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How to reduce energy consumption at home?

We all have a responsibility for the energy we consume in our homes. Making minor adjustments can help us both save money and decrease our carbon footprint. Taking simple measures to reduce energy consumption at home on a daily basis can have a positive effect on the environment and help reduce the amount of energy consumed by our community.

Buying smart energy-saving appliances is a great thing to do, but you can still reduce energy consumption at home by using whatever appliances you have in a smart way.

Unplug Appliances when not in use
Turn off lights when you don’t need them
Switch to LED bulbs
Use AC only when needed
Clean AC filters regularly

When AC is on, make sure that the room is fully sealed
Install Solar panel where possible
Open the fridge only when you need
Keep hot items in fridge only after it cooled down
Try to wash the cloths with full load in washing machine

Cleaning Routine

Painting Care

Plumbing Care

Rust Prevention

Terrace Care

Home Garden Tips

Keep your home cool

Housekeeping

Cloth Care

SAVE WATER:

Next to air, water is the most important element for the preservation of life. Water is a finite commodity which, if not managed properly, will result in shortages in the near future. Water conservation can go a long way to help alleviate these impending shortages.

Check your toilet for leaks.

Put a few drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. If, without flushing, the coloring begins to appear in the bowl, you have a leak that may be wasting more than 100 gallons of water a day.

Stop using your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket

Every cigarette butt or tissue you flush away also flushes away five to seven gallons of water.

Take shorter showers

A typical shower uses five to ten gallons of water a minute. Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down and rise off..

Take baths in Tub

A partially filled tub uses less water than all but the shortest showers..

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

Before brushing, wet your brush and fill a glass for rinsing your mouth.

Turn off the water while shaving

Use a Mug full of water to rinse your razor

Check faucets and pipes for leaks

Even a small drip can waste 50 or more gallons of water a day.

Use your automatic dishwasher for full loads only

Running your dishwasher less often saves water and money.

Use your automatic washing machine for full loads only

Your automatic washer uses 30 to 35 gallons per cycle.

Don't let the tap run while you clean vegetables

Rinse your vegetables instead in a bowl or sink full of clean water.

If you wash dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing

If you have two sinks, fill one with rinse water. If you have only one sink, first gather all your washed dishes in a dish rack, then rinse them quickly with a spray device or a pan of water.

Water your lawn only when it needs it

Watering on a regular schedule doesn't allow for cool spells or rainfall which reduce the need for watering. Step on some grass. If it springs back up when you move your foot, it doesn't need water.

Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.

Mulch slows the evaporation of moisture.

Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks and steps

Using a hose wastes hundreds and hundreds of gallons of water.

Don't run the hose while washing your car

Soap down your car from a pail of soapy water. Use a hose only to rinse it off.

Tell your children not to play with the hose and sprinklers

Children love to play under a hose or sprinkler on a hot day. Unfortunately, this practice is extremely wasteful of precious water and should be discouraged.

Check for leaks in pipes, hoses faucets and couplings

Leaks outside the house are easier to ignore since they since they don't mess up the floor or keep you awake at night. However, they can be even more wasteful than inside water leaks especially when they occur on your main water line.

CLEANING ROUTINE:

Keep your home looking tidy throughout the week with this 15-minute daily routine to your house. You do not need to clean your entire home every day. A detailed schedule can help to maintain the house tidy always.

Daily cleaning schedule

Clean the kitchen sink, Kitchen counter and Kitchen table
Clean the utensils
Clean the Bed
Dispose the kitchen waste
Keep the items in place before got to bed
Wipe down the bathroom after usage

Weekly cleaning schedule

Dust all hard surfaces
Vacuum and / or mop floors
Clean the counter tops
Wipe down the mirrors
Dispose any food items which are expired
Clean and disinfect the toilets
Clean and disinfect the Kitchen sink
Wash and change the towels
Wash the used cloths
Wash and change the bed covers

Monthly cleaning schedule

Wash and disinfect the waste baskets
Wipe down the kitchen cabinet
Clean the stovetop including the burner
Wipe down and disinfect the door knobs, switches and remotes
Clean ceiling fan and vents
Wipe down kitchen cabinets
Clean the microwave
Wash the lawn area
Housekeep the surrounding area
Wash and change the bed covers

Half yearly cleaning schedule

Wash the curtain cloths
Wash or clean windows
Clean and degrease stove exhaust
Clean refrigerator
Clean the doors
Vacuum mattress and dry in sun light
Clean lamps and other decorative items
Clean the wooden and leather furniture
Check the house externally and clean
Wash or dry clean pillows
Clean oven interior
Wash or dry clean comforts
Empty and clean cabinet and shelves
Wash and dry stove exhaust filter
Pull out the furniture and home appliances to clean and underneath
Wipe down the walls

Make a schedule for the cleaning and follow the same which will help to maintain the house tidy and healthy

PAINTING CARE:

Taking care of your home is an important part of creating an inviting, comfortable living space. That includes maintaining the interior and exterior paint of home. Wear and stains are inevitable, but with a little pro-active attention and care, paint will stay looking fresh longer. There are several things you can do to extend the longevity of a new paint. Following these simple paint care tips will keep your home’s walls looking fresh for years.

