From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Roads Towards a Sweet Bathroom Greenovation Success

Whether you decide to renovate your bathroom because it’s really necessary, because you want to increase the value of your property before offering it for sale, or simply because you can afford it and would like to improve your living conditions, there are many things you can do to achieve the desired effect without breaking the bank.

Broadly speaking, there are two directions in which you need to be thinking. The first one leads to an aesthetically pleasing bathroom, while the second focuses on functionality and efficiency. The latter is particularly important to those who wish to contribute to environmental protection and reduce their utility bill.

Let’s look at some tips you might want to take into consideration if you want to make your bathroom greener without actually having to buy green tiles.

Save as much as you can

Start with your toilet, which consumes more water than anything else you have in the house. Investing in a modern low-flow model is a great idea, which pays off really quickly. Also, there are so-called dual-flushers, which generate fantastic savings in terms of water waste.

Even if you’ve replaced hot baths with quick showers, you can still do more to be more efficient, without having any effect on the overall experience. Namely, modern low-flow showerheads use up to one half of the water used by traditional heads. Think about the water and heating energy you’ll be saving in no time! Such showerheads also feature a filter for impurities and chemicals, so your hair and skin can avoid contact with them.

Finally, when it comes to washing hands or brushing teeth, we know that we always use more water than we actually need. One way to deal with this problem is to install a motion-sensor, which will save water and help prevent gunk forming around the handles when we use our wet hands to operate the handle.

Light bulbs

Since incandescent bulbs are being phased out (or have already been phased out, depending on where you live), you need to find other solutions, which will provide the same quality of light, but at the same time use less energy. Currently, the best option are LEDs, which are not as expensive as they used to be when this technology was first introduced. The increased availability of such energy-efficient bulbs is great, since the more of us can afford them, the great savings we’ll all make.

Repair when possible

One of the biggest concerns related to environmental protection is the amount of waste created. So, if you are not quite satisfied with the surface of your bathtub or tiles, consider applying a special coating that would make your tiles or tubs look brand new. “You can save as much as two thirds of the money you’d otherwise spend on replacing such items,” suggest Sydney-based bathroom resurfacing experts. Also, you wouldn’t be creating any unnecessary waste.

Eco-friendly products

Luckily, there are now many organic products available, which are not only great for your body, but also leave a very low environmental footprint. Another smart idea is to look for such local products, thus helping your community and ethical practices.

Truth be told, such products do cost more, but with the savings you’ll be making on water consumption and the knowledge you’re doing the right thing for both your body and the environment, it’s clear that it’s a good idea.

As you can see, you don’t have to spend a lot to have a greener and more pleasant bathroom. Still, you do need to think and plan carefully and invest wisely. If you do it right, you’ll have a great bathroom that you’ll be able to enjoy for many years to come.