A housewife is the overall planner of a home, and it’s time for housewives who are good at budgeting to start their own money-saving plan. The editor has collected 30 super practical home energy-saving tips for them, which are guaranteed to be treasures for you.

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1. Just buy “energy-saving products”

The overall pattern of the “China Energy-Saving Product Certification Mark” is blue, symbolizing human beings Make the sky and ocean blue through energy-saving activities. As an "energy-saving housewife", of course, you must choose products with certification marks to save energy. In addition, an air conditioner with appropriate power should be selected according to the size of the room, and a refrigerator with appropriate capacity should be selected according to the family population and living habits.

2. Make old things gorgeous

Renovating old things creatively can not only extend their service life, show women’s ingenuity, but also save money, and so on. Why not do something you can get? For example, cut off two trouser legs of old jeans, sew them together, and use the remaining fabric to make two straps and sew them around the waist. You will have a beautiful and unique backpack. As long as you are willing and willing to use your brain, there will definitely be a lot of "laid-off" things at home that can be successfully "re-employed".

3. Use more natural energy

The first choice is of course solar energy. If conditions permit, families living on the top floor can install solar water heaters, which is both energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Many people think that installing solar water heaters in their homes will make them look stingy and downtrodden, but this is by no means a matter of money, but an issue of environmentally friendly lifestyle.

4. Create an "ecological home"

Indoor furniture, floors, cabinets, bookshelves, including kitchen counters, etc., should all use green building materials with formaldehyde content that meets environmental standards. At the same time, make more use of outdoor corridors, terraces and small gardens as living spaces, which not only saves energy, but also gets close to nature.

5. Try to buy local products

It has taken a long time for consumer goods to be transported from farms, pastoral areas, and industrial parks across the country to supermarkets in big cities and finally to consumers. distance. If you make an ecological bill and calculate how much energy is consumed and how much waste gas is emitted to transport those foreign products from distant places, you will definitely start to consciously buy local products.

6. Strive for one water for multiple uses

To use one water for multiple uses, you can prepare a few small buckets at home to collect water from laundry and bathing for flushing the toilet, or for washing rice and washing water. Watering the flowers with vegetables and mopping the floor with water for washing hands and faces is a big contribution to water conservation.

7. Shower more and take less baths

You might as well take a few baths less. In fact, showering is not bad, it is clean and saves water. Avoid taking long showers when taking a shower. It is best to only take 3 minutes to save water and electricity. According to statistics, the amount of water used in a 2-minute shower is equivalent to the entire water consumption of an African person in a day. In addition, when taking a bath, apply shower gel on your body and remember to turn off the faucet tightly.

8. Use energy-saving methods to wash clothes

Install water-saving faucets in bathrooms and kitchens. Generally speaking, the flow rate of a water-saving faucet is 0.046 liters/second, that is, the water output is 2.76 kilograms per minute; while the flow rate of an ordinary faucet is greater than 0.20 liters/second, that is, the water output per minute is more than 12 kilograms. Not only will you save energy this way, but your home’s water bill will also be significantly reduced. In addition, when washing clothes, try to accumulate the capacity of the washing machine, soak dirty clothes for about 20 minutes before washing, and set the water level of the washing machine according to the type, texture and weight of the clothes to save energy and water.

9. Reduce the generation of domestic waste

Reasonable garbage classification will make garbage recycling easier; at the same time, try to reduce the generation of domestic waste, and the recycling and processing of garbage are also very consuming. Energy.

10. Even if you only buy one less piece of clothing

11. Borrowing or renting strategy

Needing or liking does not mean that you must own it. Since some things, such as baby strollers and cribs, are only used for a short period of time in a lifetime, why not adopt a saving strategy of borrowing or renting them?

12. Reduce the standby energy consumption of home appliances

When general household appliances are shut down, their remote control switches, continuous digital display, wake-up and other functions remain powered on, resulting in standby energy consumption. Let’s talk about it with data: An electrical appliance consumes about 10% of its starting power in standby mode. In other words, an ordinary family owns a TV, air conditioner, stereo, computer, microwave oven, electric water heater, drinking water The standby energy consumption of the mobile phone and other devices added together is equivalent to turning on a 30 to 50-watt light all day long.

