Disclosure: I am working with the International Carwash Association to share these tips. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
I don’t know about others but I drive a lot more in the Summertime, especially being that it can be awful here in Chicago in the winter. I visit my family and friends and drive all over with my kids keeping us busy and entertained. Well a campaign from the International Carwash Association (ICA) called WaterSavers wants to help drivers prevent water pollution and water waste. I know I take water for granted and I am sure I am not alone in that.
Washing your own car for example can cause water pollution. Water entering storm drains does not undergo treatment before it is discharged. So when cars are washed on streets, driveways or parking lots, that dirty water ends up in rivers, stream and lakes. Washing one car may not seem like a big deal but think of all the people across the United States that are washing their own cars.
A study by the City of Federal Way in Washington, found that residential car washing led to the following being released into their storm sewer system:
- 190 gallons (719 liters) of gasoline, diesel and motor oil
- 400 pounds of phosphorus and nitrogen
- 60 pounds of ammonia
- 2,200 pounds of surfactants
- 3,000 pounds of solids
That is the total annual release and yet only for their small community of 62,000 cars and trucks – compared to the more than 300 million registered vehicles in North America! Yeah thats a lot of water waste and pollution!
Here are some eco-friendly tips from WaterSavers to get your car ready for Summertime travels:
- Wash your car at a professional car wash. Winter months can be especially hard on your vehicle and washing your car is an easy first step to making your car feel new again. Using a professional car wash is a great way to protect the environment. According to the International Carwash Association, WaterSavers professional car washes use an average of 40 gallons of water or less per car while recycling and filtering their water to prevent harmful chemicals from going into our rivers and streams. Professional car washes also remove salt from the undercarriage of your vehicle, which is a must after a long winter. By comparison, the average home washing machine uses 41 gallons per cycle, and a garden hose uses 63 gallons of water in just five minutes. You can learn more, and find aWaterSavers wash at Washwithwatersavers.com.
- Give the inside a deep clean. Winter’s elements are hard on the outside of your car, but many people forget the abuse the vehicle’s interior takes as well. Think of how many times you’ve crawled into your vehicle with dirty, snowy feet and you can begin to understand why cleaning the inside is necessary. Apply some baking soda and a rubber sponge to your floor mats for an environmentally friendly and efficient clean. Then, wipe down interior surfaces with a microfiber cloth and vacuum the fabric and floor to remove dirt, sand, salt and dust.
- Don’t forget the maintenance check. Winter is finally over, but that doesn’t mean your vehicle can skip an overall maintenance check, especially if you want to save energy. Make sure to have your oil changed and give your vehicle an once-over. Check the fluid levels as well. The more efficiently your vehicle runs, the more gas you’ll save.
- How’s your tire pressure and alignment? Low tire pressure will cause your vehicle to overexert itself and waste gas so make sure your tires are up to the task. Your tires list their recommended pressure on the side. If you can’t find it, you can find the recommended tire pressure in your owner’s manual. It is also a good idea to have a certified technician conduct an alignment test since it could have been thrown off by driving over pot holes during the winter months.
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Christian Alejandro says
I shorten my showers and brush my teeth while showering
Tim Moss says
Try to get my wife to NOT waste so much water!
Karen Deva says
I conserve water by only using one rinse cycle on the washing machine instead of two.
Roy F. says
I take shorter showers now.
Michelle S says
We always turn the water off, rather than letting it run down the drain when in use. We also avoid using products with toxic chemicals.
Breanne says
I take quick showers.
Hollie Jahnke says
We take faster showers.
Mary Cloud says
I try to remember to cut it off when I’m brushing my teeth
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Teresa Moore says
WE take quick showers. Also we wait to rinse a load of dishes instead of one dish at a time.
Jasmine P says
I make sure to turn off the sink when I’m not using the water!
Kim says
I conserve water by only running the dishwasher and washing machine when its completely full and turning off the water when I’m not using it
Kim Reid says
I try to conserve water by only running full loads of dishes and clothing, thanks!
Susan Climan says
I only use the dish washer and the washing machine when they are full.
kathy pease says
I catch water from the rain in garbage cans to water my plants
Terry Cross says
I only run the water while using it, when doing dishes or brushing my teeth
Jennifer Reed says
I conserve water by only doing loads of dishes or laundry when I have a full load. We also share bath water in our heated oversized tub for anyone that needs washing that evening.
Megan says
Always use the carwash!
Buddy Garrett says
We use cold water to wash our laundry.
Melanie Montgomery says
I take shorter showers.
CharityS says
I take really quick showers.
Karen says
Turn off water while brushing teeth, washing hair, etc.
Corey Olomon says
I don’t wash my car.
Alex W. says
I make sure to always turn things off if I’m not using it and limit my showers to 15 minutes.
Christina Foster says
I conserve water by collecting fallen rain water and using it to water my plants.
Julie Hawkins says
We conserve water by using a water filter and not buying bottled water
daisy says
I turn the water off while I brush my teeth
Ed says
We use rainwater for the outdoor planter’s thirst.
