Everyday water-saving tips
By choosing water-efficient appliances and using those you own more efficiently, you'll not only save water resources, but money too. Consider our outdoor water-saving tips for your lawn and garden also. And remember, making just one or two changes can add up to make a big difference in the long run.
APPLIANCES
Dishwashers
•Run your dishwasher only when it's full; use the rinse-and-hold dishwasher feature until you're ready to run a full load.
•Don't pre-rinse dishes before loading the dishwasher. Our tests show pre-rinsing doesn't improve cleaning, and by skipping this step, you'll save as much as 20 gallons per load, or 6,500 gallons per year.
•If you're buying a new dishwasher, consider a water-saver. The most water-efficient models we've tested use only about 4 gallons per wash—about a third of what the least efficient models used.
Visit our Green Ratings to find the most water-efficient dishwasher that meets your needs.
Washing Machines
•Run your washing machine only when it's full.
•For your next washing machine consider a water-saver. The most water-efficient washer we've tested, the front-loading Kenmore (Sears) Elite HE 4t, uses only about 30 gallons for a large, 19 pound load, about the same amount that many machines use for an 8-pound load.
Visit our Green Ratings to find the most water-efficient washing machine that meets your needs.
LAWN-CARE & GARDENING
•To reduce the amount of water you give to your lawn, adjust your lawnmower to cut grass no shorter than three inches. Taller grass encourages deeper roots and shades the soil to reduce moisture loss.
Visit our Green Ratings to view features and performance results of lawnmower models.
•Add compost or peat moss to soil to improve its water-holding capacity. Visit our Green Ratings to find a compost bin that meets your needs.
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