In the quest for having a spotlessly clean and shiny place all the time, many of us are primarily concerned with the cost of hiring a maid and how to most efficiently use that extra help.
However, in the fast paced and consumption driven world we live in (in particular in Dubai), very few turn their attention to the costs (both to their pocket and to the environment) associated with managing their energy consumption levels when it comes to cleaning.
Here are some easy steps to cut your utility bill while saving the environment at the same time.
Do not use the tumble dryer if you don’t have to!
Even though using the tumble dryer is the quick solution, in many cases your clothes don’t necessarily come out of the dryer wrinkle-free. This means that you will still have to iron some of your clothes, consuming further energy. We are lucky to live in Dubai where the sun is out most of the year, so drying your clothes the natural way is always an option.
Be Iron man/woman!
Ironing consumes a lot of time and energy. Always make sure you take your clothes out of the washing machine as soon as the cycle finishes. Before you hang up the laundry shake each item strongly. You can hang your clothes in the shower, the steam will help get rid of most winkles. These steps should get rid of most of the ironing and even eliminate the need for sending your stuff off to the dry cleaner! If you still have some stuff to iron gather them all and do them at once while watching your favorite TV series on Netflix.
Rely on your Dishwasher!
If you have a dishwasher at home, you should refrain from doing any dishes manually (even if they appear only a few at a time). Put all the dishes into the dishwasher, wait until it is packed and press the start button. Not only will you keep your hands healthier but you will also be saving energy. The newer dishwashers are proven to save way more water. The environment will thank you.
On a side note – time your household chores….
DEWA’s peak electricity consumption hours are 12pm to 5pm. White goods like dishwashers and washing machines consume a great deal of electricity. Both the dishwasher and washing machine can wait till the evening. Believe me these savings do add up. Rather than handing over more money than necessary to DEWA, why not save this money to order your favorite Helpling to come around more often and free up more of your precious time?