Ellie W says
We always turn off the water while brushing our teeth, and only water the lawn once a week.
TallulahJane says
We reuse bath towels to cut down on extra laundry and also I try to wash as much together as possible to cut down on the extra water also.
Michael W Perkins says
3 Minute showers
Danalee Davis says
I take short showers and turn off the water while brushing my teeth.
Rachel says
I turn the water off while I brush my teeth!
susan smoaks says
i conserve water by washing the car at the car wash
e michelle says
we use the water from the rains for the gardens and the fish tanks!
Tammy Arnold says
We use rain barrels and recycle everything possible. At least I can try to leave my kids a better world.
Betty C says
We search for non-toxic cleaning products so we don’t pollute.
Gina says
We use rain barrels
Stephanie Galbraith says
We don’t run the water while we are brushing our teeth. We limit showers to 10 min.
melina r says
We take short showers and turn off the faucet when brushing out teeth.
Teresa Thompson says
We take short showers and collect water for our gardens.
tina reynolds says
I always do full loads of dishes and laundry and teach kids to turn off water during brushing
sarah williams says
coll. thanks
Karen Massey says
5 min showers
clynsg says
Most conservation methods come from limiting showers, making certain no fixtures drip, etc.
Jammie says
We conserve water by timed showers and doing laundry 3 times a week.
Kristina Faricelli says
We use a 500 gallon water trough to collect rain water to water our garden and plants with.
Kristin says
I take short showers, never leave the water running when not necessary, and I only wash full loads.
Deci MacKinnon says
In our drought ridden area, we have let our lawn go brown.
Glenna F says
I set my sprinklers to come on as little as possible.
Lyz S says
I turn the water off when brushing teeth, doing dishes, etc (I even tried navy showers for awhile!) and use any extra runoff from those to water plants.
Jan Hammersmith says
Don’t leave water running when doing a variety of tasks
danielle Marie says
i never leave my water running…. and i havent washed my car in 6 months.
Sonya says
We take short showers and only wash full loads of laundry.
Mihaela Day says
I turn off the water when brushing my teeth.
Chrysa says
We only run the tap when we need it and try to limit shower length.
Mary Jacobowitz says
I water the lawn at night.
gina says
We never leave it running.
Sandra VanHoey says
We conserve water by turning it off while brushing teeth for one and making sure we have a full load of clothes when we wash and not just a couple things in washer
maya hu says
i shut off the tap when im not using it, like brushing my teeth and stuff
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Rebecca Lock says
I turn off the water when brushing my teeth.
Tammie Venne says
dont leave the water running when washing dishes or brushing teeth
kelley c says
I take short showers and turn off the water when I brush my teeth.
Jamie Martin says
I reuse plastic water bottles, keeping them out of landfills and saving water!
Peggy Rydzewski says
We vowed to shut water off during washing dishes and brushing teeth
Rachel H. says
We use reusable water bottles!
Lisa says
We try to take short showers.
Della Barker says
We take shorter showers, wash our cars at a car wash, and we installed water saver shower heads.
D HUGHES says
great giveaway
Nicole Millheim says
I pay attention to our water usage and never leave water running
Mindy DeLisi says
Use the Dishwasher more than hand washing dishes!
nadine m says
We take short showers and don’t leave the water running when brushing our teeth
Lisa M says
We water our lawns less and plant drought resistant plants.
Jennifer says
We always turn off our faucets when we are showering or brushing our teeth. You only need the water running to rinse off.
Cathy says
Very interesting!!
Cori Westphal says
I collect rainwater for watering my flowers and garden!
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Sky Evans says
We always try to take short showers
alyce poalillo says
I only do full loads of dishes and clothes, and I am very careful about the detergents I use and what I throw down drains.
Lesley F says
I turn the water off when I am brushing my teeth
Michelle G says
do less laundry! lol
brenda b says
We pick up trash when out on our kayak
Norma says
We save water by sweeping outside rather than hosing things down. We only wash the car once a month.
Jessica Ruggiero says
I conserve water by turning the shower off while I am soaping up and shaving and turning it back on when I rinse!
Theresa D says
We conserve water by adjusting the washer to the appropriate setting for the load size and only running the dishwasher when it is full.
Connie Tucker says
Full laundry loads, don’t leave water running while brushing and take shorter showers.
Pam Hoffman says
We planted drought tollerant plants in our yard to use less water.
matt lehman says
i have two 80 gallon rain barrels for watering my plants
Karen Drake says
We conserve water by taking showers instead of bathes.
Barb H says
We use a rain barrel to collect water for our garden.
Shayna says
We don’t leave the water running while we brush our teeth 🙂
tammy shelton says
Only do full loads of laundry.
Erica C. says
I take short showers.
April Vrugtman says
When I wash dishes by hand I fill the sink and turn the water off. Also while brushing teeth I turn the water off. We take short showers too.
Deb C says
I garden organically, no chemicals to leach into groundwater and I try to use water conserving methods of gardening.
Katie J says
Not running the water while I brush my teeth.
Priscilla Benavides says
We take short showers or baths in our home to help save water waste!
