Bathrooms Suites - Being Green Clean

Going Green has never been so important - and the bathroom is one place you can make a difference

Bathroom suites may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to going green, but the bathroom is a great place to start to reduce your carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. As well as helping the environment, you’ll reduce your water bills!

Basic bathroom suites usually consist of a bath, shower and toilet – all of which use huge amounts of water, but there are water saving devices you can use to help reduce water waste.

Bathroom Suites: Toilets

If you’re buying a new bathroom suite, invest in a modern cistern with a dual flush system – this gives you the option for a shorter flush. Toilets can use up to 9 litres of clean water with every flush. A dual flush cistern could save you 3 litres of water every flush. If you’re not buying new bathroom suites, how about investing in a ‘hippo’ which you simply place in the cistern to reduce water flow. One top Green tip is to only flush when you have to!

Bathroom Suites: Showers

Whether you are buying a new bathroom suite that consists of a shower, or shower above your bath – make sure it’s a good shower because you’ll be using it more. It’s far greener to shower than take a bath. However, power showers can use a lot of water – especially if you take long showers. A five minute shower is the optimum time – it uses around a third of water that a bath does (as long as it’s not a power shower). It doesn’t mean you have to give up baths – they’ll simply be more enjoyable if you save your long soaks for special relaxing occasions.

Bathroom Suites: Flooring and Furniture

For really green bathroom suites opt for natural flooring such as linoleum instead of synthetic resources like vinyl. Bathroom furniture is a great feature for large bathrooms – why not opt for sustainable harvested wood which looks great and is eco-friendly.

Bathroom Suites: Clean Green

Cleaning bathrooms is crucial to keeping them hygienic, safe and enjoyable to use. But you don’t have to attack the grime or lime scale with harsh chemical cleaners. Everything you wash down your sink, shower or toilet will end up returning the earth – so invest in eco-cleaners that use natural products. If you want to be cost effective, you can use your own cleaning solutions. Lemon, vinegar and baking soda are all effective natural cleaners. And don’t just think about bathroom cleaning products – consider using plant-based shampoos and soaps too.

Other eco bathroom friendly tips:

• Don’t leave the tap running when you’re brushing your teeth – it’s not necessary, and you can save on your water bills by being more water-wise.
• Similarly, fill the sink using the plug when you wash your face, rather than letting the tap run freely
• Never flush items down the toilet, including sanitary products
• If you have a leaking tap or shower – think about investing in a new bathroom suite – leaking taps can waste up to 4 litres a day!

Heat and Plumb are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of plumbing goods for homes and businesses. Offering a range of supplies for bathrooms, kitchens and businesses at a great price, Heat and Plumb are delighted to offer their customers an excellent array of showers, bathroom furniture, heating accessories and a wide array of plumbing equipment. Boasting a sales team with over 60 years of collective experience, Heat and Plumb are delighted to offer customers expert advice as well as top of the range products. To find out more about the range of showers, plumbing and heating accessories on offer from Heat and Plumb just call 0871 272 22 22 or fill in our online enquiry form.