I totally relate to this. When we moved into our house, the previous owners had installed these super restrictive showerheads—probably thinking they were doing the right thing. But honestly, showers took ages and I swear we ended up using way more water overall. We eventually swapped to a mid-range option that still saves water but doesn't make you feel like you're rinsing shampoo forever... Definitely worth finding something balanced that works for you.
"Definitely worth finding something balanced that works for you."
Yeah, that's pretty much spot-on. I've seen a lot of folks go overboard with super restrictive fixtures thinking they're saving the planet, but if you're standing there twice as long just to rinse off soap, it's kinda defeating the purpose. Honestly, a decent mid-range showerhead usually hits the sweet spot—good pressure, reasonable water use. Just don't fall for gimmicky "eco" labels without checking actual flow rates first... marketing can be sneaky sometimes.
"if you're standing there twice as long just to rinse off soap, it's kinda defeating the purpose."
Fair point, but have you tried some of the newer aerated showerheads? They mix air into the water stream, so you still get decent pressure without using as much water. I was skeptical at first too, but installed one recently and honestly haven't noticed any extra rinsing time. Might be worth checking out if you're looking for a good balance between comfort and conservation...
I get the point about aerated showerheads, but honestly, my experience has been kinda mixed. When I first moved into my place, the previous owner had installed one of those fancy water-saving heads. Sure, it felt nice enough, but I ended up noticing soap residue buildup after a while—especially on my skin and hair. Maybe it's just the brand or type I had? Ended up swapping it out for a regular one...felt a bit guilty, but comfort and cleanliness won out.
Yeah, I get where you're coming from with the residue issue. I've tried a few aerated showerheads myself, and honestly, brand and design can really make or break the experience. Some cheaper models seem to mix in too much air, which reduces water flow but leaves you feeling like you can't rinse off properly—especially noticeable if you've got harder water. I ended up doing a bit of research and went for one with adjustable flow settings and slightly larger nozzle openings...made a pretty noticeable difference. Still saves water compared to regular heads, but without the annoying soap buildup. Might be worth looking into if you ever reconsider.