Rob B says
I use a water saving showerhead and adjust the toilet to fill only 3/4 full
Debra Holloway says
We use rain barrels to catch rain water to water our garden.
BETH DUNLAVY HOPPE says
I try to use rain water to water the plants
mariem says
we have rain barrels and we use timers for showres
Adriane says
I save water by watering the plants on my patio with a watering can rather than the hose.
kelly woods says
We never let the water run. My family and I are always trying to conserve water. It is very important to us.
brandi hawn says
i always shut off the water when i’m brushing my teeth and never take more than a 10 minute shower, i also use rain barrels to water my veggie and flower gardens 🙂
Daniel M says
short showers, full loads for laundry and dishes
Susan Smith says
I conserve water by not taking long showers and turning the water off while I’m brushing my teeth
Jill Myrick says
We conserve water by turning the water off while brushing our teeth and when lathering up in the shower.
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Chrissy Malave says
In my house we conserve water by taking shorter showers, not running the dish washer and only doing 1 load of laundry a week.
Linda Lansford says
I conserve water by not flushing the toilet every time
jenn huey says
We always clean up a camp site that may pollute streams
Brandy Hebden says
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Michelle S. says
Full loads of laundry, turn the water off when brushing my teeth
Rachael G. says
I conserve water by turning it off when brushing my teeth and doing dishes. Plus I take fast showers, eliminating water waste
Sarah L says
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Sarah L says
I take short showers.
Thanks for the contest.
Robin says
I try limit how often I water the lawn.
Francine Anchondo says
I take quick showers.
Ceinwyn R says
I let our grass get a little brown in the dead heat of summer.
mary diehl says
We do full loads of laundry, shorter showers and turn the water off when brushing our teeth.
Leela says
I only use it when I need it.
Kat says
We installed flow restrictive shower heads and aerators on our bathroom faucets.
Tom Bellamy says
I conserve water by taking quick showers.
Lisa V. says
I wait for a full load of laundry before washing.
Sarah Hall says
We shut off the faucet when we brush our teeth to save water. We also limit the time we spend in the shower and never water the lawn.
Holly Kennedy says
My boyfriend guilted me into brushing my teeth in the shower.
krystal wethington says
i turn off water when brushing my teeth.
trixx says
I take 5 mins showers and dont leave the water running when I brush my teeth
Lisa L says
When it rains, I leave buckets outside to collect water…I use them to water the plants on dry days
Douglas Houston says
I turn the water off when I shave
Stephanie W says
Short Showers, no baths, no watering the lawn, and turning off the water while doing dishes and brushing teeth!
Terri C. McMillan says
Rain barrels for watering flowers
Sarah VM says
We use rain barrels to collect rain water to water our garden. It really saves us on water.
Faith I. says
I conserve water by using a rain barrel and keep it clean by using water friendly fertilizers.
Missy says
I dont take long showers.
Sonia says
I only use what I need, I don’t leave the water running.
Gina H. says
Don’t water outside as often.
Paol Trenny says
we recycle water usage by using our used bath water to water our plants when we take a bath
Casey Everidge says
i take short showers every other day to save some water!
Birdiebee says
I always wait until I have a full load of clothes to wash or full load of dishes to run to conserve.
joe gersch says
i flush only when its brown or too much tp is in the bowl
Portia says
Turn off the water while brushing my teeth. Also only use natural, organic products in the garden.
JLin says
short shower
christine jessamine says
I take very short showers
Laurie Pearson says
Turn off the tap when I am brushing my teeth.
Jenna D says
I always turn my water off when brushing my teeth and collect the water from my leaky faucet to water my garden.
Eileen Richter says
We do not put chemicals like paint in our drains nor throw medications in the toilet or sink into water supply. We do conserve because with 5 in the house, we try to keep our water bills down.
jillian warner says
less time in the shower
AmySD says
Shorter showers, turn of water when brushing teeth and washing dishes.
Sue Hull says
I take shorter showers and I only run my dishwasher once a week. It’s only me so it’s easy to use less water. I take my truck to the car wash. Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂
AlexisB says
Trying to teach my kids (and my husband) they don’t need the water running while brushing their teeth!
kelly willis says
we do use the dishwasher or the washer unless they are full we dont leave water on while brushing teeth we take short showers
s riches says
We have rain barrels that are used for watering the plants and the garden.
Deb Jackson says
We conserve by only running full loads of laundry.
Kari says
I reuse water bottles and turn off the water while brushing my teeth.
kelly nicholson says
Leave a blog post comment on how you conserve water or keep from polluting it!
i do my best whenever i can..i dont litter at the lake..
Stuart Conover says
Less time in the shower and recently had a rain barrel that this would be the perfect thing to use in conjunction with!
kristin sims says
i conserve water by using the same water bottles over and over again, thanks!
Diane says
We only run the dishwasher when it is full, and same with the washing machine
sheila ressel says
We wash our car at the car wash and have a xeriscaped landscape.
PW says
I’ve added limiters on all bathroom and utility faucets.
janna johnson says
I don’t run the dishwasher until it’s full.
