Never in the history of Metro Vancouver have we been in a situation where our weather was so extreme. With the minimal snow fall and rainfall this past year, our water supply has reduced tremendously.

Stage 3 water restrictions have been in effect for a while now, and we can all do our part to help minimize the amount of water we use everyday.

Here are some helpful tips from the staff of Tao to help conserve water:

1. Our new favourite hair product is Dry Shampoo (blog post coming soon!). Let’s face it, showering and washing your hair takes a lot of water. Using organic natural dry shampoo not only minimizes your time in the washroom, but reduces water usage. From washing my hair every one to two days, I only have to wash it once a week.

2. You can collect water for your garden during a quick shower.

3. Hand wash your dishes instead of using the dish washer. Fill the sink or large mixing bowl to wash dishes and rinse all at once.

4. Wash your veggies over a bowl to collect the water and use it to water your plants.

5. Eminence has the new Rice Milk 3 in 1 Cleanser, where you don’t need extra water to cleanse your face.

6. Organic Hand Cleansers are a great way to clean your hands so you don’t have to wash them as often. Eminence Tea Tree Hand Cleanser is organic and is antibacterial and anti-viral.

7. Don’t leave your water tap running while you are brushing your teeth. Fill a cup of water to brush and rinse.

8. Always wait until you have a full load of laundry before using the washing machine.

9. Take shorter showers.

10. Wash your car less often.

What kind of ideas do you have? The five best ideas posted to our Facebook page will receive a complimentary all natural dry shampoo made in house. (Shampoo must be picked up from the spa.) Winners will be notified on Facebook.