{"id":3472,"date":"2021-06-01T10:20:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T10:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/?p=3472"},"modified":"2023-11-30T10:48:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:48:07","slug":"money-saving-hacks-for-households","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/bm\/money-saving-hacks-for-households\/","title":{"rendered":"Money Saving Hacks For Households"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3472\" class=\"elementor elementor-3472\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c6642f elementor-section-full_width xts-section-stretch-content elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c6642f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf89641\" data-id=\"bf89641\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a353e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"57a353e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t[xts_html_block id=\"3506\"]\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86c14ad elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"86c14ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c446df\" data-id=\"5c446df\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1e5a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a1e5a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t<div class=\"ibpo-articles xts-single-post-header\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-meta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"xts-post-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/bm\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArticles\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"xts-post-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/bm\/category\/articles\/family\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2021-06-01T10:20:23+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t1 Jun 2021\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2023-11-30T10:48:07+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t30 November 2023\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ibpo-articles xts-post-title xts-entities-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\tMoney Saving Hacks For Households\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60bed14 xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60bed14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 23-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Unless you live in a cave with no running water or electricity, chances are\u00a0<strong>every minute you spend at home costs money<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Don\u2019t worry, there are always\u00a0<strong>ways to cut down on household spending<\/strong>\u00a0without compromising on your quality of life. Follow some of our\u00a0<em>life hacks<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>watch that bill total go down!<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Take Advantage of the Sun<\/b><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nature-tree-concept-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Enjoy Natural Lighting\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>Malaysia is blessed with an abundance of sunlight, enjoy the natural lighting!\u00a0<strong>Save your lights and lamps for night time<\/strong>\u00a0when you really need it. If you\u2019re afraid of it getting too hot, invest in\u00a0<em>translucent thermal curtains<\/em>\u00a0which absorb heat from the sun.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Unplug Your Devices<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-195x146.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-837x628.jpg 837w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-pulling-the-plug-concept.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Pull the Plug\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p><p>Did you know that\u00a0<strong>electricity still flows<\/strong>\u00a0even\u00a0<strong>when your device is turned off?<\/strong>\u00a0One way to stop this is to\u00a0<strong>unplug them when not in use<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>For computers and laptops, it is also best to turn them off instead of leaving them on standby mode. These might seem like small actions, but they can contribute up to\u00a0<strong>12% of your electricity bills!<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Only Wash When Load is Full<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/loading-clothes-into-tumble-concept-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Wash Clothes Only On Full Load to Save Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>The washing machine is an essential household item, especially for larger households, but it\u00a0<strong>uses a lot of energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>It would be unwise to wash small loads with a washer. To cut energy consumption,\u00a0<strong>hand wash anything less than a full load<\/strong>\u00a0and save up to 50% energy if you really want to wear a particular item of clothing.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Fewer Hot Showers<\/b><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-941x628.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-1140x761.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lady-using-shampoo-wash-clean-her-hair-bathroom-with-splash-shower-spray-water-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Fewer Heated Showers Saves Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>Hot water is not cheap! Luckily, our weather is warm all-year round, so cold showers make more sense, no?\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Save that hot shower for cool, rainy days<\/strong>, it will be worth it.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Hang Dry Your Clothes<\/b><\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-300x270.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-1024x922.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-768x691.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-1536x1382.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-2048x1843.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-162x146.jpg 162w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-50x45.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-83x75.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-698x628.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-750x675.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-1140x1026.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/washed-laundry-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Hang Dry Your Clothes, Make Use of Sun's Energy\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p><p>Dryers are convenient and fast, but if you\u2019re not in a hurry to wear particular garments, the great sunshine can once again save you a ton of energy. As a general rule of thumb,\u00a0<strong>any appliance that creates heat consumes large amounts of energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>In fact, sun-dried clothes give you that fresh laundry smell you don\u2019t get from a dryer.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Invest in Energy-saving Appliances<\/strong><\/h2><p>Having saved a bit of money from these energy-saving tips, you can also invest some money in\u00a0<strong>low-energy appliances and gadgets<\/strong>. These are investments that will reap you\u00a0<strong>benefits in the long run!<\/strong><\/p><p>Here are some of the\u00a0<strong>ways you can be smart about machines and gadgets<\/strong>\u00a0around the house that\u00a0<strong>provide convenience and savings<\/strong>: \u2013<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Multi Cooker<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/electric-multi-cooker-isolated-white-min-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" alt=\"Electric Multi Cooker for Easy Cooking\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>As its name suggests, a multi cooker allows you to cook a variety of food types in different ways; including\u00a0<em>steaming<\/em>,\u00a0<em>boiling<\/em>,\u00a0<em>grilling<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>frying<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can even use it for\u00a0<strong>hotpot<\/strong>\u00a0and to\u00a0<strong>prepare rice!<\/strong>\u00a0That\u2019s less money you need to fork out for other cooking essentials.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Appliances with 5-star Energy Consumption Ratings<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-219x146.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/air-conditioning-decoration-interior-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"5 Star Appliances Saves Energy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>Especially for\u00a0<em>washing machines<\/em>,\u00a0<em>air conditioners<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>refrigerators<\/em>! Not only are they more environmentally friendly, they\u00a0<strong>save you a ton from electricity bills<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>What\u2019s better than saving money? Saving the environment along the way!\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>LED or CFL Light Bulbs<\/h4><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-300x233.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-1536x1195.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-2048x1593.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-188x146.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-50x39.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-96x75.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-1280x1000.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-807x628.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-750x583.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-1140x887.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/realistic-lamps-collection-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"LED Lights for Interior Lighting\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p><p>Changes don\u2019t have to be big, appliances as small as light bulbs can save you a lot in the long run. We cannot live without light bulbs, so it makes sense to\u00a0<strong>utilise bulbs that are efficient and cost-cutting<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>LED<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>CFL bulbs<\/strong>\u00a0are now very common and can be found easily. They save so much more energy than incandescent bulbs, and some say they even have longer lifespans.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>For Home Renters; Rental Appliances<\/h4><div id=\"attachment_8320\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-300x218.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-201x146.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-50x36.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-103x75.jpg 103w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers-750x545.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/dehumidifiers.jpg 800w\" alt=\"Rental Appliances If You Do Not Plan on Long Term Use\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8320\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental Appliances Can Often Save You Cash If Its Not For Long Term Use<\/p><\/div><p>If you are on a\u00a0<strong>short-term lease<\/strong>, perhaps\u00a0<strong>buying large appliances doesn\u2019t make sense<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can\u00a0<strong>rent appliances<\/strong>\u00a0such as air purifiers, and receive\u00a0<em>after-sales services<\/em>\u00a0from most large scale electronics chains.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><b>Easier and Better<\/b><\/h2><p>The best thing about these life hacks are that they not only\u00a0<strong>help you save on energy consumption<\/strong>, they\u00a0<strong>make your life better and easier!<\/strong>\u00a0Give them a try and find\u00a0<em>your wallet a little thicker<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>your smile a little brighter!\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[xts_html_block id=&#8221;3506&#8243;] Unless you live in a cave with no running water or electricity, chances are\u00a0every minute you spend at home costs money. 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