Welcome to Shower power - how long do you take? Print
We spend less time showering than most people think
We asked you recently how long you spend in the shower versus how long you think your peers spend. We found that it is not only men who overestimate how long women spend in the shower, but women too. While the average shower time for women is just over ten minutes, men estimate that it is more like 15 minutes and women estimate that it is around 12.


What benefit will I get from spending less time in the shower?
Spending less time in the shower could mean a few more precious moments snuggled up in bed, time to have breakfast before you leave or extra minutes to avoid having to rush for your train.

Spending less time in the shower will use less water and less energy, therefore saving money on energy and metered water bills. A shorter shower will also reduce your carbon footprint, which helps prevent global warming.





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Posters available to download now

Shower power has teamed up with Kriss Akabusi to provide you with some fun, educational posters encouraging shorter showering. Please feel free to print these off and put them up around your house, school or workplace.

   
         
   


About Shower power
This campaign is brought to you by Waterwise and 12 UK water companies and endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust and the Defra Minister for the Natural and Marine Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies.

'I am delighted to support this campaign, which shows there are simple things we can all do which save water and energy, that will help us in the battle against climate change.'
Huw Irranca-Davies MP

Further information

Find out more about showers


Personal Washing and water consumption

Press Release: Shower Power - Women are faster in the shower than we think



 
Hotline Magazine September 2009 - 'How long do you take and what do you sing?'
  Your M&S Magazine September 2009 - Shower power




Discounts on Shower products

Shower power
has teamed up with the following suppliers to offer you discounts on the following products which help you save water and energy whilst showering. To claim your discount simply click on the image and enter 'SHOWERPOWER' as the promotional code on purchase

The Satinjet™water saving showerhead uses a technology of multiple pairs of fine water jets directed to collide and break the surface tension for an invigorating but water efficient shower experience. Using as little as 9 litres per minute, Satinjet™ can deliver up to 40% saving on water and energy consumption when compared to shower running at 20 litres per minute.  The Awatea and Kiri ranges are holders of the Waterwise Marque.

The ecocamel showerhead injects air into the water stream, forcing strong water pressure
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Showerdrop is the Waterwise Marque award winning shower meter. By telling you how much water you use, it can save your household over £180 a year.
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Waterwise Marque award winning water efficient showerhead
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A Waterwise Marque, award winning water efficient showerhead. Achieving water efficiency by maximising effectiveness of shower water
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Award winning Ripple Product range of digital shower timers, pop up buckets to collect water from your shower and shower curtains
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