The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to commune with friends, family, and loved ones. However, when you entertain holiday guests, it can be harder to maintain your eco-friendly lifestyle. You can still conserve water this season with a few simple tweaks to your routine.<\/p>\n
Use Kitchen Smarts<\/strong> Defrost your holiday bird (or anything else) in the refrigerator, not under running water. A running\u00a0faucet\u00a0can dispense up to 4 gallons of water a minute, creating serious waste. But remember to plan ahead: A turkey can take up to three days to thaw in a refrigerator, depending on its size. Another perk? Meat that defrosts in a fridge is safer, as bacteria has less time to grow.<\/p>\n Scrape your extra food into the trash, not the sink. And if you want to avoid plumbing issues, never put bones, rice, pasta, or eggshells in the disposal.<\/p>\n Rinse your fruits and veggies in a prefilled pan or bowl of water, not under a running faucet. Use a cloth or soft brush lightly to scrub off any extra residue.<\/p>\n Use appropriately sized pans. Larger pans take more water to wash, so use only what you need. Keep pitchers of cool water in your fridge. Running the tap to achieve your desired temperature is wasteful.<\/strong><\/p>\n Practice Green Appliance Use Post Tips around the House Turn off the\u00a0faucet\u00a0while brushing your teeth to save gallons of water per minute. At The Eco Plumbers, we\u2019re committed to helping you\u00a0conserve water. If you have any questions about our\u00a0eco-friendly plumbing\u00a0services<\/a> or want extra suggestions about leading a water-conserving lifestyle, please contact us<\/a>. We have free in-home inspections and service quotes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to commune with friends, family, and loved ones. However, when you entertain holiday guests, it can be harder to maintain your eco-friendly lifestyle. You can still conserve water this season with a few simple tweaks to your routine. Use Kitchen Smarts Most of us use our kitchens more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nMost of us use our kitchens more often during the holidays. Whether it\u2019s for prepping the holiday ham or stuffing the turkey, there\u2019s something about the season that makes us all turn to food. When you\u2019re in the kitchen, try using some simple water-conserving tips:<\/p>\n
\nIf you have a double sink, fill one with soapy water and the other with plain water to rinse dishes. Try not to drain and refill while washing dishes, unless the water becomes exceptionally dirty.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you\u2019re running your dishwasher or washing machine, use them only when you have full loads. Don\u2019t separate your guests\u2019 laundry from your own; just make one big load to conserve energy. If your guests are as eco-conscious as you are, there\u2019s no need to wash the guest linens or towels every day.<\/p>\n
\nPosting tips or suggestions around water usage areas, such as the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room, can get everyone thinking about conservation. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n
\nTake shorter showers to help conserve water.
\nPrepare For Guests\u2019 Arrival
\nBefore you entertain guests, take a quick look around the house to make sure that you\u2019re doing your best to conserve water. Are your faucets free of leaks? Are your pipes properly insulated? Do you have low-flow showerheads installed? Simple fixes like these not only help the environment, they\u2019ll also help your wallet in the long run.<\/p>\n