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There's always someone who likes a few extra minutes in the shower. From thinking through the day ahead, winding down after a long one, or multitasking with a bit of me-time. But 12% of the average energy bill is spent on heating water so cutting down just a little can make a real difference that will save money today and help to protect precious resources for tomorrow.
One minute can make a difference
Showering for just one minute less saves around 10 litres of water and around £8 in energy costs per year. This could help save each household over 28,000 litres of water and £100 in energy and water every year.
Challenge your family to take 5-minute showers
You can use our ultimate shower playlist? It’s packed with songs that are around 5 minutes long. It’s perfect for powering through a quick and efficient shower, saving water, money and energy and while having fun competing with the family.
Take a look at our shorter shower video.
Save money by using a little less water in the bathroom
70% of the water you use every day, goes down plugholes and drains in your bathroom. Take a look at some of our other small swaps to help you save water, money and energy.
What’s your shower personality?
Find out if you have the lather, rinse and repeat down to a fine science and whether you're a savvy water saver, conscious about how much water you use. You'd be surprised what your showering habits say about you. Take the ultimate test to find out!
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Shower Personality Test
Taking a shower is one of the most common activities we do – using 55% of a person’s water use every day.
Do you multi-task in the shower or maybe you get lost in the moment as a day dreamer?
Find out what your shower habits reveal about your personality by taking our ultimate quiz and see if you can take on our shorter shower challenge.