It’s fair to say that most of us are now using metered water, so the math is simple; save water, save money. Around 2/3 of all the water we use in our households are being used in the bathroom, and around 25% of our heating bills providing that hot water, it’s well worth considering ways to reduce our water usage.

It’s fair to say that most of us are now using metered water, so the math is simple; save water, save money. Around 2/3 of all the water we use in our households are being used in the bathroom, and around 25% of our heating bills providing that hot water, it’s well worth considering ways to reduce our water usage.

Be Mindful

While having a shower uses considerable less water than a bath, many shower heads are quite wide and generous with their water allowance. This can be very luxurious indeed, but if you are looking to cut costs its best to limit yourself to short sessions in the shower under these particular types of shower heads. Taking too much time in the shower can amount to more hot water than would be used in a full bath, and can trickle your money away, down the plughole. Reducing the time spent in the shower by just a couple of minutes, can save up to 6,000 liters of water per year, let alone the cost of the energy used to heat it!

Small, simple tasks like fixing a leaking tap can have a surprising impact on the amount of water wasted in your home per year. By simply taking up a spanner and a washer and repairing that pesky leak, you could save a massive 5,500 liters of water per year!

Another great way to save a surprising amount of water is turning off the tap while brushing your teeth; it may seem like a small thing, but the running tap can easily waste up to 6 liters of water every minute.

Smart Features

While many home redecoration and renovation jobs would benefit massively from a new toilet fixture, that may not always be an option, and you don’t have to resort to this to benefit from the ‘dual-flush’ feature. You can retrofit a dual-flush siphon; it’s fairly simple to do (although it’s always wise to seek advice from a trained plumber if you are in any way unsure of the installation) and can save up to 8,000 liters of water, year-on-year.

Many bathroom taps are now designed using aeration technology, so looking out for these when replacing old taps will certainly be worth your while. These taps use up to 75% less water, by mixing the water with air before it is emitted.

So there we are, some simple tips to help you create a smarter bathroom; it’s plain to see that you can see some truly fantastic results with minimal effort!