A simple trick with a plastic bottle could slash your water bills

In the face of inflation and rising living costs, many people seek ways to save money. It turns out that, through a simple method, you can reduce your water bills. All you need is an item that you usually throw away as waste.

Many people have become accustomed to reducing their bills. With increasing living costs, utility bills, and rent, it's essential to look for savings even in basic expenses.

Fortunately, there are several clever methods of reducing expenses. For example, water bills can be significantly reduced.

The trick is to limit the amount of water the toilet cistern uses. Often, we don't consider how much water this device uses during regular operation. However, you don't need to invest in a dual-flush toilet. A simple trick, known by few, can be sufficient. You can use an ordinary plastic beverage bottle without additional costs.

How to do it? First, turn off the water supply valve and empty the toilet cistern. Then, fill a half-litre plastic bottle with water, lift the toilet cistern lid, and place the bottle on the opposite side of the inlet. Finally, close the lid, turn the water back on, and wait for the cistern to fill. Since the bottle occupies space, the cistern will draw much less water, potentially leading to significant savings.

A plastic bottle is not the only use for it in the toilet. If you don't have a plunger or a "snake" at hand, you can also use it to unclog the toilet. Simply cut off the bottom of the bottle and insert it, cut-end down, into the toilet. The bottle must be capped. Moving it up and down, like a plunger, will unclog the toilet after a while.