Ideal Bite

Need a cold shower?

Submitted by tmeronek on Fri, 06/29/2007 - 1:01am.

The Bite:

If you take our advice, you will. Showering with a friend saves water and energy - you're bound to produce plenty of heat naturally. (And if sharing isn't your thing, there are still plenty of frisky-free ways to conserve.)

The Benefits:

Saving water. Con your fave handyperson into fixing pesky leaks - one drop per second can add up to 165 gallons per month.
Saving more water. Low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators are inexpensive and easy to install, and cut water use in half. In a household of four you'll save as much as $250 per year on water bills.
Saving even more water. By keeping your shower time under five minutes, you can save as many as 1,000 gallons per month.
Cleaner bodies. You wash their back, they'll wash yours.

Personally Speaking:

Toshio's faucets stopped gushing water after he installed aerators; now he's gushing over his tiny water bill. Jen's screening shower partner applicants.

Wanna Try:

Oxygenics Five Star Resort Spa Series - these showerheads save water without sacrificing water pressure ($45).
Lowest Flow Showerhead - gives good spray while using 1 gallon-per-minute less than most showerheads ($12).
Touch Flow Swivel Spray Aerator - for your sink; offers several different spray options ($6).