Everyday Bathroom Rules You Never Knew Existed

Have you ever noticed how British bathrooms differ from the rest of the world? As one of the most used rooms in the home, a bathroom needs to be functional, warm, and easy to clean. If you’re wondering why characteristics of British bathrooms aren’t common elsewhere, we might be able to help. From rules and regulations, to historical traditions, read our guide to British bathroom rules to find out more about our unique quirks.

While mixer taps are fairly common, separate hot and cold taps are still prevalent in UK bathrooms. The reason for this is an historical one, as hot water was often stored in a cistern or cylinder in the home, whereas cold water came from the mains supply. The cistern-stored hot water was not safe to drink, while the cold water was. Differences in water pressure could also affect the stream of water out of a mixer tap.

The reason that there are no plus sockets in bathrooms is simple – having an exposed plug socket can increase the risk of electric shock. Plugs in England generally use 240-volt power, twice the amount found in US plugs which have 120-volts.

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