Brittney House says
We save water by taking shorter showers.
Martha C. says
I reuse my sink and tub water in my flower beds every day.
Xty Cruz says
I always close the faucet whenever I’m not using it
Misha Estrada says
I only use the water I need, I don’t leave it running or anything.
Danielle D says
Only use as much as you need and make sure to shut it off after each use.
carla says
we take short showers and the younger kids bathe together
kjasus says
take short showers
Cristy Ridey says
I never run water while brushing my teeth I also take quick showers.
Deb K says
We fixed all the leaky faucets in the house.
Yona says
I keep from polluting the water by not flushing old prescription drugs in the toilet.
Emily Adams says
I turn off the water when i brush my teeth.
Katie Rose says
I use a rain barrel to collect water for my veggie garden.
wendi watson says
i try to not use the water when brushing teeth and i try to run my dishwasher every other day and laundry one day a week
Dorothy Boucher says
I wash dishes by hand and even our toilet is made so it uses less water, thanks for this awesome giveaway 🙂 @tisonlyme143
Kimarie Stebbins says
If it’s yellow, let it mellow. I’ve been doing that for about 8 years or so now. I wonder how many gallons of water I’ve saved.
Rebecca Parsons says
We wash dishes by hand which saves a lot of water compared to a dishwasher.
Mary Songer says
I do laundry and wash dishes at off times and we water our lawn less often.
Kyl Neusch says
save rain water
kelley wood says
we save rain barrels to water flowers etc.
laurie nykaza says
We have put in low flush toilets and also have low flow shower heads in our bathrooms too.
amanda says
i conserve water by not watering my lawn as long as i would like and my kids are like the water police shorter showers they make sure water is not running when teeth are being brushed or your soaping your hands.
debra p says
We use rain barrels and turn the shower off while lathering up and also while shampooing!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I save rain water
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Lauren Olivia Wood says
We conserve water by rarely using water bottles!
Brigitte B says
I try to conserve a little water by not running my dishwasher until it is full.
angela smith says
i save water by only taking showers and by only using the washer and dish washer when i have a full load
Melissa Stone says
Take baths instead of showers
Birdie Skolfield says
We use the Car wash that recycles its water
Shilo Beedy says
I shut the water off when brushing my teeth
Tee Mcc says
I save water by turning it off when not in use.
Joni Mason says
I only wash clothes one day a week and I usually only wash 2 loads, regular clothes in cold water & towels, sheets, etc. in hot water.
Jimmy says
I turn the water off while I brush my teeth.
Megan Parsons says
We don’t leave water running
Steve Stone says
I turn off the water when i brush my teeth.
Rita Spratlen says
I am trying to water my garden at the right time of the day when it is cooler. I try not to leave the water running when I am doing things at the sink.
Chrystal D says
I don’t let the water run constantly when I’m doing dishes and I have a water saver on my showerhead
Becca Wilson says
We conserve water by bathing the kids together and turning it off when brushing teeth 🙂
Jennifer Lachman says
When we replaced the toilet we got one that conserves water by using a smaller tank.
cylina williams says
I take showers and never keep the water running
Brad says
I take shorter showers to save water
Kiara says
I don’t keep the water running while I brush my teeth.
Denise B. says
I try never to run water full blast. I keep it as low as I can and turn it off when I don’t need it for the moment.
Wes Hovorka says
I conserve water by only taking showers every other day instead of every day.
Sheryl says
I conserve water by washing full loads of wash instead of little loads.
Selene M. says
We live in an RV so water conservation is ongoing. Use little water when washing dishes – doesn’t take much at all. Quick showers. No water running when brushing teeth.
Susan Ladd says
We do not water our lawn as long and do take shorter shower. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep 🙂
Connie Lee says
I save water by using a water saver shower head in the shower.
Anastasia says
One way I conserve water is by brushing my teeth in the shower! While my conditioner is setting, so it’s not a waste 🙂
Jacob says
I don’t leave the water running when doing stuff – brushing teeth, shaving, etc
Allisha Gold says
I conserve water by taking showers instead of filling up the tub with gallons of water 🙂
Patricia S says
We use a water saving washer
katie k says
i make sure to recycle my old medications rather than flush them (terrible water polluter!!!)
j burns says
I never wash my vehicle =/ and haven’t had running water for a while now so no extra running water while brushing teeth or anything else.
soha molina says
I dont wash my car in the driveaway
margaret peg m says
hi, we have a showerhead that conserves water, so we use less during our showers.
Darin R. says
I don’t run the water while i brush my teeth or shave
Jacob LaFountaine says
Use lower flow toilets and lower flow showerheads
Linda G. says
we don’t let the water run when we are doing dishes,brushing teeth, and showering
Cindy T. says
I take short showers & do not run water while I brush my teeth. Thank u for the chance to win. 🙂
Sara says
We use low flow shower heads.
Darlene says
I turn off the shower water while shaving and then turn it back on when I am done to rinse. I also do not run the water while brushing my teeth (just to rinse at the end).
