Short Shower Facts
Here’s some information about showers, including how often to shower, how long to shower, and different types of showers.
How often to shower
- Many doctors say that showering daily is fine, but showering more than once a day could cause skin problems.
- For many people, showering two to three times a week is enough.
- Showering more frequently can cause dry or irritated skin, especially for people with dry or eczema-prone skin.
How long to shower
- The average shower length is 8.2 minutes.
- Showering for too long can dry out your skin.
- Five to 10 minutes is ideal for showering.
Different types of showers
- Mixer showers: The most common type of shower found in most homes.
- Electric showers: Have a built-in element that heats the water.
- Power showers: Another type of shower.
- Digital showers: Another type of shower.
- Rain showers: Also known as spray baths, these have an overhead spray that comes from a circular head.
Water usage
- 27% of water used domestically is for showering and bathing.
- Average showers can use anywhere between 25 and 75 gallons of water.
