Saving water in the bathroom
The most important points at a glance
In the bathroom, you can save water every day by being more mindful of your water usage and taking a few simple steps.
Modern bathroom fixtures and solutions, such as water-saving showerheads, help reduce water consumption without compromising on comfort.
Saving water not only helps protect the environment, but also lowers your (energy) costs.
Tips for saving water in the bathroom
Most of our daily water consumption occurs in the bathroom. The good news is that this means there’s plenty of water to be saved there. Here are our tips for conserving water.
1. Tips for showering
Use a water-saving showerhead
A water-saving showerhead significantly reduces overall water consumption without noticeably compromising showering comfort.
Install a flow restrictor
Flow restrictors can also automatically reduce water flow, thereby ensuring consistently lower water consumption while showering.
Take shorter showers
Just spending a few minutes less in the shower can save several liters of water every day. This way, you can save both money and water.
Turn off the water while lathering up
Don't let the water run while you're soaping up, so as not to waste fresh water.
Use a thermostatic valve
A thermostatic faucet maintains the desired temperature throughout your shower. This eliminates the need for constant adjustments and saves water while you shower
Collect water and reuse it
If you have a shower tray, plug the drain and collect the cold water until the shower water warms up. You can use the collected water to water plants or flush the toilet.
2. Tips for bathing
Showering instead of taking a bath
A bath uses significantly more water than a shower and should therefore only be taken when necessary and with care.
Do not fill the bathtub completely
Even slightly lowering the water level in the bathtub saves many liters of water without compromising on comfort.
Choosing Compact Bathtubs
There are special space-saving bathtubs that are smaller and use less water. They are ideal for poorly laid-out or small bathrooms.
Bathing together
Taking a shower or bath with your partner can not only be a pleasant, relaxing experience, but it can also save water, since it makes efficient use of the water supply.
Reuse bathwater
Slightly soiled water (greywater) from the bathtub can be reused. You can use the collected water to flush the toilets or water your plants.
3. Tips for the toilet
Use the "Save" button and "Rinse Hold"
Using the "Eco" button significantly reduces the amount of water used per flush and can save a lot of water when used daily. The same applies to a start/stop flush.
Check the toilet tank
Leaky or faulty toilet tanks can waste large amounts of water without anyone noticing, so they should be checked regularly.
Install water-saving toilets
Thanks to improved water flow and innovative features, modern toilets now use significantly less water. They also offer greater hygiene and comfort.
4. Tips for the sink
Install the spray nozzle
Aerators mix air into the water, thereby reducing water usage while maintaining the same level of comfort. By using a water-saving aerator, you can conserve water at the faucet.
Use flow restrictors
Flow restrictors help save water not only in the shower but also at the sink area. If you don’t want to switch to a water-saving faucet, you can also turn down the water supply valve under the vanity slightly to reduce the flow rate.
Use water-saving cartridges
Modern cartridges make it slightly harder to fully open the faucet, which means the faucet isn't fully open as often, thereby saving water.
Repairing Leaky Faucets
Even small leaks from a faucet can waste large amounts of water over time. Check your faucets regularly for damage or leaks.
Prefer cold water
In many cases, cold water is sufficient instead of hot water. By using cold water, you not only save water but also energy—and thus money.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save several liters of water every day. If you also use a toothbrush cup instead of rinsing your mouth under running water, you’ll save even more.
5. Tips for the washing machine
Wash only when fully loaded
Avoid running the washing machine when it is not fully loaded, as water and energy are used most efficiently only when the machine is full.
Select eco and economy modes
Special eco-cycle programs help save water when doing laundry. They are designed to use energy and water efficiently.
Skip the pre-wash and fabric softener
In most cases, a pre-wash isn't strictly necessary and only increases water consumption. By avoiding fabric softener, you're also helping to protect the environment.
Select low temperatures
Modern washing machines and detergents can clean laundry reliably and efficiently even at low temperatures.
Use energy-efficient appliances
New, water-saving washing machines not only use less energy, but also often reduce water consumption.
Tip: You can save more than just water in the bathroom. Find out here how to save energy in the bathroom.
Water-saving Duravit features
MinusFlow
MinusFlow in faucets or hand showers automatically saves water. A flow restrictor in the aerator limits the flow rate from the start, thereby reducing water consumption.
AirPlus
The AirPlus feature enriches the water stream with air. This not only saves water, but also makes the stream pleasantly full and soft.
Dual Flush
With DualFlush technology, you can choose between a standard flush and a water-saving flush to conserve water. DualFlush is featured in many of our Duravit toilets.
HygieneFlush
HygieneFlush uses two offset openings to create a powerful flush in the toilet. This optimized flushing technology not only ensures hygiene and cleanliness, but also saves water.
Duravit Rimless®
Our rimless toilets also reduce water consumption in the bathroom thanks to a smart water distribution system. Even with small flush volumes, Rimless ensures a clean and hygienic result.
Water-saving Duravit products
If you’d like to save even more water in your daily life, browse our selection of water-saving Duravit shower heads, faucets, toilets, and more.
FAQs on water conservation
Why should we conserve water?
Even though two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, the proportion of clean drinking water is negligible—and it is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive worldwide. Using this vital resource consciously and sparingly therefore makes an important contribution to environmental protection and saves money. You can learn more facts about water in our article on World Water Day.
How can you save water?
Even small changes in your daily routine can make a big difference: With our tips for conserving water, more mindful usage habits, and water-saving devices for faucets and showers, you can easily reduce your personal water consumption. Modern technologies and more efficient products can also help. In addition, you should never let water run unnecessarily.
Who can save water?
Anyone can save water. And the more people reduce their water consumption, the greater the positive impact on the environment. Parents should also teach their children from an early age to use water consciously and sparingly.
Where can you save water?
Even though the greatest potential for water savings lies in the bathroom and kitchen, water can be saved throughout the entire household. Since the production of many products requires large amounts of water, water can also be saved indirectly by making conscious purchasing decisions.
When can you save water?
You can save water in your daily life at any time. But you can save water not only at home, but also when visiting friends or on vacation. For example, reusing towels in hotels can save many liters of water each day, since they don’t need to be washed as often. Choosing sustainable accommodations and avoiding water-scarce regions as vacation destinations can also make a difference.