Gently clean the surfaces regularly -

Regular wiping of areas like door frames, windows, wall, and the area around the light switches will prevent buildup of natural oils or any dirt that can make the surfaces look dirty and damage the paint. Please make sure that you use a gentle cleaner and don’t apply to much pressure while cleaning

Leftover paints:

Keep the leftover paints safely in a dry place for future use. If you find any damage on paint, clean the spot and carryout paint touch-up.

Watch for mildew:

Check for any mildew on the painted walls, clean immediately and carryout frequent airing out on the spot

Scuffs from furniture and doors:

If you have any home appliances or furniture near the wall, please provide softener to avoid damages on painted surface.

Smoking:

Strictly don’t allow smoking inside the house

Oil:

Degrease the walls around the stove and in the kitchen area. Use the exhaust regularly while cooking to avoid oil deposit of wall

Drilling on walls:

Limit the drilling on walls to hang things.

PLUMBING CARE:

Plumbing repair can cost lot at home if you are not taking care. Regular checking and repair of leaks and clogged drains can help to maintain the plumbing for a long life.

Water Leaks –

Leaks leads to wastage of water, damage of plumbing, wall and floors of your home. Finding and fixing those leaks protects natural resources and can save you on your water bills

Toilet leaks:

Put a few drops of food colour in the toilet tank and check the bowl of the toilet for any leak after 30 minutes.

Taps:

Check the taps regularly for any water leak. If you find any leak, replace immediately.

Water Heater:

Check the water connections of heater on regular basis and attend the leaks if found immediately. Leaks can be identified if you inspect the floor or wall near the heater.

Drains:

Drains are to dispose the water and soap. Make sure that there is no debris drained through drains.

Shower head:

Clean the shower head regularly as it can get clogged with minerals from water

ATTEND THE LEAKS IMMEDIATELY UPON FINDING

RUST PREVENTION:

Corrosion is a chemical reaction in which metal is slowly destroyed by the action of oxygen, water, and other corrosive agents. Corrosion can be found in many places such as pipes under the kitchen sink or it could be on metals that are exposed to the air like nails and screws.

Inspection:

Regularly check water, gas, and electric systems every six months for signs of corrosion.

Chemical rust remover:

There are many rust remover is available in the market. Upon finding any rust, clean immediately to avoid further damage.

Painting:

Apply coating immediately upon cleaning the rust

Galvanized spray:

Galvanized spray can be used to coat the rusted area.

Oil Coating:

Applying metal oil like linseed is a common practice for preventing rust and corrosion. It serves as a lubricant and a barrier against water, making it ideal for rust prevention for metal parts.

TERRACE CARE

A terrace is a paved or tiled outdoor area next to or at the top of a building.

The torrid Indian summer sun beats down on the roofs of buildings, which heat up and radiate that heat into the homes that are immediately below the roof. This results in a considerable amount of heat gain in the upper floors of the building, making them uncomfortable, even unbearable, to live in. The rise in indoor temperatures contributes to greater air conditioning requirements and higher electricity costs, and increased discomfort in areas that are not air conditioned, such as the kitchen and bathrooms. Here are some techniques to drop the temperature by some degrees on your roof.

Also water leak can happen due to heavy rain if unprotected the roof.

Beatification of Terrace also important as most of the people will like to relax on the terrace in the evening.

With proper care, we can maintain the terrace without heat, leaks and make the terrace more beautiful.

Waterproof the roof to prevent any water seepage
Proper drainage system to be installed
Cooling tiles or Cooling paints can be applied over the roof
The colour of Cooling tiles or Cooling paints should be WHITE to control transition of heat to the upper floor
Grow Roof Garden which will help to keep the roof cool and also will provide necessary Vegetables, fruits and flowers for your home needs.
When you maintain roof garden, make sure that the water is drained properly
Roof garden can have roof shades which will prevent direct sunlight on the roof
Shades can be made in open area to keep the home cool
Solar panel can be installed where possible over the roof
Repair the leaks in roof immediately upon finding

HOME GARDEN TIPS:

Gardening has always been a great hobby. Something that can provide you with chemical-free vegetables, fresh air, beautiful fragrance, and a great sense of achievement.

Sunlight:

If you want set-up a home garden, sunlight is very important. Select a place like terrace or backyard where the garden can receive at least 3-5 hours of sunlight in a day.

What to Grow:

Make a list of vegetables, flowers, fruits and herbs which you want to grow. Consider the climate conditions and suitability at your area while selecting the list.

Container/Pot:

Use grow bags or pots for gardening on terrace. Place the bags or pots above the ground by using bricks or a stand underneath which will allow the water to drain and keep the floor dry.

