5 Reminders that Water is our World

Whether you let the sink run while brushing your teeth, take a long hot bath instead of a 5-minute shower, or let a small toilet leak go unfixed, you might think to yourself "No big deal."

The truth, however, is that these small situations add up to major water loss and it's a resource that our world truly relies on. Below are 5 eye opening facts that remind us just how valuable water really is.

1. Approximately 400 billion gallons of water are used in the US each day
2. The average American home uses over 100,000 gallons each year
3. You can save up to four gallons of water each morning by turning off the tap when brushing your teeth
4. A bath uses more than double the amount of water required for a shower
5. About 750 million people lack access to a safe and clean source of drinking water

Will you think twice next time you run the faucet longer than you should? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page. 

Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter can provide leak detection and repair services across Long Island. Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information. 

Source: Treehugger

2015 #FixaLeak Twitter Party Recap

Celebrating Fix a Leak Week but weren't able to make it to yesterday's #FixaLeak Twitter Party? No worries! We tuned in for the latest and greatest tweets & advice on pluming leaks and are highlighting some of our favorite ones below.

• @EPAwatersense: Save H2O yr round by replacing faucets & aerators w/WaterSense ones! An easy switch that makes a difference #fixaleak
• @OWNWMI: @NYPlumbingSewer please do join the #GoldenPlungerRelayRace for @EPAwatersense #FixALeakWeek how far can Flo go?
• @moen: It's #FixALeakWeek! Check out this @EPAwatersense video featuring handy tips for spotting, fixing & preventing leaks http://moen.co/1HVRNBw

As your Nassau County plumber, we shared some of our expert plumbing leak advice, as well! Here's the tweet our followers loved the most:

• @NYPlumbingSewer: Here's what you need to know about household plumbing leaks: http://bit.ly/1EkjdNL #FixaLeak

Read a complete feed of updated #FixaLeak tweets, relevant tips & advice here. Are you fixing your leaks? Join in the conversation by including the hashtag #IFixLeaks.

Regardless of where leaks pop up in your home, Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter can be there to fix them in 30 minutes or less. Save water & money by patching up your pipes this week. Call us today at 877.713.8136 or visit our website for more information. 

Every Mom's Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Tricks

It's no secret that every child's favorite after school activity is snack time! That's why every mom loves learning clever tips to keep her kitchen clean.

At New York Plumbing and Sewer, we're happy to give you the support you need. Whether it's for routine plumbing maintenance or every day home improvement tips, you can count on us.

5 Kitchen Cleaning Tips

1. For those juice boxes that spill all over, use hydrogen peroxide in water. With a few drops of ammonia this concoction is the answer for stone counter top stains. 
2. Half a cup of baking soda and two gallons of water is all you need for a sparkling clean tile floor. These are ingredients you can grab on the way to work in the morning, and their cheap!
3. Nine parts warm water and one part white vinegar is your solution for shinier wood floors. Getting your kids to leave their shoes at the front door may be hard, but cleaning up after them doesn't have to be.
4. Have a little artist in your house? Crayons on wall paint can be washed away with mild dish-washing soap mixed with water. 
5. Squirt a little ketchup on your kid's plate of chicken nuggets and then add a little to your pots and pans. Rinsing copper and brass fixtures with ketchup and warm water removes tarnish. 

For more clever kitchen cleaning tips, click here. 

Find a leak during your little cleaning spree? No worries! At New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we're available for all of your plumbing emergencies and needs. Call us at 516-874-7937 today! LIKE us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and connect with us on Google+ for more updates and plumbing information.