How to Go Green in Your Bathroom
Use less running water in your bathroom., Install low-flow shower-heads and faucet aerators., Have a dual-flush or low-flow toilet installed in your home.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use less running water in your bathroom.
You can save multiple gallons of water daily by shutting off running water when performing certain daily tasks.
Examples of ways you can use less water is to take quicker showers, and turn off the faucet while shaving or brushing your teeth. -
Step 2: Install low-flow shower-heads and faucet aerators.
These types of shower and faucet accessories will allow you to save thousands of gallons of water per year because they restrict heavy water-flow.
In most cases, installation will require you to unscrew the shower- or faucet-head using a wrench, and screwing the new shower- or faucet-head onto the nozzle. , A dual-flush toilet has 2 handles for flushing different levels of water; whereas a low-flow toilet can save approximately 9,000 gallons (34,068 liters) of water per year. -
Step 3: Have a dual-flush or low-flow toilet installed in your home.
Detailed Guide
You can save multiple gallons of water daily by shutting off running water when performing certain daily tasks.
Examples of ways you can use less water is to take quicker showers, and turn off the faucet while shaving or brushing your teeth.
These types of shower and faucet accessories will allow you to save thousands of gallons of water per year because they restrict heavy water-flow.
In most cases, installation will require you to unscrew the shower- or faucet-head using a wrench, and screwing the new shower- or faucet-head onto the nozzle. , A dual-flush toilet has 2 handles for flushing different levels of water; whereas a low-flow toilet can save approximately 9,000 gallons (34,068 liters) of water per year.
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