Modernity dictates a lot of conditions for us: each person himself is the master of his life and he himself is responsible both for the income of the family and for its expenses. And so today, with constantly rising tariffs for utilities, the economy of water (both cold and especially hotter), heat and electricity should worry not only the men, but us, the owners of the home and the keeper of the hearth. So let's take the matter into our tender hands and see how you can reduce and optimize household expenses. But at once we will agree: we consider only real and practical ways of saving water, heat, electricity, and more than carefully. The question of costs must be approached with a double responsibility, since it directly depends on them and the profit. Household expenses hit the family budget quite heavily, so they should be kept in mind first of all, thinking about saving money. For example, the water flow. How do you think, how much it is wasted in a week, a month, a year? And how much waste do you do with this? The answer is simple - a lot. You just do not notice it and take it for granted. Therefore, saving water in everyday life, both hot and cold, is really an urgent task. This type of cost reduction will be wholly and entirely devoted to this article, within which we will find answers to the main question. It sounds like this: how to find ways to save water at home? Ways enough, the main thing is to take this fact seriously, and within a month the result will be evident. 
Discover hidden leakage
The first thing we do is put counters - this is an important andan obligatory factor on the way to savings. You will pay only for the water that you spend, and not replenish the pockets of employees of housing and communal services. And most importantly, with their help you can check the hidden leak, which first of all beats on a pocket. How to do it? It is enough to record the readings of the meters before going to bed and check them in the morning, not including the water. If they stayed the same, everything is all right. If not, it means that every night you lose a few rubles, which for a month turn into a palpable amount (especially in the case of hot water). Identify the leak is not difficult. The first step is to check the toilet bowl. It is in the bathroom most often and water is lost. Check the reservoir for leakage as follows: remove the lid and drip some water into the water. If after a few minutes the paint is leaking into the toilet, it means that there is a leak and you need to take urgent measures. Well, the leakage of hot water is determined only by the meter. Check also the taps. Even a few drops a year can drip almost a ton, which, of course, is wasted. By the way, you can save while using hot water. Just install in the apartment or private house cranes, each of which will have one handle. Their acquisition will pay off very soon. Each such tap will feed one stream of water of mixed temperature, rather than two, hot and cold, and its closing time will be minimal. So no leaks and extra costs! By the way, if you seriously question the economy, you can install in the apartment or a private home mixers with temperature sensors. It's clear why you need it: with them you do not need to adjust the water in the same shower or washing dishes for dozens of seconds, adding something a little hot or a little bit cold. It will be enough to set the desired temperature and comfortably use the amenities. Practice shows that mixers with temperature sensors quickly justify their purchase. 
In bathroom
Try not to keep the faucet when cleaning your teethopen all the time, turn it on as needed or pour the right amount of water into the glass. The savings are quite substantial - about seven hundred liters per week (this is provided that the family consists of four people). Ask the husband not to waste water in vain during shaving. This will save about three hundred liters a week. If an adult son or brother lives with you in the apartment, even if he takes it for himself, then the expenses will be further reduced. If you decide to save seriously, it's worth reviewing the habits of the household. For example, change the daily intake of the bathtub for rinsing under the shower. Soak up in a fragrant and airy foam can be one, maximum two times a week. By the way, it's better if the water you pour into the tub will immediately be the right temperature. If it turns out to be too hot, you will have to wait for it to cool down, and you will spend the time and the same money. If the water is too cool, you have to top up the warm, respectively, pour out excess cold, that is, unjustifiably spend it. But better pay more attention to the soul. In this case, the savings will be visible immediately. When taking a shower, on average, a little more than 30 liters of water is consumed, and only part of it is hot. In the case of the bathroom, the figures are much more significant - at least 100 liters. And in this case more hot water is poured, because it gives part of its temperature to the walls of the bathroom. So, take a shower more often and use a strong water pressure not constantly, but only when you need to wash off the foam. By the way, there are economical diffusers for the shower - by setting this, you will save up to 50% of the water at each bath. The correct use of the washing machine also helps. First of all read the instructions to it. Surely there is information on economical washing regimes, the use of which in combination with a full load of the machine will benefit your budget. Yes, and do not use your toilet bowl in place of a trash can, pouring out the remains of soup or tea brew. It is better to take out the garbage more often than to overpay for water. 
In the kitchen
Saving hot and cold water in homes andapartments are also possible when washing dishes. For this it is only necessary to get used to washing it not under running water, but in a separate container. Rinse the dishes under a small head. If you use a dishwasher, always fill it completely. So you will save about forty liters each time. Vegetables and fruits can be washed without using running water. Just draw the water into a container. Do not use running water and for defrosting meat, you see, many housewives love to do so. It is better to defrost it beforehand or in the microwave. And in general for various household needs, such as the same washing of vegetables and fruits, try to spend less hot water and more - cold. Of course, at first it will be difficult to get used to all innovations. But what should you just try? You will see for yourself that saving water is not just empty talk, but a real help to your wallet. The costs can and should be reasonable. Starting with saving hot and cold water, you can go to electricity and heat. Having reduced their expenses, you will see with pleasant surprise that free money has appeared in the family budget. We advise you to read:
