How to Save Water in the Bathroom
Nowadays, when it is important to try and safeguard the environment wherever possible, saving water is crucial. The less water you can waste, the better. And one of the prime places in the home where you have the opportunity to save water is the bathroom. Here are some handy tips on what you can do to bring a greener touch to the bathroom.
- Take Speedier Showers
If you shorten the length of your shower by only a few minutes each day you really can save water over the entire year, which will be great for the environment. By taking a shower over a bath, you are already saving water, too, so this is a good step to monitor when you are concerned about water usage.
- Install a More Efficient Shower
If you don’t fancy taking shorter showers you could alternatively try to upgrade your shower so that you save water. A new Shower Cubicle and shower head that prevent the extra-fast flow of water helps you conserve water as you wash. You can also even get sensors on special shower heads that alert you to the fact that you have already used a set amount.
- Skip the Baths
As mentioned above, taking a bath uses a lot more water than a shower. But if you love baths and can’t bear the idea of showering every day, you can do something to lower the amount of water you use. For example, you can fill the bath so that there is less water in there, or you can upgrade your bath so that the water stays hotter for longer and you limit the times you have to refill it.
- Adjust the Flush
If you use a power flush each and every time you use the toilet a lot of water is going down the drain. You can make adjustments to the cistern so you are not using this amount of water each time, or you can install a dual flush system that allows you to have a lot more control over the amount of water you use.
- Fix Any Leaks
Many times your toilet is leaking water and you do not even know it. This water leakage builds up over time and you end up losing a lot of water that you don’t need to. If you suspect this is happening, check with a plumber to make the necessary adjustments to the toilet to keep the water where it should be.
