Heating a single portion in the microwave or a small pan
For just one portion, the microwave or a small pan on the hob heats food far more quickly than waiting for a whole oven to warm up.
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Freezing bread in slices so none of it goes stale
A loaf frozen in slices means only what is actually needed gets taken out each time, so the rest never has the chance to go stale first.
Keeping consumption down when living alone
Living alone often means appliances rarely get filled properly, which makes a few small adjustments to daily habits particularly worthwhile.
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Fitting an aerator to the tap and the shower
A small aerator fitted to a tap or shower head mixes air into the water flow, so it feels just as strong while using noticeably less water.
Clean the lint filter after every single tumble dryer load
A lint filter left uncleaned makes the tumble dryer work harder than it needs to. Clearing it after each load takes only a moment.
Washing up in a bowl instead of under a running tap
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