13. The secret of cooking rice

When cooking rice in a rice cooker, soak the uncooked rice for 20 minutes before cooking to shorten the cooking time. When using a rice cooker to cook the same amount of rice, a 700-watt rice cooker saves more time and energy than a 500-watt rice cooker. Do not keep the rice cooker warm for more than 2 hours.

The energy-saving effect of 14.1℃

The difference of 1℃ may not be felt by the body, but the energy-saving effect is self-evident. According to tests, if the air conditioner is raised by 1°C in summer, a 1.5-horsepower air conditioner can save 0.5 kilowatt-hours of electricity if it is turned on for 10 hours a day. In addition, in summer, the air conditioner cooperates with the low-speed operation of the electric fan to appropriately increase the set temperature of the air conditioner, which is both comfortable and energy-saving.

15. There are many tips for saving energy in refrigerators

Frozen food can be defrosted and placed in the refrigerator compartment for a period of time to cool down the refrigerator compartment and thereby achieve energy saving. The appropriate storage volume of the refrigerator for food is 80%. Storing too little food will reduce the heat capacity, while storing food too densely will be detrimental to cold air circulation and will increase the running time of the compressor. Depending on the season, the temperature control setting of the refrigerator should be adjusted in summer and lowered in winter to reduce energy consumption. After opening the door of the refrigerator, close it as much as possible, minimize the number of times you open the door, and check whether the refrigerator door is closed tightly at any time.

16.Shh! Being quiet can also save energy

On a summer night, the cool wind blows in from the window, and the baby smiles sweetly in his sleep. This is such a peaceful picture. However, the noise pollution in cities is becoming more and more serious, and sometimes it even makes it impossible for us to calm down. Let’s start with ourselves. Turning down the volume of TVs, stereos, etc. will not only give us a quiet living space, but also save electricity.

17. "Energy Saving Master" Microwave Oven

Microwave ovens are more environmentally friendly and energy-saving than gas, but people always forget this due to usage habits. In fact, the biggest advantage of microwave heating is that it only heats food containing moisture and fat, without heating the air and the container itself. A comparison test of heating food of the same weight showed that microwave ovens save 65% more energy than electric stoves and 40% more than gas. Learn some delicious microwave oven recipes and let this "energy-saving expert" take full advantage of it.

18. Lamps are completely energy-saving

Incandescent light bulbs in the home should have been eliminated long ago. Energy-saving lamps are three times more efficient than incandescent lamps, have a lifespan that is nine times longer, and emit light with comparable brightness. On the surface, an ordinary 40-watt incandescent light bulb is 10 to 20 yuan cheaper than an 8-watt energy-saving lamp with the same brightness. However, if calculated based on 5 hours of lighting per day, each energy-saving lamp can save 70 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. Calculated at 0.61 yuan per kilowatt hour, this can save 42.70 yuan a year. It should be noted that energy-saving lamps should be purchased with certification marks and not low-quality and low-priced energy-saving lamps.

19. Don’t buy too many toys for your children

Nowadays, babies have a happy childhood. Parents often buy a lot of toys for their babies, but too many toys will cause waste, and toys The production process will inevitably produce environmental pollution. Encourage children to cherish and take care of their toys. This not only saves energy, but also cultivates children's emotions.

20. Pick up the “vegetable basket” again

Nowadays, more and more housewives are picking up the “vegetable basket” again. The biggest advantage of carrying a vegetable basket to buy groceries is that you get rid of the bad habit of always shopping without plastic bags. You know, this is not a small matter, but a major matter that benefits the country and the people.

21. Dear "second-hand life"

There are always a lot of "tasteless" things at home. It is of no use to keep them, and it would be a pity to lose them, so they are often discarded. Put it away in a high cabinet. Donate these items to families who need them more, or attend a "second-hand party" organized by some friends to barter. Maybe one of the second-hand items pushed out by others is exactly what you need.

22. Enjoy half-price electricity

Install a time-of-use electricity meter and try to use electric water heaters, rice cookers, and washing machines between 10 pm and 6 am the next day. , disinfection cabinets, electric irons and other home appliances, enjoy half-price electricity, avoid peak hours and save money.

