What is cheaper, to take a shower or a bath: the answer of experts

Water conservation is an important issue for many people who are concerned about the environment and their budget. When it comes to bathing, the question arises: which is more economical - a shower or a bath?

The average shower lasts about eight minutes, and the average shower head uses 8-12 liters per minute. Consequently, for one shower uses an average of 64-96 liters of water, writes ukr.media.

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A standard bathtub holds about 200 liters, so even if you fill it halfway it will still be about 100 liters of water.

So, at first glance it would seem that a bath is less economical than a shower. However, this is not always the case.

If you take a shower for a few minutes, it can be more economical than a bath, even if you only fill it halfway.

For example, if you shower for five minutes, you only use 32-60 liters of water. That's less than the 100 liters used to fill a bathtub halfway.

To save water even more when showering, you can install a flow limiting nozzle on your shower head. These nozzles can reduce water usage by up to 50%.

You can also save water when taking a bath by closing the spout at once and adjusting the temperature according to how full it is.

Here are some tips on how to save water while bathing:

• Shorten the duration of your bath.
• Use a shower head with a shower flow restriction.
• Close the showerhead while bathing.
• Bathe with family members.
• Take a shower instead of a bath if you don't spend a lot of time in it.

Recall that a common problem in the kitchen is clogged pipes. This is caused by food residue getting caught in the downpour. However, you can keep away from this problem with the help of foil balls.

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