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Shave cleaner
Many people will run the bathroom faucet until it flows hot water. Some tips advise that you fill up the sink. We have another idea.
How to: Fill a microwave-safe mug or jar with water and nuke it for about a minute. Rinse your razor in this cup of hot water while you shave.
Cost: $1 per year to run the microwave
Average resource savings: 1,825 gallons of water per year; 18 therms of natural gas from water heater
Average monetary savings: $3.50 in water costs; $22 in natural gas costs
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
You’ve heard it time and again, but the truth is that at least 40 percent of Americans still let the water run while they brush.
How to: Turn the water on for a second to wet your toothbrush. Keep it off while you’re brushing. Then turn the water back on for a few seconds to rinse your toothbrush after you’re done brushing.
Cost: None
Average resource savings: 4,400 gallons of water per year
Average monetary savings: $9 in water costs per year |
