With most of the UK experiencing record-breaking
temperatures this week and the good weather predicted to continue over the
weekend, we’ve all been issued plenty of advice on how to keep our cool in a
heatwave, including drinking plenty of water and taking cool showers. Many of
us will also be making the most of the sunshine to do some much-needed
gardening or maybe even wash the car.
While there’s no suggestion yet that that a hosepipe ban is
going to be put into force, there are still lots of very simple ways that we
can save water this summer and, as a result, save money on our water bills!
Here are our top tips for saving water and avoid splashing the cash this weekend:
· Have a cool shower instead of a bath. An average
5 minute shower uses less water than a bath but unfortunately power showers don’t
count! Why not also consider fitting a water-efficient shower head or timer?
Click here to find a local competent plumber for the job.
·
Rather than running the tap, why not keep a jug
of water in the fridge so you can enjoy a cold drink whenever you want without
wasting water?
·
Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car rather
than a hosepipe. (Hosepipes can use up to 1, 000 litres per hour!)
·
When gardening, water plants using a watering
can rather than a sprinkler as watering cans are more accurate. Also consider
watering plants early in the morning or at night to prevent evaporation when it’s
warm.

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