Viral TikTok life hacks for lowering your water bill revealed

The huge short-form video-sharing platform has thousands of videos showing people how they can save money.

One area where many are seeing price rises is for utilities like water after major Ofwat changes in England and Wales last year.

With so many life hacks available, the experts over at Bathroom Deal have helpfully gathered some of the most effective solutions shared by users to lower your water bills.

(PA) Many are turning to TikTok for money saving hacks (Image: PA)

Best TikTok hacks for lowering your water bill

Here are some of the best TikTok hacks for lowering water bills found by the experts:

Use the small button on a dual toilet flush

The experts said: “This hack from TikTok’s @ThatPropertyGuy is great, and not one that many people consider."

"There is a huge difference between the amount of water used, and the amount you’re charged each month, when pushing the small or large buttons on a dual flush. 

"The smaller button uses much less water, around 4 to 6 litres per flush, whereas the larger button can use up to 9 litres. I would recommend using the smaller button as often as possible to cut down your water usage and bill.” 

Save cold water from when you first turn the shower on

The experts said this hack came from @annamasiello and involves using the cold water that comes out of your shower when you're waiting for it to warm up.

You can collect this water in a container and reuse it for watering plants.

Re-using bath water through your outside hose

Similar to the previous hack, this one sees users not allow their cold bath water to go down the drain.

The experts say the hack from @Nancy_Birtwhistle could be used to water plants, adding: "You can use your hose pipe to go from the full bath and out into your garden to water the plants. You can also use it to wash your patio or even your car if the hose is able to reach!” 

(Canva) Saving cold water from the shower is recommended by some users (Image: Canva)

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Use a shower timer

“There are some great TikTok videos of people starting to use shower timers. Whilst you can purchase them from most home stores, you can just as easily use your phone and jump out of the shower once the timer goes off. Although a relatively simple hack, cutting down your shower time by just one minute could save you over £70 per year.”

Regularly check your toilet for leaks

TikToker @mitchcouch shared an ingenious hack allowing you to check for toilet leaks regularly with something you’re likely to already have - food colouring.

The experts said: "Pop a tiny squirt of green or blue food colouring into the tank and wait to see if this transfers to the toilet bowl. If it does, this indicates there’s a leak. You can get it checked and sorted quickly so it doesn’t cost you more in the long run!”

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