Updating Old Habits Could Help Save On Energy Bill
Mom may have taught us our first recipe, how to eyeball a cup of brown sugar and always to clean up after ourselves, but how green was her advice?
The experts from Whirlpool looked at a few common kitchen habits and how changing your ways could help save on your utility bill.
Old: Pre-rinse dishes before placing in the dishwasher.
New:
Don't bother. By pre-rinsing dishes, the detergent will not have any grease or grime to stick to. As a result, the detergents attacks dishes, making them appear cloudy, scratched or etched.
Old: There is no difference in energy-efficiency between gas and electric cooktops.
New:
Electric cooktops are about twice as energy-efficient as gas. Electric elements have high-efficiency insulation in the can surrounding the element, and the close proximity to the pot or pan allows efficient heat transfer.
Old: Hand-washing dishes is better for the environment than
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