I am sure majority of us never thought that morning shower as another way to save money. But, there are a lot of little things we can do to reduce the cost of keeping clean and neat. Even if we’re still half asleep, that won’t mean we want money needlessly running down the drain. Here are a few ideas I found out on how we can save money in a shower:
Take shorter showers - It may feel good to stay in water, but it costs money (plus warm water dries our skin, anyway). Use a timer to control shower time.
Do a Navy shower - My husband used to say this. In a Navy shower, you just get yourself wet then turn off the water while you soap up and wash. You turn the water on again to rinse yourself.
Use a pail and dipper (tabo) - I’m getting used to this new habit of turning faucet’s both cold and warm to get to my right temperature and using the right amount of water.
Install low-flow shower heads - These reduce the amount of water that flows out and they’ve come a long way. They no longer condemn you to a trickle of water. Many offer a comfortable flow of water.
Shower less often - If you shower twice a day, can you get by with only once?
Shower, don’t bathe - Baths use far more water than showers. The occasional bath is a nice treat, but a bath every day is a big water waster.
Keep those razors in good condition - Avoid leaving razor in the shower. Blades that are constantly wet usually get rust and will not last as long as those that are stored in dry cabinets. Wipe it dry and put it away. If you use an electric razor, follow the care and cleaning instructions to make certain it lasts a long time.
Use towels/washcloths more than once - Unless you are really filthy, you can use your towels and cloths more than once. You can easily get by with changing them once or twice per week. Hang them up to dry when you’re done showering to keep them from mildewing or stinking. This will make them last longer and reduce your laundry bill.
Use less and fewer products - Try using less of your current soaps and shampoos. Instead of a big squirt, try a teaspoonful. Experiment to see if you can get the same results with less. Experiment with how often you use products, as well. Do you really have to shampoo your hair every day, or will every other day do? You can also try using fewer products in general. Do you need shaving cream, or can you get by with just water? Does your hair require conditioner or do you use it just because you think you’re supposed to? Do you need three different kinds of shampoo? See if you can do with fewer products. And don’t forget to use up all of your products. Turn bottles upside down to get the last bits out and mold left over soaps to the new bar so it all gets used up.
Recycle the water - Catch the grey water into a bucket, then use it to fill the toilet… I know it’s yak sometimes!
A shower doesn’t seem like much in the everyday scheme of your spending. However, a few small changes can add up to big money saved over time.
