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
Install a flow restrictor
Take shorter showers
Turn off the water while lathering up
Use a thermostatic valve
Collect water and reuse it
2. Tips for bathing
Showering instead of taking a bath
Do not fill the bathtub completely
Choosing Compact Bathtubs
Bathing together
Reuse bathwater
3. Tips for the toilet
Use the "Save" button and "Rinse Hold"
Check the toilet tank
Install water-saving toilets
4. Tips for the sink
Install the spray nozzle
Use flow restrictors
Use water-saving cartridges
Repairing Leaky Faucets
Prefer cold water
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
5. Tips for the washing machine
Wash only when fully loaded
Select eco and economy modes
Skip the pre-wash and fabric softener
Select low temperatures
Use energy-efficient appliances
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
AirPlus
Dual Flush
HygieneFlush
Duravit Rimless®
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.
Hand shower 3jet Click! MinusFlow
Spray mode: Rain, Pulse, Mono, Diameter of hand shower: 120 mm, Chrome High Gloss
Stick hand shower 1jet MinusFlow
Spray mode: Rain, Diameter of hand shower: 25 mm, Black Matt
Showerhead 1jet 250 MinusFlow
Spray mode: Rain, Type of mounting: Wall or ceiling mounting, Diameter of showerhead: 250 mm, Bronze Brushed
Hand shower 3jet MinusFlow
Spray mode: SoftRain, Rain, IntenseRain, Diameter of hand shower: 110 mm, Black Matt
Showerhead 1jet 230 MinusFlow
Spray mode: Rain, Type of mounting: Wall or ceiling mounting, Diameter of showerhead: 230 mm, Gold Polished
Hand shower 1jet MinusFlow
Spray mode: Rain, Diameter of hand shower: 110 mm, Chrome High Gloss
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.
