Frugal Tips-Bathroom

Here is my next post of frugal tips for Friday. These tips I use in the bathroom.

Bathroom:

• Don't wash hair twice. Once is enough. Saves on shampoo.
• Wash hair every other day. Also saves on shampoo.
• Take showers instead of baths. Saves water and utilities to heat the water.
• Keep hot water heater no higher than 120 degrees. Higher increases your utility bill and may scald children or the elderly. 
• Squeeze toothpaste from bottom to top, when finished cut open and ensure you have all toothpaste out.
• Clean bathroom with vinegar and water—salt for scrubbing.
• Use bath towels at least three times. They don't get dirty from just water. As a nurse though, I don't recommend more than three uses because towels can rub off normal skin bacteria and skin cells. 
• Don't run water when brushing teeth.
• Install a low flow toilet or add a bottle of water inside the tank to cut down on water usage.
• Use a bucket to catch cold water when taking a shower until it gets warm enough for you to get in. Water plants with it. 
• Install a low-flow showerhead.
• Install a tankless hot water heater. Look for rebates or tax credits to assist in cutting cost.
• Use a little inexpensive conditioner as shaving cream instead of the expensive shaving cream. (When shaving legs)
• Dry disposable razors to have them last longer.
• Rinse hair with a 1/4 cup of apple cider. Works well and cuts away any residues from hair styling products.
• Use a little baby oil to soften skin instead of expensive lotions.
• Don't wear makeup or minimal makeup when going out.
• Use sugar to exfoliate skin.
• Use baking soda as a face exfoliate.
• Use a small amount of baking soda mixed in a little shampoo to rub away residues from hair.
• Limit time in showers or turn shower water off when lathering and turn back on to rinse.
• Use vinegar and water to mop bathroom floor. Vinegar is acidic and will kill bacteria.
• Make sure your toilet doesn't run continuously. Either put a dark color of Kool-aid into the tank or squirt a colored shampoo on the inside of the bowl. If there is a leak the Kool-aid will stream down or if using shampoo you will see the water run through it.  
• Turn off faucets fully to make sure there is not a drip. 
• To decrease spreading germs, give each family member a cup to rinse with after brushing teeth. Do not reuse. Illnesses are costly—not just financially. Loss of school, work and family time too.  

I hope you find these tips helpful. If I find I have forgotten something I will add them into my last catch all post.