When it comes to your bathroom, the small space of it, minimal air circulation, and excessive heat and steam add up to a hotbed of bacteria and toxic fumes, turning your bathroom “green” is a necessity

Here are some tips to green your bathroom.

Toss Your Plastic Shower Curtain: Your vinyl shower curtain contains Bisphenol A (BPA), the plastic-bottle-ingredient that has been all over the news and pulled from shelves everywhere. Switch to a cloth curtain or a bamboo version: it’s water- and mould-resistant and easy to wash.

Change Your Cleaning Products: Some of the most toxic chemicals in your house are found in bathroom cleaning products. Make your own cleaning products with baking soda and vinegar combinations, or look for a store-bought line that’s chemical-free.

Check Your Soap: If you prefer to use anti-bacterial soap in your bathroom, read the label before you buy. Look for tea tree oil or neem oil instead, both natural anti-bacterial ingredients.

Switch your Showerhead: Change your regular showerhead to a low flow variety. It can reduce the amount of water used by 50 per cent and the newest versions won’t affect your water pressure.

Fix Your Toilet: If you’re renovating your bathroom, or if you’ve got the money and time to invest in installing a new bowl, choose a toilet with dual flush capabilities. You’ll have the option of flushing with 1L of water and 3L of water at the touch of a button. Compare that to the average 6-11L used per flush on a regular toilet bowl.

Make Sure There Are No Leaks: A dripping tap or leaking toilet can add $20-$25 each month to your water bill. Fix them immediately. To see if your toilet’s leaking, put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and see if it ends up in the bowl without flushing.

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