It's a fact of life that washing clothes isn't fun.
However, it should cheer you up a little to know that at least you can easily save yourself some money while you do it.
Water wise products
These days it's easier to save water than ever before with inexpensive, water efficient devices.
Tap aerators
Aerators restrict the flow of water from your tap without reducing water pressure. Fit an aerator to your taps and reduce the amount of water you use by more than 50%.
Water efficient washing machines
By using a 4A or 5A rated water efficient washing machine, you can save up to 63% more water compared to a machine with a lower rating.
Did You Know?
A tap left running can waste up to 17 litres of water a minute.
About 16 per cent of all indoor water is used in the laundry.
A AA-rated six kilogram washing machine uses less than 156 litres of water per cycle. A AAAA-rated six kilogram washing machine uses less than 72 litres of water per cycle.
Water efficient taps use 50 per cent less water than standard taps.
Flow control valves or restrictors can reduce the volume of water through a tap to between three and 15 litres per minute.
A dripping tap can waste more than 2,000 litres a month. That's 24,000 litres a year - more than an average household uses in a month.