23. Do not use disposable chopsticks

Facts have shown that compared with disposable chopsticks that are cleaned and disinfected at each meal and do not require numerous production bases and cumbersome transportation processes, they are both Inconvenient and not hygienic. Moreover, a large tree that has grown for 20 years can only make 6,000 to 8,000 pairs of chopsticks. Our country must reduce forest accumulation by 2 million cubic meters every year to produce disposable chopsticks. So, starting from me, I will decisively prevent disposable chopsticks from entering my home.

24. Use less canned food and drinks

Today, people consume more and more beer, soda, bottled water and other canned foods. In order to contain these foods, at least 2 trillion bottles, cans, cartons and plastic cups need to be made and thrown away every year, consuming a lot of energy and resources. Therefore, try to boil tap water before drinking, and use less canned food and beverages. This is not only good for your health, but also a good measure to save energy.

25. Take the elevator less and take the stairs more

Housewives who live below the fifth floor may consider taking the elevator less and taking the stairs more. Firstly, it can save electricity, and secondly, climbing stairs is also a healthy aerobic exercise and can be used for fitness. According to relevant data, people who climb five flights of stairs a day have a 25% lower incidence of heart disease than ordinary people. People who climb 700 stairs a day (equivalent to going up and down six floors three times) have a lower mortality rate than those who do not exercise. 1/4 to 1/3. In other words, each step of climbing can extend your life by 4 seconds.

26. Try to live a "primitive life"

Do people who are accustomed to living a busy life in the city really need computers, TVs, and mobile phones? Occasionally live a "primitive life" without these high-tech products for a few days, and you will find that it has many benefits: not only does it save energy, but it also completely relaxes your body and mood.

27. Energy-saving tips for household appliances

There are many energy-saving tips for using household appliances.

For example, if an electric kettle wants to save electricity and boil water quickly, it is necessary to frequently remove scale from the electric heating pipe, improve heating efficiency, and extend service life; the brighter and louder the TV is, the more power it consumes. Turn on a 5-watt energy-saving lamp indoors and adjust the brightness and volume of the TV appropriately. Not only will the viewing effect be good, but it will also not cause eye fatigue; add a layer of plastic wrap or a cover to the food processed in the microwave oven to prevent it from being processed. The water in food is not easy to evaporate, which not only tastes good but also saves electricity. When using a vacuum cleaner, choose the appropriate power level according to different situations and frequently remove the dust in the filter bag, which can reduce air flow resistance, improve dust collection efficiency, and reduce power consumption; choose the appropriate one For gas water heaters with a large capacity, regular removal of ashes from the heat exchanger fins can improve heat exchange efficiency.

28. Responsible supermarket shopping

Every time you go to the supermarket, do you buy a lot of things on impulse? Of course it feels good to go shopping boldly, but when the food you buy has to be thrown away after its shelf life, will you also feel the heartache of throwing away your hard-earned money in vain? Housewives who are well-managed always consider environmental protection and energy conservation. They shop in a controlled and planned manner, which not only saves household expenses, but also avoids the accumulation of too many idle items at home.

29. Refuse to over-package

A beautiful bouquet of tulips and a few small flowers may require seven or eight pieces of wrapping paper. Although the packaging of some products is so beautiful that you can’t put it down, as a savvy housewife, you must know that packaging is one of the important sources of garbage. Excessive packaging is not only wasteful, but also causes white pollution. If you purchase or accept overly packaged goods, you not only indulge in a waste of resources and energy, but also waste money. So start from me, start from now, reject over-packaged goods, and gradually form a good social atmosphere. In the long run, its significance will not only save energy and save money.

30. Bring your own toiletries when traveling

The disposable toiletries consumed by my country’s hotel industry every day are piled as high as a hill. Disposal of these supplies that have only been used once , the power required can keep a medium-sized factory operating normally for 3 to 7 days. In fact, bringing your own toiletries when traveling is just a piece of cake. Think about it, in a foreign country, using your familiar pink toothbrush, towel with a cute bear pattern, and a mug with an intimate photo of you and your husband printed on it, will it make you feel a little bit more at home in a strange hotel? Where is the warmth? Don’t forget, in addition, you have also made your own contribution to energy conservation and emission reduction.