At the end of a long day, many people take comfort in grabbing a hot shower or enjoying a long bubble bath. In addition to giving you the chance to wash away grime, bathing and showering can also relax your muscles and refresh your mind. However, some options are more eco-friendly than others, helping you to save precious resources. The guide below explores the differences between shower and bath water usage in case it impacts your next bathroom remodeling project. 

Creating Water-Efficient Bathrooms

Do Baths or Showers Use More Water? 

A 5-minute shower uses between 10 and 25 gallons of water while a full bathtub requires about 70 gallons. Deep, jetted, or Japanese-style soaker tubs can use even more, running up your utility bills.

If efficiency is especially important to you, there are low-flow showerheads specifically designed to reduce water usage. Aim for a model with a gpm (gallons per minute) total of 2.5 or less.

Other Factors to Consider

As much as you might want to benefit the environment, a bathroom remodeling project is a long-term investment. Therefore, think about what needs you will have beyond the present. Young children often need a bathtub to get clean. Even if you don’t plan on having any of your own, it might impact your ability to sell the house to those looking for a family home in the future.

To remain eco-conscious with a tub, avoid filling it all the way and cut water usage in other ways, such as by installing low-flow faucets and energy-efficient dishwashers and laundry machines.

If you are thinking about bathroom remodeling, call DRD Home Services in La Vista, NE. With a focus on offering full-service interior and exterior renovations, this experienced team of builders can help with every element of your remodeling job, including all of the finishing touches that turn a house into a home. Find out more about how they can help by visiting their website or by giving their office a call at (402) 669-1100.