I was thinking the other day, as I sat on my couch, that a lot of ways to save money are based on certain rooms in the house, or certain areas- like the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, garage, yard, etc. I started thinking of the bathroom first (But I’m not exactly sure why). I plan on exploring the other rooms of the house and outside as well, so stay tuned!
12 Ways to Save Money in the Bathroom
This would really be a great time to sink to a new low, if that is possible, with some “bathroom humor”, but I’m not going to go there- (I’ll leave that up to you!)
Buy in bulk- toilet paper is the obvious choice here, but other items can be bought in bulk if they will be used, like shampoo or soap (especially large refills of liquid soap). Keep in mind, a cheaper price might not always be cheaper overall if it doesn’t work as well- as in this toilet paper example. (Courtesy of That One Caveman.)
Low flow shower head- Consider getting a low flow shower head 
Low flow toilet- A low-flow toilet, like a shower head, can save on water usage, especially if your toilet needs updating or replacement.
Take quick showers- Keeping your showers quick (five minutes or less- which is hard to do sometimes) will save on your water usage over a bath.
Avoid taking baths- assuming you can keep your showers fairly quick (under 7 to 10 minutes, but shoot for 5), you will use more water taking a bath than a shower.
Conserve water when using the sink- Don’t leave the water running while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Buy generic- Name brand medicines and toiletries are often much more expensive than their generic equivalents. I find they work just as well, in almost all cases.
Put a bottle in your toilet tank- This is an update on the brick in the toilet tank method,where it has been recommended to put a brick in the toilet tank to displace some of the water used for flushing. A plastic bottle filled with water is probably better than a brick, which can break down or dissolve some over time.
Use homemade cleaners- Try baking soda and water for the bathtub or sink, and a vinegar and water mixture for windows and mirrors.
Install compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s)- Compact fluorescent bulbs can make your bathroom lighting more energy efficient, saving you money in your electricity bill.
Learn how to unclog a drain and toilet-I purchase an Air Powered Drain Clearing Tool
Get several uses out of your towels- Make sure to hang it up to dry, so it will be ready for the next day and doesn’t get musty.
And no, I’m not going with the “If it’s yellow………”!
Are there any other ways to save money in the bathroom that you can think of?
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(I use rechargeable solar lights in my bathroom instead of night lights.
They are also bright enough to light the bathroom during the day so that I do not have to turn on the lights for showering, brushing teeth etc. The only time I turn on the lights is to do intricate facial stuff like putting my contacts (which I don’t wear every day) or for makeup.
@lulu- That’s a really good idea- I need to look into that. I could use a little extra light at times as well, so it may be a solution to not having enough light for certain things for me, and they may allow me to keep the main light off at certain times.
How about clipping coupons while you’re on the can?