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Unplug your laptop before going to bed | Switch off the fridge when it is empty or when going on holiday | Let hot food cool down before placing it in the refrigerator | Keep freezers frost free will save you power and money | Always switch off lights when they are not needed | Use distilled water in steam irons | Iron low temperature fabrics first to reduce warm-up time. | Keep your kettle’s element clean of chlorine build up, by boiling vinegar diluted in water atleast once a month | Use the right size pot for the right size stove plate | Use cooking utensils with flat bottoms and tight covers | Don’t use a stove to light a cigarette | A geyser accounts for up to 40% of your electricity bill | Wrapping your geyser in an insulating blanket can cut power consumption by half | Electric heaters that are controlled by thermostats are more energy efficient | Run the machine only when there is a full load | Clothes that need a light cleaning don’t need to be washed as long as dirty work clothes | Use the proper setting for the type of clothes you’re washing | If they are delicate or knit, use the setting offered rather than the “regular” setting. This will use less energy and the clothes will last longer | Don’t put in more laundry detergent than you need | A front loader washing machine uses less water and cost less to operate