Saving Water In The Kitchen
Sep 29th, 2009 by admin
By Garnet Valentine
Water is one of those precious commodities that are too often taken for granted. Only when is it gone do people realize just how dependent they are on reliable water that comes with a simple turn of the knob. It is important to save as much water as you can not only so future generations will have easy access to this same resource in the future, but it’’s great for your water bill, too!
The kitchen, along with the bathroom, is the room in your house that utilizes the most water. Implementing these little tips will result in thousands of gallons of saved and plenty of money earned in the long run.
First, never, ever leave the water running when it’’s not supposed to. Common sense, yes it is, but the number of people that wash the dishes and leave the water running is a surprisingly high number. It is done out of habit, and it’’s, fortunately, an easy habit to break as long as you are aware that you are doing it. When washing, only turn on the water when you really need it. If you have problems with dried or caked-on food or grease, fill the dish, pot, or pan with water whenever you place them in the sink. By the time it’’s time to wash, the food will not be as stuck and it will be easier to wash off with a sponge.
If you prefer to use the dishwasher, only run it when it’’s full. Running a load when there are just a few pieces of dish and silverware is an extreme waste of water. If you can, opt for a dishwasher that uses less water per cycle but still gets the job done right.
When it comes to preparing meals, people don”t always think ahead and end up having to thaw food before dinner time. Rather than soaking the meat or other frozen food in a bowl that is replenished with hot water every few minutes, consider using the defrost method on your microwave. You could also take that water you would have used to soak your frozen food in, put it in a pot instead with the food, and set the stove on low so it doesn”t end up cooking the outside of your food. The low temperature will thaw the food within a few minutes.
As always, check for leaks in the plumbing on a monthly or even a weekly basis. A small drip could lead to hundreds of wasted gallons of water, not to mention the hundreds of dollars you will have to fork out to clean up that water damage that results from standing water!
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