Leah Lucas says
We use a rain barrel to water the garden.
Ann B. says
I re-use my rain water to water my garden and plants….they like it much better than the city water with all those chemicals …
thuy vu says
I wait to do a full load of laundry
michelle k. says
I always turn off the water when brushing my teeth
Stephanie says
i take short showers
Mary Anderson says
I use the washer rinse water on my indoor plants.
Brenda Brown says
I take shorter showers to conserve water!
Natalie U says
Try to take shorter showers.
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Starla B says
I agree with you. I think everyone could pitch in to make a difference. Truth is, though, I am lazy. I only take my car to be washed at a car wash! Lol! I do conserve by not living in the bathtub like I used to. I used to take two baths a day, and then turn on the shower. I only shower now, unless its a spa girls day 🙂
Sherri J says
We reuse towels for a few days and then take shorter showers.
Linda Landes says
I use low flow shower head
Michelle Weaver says
We save water by taking short showers.
Maureen G says
We have installed water-saving shower heads. We collect rain water to water plants.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Conserve Water By Collecting Rain Water To Water My Garden And Indoor Plants.
Jan Lee says
I conserve water by taking shorter showers, and by not letting the water run while I’m brushing my teeth 🙂
melisa says
We water our garden at night so that it absorbs the most water and doesn’t evaporate in the hot day sun.
Brenda I says
At home, we try to use less water when we take showers.
julie matek says
We save water by not running it while we are brushing our teeth and turning on the shower RIGHT before we get in:)
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Debra Guillen says
We conserve water with a water saving shower head and toilet. I do not run the dishwasher unless it is full.
Sherrie C. says
We conserve water by cutting back on shower time and we don’t pour any chemicals that can harm the pipes or the environment down our drains.
Danielle Johnson says
We only run full loads in the washer and dishwasher, and we use a rain barrel to water plants.
Danielle Papsis says
We recycle and dispose of garbage properly so as not to litter.
Rebecca Graham says
I wait til I have a full load before washing clothes.
ken smith says
I use low flow toilit and shower head.
Sacha Schroeder says
We always turn off the water when brushing our teeth and take short showers.
Sarah O. says
We have a rainwater barrel that we use to conserve water.
Helen Keeler says
I keep from polluting water by no flushing my old medication down the drains.
ELIZABETH C. says
The water is off when I wash my face or brush my teeth. I also time my showers.
anita says
i never leave the water running when i am brushing my teeth and makes sure that the sprinklers are off. I also take very short showers.
Lisa Weidknecht says
I only wash clothes when I have a full load.
toni langdon says
turn the water off when brushing my teeth
Caroline Wampler says
I preserve water by taking short showers, turning off the water while I brush my teeth and sometimes we wait to ‘flush’ until we ‘have’ too if you get my drift! 😉
Tara Chevrestt says
If you must water the lawn, only do it in the wee, still-dark hours of the morning, when it’s cooler.
Crystal F says
We turn off th water while brushing out teeth and try to take short showers. The shower one is hard sometimes with a teenage daughter. Thank you!
Angela Kinder says
We NEVER flush medicines. We also conserve water by catching any drips from the tub into a bucket, which we water the garden with. Oh, and we let Mother Nature take care of our watering the lawn. It’s sad when you see your neighbor watering the yard in the rain!
Stefanie Foote says
I conserve water with our energy efficient appliances that use less water and by not watering our lawn.
Monique Rizzo says
We time our showers.
Tari Lawson says
I don’t let the water run when I am brushing my teeth or washing my face.
Danizilla says
I conserve water by using shorter cycles for laundry.
Erin M says
I conserve water by shortening my shower time. I also make sure I brush my teeth while I’m in the shower to cut down on water used from doing that! 🙂
Deborah Wellenstein says
We save water by using low flow shower heads, and new toilets!
Crystal says
I save water by only running the washer and dishwasher with a full load.
RICHARD HICKS says
We conserve by taking shorter showers and using drip irrigation system outside.
Janice Cooper says
I try to shorten my shower time
Samath says
I collect rain water to water my plants
Elle says
I turn the water off when brushing my teeth.
greg says
I always turn it off if I’m not directly using it.
Lea says
We deep water the grass and leave it longer so we don’t have to water as much.
Leah b says
Turning off the water while brushing teeth, and using a stopper on the hose when washing our car or sprinking the garden.
Brandy Hebden says
We try to conserve water with little things like turning the water off when we brush our teeth and such. We also got high efficiency appliances that help too!
Cynthia R says
We collect rain water for our landscape plantings. It is attached to a gutter so it fills up quick.
Donna L says
We turn off the water while we brush our teeth and we collect rain water in pails to use to water our flower bed.
Ann Fantom says
We use a drip hoses in the garden instead of a sprinkler to conserve water and reduce the possibility of plant disease
Rebecca Orr says
We just bought a new efficient toilet.
McKim says
We have cut back on watering our lawn, got a water efficient washer, turn water off while brushing teeth.
Alona Y says
We don’t water the lawn or yard, it’s just not worth the water usage or the cost. We have some of the highest rates for water in the nation.
