How to save water in kitchens?
Reusing of cooking water
It is needless to say that a lot of water is used for cooking. But if there is a way to reuse the water which is used for cooking then it’s only fair that we apply them in our daily lives. The water used to wash fruits and vegetables is usually filled with minerals and nutrients and is proven to be good for plants. Hence, the water used to wash vegetables and fruits can be utilized in watering our kitchen/garden plants. Reusing the water used to drain pasta to water plants is also an option.
Steam vegetables
In the absence of kitchen/garden plants, you can steam vegetables rather than boiling them as they help to preserve the nutrients and also save a notable amount of water. Steaming of vegetables also helps in retaining the colour, fibre, nutrients and vitamins of the vegetables and keeping them nutritionally intact.
Use a dishwasher
Dishwashers are known for utilizing lesser water than the regular tap method of washing as they use a heating method for sanitizing the dishes and use far less water than washing. If used regularly, dishwashers can save upto 26,000 Litres of water per year. Using a dishwasher can also save a lot of money as dishwashers are usually one time investments unless any repairs occur.
Installation of faucet water savers
In the absence of a dishwasher, installation of tap water savers in kitchens can help save water. Kitchen tap water attachments are easy DIY installations which are instrumental in saving water with each wash without compromising the quality of each wash. Kitchen faucet aerators are built in a way that promises a thorough wash of vegetables and fruits and still yield a whopping 85% savings of water.