Even if you don’t want to do a full custom bath remodel, you should still recognize that improving water usage benefits both you and the environment.
How can you make the most of your custom home’s water usage? Sometimes, this might involve remodeling your current bathroom. Even if you don’t want to do a full custom bath remodel, you should still recognize that improving water usage benefits both you and the environment. Here are just a few ideas to help you accomplish that goal.
Upgrade the Toilet
You might not think about it all that often, but your toilet does use up a lot of water. Even if you only flush the toilet five times a day (and you probably use it more often than that) up to seven gallons of water could be wasted. Part of a custom bath remodel is changing the fixtures to suit your needs better; for instance, a low-flush toilet could help you use less water. How does a low-flush toilet help? It will cut down your water usage to only 1.2 gallons every five flushes.
Bidets are another option. These upgrades are all the rage in Asia but aren’t as visible here in the States. By adding a bidet to your toilet, you can have an extra jet of water to clean yourself off with, reducing your need to use as much toilet paper. Decreasing toilet paper use is not only useful for saving water, but it also helps to save the trees too.
Limit Water Usage
What’s another way to conserve both water and energy? Start taking shorter showers.You might already use your phone to listen to music while you shower, but why not set the alarm? The alarm or timer function on your phone can be used to remind you that your shower has gone on too long and it’s time to get out.
Try an Aerator
Another possible idea to consider for your custom bath remodel is to install an aerator. What does an aerator do? It’s a component that attaches to the faucet. It’ll combine air with water to create a smooth flow that doesn’t give any backsplash or spray water everywhere.
Go Green
We all know that upgrading your bathroom to improve water usage is great for the environment. Whether or not you decide to upgrade your bathroom, you’re going to need to keep it clean. After the custom bath remodel processing is finished, we recommend disposing of your old bathroom cleaning products and make the switch or organic or all-natural cleaning supplies instead.
Make the Air Sustainable
As important as your bathroom fixtures are, don’t forget about the walls and floors, too. The paint in your bathroom might be toxic, and you wouldn’t even know it. Once you begin your custom bath remodel project, try using a new paint that minimizes the volatile organic compounds or VOCs that might be affecting your health.
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