Ways to Conserve Water in Your Hotel Establishment
Too often, guests don't consider their impact on the environment while staying at hotels. Water usage, in particular, is one of the biggest sources of expense that a hotel owner faces. Guests may go out of their way at home to save water, but when they travel and stay at hotels, they forget or don't bother with water-conservation efforts. The reason may be that guests don't have to pay the water bill at their hotel. As a hotel owner, you are keenly aware of how fast wasting water can make a utility bill rise. Here are some ways to conserve water in your hotel establishment.
1. Install Low-Flow Toilets
Low-flow toilets use much less water than traditional toilets, but some guests may complain that the flush is not adequate. To resolve this, chose low-flow toilets that are outfitted with two flush options. One option is for liquid waste, and the second option is for solid waste. The liquid-waste option initiates the low-flow mechanism, while the other option is a regular flush. A sign over the toilet for guests will inform them of how to correctly choose between options. A commercial plumber can install low-flow toilets in your hotel.
2. Install Water-Efficient Showerheads
A lot of water waste occurs in the shower. To conserve water here, consider installing water-efficient showerheads. Water-efficient showerheads conserve water by using force and pressure to satisfy showering needs while using less water to do so. Your hotel guests will appreciate being able to have what feels like a normal shower experience, and you will appreciate your lower water bills. Your hotel maintenance man will be able to easily replace all your hotel showerheads with water-efficient versions.
3. Encourage Reusing of Towels
Hotel guests have long been asked to help save water by re-using towels instead of using new ones each day. This helps conserve water by cutting down on laundry loads in the hotel. But your guests may not want to do so, often because the towel is still wet from previous use. To encourage reusing of towels, install towel heaters in the guest bathrooms. This will enable your guests to hang the used towel on the heated rack and reuse it when it's completely dry and pleasantly warm. Your guests' added luxury amenity will also be to your benefit, since your hotel will use less water in the laundry room. A certified electrician will be able to hardwire heated towel racks in your hotel guest rooms.
These three investments in your hotel will pay off in reduced water bills. Plus, you'll also be contributing to a healthier carbon footprint for your hotel.
