Customers being rinsed by eyewatering bills hike
THE cost of keeping clean is rising along with everything else and a family of four now pays an eyewatering £869 a year for their daily eight-minute showers.
That works out as 60p every time we shower, a rise of 16p on last year, turning up the pressure at a time when Britons certainly cannot afford to spray money around.
Over a full year, it adds up £217 per person, a rise of £55 on last year’s £162.
Those who love a daily soak in the bath are really getting cleaned out, as this will cost £1,013, up £263 on 2021, according to a new study from The Bathroom Show.
Managing director Parv Sangera explained that water bills are rising almost as fast as other utilities and even small savings can make a big difference.
“Taking a four-minute shower every day rather than the average eight minutes could save over £100 each person over a year.
“Some digital showers include an eco-mode with a reduced water flower which can help.”
Swapping a lengthy soak in the tub for a short shower can bring even greater savings, Sangera added.
Regulator Ofwat suggests using a bowl in the sink when washing fruit, veg or dishes, and turning off the tap when you clean your teeth, as a running tap uses up to nine litres of water a minute.
Also, wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine or your dishwasher and fit a watersaving device in your toilet cistern if it is possible.
As hosepipes are banned, it is worth thinking about fitting a water butt to collect rainwater off your roof to water plants.