Marci Wright says
We have low flush tank toilets & never leave water running when brushing. Also never water the lawn!
Jimmy Rector says
don’t water grass
Sarah K. says
We avoid pesticides and other garden chemicals that pollute groundwater.
nickie says
We have low flush toilets.
April Brenay says
we turn off the water while we brush our teeth and take shorter showers!
Tracey Byram says
I collect rainwater to water my plants, turn of water while brushing my teeth
Debra S says
I am happy to live in a rural area- where NO one complains in the summer that you do NOT water your lawn. We just don’t. We do not want to waste water on something like that. Nature determines how green our lawn is. Other than that, we practice all the common sense things- turn off the water while brushing your teeth, etc etc.
Kimmy Ripley says
We don’t water our grass.
Melissa says
taking quick showers!
Natalie says
I conserve water by installing a water efficient toilet and limiting my shower time to 5 minutes.
Amy Pratt says
I wash my car on the lawn.
Sharon Kaminski says
I conserve water by always running the dishwasher on a full load.
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
we turn off all faucets, etc when not in use
Cynthia C says
I wait until I have full loads to wash dishes and clothes.
Julie Lee says
We turn off the water when brushing our teeth and we have half flushes on our toilet!
Kathy Luman says
I take quick showers, we don’t water our lawn. We don’t have a swimming pool.
Lauren says
I conserve water by taking short showers!
Natalie Brown says
Hi! To conserve water I take showers instead of baths and wash dishes in the sink instead of the dishwasher. Now, I do both of these things sometimes. Just not all the time. Thank-you!
Tamar says
I do not own sprinklers
heather s says
I do not run a sprinkler and water conservatively.
Mendy Dinsmore says
We have low flush toilets. We do not water our lawn.
June Ebinger says
I TAKE A FIVE MINUTE SHOWER TO CUT DOWN ON WATER USE
cheryla lister says
I conserve water by turning off sprinklers in the winter, turning off faucets while doing dishes and brushing teeth, and having water- efficient toilets.
Charlene says
I run the water long enough for it to get warm, fill up my cup and then turn the water off while I brush my teeth.
Sarah Harding says
we collect rain to water our plants.
sharon says
i turn off the water when i’m brushing my teeth
alena svetelska says
we take quick showers and wash clothes in cold water with organic soap
Colleen Maurina says
We use shower heads that conserve water and water our garden very early in the morning to reduce evaporation.
courtney b says
i turn the water off when i brush my teeth !:)
Alana Vester says
We turn the water off while brushing our teeth and take quick showers.
Michele Behlen says
I take quick showers and never leave the water running.
karen cairns says
I always try to conserve water usage and not drink from water bottles. I try not to wash my car but I do go to a car wash since they reuse their water. I use a rain barrel for my plants instead of watering with the hose when ever possible.
Betsy Barnes says
I do a few things to conserve water, take short showers, run dishwasher once a week, try to do laundry at every two or three weeks and I do not leave water running when brushing my teeth 🙂
Tanya White says
We conserve water by shorting our shower time by 5 minutes each for the 7 of us.
Shawna says
I wash dishes by hand and I don’t let the water run. I Fill 1 basin with wash water and the other with rinse water.
Darlene Sullins says
I usually try to collect buckets of rain water to water the plants with later.
Margaret Smith says
I only do wash when I have a full load, same for the dishwasher.
Adrienne Gordon says
I try and take quick showers
robyn paris says
i turn the water off while brushing my teeth . I think this conserves a good amount of water.
Mary Beth Elderton says
We do many things to conserve water. For one, we do not water the lawn. Ever. I only water the few things I plant to eat. When the yard begins to dry and brown near the end of summer, we just let it do so. Water conservation is too important to support unnecessary (and unnatural) green lawns.
Denise S says
I take pretty fast showers and turn faucets off when I don’t need them running.
shelleyb says
I try to conserve water by using the remaining water in drinking glasses and toss on plants inside or outside. Also, I wash my car at home, but turn off the hose immediately between quick rinses. It takes a while, but I know I’m using less water.
shelley says
I conserve water by turning off the water while brushing my teeth and limiting the amount of time in the shower. Thanks for the giveaway!
stacey b says
I try to help conserve water by using a water saving shower head, and only running the laundry machine when I have full loads to put in it.
Maureen says
I turn off the water in the sink when brushing my teeth so that I can conserve water
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Tina W says
We keep buckets by the kitchen sink and shower. It takes a few minutes for the water to run hot for washing/bathing, so we save the cooler water and use it in the garden.
Katie Klein says
I always make sure to turn it off when brushing my teeth and take showers instead of baths.
Meghan McGrath says
I trap rain water to use to water my indoor and outdoor plants!
Trey says
I conserve water by turning it off and being aware of when I really need it.
Jennifer Tilson says
We use rinse water from vegetables to water the patio plants.
Alyshia says
We recycle and conserve water by limiting shower times
Tammy Woodall says
We turn off the water when it is not in use when brushing our teeth. We also do the same when rinsing dishes.
