'I slashed £225 off my annual water bill by changing my shower head'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEco showers have been dubbed cost-effective household appliances by UK water Utilities to help customers save money on usage costs.
As a lot of my household bills are on the rise I put one to the test. Since water rates are one of the many household bills going up each month steps like taking showers instead of baths and using the eco setting on the washing machine for example have been proven to be more cost-effective.
Apparently, the type of showerhead fitted in your home could make a huge difference too. According to UK provider Wessex Water, the average shower uses 12 litres of water a minute or 60 litres for a five-minute shower, costing an average of 1 penny per litre, that's 60p for each five-minute shower.
Times that by a shower a day and you're looking at a rough cost of £4.20 per person per week. READ MORE: I ditched my Virgin broadband and tethered my phone in a bid to save £400 a year as Sky, BT and more hike prices Like many, the rising utility bills have made me a lot more aware of what we use around the house and I often try various ways to save money at home.
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