11 Water-Saving Lifehacks Any Thirsty American Should Try

You use 550 liters of water a day at home. Whaaaaaa? Take a few days and try cutting it down, ya filthy animal.

1. Rinse Your Mouth from a Glass

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Kitty knows there's no need to keep the water running while brushing your teeth. Just wet your brush and rinse your mouth. Try using a glass or bottle to get in the habit.

2. Shave in Just a Few Inches of Water

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Rinse your razor in a cup of warm water. Your razor will be clean, you'll look good, and water will be saved. Genius.

3. Use a Dry Shampoo

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Skip the lather, rinse and repeat and use a dry shampoo instead.

4. Don't Forget to Wipe

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A four-minute shower uses approximately 20 to 40 gallons (75-150 L) of water. Who do you think you are, Poseidon? Take a sponge bath - or use baby wipes!

5. Defrost Food in the Fridge Ahead of Time

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Don’t use running water to thaw food. To save water and keep food safe, defrost it in the fridge.

6. Wash Food in a Pan of Water, Not Under the Tap

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Food will be just as clean, and your water bill will look SOOO much sexier.

7. SOUP!

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Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed food to start a nutritious soup.

8. Compost It

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Running the garbage disposal wastes gallons of water. Dispose of organic scraps by putting them in a small compost bin under the sink.

9. Use Poopy Fish Water to Feed Plants

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If you have a fish tank, clean it and use the water you've drained on your plants. The water is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. Water = saved. Fertilizer = free.

10. Feed Plants Dirty Ice

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You just dropped that ice all over the floor. Typical. Don’t throw it down sink, drop it in a house plant instead.

11. Save Water, Bathe Together

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Feeling too dirty? Get to know people better by combining resources!

12. Take the 4Liter Challenge

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Change the way you think about water - take The 4Liter Challenge.

Sign up at 4liters.org and create a profile. Then live on just four liters of water for a few days and share the experience online!