Here’s our handy hints whilst you shop for your home…
1. Choose water saving shower heads.
We all know that taking short showers is better than a full bath, however not all shower heads are as good at saving water as you might think.
When buying a new shower head to match your brand spanking new bathroom, look for the volume in litres it uses per minute of the shower. The lower the number, the better for water consumption the shower head is. Many modern shower heads have clever technology now, to ensure you still get the power shower effect but with a low flow head.
There are a few options available when choosing a water saving shower head:
- Aerating shower heads which mix air with water to reduce the volume required, while still creating above average pressure from the head itself.
- Pulsating shower heads which use a rotating wheel inside the head to create a massaging effect
- Reduced flow shower heads or flow regulator shower heads reduce the flow into the shower head, which by itself may cause lower water pressure.
Can’t live without a bath?
If you really can’t live without a bath, choose a compact bath, a reduced-capacity bath is an effective way to ensure you use less water. This way you’ll get the height of the water, but you’ll use less to fill the tub.