By Kerry Hale

How to Speed Up Your Shower

  • Friday 21st February 2025
  • 4 minute read

While we can all appreciate a long, warm shower at the end of a hectic day, there are many benefits to speeding up your shower time – especially if you have a busy routine. 

In this guide, we’ll cover how to take a shower quickly and efficiently, from reducing your hair wash frequency to creating a timed playlist of your favourite songs. 

The benefits of a quick shower

While it can be beneficial to immerse yourself in a long, hot shower, shorter showers also come with advantages. 

  • Quick showers can improve your skin and hair health. Hot water can strip your skin and hair of natural oils, so by spending less time in the shower, you’ll be helping to keep your hair moisturised and preventing your skin from becoming dry.   

  • Short showers can also help you save water, which is great for the environment and your water bills. 

  • Spending less time in the shower can speed up your morning routine, making busy mornings less stressful. 

How long does it take to shower?

The ideal shower time is between 5 and 10 minutes. If you spend longer than 15 minutes in a hot shower, you may risk drying out your skin. 

How long is a quick shower?

This varies from person to person, but a quick shower for many people may be around 5 minutes. 

Top tips for an efficient shower

Want to reduce your shower time? If you’re pushed for time in the morning, a shorter shower could be the answer. Keep reading to discover how to shower quickly and efficiently. 

1. Create a structured routine

The first step is to create a structured routine. This involves working out how long you spend on each step of your shower, including shampooing and conditioning. Once you have this routine nailed, your shower will run much more smoothly. 

To save time before your shower, you could incorporate extra steps like detangling your hair and laying out your aftercare items. Or, try out the military shower routine, which involves showering for around 30 seconds, turning the water off while you apply shampoo or body, and turning the water back on to rinse the products off. 

 2. Keep your bathroom organised

Keeping your bathroom neat and organised can help you save time during and after showering. It’s a good idea to declutter your bathroom and keep the shower products you use regularly nearby, such as shampoo and body wash. Try to arrange them in the order that you use them so that you aren’t rooting around the shower enclosure looking for them. 

3. Reduce your shower temperature

If you’re someone who enjoys warmer showers, reducing the temperature may encourage you to spend less time in there. Hot showers can often make us want to stay under the soothing water for longer, which isn’t ideal if you’re against the clock. Try lowering the temperature slowly to allow your body to adjust, and save warm showers for the weekend. 

Colder showers come with a host of benefits, such as boosting mental awareness and improving your mood. And thanks to Mira Activate with ColdBoost™, you can enjoy cold water immersion with a personalised shower that lets you tailor your experience. For more information, explore our guide to cold vs hot showers.

4. Create a timed playlist

Decide how long you want to spend in the shower and create a bathroom playlist with one or two songs that will take you to the end of that time. Listening to music in the shower and singing along to your favourite tunes brings many benefits, including relieving stress and stimulating the immune system. Alternatively, set a timer on your phone to let you know when your time in the shower is up.

5. Reduce your hair wash frequency

An easy way to spend less time in the shower is to avoid washing your hair every time you step in. Washing your hair too often can be drying, and skipping this step will help speed up your shower routine and save water. Consider using dry shampoo to refresh your hair between washes.

6. Use a digital shower 

Our final tip for enjoying a more efficient shower is to invest in a digital design. Digital showers feature smart settings that help you personalise your experience, such as a water usage tracker and a timer to help you gauge how long you’re spending in the shower. Mira digital showers also come with a warm-up feature, so you won’t have to stand around waiting for the water to reach your desired temperature.  

Now you know how to shower efficiently, explore our range of mixer showers to find the perfect design to suit your home and lifestyle. 

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