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According to Ofwat, the average person uses around 150 litres of water per day, every day.
If you want to get to grips with water use at home, we have some top tips to help you save water at home. From shortening your shower to using a washing up bowl, these simple actions can help you reduce the amount of water you use.
But, if you want to go one step further, there are several water saving products available to make it easier for you to save water. They can help reduce your energy bill by cutting the gas used to heat your water and, if you have a meter, your water bill too.
Here, we take a look at seven water saving products to help you save energy and water in the kitchen, bathroom and garden. Some water companies offer these products to customers for free, so it’s worth getting in touch with your supplier.
In the kitchen
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Kitchen tap aerator
Aerators can help your tap become more efficient. The aerator fits onto your existing kitchen tap and reduces the amount of water coming out, without affecting the wash or rinse effect. They can also reduce splashing and could help you save up to 5,000 litres of water a year.
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Universal plug
If you don’t have a washing up bowl, using a plug in your kitchen sink can save you water when doing the dishes or washing fruit and vegetables. Universal plugs fit all sinks, helping you to use only the water you need.
In the bathroom
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Cistern displacement device
The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – it’s the second biggest use of water in the home behind showering. Cistern displacement devices can be popped into your toilet cistern – when you flush, the device inflates, saving you save water every time you flush.
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Eco shower head
Switching to a water efficient, low flow shower head reduces the amount of water you use without impacting the pressure – so you won’t feel any difference in your daily shower. They can reduce your water usage by around 9,200 litres a year.
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Four-minute shower timer
Shortening the time you spend in the shower will reduce the volume of water that goes down the drain, so challenge yourself to take a quick shower. Using a four-minute timer can help you understand how long you spend in the shower and could save you 17,000 litres a year.
In the garden
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Garden hose gun
If you fancy yourself as a gardener, fitting a hose gun attachment to your hosepipe can help you control where and when you use water in the garden. Hosepipe spray guns use up to 50% less water per use. You should also consider using a watering can first to save even more water.
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Plant water saving gel
Water saving gels can reduce the need for frequent plant watering. The gel works by storing water that plants can then extract when they need it. It can help keep flowers and fruit on your plants during hot weather, reducing how often you need to use your hose in the summer.
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