Who showers longer: homeowner or renter?

The bathroom has evolved from a purely functional space for cleaning and delousing to an oasis of well-being with music, spacious showers and more than lukewarm water. On behalf of the Swiss Association for Energy-Efficient Sanitary Products, the market research institute gfs-Zürich has now conducted the first representative survey into showering and bathing behavior in 25 years. 1005 people were asked about their preferences (not the ones you mean now) and a lot came to light (not the ones you mean now).

Nearly 60 percent of respondents prefer water at body temperature and 22 percent even say they shower with warm water. Only the remaining 8 percent bravely, and not heroically, remain under the cold or at least cool water. Despite the significantly better ecological balance and the positive effect on our health, only 30 percent can imagine lowering the temperature slightly while showering.

25 years ago, when showering and bathing behavior was last surveyed, 73 percent of the population bathed at least once a year. But bathing no longer seems to be popular, as half the population no longer bathes at all. And 75 percent bathe at home less than five times a year. On average, the population only bathes ten times a year.

The need to lie in the water also has something to do with our age. 60 percent of 18 to 39 year olds bathe at least once a year, while only a third of those over 65 take a bath. But when retirees prayed, they prayed significantly more often than younger generations.

31 hour shower – This is not the world record for long showers, namely 101 hours, but the average time we spend in the shower per year. For all respondents, regardless of gender, showering takes about the same time – if the hair is not washed. But when longer hair comes into play, women need almost two minutes longer.

Good news for all water savers: since the last study in 1999, we all shower less. The average fell from 6.4 to 5.2 times a week, about a fifth less than at the turn of the millennium.

Or we handle the water more carefully – whatever we want to call it. In any case, 72 percent of homeowners consciously take short showers, while this is 62 percent of tenants. Striking: there is a small group of long-term showerers who live in rented accommodation. As a result, this group pushes the average duration of a tenant shower to 7.7 minutes. That is one and a half minutes longer than the owners (6.2 minutes). Hopefully the additional costs of taking a long shower are already fully included in the rental price…

In principle, the population is prepared to use water more sparingly. Three-quarters of those surveyed can imagine turning off the water tap while soaping up the soap. More than half of the population is also willing to take shorter showers, as much as 56 percent. But no majority would want to shower less often; only 40 percent could imagine one or two showers without it.

Awareness of water conservation measures has increased significantly over the last 25 years since the last survey. While in 1999 only 49 percent had heard of water saving measures, the current figures are 85 percent. The population is therefore aware that water must be saved. But what is there to do?

Showering less often, shorter and less hot are some tangible ways to reduce your water consumption. According to the research, we use no less than 140 liters of water per day. We use about half of the hot water for showering and bathing, 30 percent in the kitchen and the remaining 20 percent in the bathroom (for brushing teeth, washing hands and especially for flushing the toilet). Another tip: Showering for half as long halves water consumption and do you know what also reduces water consumption? Easily share the water with others.

In this sentence: “Bathing: out / Shower together: in.»