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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

De Leonist

(225 posts) Sun May 4, 2014, 01:20 AM May 2014

Just how often does one need a full shower or bath ? [View all]

I've been asking myself this question a lot lately as I would very much like to get into simple living as a lifestyle. I know there are plenty of places in the world where one simply uses a bucket of water, a bar of soap and a wash rag to bath yourself. So is it really necessary to take full showers or baths on a regular basis to stay clean in a way that is socially acceptable (i.e. not having constant B.O.) or maintain proper hygiene. If not, what other options are available with out having a constant funk ?

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Just how often does one need a full shower or bath ? [View all] De Leonist May 2014 OP

This depends on many factors" NYC_SKP May 2014 #1

It's got to be daily for me. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2014 #2

There are so many variables at play and the answer is unique to every individual. cbayer May 2014 #3

the most I've gone is a little over a month eShirl May 2014 #4

You are right to ask, since we do bathe too often. Curmudgeoness May 2014 #5

or maybe saving the energy to heat water. n/t eShirl May 2014 #6

Key West showers? Good term though I never heard it before. IrishAyes May 2014 #9

I first heard of the Key West shower Curmudgeoness May 2014 #11

My bathtub and kitchen sink water my trees womanofthehills May 2014 #7

I live in Texas without A.C. Any questions? Thanks & goodnight... Eleanors38 May 2014 #8

As one who lived in Houston Curmudgeoness May 2014 #13

I don't recommend it, but the trick is to begone by 10 a.m. Eleanors38 May 2014 #15

Wow....those utility costs are impressive. Curmudgeoness May 2014 #17

Really fine suggestions and questions upthread. IrishAyes May 2014 #10

LOL, I have also had my water meter checked. Curmudgeoness May 2014 #12

For many months, I recycled my shower water by using it to flush the toilet. Kaleva May 2014 #14

I started doing this as well after my plumbing malfunctioned... Eleanors38 May 2014 #16

I put the shower water and water from the bathroom sink into a 13 gallon container... Kaleva Jun 2014 #21

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #18

When I lived in South Florida, I would shower once or twice daily. RebelOne May 2014 #19

You can really reduce the water used by only having it on wetting down and rinsing off Kaleva Jun 2014 #20

sailor's solution kg4jxt Jun 2014 #22

A daily Japanese bath is a ritual of joy and health. kristopher Jun 2014 #23

Not that I disagree.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #24

It isn't as wasteful of water as you might imagine. kristopher Jun 2014 #25

I had assumed... De Leonist Jun 2014 #26

The bath is an important part of dealing with winter's weather... kristopher Jun 2014 #27

shampoo kind of necessary for me cerveza_gratis Jun 2014 #28