Friday, June 8, 2007
Take Action Daily - Cool It
This one is perfect for the summertime. The more you use hot water, the more energy you waste. Fortunately for Big Momma, there are dollar saving options that everyone, everyone, can incorporate easily into their daily life. Try washing your laundry in cold or at least warm water. It's also better for your clothes. Have a shower instead of a bath. If you don't believe me, plug the tub while you shower and see how much it fills up until you are done. It takes a pretty long shower to equal the water consumption of a bath. If you do use a dishwasher, make sure it is full before you start it. If washing by hand, fill the sink halfway rather than washing under running water. Lastly, wrap a blanket or towel around you hot water tank and have it serviced regularly to maximize it's efficiency - aka, money in your pocket.
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Niki, great tips.
May I add that the most efficient way to wash dishes is - believe it or not - using a dishwasher (not an ancient one!).
Most modern dishwashers are quite economical and apparently you can't beat the amount of water they use to clean dishes versus if you wash by hand. But you are right, wait till it's completely full.
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