Poll: Do you leave the tap running while you're brushing your teeth?

Maundie · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:37

Yes as it washes away the toothpaste that drops out of my mouth whilst brushing, I don't have it running a full blast though

doodah · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:40

No as it's a waste but I still battle daily to remind myself for some reason.

Brizzles · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:42

The same people moaning are the same people who use running water to clean their car and karcher clean there drive.

its not the end of the world

Eurofighter · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:42

I have it on low, plenty of water in the UK.

Wizzfizz · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:43

Brizzles said:
The same people moaning are the same people who use running water to clean their car and karcher clean there drive.

its not the end of the world

Indeed. They are also idiots.

Mr.E. · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:43

ttaskmaster said:
Someone slap Feek....

Reservoirs can run empty and it takes time, energy, chemicals and money to treat water to refill that res. .

Does it ? Weird, I thought it just rained to fill the reservoirs.

Mason- · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:43

Maundie said:
Yes as it washes away the toothpaste that drops out of my mouth whilst brushing, I don't have it running a full blast though

Have you considered this method:
1) Tap on, wet brush, toothpaste on, tap off
2) Brush your teeth
3) Stuff drips into the sink and doesn't wash away
4) Tap on, rinse brush, and magically the toothpaste that drips out of your mouth goes down the plug hole.

Why are you so bothered about toothpaste in the sink? Just rinse it at the end.

robfosters · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:46

Yes I do. It’s a bit of water ffs! I’m not draining the oceans.

Dis86 · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:46

dirtychinchilla said:
I don't understand why it's wasteful. Can someone explain? Water isn't a one off use thing...

Because it costs a lot of money and energy to purify water so that it's suitable for domestic use, it then requires further treatment before it can be discharged.

ttaskmaster · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:48

robfosters · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:50

Dis86 said:
Because it costs a lot of money and energy to purify water so that it's suitable for domestic use, it then requires further treatment before it can be discharged.

And that’s what we pay water rates for.

Maundie · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:51

Mason- said:
Have you considered this method:
1) Tap on, wet brush, toothpaste on, tap off
2) Brush your teeth
3) Stuff drips into the sink and doesn't wash away
4) Tap on, rinse brush, and magically the toothpaste that drips out of your mouth goes down the plug hole.

Why are you so bothered about toothpaste in the sink? Just rinse it at the end.

Nope I pay the water bill so I use as much as I'm willing to pay for, also I found that the amount of water taken to clean the sink is probably the same as the slow flow that I leave running.

V F · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:53

ninezerofive said:
Of course, that's why Brits are know worldwide for their brilliant smiles.

It made me think of...

McBain · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:53

Of course, I've got more important things on my mind than worrying about saving a few pence and time turning the tap on and off.

My life > water bill.

In all seriousness, no because I'm lazy.

Mason- · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:54

Maundie said:
Nope I pay the water bill so I use as much as I'm willing to pay for, also I found that the amount of water taken to clean the sink is probably the same as the slow flow that I leave running.

I pay the water bill, don't really see what relevance it has to what we're talking about.

Also, did you really? I'm sure you measured it to the mL :rolleyes:

Vince · 13 Jun 2019 at 16:59

I leave it on out of habit. Haven't broken the habit, its low down on the priority list.

Snookums · 13 Jun 2019 at 17:06

No, not for wastefullness I do it because I don't like noise.

Skillmister · 13 Jun 2019 at 17:13

Diddums said:
No.

Anyone who does is an idiot.

Dis86 · 13 Jun 2019 at 17:18

robfosters said:
And that’s what we pay water rates for.

Do you not think it's pretty stupid to needlessly pay for something?
You're also ignoring the ecological impact of the increased resources.

Keep in mind it's normally southern England that's impacted by things such as hosepipe bans when reservoirs run low...Where do you live again?

I pay for fuel right so I can chuck out as much smog as I want from my car?

FBi7 · 13 Jun 2019 at 17:26

No.

Tap on for pre toothpaste application and post-dental cleansing rinsing only. I don't even stay in the bathroom, I get bored and just walk about randomly for a couple of minutes.