Garden Shelter:

Cover the garden area by installing a shelter which is covered with green net

Potting soil:

Potting soil or potting mix, which is a mixture of Cocopeat, perlite, vermiculite, vermicompost, normal soil, river sand, Vegetable waste, etc. Cocopeat helps in retaining moisture for a greater amount of time so that you don’t have to water plants again and again.

Watering:

Avoid overwatering plants which led to rotten roots and deflowering. Make sure to water only enough that the soil remains moist, not wet. Once you feel like the soil has become dry only then water it again. This is where a good potting soil comes into play which has cocopeat in it, which helps in storing water for a long time. Early morning is the best time, after that evening is the second best for watering.

Drainage system:

Make sure that there is provision for water drainage in your terrace.

Basic tools:

Gloves, Pruner, Water sprayer, Garden hose, Rake, hedge shears, gardening fork, Hoe, shovel, scissors, weighing scale, and spades are some of common tools required for gardening.

Pest Control:

Make your own pesticide at home for this you just need neem oil. Mix neam oil with water and just spray to get rid of them. There are many other natural ways to control pest which you can find on internet.

Fertilizer:

Plants require nutrition too when they are in the process of making fruits or vegetables. This is the time they require a lot of nutrition. Use only homemade fertilizer for your garden. Keep a separate Drumn for vegetable waste in your kitchen and you will start to get a good amount of homemade fertilizer at home only. Also use cow dung if you can get.

Inspection:

Inspect the plan regularly for weeds, insects, etc. and remove immediately.

Try to recycle the items from your home to garden like rice bags, plastic containers, food waste, etc. instead of buying.

KEEP YOUR HOME COOL

Keep Your House Cool in summer. If you are looking for solutions on how to keep your house cool in summer at no extra cost, follow these ideas

Keep sunlight out by closing the windows curtains. Cooling curtains are available.
Reflective windows film can be installed on glasses
Install sun shades over the windows
Install cooling tiles over the roof or apply cooling paint over the roof
Grow Roof Garden which will help to keep the roof cool
Roof garden can have roof shades which will prevent direct sunlight on the roof
Shades can be made in open area to keep the home cool
Solar panel can be installed where possible over the roof
Seal all the opening when your AC is on
Switch off the home appliance when not in need as they can also generate heat
Switch to LED bulbs by replacing the conventional one
Clean your AC filter regularly
Grow indoor plants
False ceiling can help to reduce the heat transfer from the roof
Use ventilator while cooking
Grow garden around the home
Install exhaust fan where possible
Keep the windows open to flow air
Use cotton cloth during summer days

HOUSEKEEPING:

Keeping house clean and organized is a very big task for homeowners. It consumes a lot of time and energy but if you have s schedule, right guide and equipment by your side then it is very easy to maintain a clean and organized house.

Make your Bed

Wipe your furniture every day

Organize the tinning table

Mop the floor of every room with disinfectant

Clean, dry and stack the utensils

Organize the rooms and cupboard

Identify and clean the rooms which are dirty

Vacuum clean the rooms

Keep all the items in places upon usage

Cloth Care

We always have a lot of questions about how to make the clothing last longer. Choosing quality garments is the best start, but even they need the proper care to endure. Keeping your cloth longer can help to reduce emissions, reduce landfill and reduce energy consumption. Keeping the usage of a cloth longer depending on the willingness, colour shading, ability to repair or alter and how one take care of their cloths.

Reduce washing cycle if your cloth is not dirty
Avoid dry cleaning which uses harmful chemicals unless the lable says dry cleaning only
Use normal water for washing
Different cloth material needs different approach of Laundering like different type of detergent, washing cycle, washing type like hand washing and machine washing.
Use eco –laundry powders and detergent
Don’t use too much detergent
Wash inside out
Hang cloth inside out either outside on the washing line, drying rack or on hangers to air dry.
Store the clean cloth in a cool, ventilated and dry space.
Try to hang the cloths instead of folding
Use wooden or padded hanger to protect the cloth during drying
Repair any damage of the cloth when needed instead of destroying
Alter the cloth to fit or refresh the style when needed instead of destroying
False ceiling can help to reduce the heat transfer from the roof
Don’t overload the washing machine with more cloths. Putting a wash on with less load obviously wastes water; but at the same time, overfilling the machine isn’t good for the clothes.
Segregate the cloth type during machine washing and use right program to wash
Ironing of cloth: Do not use high temperature during ironing. Check the cloth label and set the temperature.
Wash and distribute the unused cloths to the needy when you can’t use due to un-fit size

By using your cloths longer, you will protect the nature and will reduce the energy consumption.

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How to reduce energy consumption at home?

Save Water

Cleaning Routine

Painting Care

Plumbing Care

Rust Prevention

Terrace Care

Home Garden Tips

Keep your home cool

Housekeeping

Cloth Care

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