This one definitely falls under the category of too much information, but it's a green tip that we learned when we were growing up in drought-prone Southern California before the advent of low flow toilets:
Simple Green: When it's Yellow...
[image from Pinky Flickr]
Yes, maybe you've heard it (maybe you're family said it too?): When it's yellow, let it mellow, when it's brown flush it down. We won't go into the details, we think you get it. Back in the day it saved gallons and gallons of water since we didn't flush every time. With today's low flo toilets it doesn't save as much, but we're still in the practice of...mellowing.
This is also why we are vigilant about keeping the lid down, because miss kitty likes to get in there for a drink and we just can't even think about it. Also, we totally let go of this rule when there's company!
We also apologize if we just totally grossed you out.
Originally posted by Laure on AT:LA.
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If you live on an island, as I do part-time, the motto is:
"In these isles of sun and fun,
We never flush for number one".
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I am not that consistent with this one (letting it mellow), but I do it when I think about it. Sometimes, it's just a normal reaction to reach for the handle to flush without thinking.
... and yeah, the rule is definitely worth suspending with company over.
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This is the rule at my parent's house [they're on a septic system]. Sometimes the occasional guest gets grossed out because the come over unannounced but if one is drinking enough water anyway it come out basically clear...
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