Brush teeth with the water off
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Summary
Leaving the tap running while brushing wastes water and money. To save a little of both, turn off the tap during brushing.
Description
Toothpaste, then water. Water, toothpaste, water. Water, toothpaste. Just toothpaste? No matter which of these is the order you prep before brushing, I hope we can agree on one thing. There is no need for the water to run once you start brushing!
Keeping the water off while you brush adds up over time. That saves you water, which, in turn, will save you money! Assuming you brush your teeth twice a day, for roughly 2 minutes, turning the tap off while you are scrubbing away can save up to a bucket of water in one day alone. That adds up over a lifetime! It is an easy switch to save precious water and money!
Keeping the water off while you brush adds up over time. That saves you water, which, in turn, will save you money! Assuming you brush your teeth twice a day, for roughly 2 minutes, turning the tap off while you are scrubbing away can save up to a bucket of water in one day alone. That adds up over a lifetime! It is an easy switch to save precious water and money!
Tips
• When you do use water, turn the tap to the cold side so you do not pull hot water from your tank or boiler to avoid wasted energy. The hot water is not nearly hot enough to kill bacteria, so it is not helping with anything.
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Photo Credit
Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash