Water-Saving Tips

7/29/2020 (Permalink)

Did you know that as much as 20% of a household's water usage is in the kitchen?  We have some quick and easy tips for saving water in the kitchen.

• Purchase a low flow kitchen faucet.  Today's faucets have a flow rate of 1.5 GPM.  Older faucets, 5 GPM.
• Use your dishwasher instead of hand washing dishes.  Make certain you have your dishwasher full.
• Soak pot and pans. You'll use more water scrubbing under running water.
• Steam or roast your vegetables rather than boiling.
• Use washable spray mops and spot clean floors rather than mopping the entire floor.
• Save your running water.  How many of us run tap water while waiting for our water to get hot or cold.  Instead, fill a pitcher of drinking water for the fridge or keep a bucket for watering your plants.
• Fix leaks.  Fifteen thousand drops of water can make a gallon.  A leaky faucet can waste over 3000 gallons of water a year.  

SERVPRO of Jefferson City wants to be the professional you can call at any time for water disasters.  We are available 24/7/365 - 573-635-5883.