Save Water in the Shower: 9 Habits That Cut Usage Fast

Tina Thompson
2025-08-16T15:18:29-04:00

Easy changes that reduce water and energy in your shower—without feeling any less clean.

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Install a low-flow showerhead (modern ones maintain pressure).

Use a song timer (3–4 minutes).

Turn off water while lathering (“navy shower”).

Switch to concentrated formulas so you need less product.

Batch hair-wash days; skip daily shampoo.

Keep toiletries within reach to avoid “thinking time.”

Shave after cleansing—softer hair, fewer passes.

Fix drips; a slow leak adds up.

Choose refill pouches to cut plastic.