How do your showering habits match up to others'? Do you prefer a nice hot soak, or a more bracing cold wash?
This online quiz reveals what your bathing routine says about you.
The tool was developed after a poll of 2,000 adults revealed the different ways in which Brits shower – with two in five (41%) saying they are “latherers” when it comes to washing, rather than scrubbers.
And one in three (32%) run the water hot to help them warm up – but 18% prefer a colder temperature, to help them feel “refreshed”.
The poll also revealed that more than half of Brits (53%) have made changes to the way they shower due to the current economic climate, in a bid to save money and reduce household bills.
Almost a third (31%) are showering less regularly, while 29% are now even sharing the cubicle with their other half.
In addition, 20% of those who have children are washing them all together, as opposed to individually.
Ashley Cooper, at Triton Showers, which commissioned the survey, said: “It’s been interesting to find out about the nation’s showering habits, although it’s not been a surprise to see that there has been a marked changed due to the current cost-of-living crisis.
“We are all doing things differently to help keep costs down, and our home habits have become a big part of that – particularly when it comes to our water and energy usage.
“For example, showering for just one minute less can save up to £88 per year.”
With the average adult spending a swift six minutes getting clean, more than half (56%) will switch the water flow off completely while they wash their hair or body.
A third are even using their phone timers to make sure they don't keep the water running too long.
But despite 53% admitting they have changed the way they shower in a bid to reduce household bills, seven in ten (69%) were already conscious about the impact of their bathing habits before the cost-of-living crisis arose.
One in three would consider switching to a more efficient shower type, but 69% say they don’t know enough about them to commit.
And although the average time people spend in the shower has reduced, almost half (48%) still prefer longer showers as opposed to shorter ones – with one in ten getting nagged every time they take one.
When it comes to who does this the most, two-thirds are regularly reminded by their partners – but, surprisingly, 39% get called out by their children.
The average household will argue three times a week about how long each member spends in the cubicle, as 35% often lose track of time and forget when they first got in.
“Relaxing” and “refreshing” are among the top reasons why people enjoy having a shower – with 27% using the opportunity to reflect on their day.
The study, conducted via OnePoll, also found that 29% will step into the shower to simply enjoy some peace and quiet away from the kids.
Ashley Cooper added: “The bathroom acts as a sanctuary for many – a place to relax, gather your thoughts, and take time out of the day for yourself.
“It doesn’t come as a surprise that 48% of people still prefer a longer shower, despite the current climate.
“Those who don’t want to alter their showering habits, but want to save money, should consider swapping to a more energy- and water-efficient option, like an electric shower.
“An electric unit can save up to 48,000 litres of water and knock £133 off your household bills when compared to alternatives.”
