My water heater is in a semi detached garage. I also have a well and a septic system. I try to minimize water use for the sake of my well and septic. I have a 12 year old front loader washing machine, low flush toilets and low flow aerators on the shower and all faucets. I could wait 5 minutes at the bathroom sink to get hot water. Below is my routine to keep my water usage down. First I shave prior to showering. I know this is blasphemy to many but it works for me. Pic 1. I heat a quart of water in the microwave for 5 minutes while I walk the dogs. Pic 2. Then I pour the water into my shave mug until it is filled with hot water. The rest goes into the sink. I let it sit until the bowl is good and hot. I empty the hot water from the shave bowl into the sink. Pic 3. Then I build my lather in the hot bowl. Pic 4. I leave the shave bowl in the sink while I shave. This keeps the lather good and hot. When finished I drain and rinse the sink and rinse my face in the shower. Phil
If it works shaving before your shower go for it..I tried it in the past..always got irritation..now I shave ONLY in the shower with a heavy DE and never get irritation due to moisture aplenty..my straight razors are the exception to the sink..though if you wanna go a step further in "shaving eco"..try gettin into straight razors..1 blade to maintain for the next 50years at the least you dont buy more!..:happy102 ST
It's your shave, if you are happy with the results, then do what works for you. Very innovative use of minimal water I might add. :happy088
