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How to save water at home

With a fresh look at your household habits, you may save water, every day. That way, you’ll stop your money – as well as the water – from being flushed down the drain.

Stainless steel VIMMERN kitchen mixer faucet with handspray at a round BOHOLMEN inset sink, green leaves on the edge.
Stainless steel VIMMERN kitchen mixer faucet with handspray at a round BOHOLMEN inset sink, green leaves on the edge.

How to use less water in the bathroom

The ÅBÄCKEN mist nozzle is ergonomically designed and allows you to keep good hand hygiene and benefit from healthy habits when you wash. Choose mist or spray mode every time to save water when you run the faucet.

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A person’s face is under water droplets that fall from the BROGRUND head shower, in front of a beige wall with white tiles.

IKEA faucets and showers have a built-in aerator. This mixes in air to maintain a good flow.

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How to use less water in the kitchen

For most washing tasks, you probably don’t need a full sink of water. You can cut your water consumption simply by placing a smaller tub in your sink and using that to wash in instead.

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Cool water on demand

If you keep a pitcher of water chilling in the fridge, you won’t need to run the tap waiting for the water to cool down. After all, that’s just flushing good water down the drain.

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Pieces of lime float in water inside a glass IKEA 365+ pitcher with cork lid and a tall glass behind it, both on a white surface.
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