laundry

  • The most effective way to save water in the laundry is to use a front-load washing machine. Using a front-load washing machine could save you 100 litres a wash.
  • The higher the WELS rating the more water efficient the machine. 
  • Always wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine.
  • Set your washing machine for the lowest water level possible for the load you are washing.
  • Fit an aerator or flow restrictor to your laundry tub taps.

Kitchen

  • Use a container or small amount of water in your sink for washing vegetables rather than cleaning under a running water.
  • Remove food scraps by scraping into compost bin instead of rising under the tap.
  • To avoid wasting drinking water from a running tap, collect it in a bottle or jug and store it in the fridge.
  • Only use the dishwasher when you have a full load.
  • When purchasing a new dishwasher, check the water efficiency (WELS) label, the higher the number of stars, the more water efficient it is.
  • Collect water while waiting for the hot to come through and use it to water plants and rinse dishes or wash fruit and vegetables. 
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