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If you’re looking to create a more eco-friendly bathroom while also saving on your water bill, then making even the smallest of changes in your daily routine can have a significant impact on water conservation.
Understandably, our bathrooms are the primary area of water consumption. Our toilets are often the single fixture that accounts for the largest portion of water consumption, followed by showers and baths. And, when you factor in the number of occupants in the home, the frequency of use with these bathroom fixtures increases further.
Yet, there is great scope for everyone in the home to play their part and work towards making small changes in this room that will help conserve more water. Here at The Bathroom Showroom, we explore some easy and helpful tips to make your bathroom more eco-friendly and water-efficient.

The Importance of Water Conservation in the Bathroom

Water is a precious resource that all of us should work towards saving where possible. So, as the bathroom is one of the areas in the home where the most water is used, adopting water-conserving habits and implementing eco-friendly practices here means you can not only reduce your environmental footprint but also save money on your utility bill.
Fortunately, there are several easy ways that you can look towards when creating valuable long-term habits for everyone in the home can work on. Here are some quick tips and ideas to get your water-saving journey started:
  • Install a low-flow showerhead: Modern low-flow showerheads can significantly reduce water usage without sacrificing water pressure. Look for models with an eco mode.
  • Take shorter showers: Even with a low-flow showerhead, limiting your shower time to 5 minutes or less can make a big difference. Try using a timer to help you stay on track or, better still, work at optimising your shower controls. 
  • Turn off the water while soaping and shampooing: This simple habit can save gallons of water each time you shower.
  • Install a dual-flush toilet: These toilets offer two flush options: a full flush for solid waste and a partial flush for liquid waste, allowing you to use less water when appropriate.  
  • Fix leaks promptly: Even small drips from taps, toilets, and showerheads can waste a surprising amount of water over time. Regularly check for leaks in and around your bathroom fixtures and fittings and aim to repair them immediately.  
  • Don't use the toilet as a rubbish bin: Flushing tissues and other waste products unnecessarily uses a lot of water. Keep a waste bin in your bathroom instead and learn what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet.
  • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving: Don't let the water run continuously while you're performing these tasks. Wet your brush, turn off the water, brush, and then turn the water back on to rinse. Similarly, fill the basin with a little water for shaving instead of letting the tap run.
  • Consider aerators for your taps: These inexpensive devices attach to your tap and mix air with the water stream, reducing water flow without reducing pressure.  
  • Collect "warm-up" water: While waiting for your shower water to heat up, place a bucket in the shower to collect the cold water. You can then use this water to water plants or for other cleaning tasks.
  • Choose eco-friendly bathroom products: Look for soaps, shampoos, and cleaning products that are biodegradable and come in minimal or recyclable packaging.  
  • Reuse Towels: Instead of using a fresh towel every day, consider reusing your towel a few times before washing. This simple habit can help save water and reduce laundry loads.

Choose The Bathroom Showroom For The Best Water-Saving Products

The Bathroom Showroom offers a vast selection of bathroom fixtures and fittings that can all help you work towards saving water in this space. 
From eco-friendly toilets and eco-friendly showers, to WRAS-approved bathroom taps, check out our brand new bathroom brochure to view our spectacular collections. 

Water-Saving Habits for a Greener Bathroom

By implementing even just a few of these tips, you can significantly reduce your bathroom's water consumption and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. Though these may seem small, it's such changes as this that really can help make a difference in the long-term.
Creating an eco-friendly and water-conserving bathroom is easier than you think. So, try a few of these tips today and make a positive impact on the environment one flush at a time!
For further bathroom ideas and bathroom inspiration, why not browse our Rest and Relaxation blog section? Or, book an appointment with The Bathroom Showroom. Experts in all things bathrooms, we can help turn your dream bathroom into a reality.