Have you ever heard the old wives tale about the brick in the toilet tank? No? It goes something like this: putting a brick in the toilet tank will save water while flushing the toilet… Or so they say…
However, as much as the laws of physics prove the tale, there is a slight problem with the brick itself. Unfortunately, bricks tend to disintegrate when submerged under water for a longer periods of time thus, keeping it in the tank may actually cause more problems than it’s worth, such as clogged plumbing, for instance. You wouldn’t want that, now would you?
However, saving water is becoming more of an issue since water is increasingly scarce these days. And there are many ways one can do that, from installing a two-way tank to dropping the proverbial brick in the tank. You don’t have to spend a ton of money and nearly redecorate your bathroom to be able to save both water and some cash on your bill. Simply, put a plastic bottle filled with sand or pebbles and water into your tank making sure not to disturb the working parts, and voilà.
An average toilet will flush properly with much less water than what they are set up to use, which is three to seven gallons per flush. By placing a bottle in the tank, you will save up to ten gallons of water a day!
Some European countries offer a device called Save-a-Flush, which is a bag filled with crystals that expand after being submerged in water making the tank fill up with less water.
Whatever means you decide to go for, it is worth a try if, in the end, not only will you keep dollars in your wallet but also save a flush or two…
If you have some broken faucets inside your house such as in your kitchen and bathroom, it would really be best for you to fix it immediately. For this would lead to injuries and accidents due to spoilage of water all over. Another thing, it would cost you an increase of your water bill consumptions.
Thanks for sharing tips with us .Have you ever heard about reusable wipes?What do you think about it?