How to Reduce Water Usage in Your Kitchen

Ready to lower your utility bills and move toward more sustainable living? Good Clean Plumbing has you covered, with a blog dedicated to helping you reduce your kitchen water usage. You may be thinking, “But the kitchen is one of the most water-intensive spaces in my home!” Even if that’s true, it’s no match for the five tips to reduce water usage we’re offering here. Let’s dive in.

1. Regularly Check for Leaks

A not-so-fun fact? A dripping faucet can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water per year. Even more upsetting news? You’ll pay for every wasted drop.

By conducting regular inspections under your sink and around your plumbing fixtures, you can help stop leaky faucets in their tracks. If you see damp spots, rust, or a persistent drip, connect with Good Clean Plumbing to put our leak detection (and fixing) services to use. Spotting leaks and getting them fixed right away is one of the best ways to reduce water usage.

2. Use Efficient Dishwashing Methods

Whether you’re all about the handwashing or leave the heavy lifting to your dishwasher, efficiency is key when it comes to ways to reduce water usage in your kitchen.

If you prefer to take matters into your own hands:

• Fill one side of your kitchen sink with soapy water
• Fill the other with rinse water
• Wash in the soapy section before dipping in the rinse water

This method stops the tap from continuously running, saving a significant amount of water. If you’d rather leave the dirty work to the appliances:

• Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient dishwasher if you haven’t already
• Only run the dishwasher when it’s full
• Use quick wash or eco settings whenever possible

3. Avoid Wasting Water While Cooking

Love to spend time in the kitchen whipping up creations that would give top chefs a run for their money? Two things: 1. When are we invited to dinner? 2. Check out these easy tweaks that can help you minimize water waste:

✓ Instead of rinsing produce under running water, use a bowl or basin and reuse the water for your houseplants.

✓ When boiling foods like pasta or potatoes, use only the amount needed and save that leftover, nutrient-rich water for a flavorful soup recipe or full-bodied sauce addition.

✓ Defrost food in the refrigerator overnight instead of letting it sit under hot running water.

The small adjustments can add up to big savings over time.

4. Install Water-Saving Fixtures

Modern kitchen plumbing fixtures are true feats of engineering, designed to reduce water consumption without sacrificing performance. When wondering how to reduce water usage and where to get started, water-saving fixtures are a great jumping-off point.

Consider installing a low-flow kitchen faucet or aerator, which mixes air with water to maintain pressure while using less water. Or, go all in on luxury with a touchless faucet that lets you control the flow with a wave of your hand. No matter which option you choose, you’ll help save some serious H2O.

5. Rethink Ice and Cold Water Usage

When was the last time you thought about ice? Unless you recently hosted a BBQ, probably not in a while. Well, that changes starting today! Excessive use of ice means excessive use of tap water. Take full advantage of the cold water that comes straight out of your faucet, or keep a pitcher of water in your fridge for a cold drink, no ice necessary.

If you simply cannot live without your ice cubes, consider using any leftovers to water plants instead of letting them go to melty waste.

Save Water and Money With Good Clean Plumbing

Partner with Good Clean Plumbing today to help the environment while lowering your utility bills. Our GC Plumbing pros are standing by, ready to tackle drips, handle maintenance needs, or simply provide you with some water-saving fixture recommendations. Reach out today!