Brei H. says
We try to conserve water by turning it off while we brush our teeth!
Thanks for the giveaway =)
Stephanie says
We just got a new toilet that let’s you choose the amount of water needed for each flush. Should save lots of water.
Leigh Anne BOrders says
We conserve water by turning it off when we brush. We wash dishes by hand. Quick showers. Anything we can think to do we do.
Stephanie Shipley says
We conserve water by turning off the water while we brush our teeth. We also stopped drinking bottled water and got used to drinking tap water and bought reusable bottles for when we are on the go.
gayle gildehaus says
with six kids we use alot of water!But i wash dishes by hand and laundry is not put into the hamper unless it is truly dirty.
Elizabeth Owens says
I am really big about conserving water. I turn it off when I am brushing my teeth and only turn it on so a small amount of water comes out. I always try to take quick showers
Seyma Shabbir says
We have rain barrels for watering the garden. It has tubes leading to the garden which slowly water the garden. We also take short showers, do not run the water when brushing our teeth.
Beanybopp says
We take short showers and we dont dump our old medications down the toilet/sinks.
Stacy says
We conserve water by having rain barrels (we now have three) that we use for watering the yard and plants, refilling our fish pond, and other outdoor needs.
sandra davis says
i take shorter showers and take my car to the carwash
Chelsea B. says
Always making sure the water isn’t running when it doesn’t have to be. It’s east to be forgetful about that.
Betty B. says
I make sure we don’t leave the water running, we don’t water the lawn unless absolutely necessary.
Betty B. says
forgot to add i use a he washing machine to save water.
Anne Perry says
we have three aquaponic systems. we grow out own produce. Aquaponics reuses water so there is no waste.
Gina M says
We use water that would be wasted when trying to turn the shower water hot. It collects in a bucket and we use it to water plants.
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Tracy Robertson says
I’m always mindful of turning off the tap when I brush my teeth and small things like that. I live in an apartment so I don’t have a lawn to water.
Patti Hess says
We installed a toilet that 1/2 flushes when you pee
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Tammy Schweitzer says
I try too conserve water has much as possible even showering with my fiancee too doing not that often
Nannypanpan says
I conserve water by having a low water usage washer and only use my dishwasher when full
amy rouse says
how you conserve water or keep from polluting it!
I use my dishwashing water to water my houseplants, and I limit time in the shower
Laura C says
I conserve water by using my dishwasher only when full
shelly leatham says
We take quick showers, collect rain water to water the flowers, and we only wash FULL dishwasher loads!
Kristan Price says
We filter our water and never throw any chemicals down the drain.
Melissa S says
We conserve water by collecting rain water to water our garden.
LaTanya says
take short showers
Debra Hall says
i set my washer to each load and its size
Cindy Merrill says
Here’s a great Conserve water tip- after boiling eggs, don’t throw the calcium rich water out! Allow it cool to room temp, then use it to water one of your fruit trees! This is most effective just after it rains or early morning.
Virginia Rowell says
I take quick showers and I wait till the dishwasher is full before using it.
Amy Stonger says
I conserve water by being conscious of my water usage. I don’t water the lawn during the day and cut water off when not in use.
Leann Lindeman says
We have a timer on our garden… so it gets watered for a bit and shuts off!
Courtnie says
I turn off the water while brushing my teeth, and I take shorter showers.
paige chandler says
I only watert the lawn for 20 minutes every other day
Jessica To says
We tried saving rain water to water our plants and that worked well.
shaunie says
I conserve by turning off the water after each use and when not using
Bernie W says
I conserve water by shutting off the faucet while I brush my teeth.
Rachel S says
We don’t litter to do our part on no garbage going down the storm drain.
Candace B says
We have our children take baths after each other or together since they are so close in age. We also only wash clothes when there is a full load. Dishes are hand-washed. Take shallow bathes.
Tara says
We turn off the water while brushing our teeth.
Tammy S says
We always take our cars to the car wash. We also have low flow shower heads in the bathrooms and take shorter showers.
babushkas bebe says
We turn off the water while brushing our teeth.
Ashley Tucker says
I conserve water by trying to take shorter showers.
Jessie C. says
We take short showers to save water.
Thomas Murphy says
I take short showers to save water.
Andrea Williams says
We have special extensions on our faucets to help conserve water.
ellen c. says
I try conserve with small acts such as shutting off the water while we brush our teeth and only using the dishwasher when it is completely full. Thanks for the chance.
Wanda McHenry says
We conserve water by only washing full loads of laundry.
Nancy says
We own energy and water conserving appliances.We like to save water,
Sadie B. says
We conserve water by taking short showers and reusing boiling water.
Barbara Montag says
We take short showers and make sure our faucets do not drip.
thank you.
MaryJane says
I purify our own water so we are not buying jugs of water, also rain water is a great saver for watering plants.
Amy Orvin says
I conserve water by only washing clothes twice a week.
cheryl s says
we use rain water from buckets for watering plants when we can
D Schmidt says
We conserve water by taking showers as opposed to baths and try to reduce the amount of laundry I do.
