Local councils recommend keeping showers to 2-4 minutes to conserve water. Dermatologist Vania Sinovich says 3 or 4 minutes are enough for hygiene if focused correctly. Hair stylist Sean Mahoney advises washing hair twice a week, using dry shampoo to extend time between washes.
By Isra’a Emhail of RNZ Looking forward to a long soak after being outside in the sun, surf and sand – or to warm up? Local councils' recommendations to keep daily showers down to two to four minutes to conserve water are not always easy. “I mean four minutes is a long time, right?” says Navy Warrant Officer Darren Crosby. Like other sailors, Crosby has been trained to spend two to five minutes in the shower – always aware of conflict, restrictions or malfunctions on board ships.
He says officers around the world are known for their quick showers – getting wet in 30 seconds, shutting off the water to lather or scrub, then rinsing off in a minute or so. It’s become a technique people often refer to when talking about saving water and energy..
