General upkeep

Saving water for free

• If you have business vehicles, clean them with a bucket and sponge, or use a hose with a shut off valve so it isn’t constantly running.
• If you are washing sheets, table cloths, towels, etc, try to only put on a full load. It wastes both water and energy doing a half load.
• Fixing leaking taps can save a bath full of water a day.

Investments for longer term savings

• Why not install a water system to reuse waste laundry water for gardening or irrigation?
• Ensure that any new equipment sourced is water efficient.
• Use pipe insulation so that during a cold spell your pipes don’t burst.

In your commercial kitchen

Saving water for free

• Wait until you have a full dishwasher before running a load.
• When washing kitchen utensils, use a basin rather than running water.

Investments for longer term savings

• It takes about 40 litres of water to fill the average hospitality sink, yet a dishwater that’s water efficient could use less than 15 litres.
• Install automatic tap controls.

In your bathrooms

Saving water for free

• Fit a free water-saving hippo in the cistern of your toilet. This can save up to three litres per flush.
• Make sure taps are always turned off.

Investments for longer term savings

• Install dual flush toilets.
• Special urinal water controls can reduce water usage.
• Use automatic taps to stop them being accidentally left on.
• Why not consider a water system to reuse water from the morning shower in the cistern of your toilet?

Outside your premises

Saving water for free

• Use a broom and a bucket of water to wash down the patio, rather than a hose.
• Install a water butt to collect rain water – this is perfect for watering your green areas.