How to save on water, electricity, food and other daily expenses – Woman`s Day offers 15 tricks that will help you save your family budget.
1. By growing aromatic herbs on your own windowsill, you will not only save money, but be sure to eat organic foods without chemical additives. Onions, lettuce, mint, dill, parsley, marjoram, savory, rosemary and even cherry tomatoes grow well on the window, in ordinary flower pots or containers.
2. Use pots with a diameter that matches the size of the burners on the stove. Pans that are too small cause heat loss, which very quickly increases energy consumption by up to 20%.
3. – the best option in terms of ecology. Why not arrange a green day at least once a week! It’s so easy to cook a complete and delicious dinner of buckwheat, rice, pasta and seasonal vegetables.
4. Cooking under the lid saves about 30% energy compared to an open pan or pan.
5. Replacing a worn out gasket in a drip tap can reduce water loss by 15 liters per day.
6. Do not place the refrigerator next to a stove or microwave: the heat from working appliances makes the freezers consume more energy for cooling.
7. A mixer with an aerator will help save water: water consumption is reduced by limiting the pressure and adding air to the water flow.
8. Energy saving bulbs last 10 times longer than conventional incandescent bulbs and save up to 80% energy.
9. The induction hob is faster and saves energy. Unlike traditional cast iron and glass-ceramic, only pots are heated, not the burners themselves. Consequently, virtually no heat is wasted.
10. We throw away a quarter of our food every week, and therefore a lot of money. To prevent this from happening, plan a menu for the week and take lunch from home.
11. The microfiber cloth works great without any chemical cleaning agents. It collects dirt and dust without leaving streaks.
12. Fridge freezer consumes 2 times less energy than a device released 10 years ago. Plus, any refrigerator will use less energy if you regularly defrost it and dust the back wall.
13. consume 30% less energy and can be dimmed with a dimmer switch.
14. The AA rechargeable battery allows you to use the same batteries up to 500 times, reducing waste and costs.
15. Blackout curtains and blinds allow you to regulate the indoor climate without expensive heaters and air conditioners.