How to save water?

Saving water is one of the sustainable development goals set by the UN for 2030. It is an important topic and not only in developing countries.

In France, too, we have water supply problems. In many villages, we get our water directly from the water table, through wells. There is no connection to the drinking water network, so there is no guarantee that water, in the event of a drought, will reach your shower or kitchen. Especially if the well is not dug deep. In the summer of 2022, we experienced an intense period of drought, water was lacking. There was even talk of a water war. This is why Love&Soap invites you to take stock of eco-friendly actions to save water.

And you will see, we have solutions for you 😉

Repairing water leaks

Even minor water leaks should be detected as quickly as possible. Usually, you can hear them when there is a dripping tap, or when the water meter is running at full speed for no reason. Even the water heater makes dripping noises when it leaks.

In the case of the cumulus, it is better not to touch it but rather to close the water supply and call your plumber.

Do not let water run unnecessarily

Imagine that your water is drawn from a limited water table, whose resources are low. You have to stress your mind a little to adapt to reality, until it becomes a habit. It only takes 3 months of attention for a gesture to become habitual.

• Brushing your teeth: only turn on the water to rinse your mouth and not while you brush your teeth (3 minutes is a long time) 😉
• Do not wait for the water to be hot by letting it run to reach temperature: use it even when it is cold to start washing dishes for example. A little harder when you want to take a shower.

Shower and bathroom

Regarding bathroom accessories, Love&Soap intervenes directly to advise you on the sustainable solutions that we have implemented and that we now offer in our catalog.

• Shower head

An anti-waste shower head can save you up to 50% water compared to a conventional shower head . The savings will depend on several factors, such as water pressure and the duration of your showers. But the satisfaction of being able to save twice as much water is pleasant. Welcome to the world of eco-friendly actions.

There are several economic knob mechanisms:

➡️ The knob with stop button

It's incredible because this shower head not only saves water thanks to a controlled flow and despite the pressure remaining high, but also, just like a garden hose, you can stop the flow without touching the taps.

See our model with anti-scale filtration balls (for very silky skin and hair)

➡️ The high pressure water saving shower head

This is the Tesla from our catalog 😂

This shower head diffuses water thanks to a hydrodynamic rotating turbo. All its tips are rotating and obviously, its jet is massaging on demand. It has an anti-scale filter and reduces water consumption by 35%.

• Solid soap

Solid soap is the ally of all economies: waste savings, product savings, energy savings because it does not require the manufacture of plastic packaging, and water savings.

Let's take a closer look at the statistics 🧐: liquid soap and shower gel are composed of 80% water, so their production alone wastes much more than solid soap.

Additionally, when using it, lathering up a little gel requires much more water than moistening a soap.

😂 Let's know the planet 😂

So go and rummage through our gallery of Marseille soaps or Aleppo soaps . We hope you have an absolutely...economical shower.

Gardening and watering intelligently

It is better to use watering cans and buckets rather than garden hoses that regularly get punctured, which on the one hand generates a cost for you, and a significant loss of water. This is valid for watering the garden as well as for watering terraces in apartments.

Hoses should be used in drip mode to specifically target plants that need water.

The choice of plants is extremely important. You must choose species adapted to the climate: succulents in arid areas, and lawns resistant to water stress such as kikouyou or meadow grass.

Also remember to collect rainwater, it’s so precious!

The latest generation of household appliances

The latest generation of dishwashers and washing machines are designed to consume very little water and very little electricity. They are also more economical than if these tasks were carried out by hand, as is well known.

What is less well known is that you can save water with your fridge and freezer.

And yes, there are refrigerators and freezers that have technologies that help reduce water consumption. For example, some refrigerators use a cooling plate to produce ice, which helps reduce water consumption compared to refrigerators that use an ice tray system. Some freezers use a ventilation system to remove moisture, which helps reduce frost formation and save water.

The solutions: add the right actions to create new consumption habits

It seems easier to gradually adapt our equipment with ideal accessories (mixers, shower heads, household appliances) and then adopt the right actions by changing our perception of flowing water.

Love ✌️ & Soap 🧼