HouseholdTried-and-true tip

Switch off all power strips before going on holiday

Switch off power strips before a trip so devices on standby don't draw electricity while you're away.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • switchable power strip or mains plug

How to do it

  1. Switch off all power strips before you leave.
  2. Leave out any devices that must stay connected.

Variations

  • You can also use switchable power strips all the time.

Sources

This is where we found the tip. The badge above shows how well it is backed up.

You might also like

More from Household →