Posts Tagged ‘Toilet’

6 Simple Ways to Conserve Water in the Bathroom

Friday, October 30th, 2009
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Many litres of water are wasted daily in most homes across the country. Much of this precious water just disappears down the bathroom drain. Follow these simple tips to prevent wasteful water use in your bathroom.

Top Priority
A dripping faucet wastes valuable water around the clock. Check bathroom faucets for leaks and repair or replace, if necessary. To further reduce waste, install a faucet aerator and low flow showerhead.

Toilet
Older tanks or cisterns use much more water than necessary. In toilets installed before 2002, a displacement device is effective in reducing water waste. Either purchase a device or make your own by placing a plastic jug of water inside the tank. Use the largest jug possible that still allows an adequate flush. (more…)

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Bathroom Design for Small Bathrooms

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
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As the fields of interior design and home improvement have become more popular in recent years, the formerly often neglected bathroom has been getting more attention than ever. Many people are turning their plain bathrooms into lush getaways or sophisticated spas. Small bathrooms, however, pose unique challenges when it comes to design.

While the lack of space may make it impossible to install a large garden tub or double sinks, there are still ways to give even small bathrooms a much needed facelift.

Often the biggest problem in small bathrooms is the lack of storage space. To create room for storage, it is necessary to get creative. Look for storage units that are wall mounted. A cabinet over the toilet or a shelf over a bathtub can add valuable space for storing bathroom essentials. Some storage solutions, such as a large basket for holding rolled up towels, can double as design elements. (more…)

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Easy Eco Friendly Water Saving Tips

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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Some of the best ways to conserve water in the home are also some of the easiest to do in a single day. Most tips cost little to nothing to implement and the savings can be great, both financially and ecologically.

If you have an older toilet and don’t intend to replace it any time soon with a water saving version, simply add a brick or two into the water tank. This will displace a great deal of water instantly turning your toilet into one that uses far less water.

Along the same line, you can also turn off the water to the toilet and use dishwater or bath water to flush the toilet. Most people aren’t interested in taking such steps, but it is a sound practice, if somewhat awkward. (more…)

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Save Water - Use Toilet/Sink Appliance!

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

toiletsink1In our everyday life we don’t usually think about how much water we actually waste when flushing toilet.  It is such a common habit, we think there is not much we can do about it.

Now imagine, how surprised were we when we’ve found this extraordinary appliance. A slash toilet slash sink appliance!

How does it work?

The Australian Company Caroma has invented a unusual appliance which is called Profile Smart Dual Flush Toilet. This smart appliance is compilation of a toilet and a sink (assembled at the top of the toilet). While washing our hands the water from the sink flows to flush and is ready to be used (again).

This Caroma product was in 2008 recognised as the most inventive technological solution. As proven during tests, using this device can save up to70% of the water we normally use in our home! (more…)

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