Pam H. says
I collect rain in barrels to water the plants outside.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I take shorter showers.
Shannon says
Um…I hand-wash my dishes a lot. I try not to take long showers…
Cheryl Abdelnour says
We use filtered water instead of bottled water. We don’t go overboard watering the lawn.
Dawn Monroe says
We recently learned never to flush expired medication and we always do a full load of laundry.
Pam Gurganus says
I conserve water by taking shorter showers, shallow baths, and I turn off the water when brushing my teeth or washing dishes, etc.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I conserve water by not running it while I brush my teeth
DEBIJOT says
We take shorter showers and only wash a load of clothes when there is a large load.
Whitney L says
We just bought new toilets to save water !
Jessica Fortner says
I have my 3 yr old son bathe with me or my older son to save water. I also recycle water to water plants ect.
Tara Liebing says
I use reusable water bottles instead of buying bottled water and I also take short showers to reduce water usage.
debbie says
I try to only run the dishwasher or washer with a full load. I also like to take a short shower!
Kim Henrichs says
We’ve cut down on laundry loads – NEVER doing a real small load unless it is an emergency. Also consciously making an effort for shorter showers, not keeping water on while brushing teeth, etc. So silly to run water for no reason!
lissa crane says
I conserve water by timing our showers and not running the water when brushing our teeth! With seven people in the house, that really adds up!
shelly peterson says
I don’t keep water running when not needed. We limit the time in the shower.
Gayle S says
I help to save water by turning it off while I brush my teeth. I think it is such a waste to let it run until your done.
Brigid OHara Koshko says
We have buckets that we use to collect rain for our garden. We also turn the water off when we brush our teeth, don’t run the water when we are hand washing dishes and limit the time in the shower.
ALPA says
i turn off water when im applying dish liquid to my utensils
kath g says
i bought a rain barrel so i can water my plants with rain water instead of city water.
Dawn Ganey says
I use a brita filter pitcher. If I buy bottled water I recycle.
Tara L says
When I shave my legs. I turn off the water also when I brush my teeth I turn off water as well.
jeri boss says
i turn off the water when i brush my teeth
Vicki Wurgler says
short showers, collect rain water for my garden, run my washer and dishwasher only when I have a full load
Holly Thomas says
collect rainwater for various uses.
alesha ol says
use less hot h20, stack the dishwasher full,, less loads of laundry
Kimberly Schotz says
We have the cars washed at the car wash and use a broom not water to clean the patio and driveway.
patricia says
a simple way that i conserve water is turning off the faucet when i’m brushing my teeth.
Patricia says
I try to conserve by taking short showers.
Tiffany Schmidt says
We collect rain water and use that for water plants, rinshing off dirty hands/feet outside, cleaning outdoor toys, etc.
Elena says
I turn off water when I brush my teeth
Kristen says
We collect some of the water while the shower is heating up and use it to water our garden.
Dana Rodriguez says
Turn off water when needed and shorter showers here too!
Anne says
I’ve been working to incorporate more “natural” cleaners, like vinegar, to avoid polluting our water. We live on the shore of a bay, so we have a reason to keep our waste water as clean as possible.
Michelle S says
We conserve water by buying an efficient washing machine, taking shorter showers, and no watering the grass unless it’s really needed.
Carol says
I take shorter showers.
Kaycee says
We use a water filter rather than buying bottled water
Vickie Couturier says
I refill our water bottles from the tap,we don’t buy water we use what comes in the house
Julie Wood says
I do not water the lawn every day. I take shorter showers and do not let the water run when brushing my teeth.
steve weber says
I take shorter showers.
Candice says
I turn off water whenever possible, and try to take short showers.
Natalie F says
We reuse the water in our dehumidifiers for laundry and watering plants. We also limit shower times for ourselves and kids.
Melissa M says
We have a rain catcher and use it to water the garden
Greenlee M. says
We go to a professional car wash.
Marti Tabora says
I catch rainwater, you would be surprised at all the things you can use it for. I often water plants with it and wash outside furniture with it.
Kelly D says
We use low pressure shower heads and faucets to conserve water.
Deborah says
I conserve water by not washing my car (not intentionally!). I use the water in the dehumidifier to water the plants outside…every little bit helps? I water the vegetable garden in the early morning so that the water sinks in and doesn’t evaporate as much.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I shut the water off when I brush my teeth and try to take shorter showers.
erin dear (@mummadear) says
I conserve water by taking short showers, and not letting the water run needlessly
Janet W. says
I conserve water by not taking long showers and turning the water off while I’m brushing my teeth.
Lisa Brown says
I take short showers, don’t let taps run, do full loads of laundry and don’t put anything down the drains that is harmful.
Mary Happymommy says
We turn the water off when we’re brushing our teeth.
nicole dz says
I conserve water by using collected rain water to water the grass and garden instead of using the hose.
Andrea says
We do not take long showers. Only run the dishwasher when you have a full,load.
Maralea says
I conserve water by turning the water off while brushing my teeth