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cost of having a bath is 96p!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

skintmumof3
skintmumof3 Posts: 803 Forumite
according to the times, with the gas increase it will now cost 96p to have a bath.................
i think britain may become a rather smelly country...lol
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  • lauren_1
    lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
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    Does it say anything about the use of other things such as a washing machine cycle, dishwasher cycle or and hours worth of oven use?
  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    Showers must be cheaper mustn't they? There's always a stand-up wash on the bathmat ;)
  • Badger_Lady
    Badger_Lady Posts: 6,264 Forumite
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    Ah, it's worth it... most of my baths are very shallow anyway, so probably averages a bit lower than that :grin:
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  • skintmumof3
    skintmumof3 Posts: 803 Forumite
    it was mentioned on the news......and didn`t mention other items
    seriously though.. it is really starting to worry me about coping in the winter.....
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,225 Forumite
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    thriftlady wrote: »
    Showers must be cheaper mustn't they? There's always a stand-up wash on the bathmat ;)

    Not if you use a power shower ;) (oooh, I'm getting onto several of my soap-boxes today :D ) they use as much water as a bath, AFAIK.

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  • lauren_1
    lauren_1 Posts: 2,067 Forumite
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    thriftlady wrote: »
    Showers must be cheaper mustn't they? There's always a stand-up wash on the bathmat ;)

    Depends on wether its a power shower or not and how long you can manage to hide in there before a kid finds you.

    We dont have a bath, just a rather powerful power shower, luckily dp grabs his showers at work and the kids only go in twice a week due to their eczema.
  • david69_2
    david69_2 Posts: 580 Forumite
    Even better it you're a bit on the large side you need less water to fill the bath
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,239 Forumite
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    I'm afraid I couldn't do without my morning bath - it really helps get my aching bones moving a bit. But I do keep it shallow, and Mr LW shares it, so only using one lot of hot water.
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
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    Hi skintmumof3,

    There's an earlier thread with some tips on saving water that may help:

    Saving Water - Tips

    I'll add this thread to that one later to keep the tips together.

    Pink
  • Badger_Lady
    Badger_Lady Posts: 6,264 Forumite
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    That's true - there are showers in my office. Will have to take advantage!
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