Scotland
07-21-2011, 09:39 AM
The decision to use a bath or shower is entirely yours. I am just here to point out the various advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Firstly - Which method uses the most water.
Well this depends on the length of the shower and the flow of the water. Baths usualy require between 30 and 50 gallons of water. Therefore in order to save water the length of the shower (x), multiplied by the flow of water (y) must be less than the amount of water used in the bath.
i.e x*y (minutes/gallons) < gallons in bath.
I have usually found that a shower uses less water.
Secondly Relaxing or Invigorating.
Showers are considered an invigorating method of body cleansing and possibly suited to a morning rather than an evening. The shower will wake a person up making them more apt to deal with the forthcoming day in a refreshed mood. Baths are known to have a more relaxing influence, therefore being a more nighttime activity, preparing the user for relaxing evenings in front of the TV and bedtime sleeping.
As I have said before it is entirely up to the user of the bath/shower when they feel it is appropriate for the cleansing. If the bather works nightshifts, their arangements may be entirely different.
Thirdly Cleanliness.
I personally have always considered showers to be more cleansing, for the simple fact that in a bath you are sat in water which will contain the dirt from your own body. It may also contain the dirt of anybody who is sharing the bath with you. However the bath will give a good soak and loosen any dirt hiding deep within the pores
Other Considerations.
Baths are very handy for people with rubber ducks and singing in the bath is preferable to singing in the shower.
Showers are handier for reaching shampoos and soaps, especially if they are handily placed.
I hope this article has been some help to you.
Happy cleaning.
Firstly - Which method uses the most water.
Well this depends on the length of the shower and the flow of the water. Baths usualy require between 30 and 50 gallons of water. Therefore in order to save water the length of the shower (x), multiplied by the flow of water (y) must be less than the amount of water used in the bath.
i.e x*y (minutes/gallons) < gallons in bath.
I have usually found that a shower uses less water.
Secondly Relaxing or Invigorating.
Showers are considered an invigorating method of body cleansing and possibly suited to a morning rather than an evening. The shower will wake a person up making them more apt to deal with the forthcoming day in a refreshed mood. Baths are known to have a more relaxing influence, therefore being a more nighttime activity, preparing the user for relaxing evenings in front of the TV and bedtime sleeping.
As I have said before it is entirely up to the user of the bath/shower when they feel it is appropriate for the cleansing. If the bather works nightshifts, their arangements may be entirely different.
Thirdly Cleanliness.
I personally have always considered showers to be more cleansing, for the simple fact that in a bath you are sat in water which will contain the dirt from your own body. It may also contain the dirt of anybody who is sharing the bath with you. However the bath will give a good soak and loosen any dirt hiding deep within the pores
Other Considerations.
Baths are very handy for people with rubber ducks and singing in the bath is preferable to singing in the shower.
Showers are handier for reaching shampoos and soaps, especially if they are handily placed.
I hope this article has been some help to you.
Happy cleaning.