How can you rationalize water at home? Here are some tips

Fresh water is becoming a resource that is more at risk every year around the world. Measure this with our country, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is one of the most resource-scarce countries in the world. Note that the human share of water globally is 500 cubic meters, and the availability of water per person in Jordan is 61 cubic meters in a normal economic situation. Here, as a private sector, it is our responsibility to provide devices to help conserve water and energy, which helps our country environmentally and economically, and we work To provide more accurate information by reading about how to use your devices efficiently and benefit from your device’s capabilities in saving water and energy. In order to be able to continue meeting our needs, we must change some behaviors by using water inside the home, working together as a community.

Water rationalization in the kitchen

The dishwasher has multiple advantages, It saves water, which means less energy. Knowing that 80% of the energy in each cycle goes to heating the water. Here are some easy methods to follow while using the dishwasher:

Eco first, You can save water using a program

• It is an energy-saving program that washes dishes at a lower temperature and uses less water per cycle. Which will help you wash your dishes at a lower cost and save water and money. Saves up to 20% of water in a regular dishwasher
• Make sure your device is fully loaded before turning it on to ensure it is at maximum capacity, This will help make the most of your machine’s power, water and detergent. Although there is a half load program to save water, However, it will not be equivalent to half. So it is best to wait until the dishwasher is full and then choose the eco or water saving program which will save the operating cost on water and energy money
• Water saving can also be affected by the way you load your dishwasher. It can affect the water reaching the detergent dispenser, Which may lead to an unsatisfactory result, You want to rewash the dishes, which causes you to waste time, energy and water. So be careful not to overload, Load larger items in the back and smaller items in the front
• Avoid rinsing dishes before loading into the dishwasher. You can use the rinse program if available, Or simply remove large food scraps from dishes and wipe your plate with a paper towel before loading, Pre-soak the dishes if you have to before loading them in the dishwasher. Don’t worry , All dishwashers nowadays are equipped efficiently enough to get rid of all the dirt on your dishes
• To save energy, instead of drying dishes with electric heat or a fan in the dishwasher, Simply open the door after the wash cycle and let it air dry. The water used in most dishwashers is hot enough to evaporate quickly. This method can save 15% of the total energy used from the air drying cycle in the dishwasher

Water rationalization in the laundry room

1. The design of front-loading washers gives clothes a good wash using only a fraction of the water that top-loading washers use. But if you are a top load washer fan, Choose one that is highly efficient (water and energy saving).
2. When choosing your washing machine, Check the energy label when choosing a washing machine with a lower water rating. The rating is based on the amount of water used per liter for the washing machine. The lower the water drainage rate, the more water is saved for the device.
3. Washing a full load is the most water efficient option, But if you have a few pieces of clothing that need to be cleaned, It is preferable to choose the appropriate program for small capacity preparation, Choosing the appropriate program for each load will save water and improve cleaning results. Another strategy used to save water is to pre-treat stains to avoid having to re-wash clothes even if every effort is made to save water and reduce water consumption, A small leak can cause a significant increase in your water bills. Check sinks and water pipes for leaks and drips.
4. Keep a regular check on your laundry room maintenance and pay attention to hose connections and weak spots, Check the floor under the device if you find puddles. This is a problem and a place where the washing machine gets rid of dirty water
5. It is also preferable at times to dry by hanging on a dryer, which saves energy, and reusing personal towels can save approximately 550 liters of water per week.

Save water when using the dryer

The dryer is mostly popular in winter, Dryers provide many advantages, Although air drying is best for conserving water and energy, However , In winter it is not preferred for multiple reasons such as limited space to dry the air indoors, It also helps save ironing time. Dryers eliminate the need for ironing when used correctly. You will avoid any wrinkles that form without an iron due to simple heat

1. Fully load the dryer, The dryer will take longer to dry the clothes. A small load may take longer to dry. It is always best to separate towels from cotton or bedding
2. Switch loads while the dryer is still warm, This will help you by using the remaining heat inside from the previous cycle to the next cycle.
3. The dryer will operate more efficiently and safely, When removing fluff and cleaning the filter with a toothbrush to remove buildup that can reduce air circulation and cause rust like fluff burns inside the dryer drum, This will help you maintain your dryer and save time re-drying clothes. Drying efficiency decreases due to a dirty filter.
4. If your dryer has a humidity sensor option, This will help by teaching you to stop the cycle. It is preferable to open the door when finished to avoid re-wetting the clothes. It also helps notify you when items are dry, which will save energy and reduce tearing on your clothes due to over-drying.
5. Choose dryers with a high certified energy rating to save between 20 and 60 percent
6. Reuse water from the dryer tank, Some dryers contain a tank that contains water from the wet clothes inside. The water is distilled water and can be used to wash your car, water plants, or fill a steam iron, and in this way you will conserve water

Rationalizing water in the home bathroom

1. Using a shower instead of filling a bathtub is preferable to using a shower, as its use saves 40% of water consumption. According to studies, a normal shower takes 9-11 minutes, and some people take more, and a shower saves 6 minutes. This does not mean stopping attention on personal hygiene and so on, but We pray that water is spent wisely
2. The Niagara consumes 26% of household water consumption, while the non-saving Niagara consumes 12 liters per case, that is, when using a tap once it is possible to drain the entire water tank from Niagara, while the two-button saver uses 6 liters per case because it provides the option for the consumer to use a half or a full tank, and here we can with Modifying daily behavior and working to save water directly with simple operations
3. While brushing your teeth twice a day is important (and we can’t stress this enough), Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save approximately 38 liters of water per day. Use a cup, Instead of your hands, To rinse your mouth as soon as you finish brushing to save more water
4. Don’t waste up to 500 liters of water on leaky bathroom appliances. These leaking appliances or pipes are a huge waste of water, And the worst part is that you don’t even realize you’re using it.

Water rationalization in the home garden

Up to 50% of outdoor household water use is lost due to wind, evaporation and runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods. Save up to 550 liters of water per week by checking your irrigation system monthly.

This certainly depends on the size and content of your home garden and whether you have a garden or not

You should also adjust your watering schedules depending on the time of day, Run sprinklers less frequently in the winter months. In addition, it is preferable to run the sprinklers in the morning to lose a smaller amount of water due to evaporation.

Spend less time and energy watering your garden and increase water conservation by making specific choices when purchasing plants. And work on searching for plants that tolerate high temperatures and are resistant to drought