Home LivingWellnessExperts reveal the exact length of time you should spend in the bathWe don’t mean to burst your bubble, but it’s a lot shorter than you think!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingWellnessExperts reveal the exact length of time you should spend in the bathWe don’t mean to burst your bubble, but it’s a lot shorter than you think!When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We don’t mean to burst your bubble, but it’s a lot shorter than you think!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Jamie Grill / Getty Images)
(Image credit: Jamie Grill / Getty Images)
There really is no better way to unwind on a cold winter’s evening than having a bath. Mix that with one of thebest bath towelsyou can buy and someessential oils, you’re looking at perfection. However, with rising energy and water costs, it’s not always the cheapest way to relax. This means it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re making the most of your time in the tub.That’s why we spoke to the experts atVictorian Plumbingwho have recently conducted a study to find the ultimate bath time criteria for relaxation, hydration and a great night’s sleep. The experiment involved 20 participants who took baths of varying lengths and rated how they felt afterwards.
Keep reading to find out how long you should spend in the bath - it’s actually a lot shorter than you’d think! However, before you do, check out these5 low-cost ways to heat your home for longerthis autumn and winter.
(Image credit: Spencer Davis / Unsplash)
(Image credit: Spencer Davis / Unsplash)
After the results came in, the study concluded that22 minutesis the optimum amount of time to spend in the tub, especially to feel relaxed, hydrated and more sleepy before bed.Soaking should stop at 27 minutes if you don’t want to stay feeling hydrated post-bath, according to the study. This supports the advice of some professionals, who suggest that baths should be no longer than 30 minutes.It was also discovered that baths impact men and women slightly differently. Women have a better night’s sleep after a longer bath, ideally if it’s 30 minutes long. On the other hand, men will sleep better after only 19 minutes.Those who felt more relaxed after the baths had scrolled on their phone during their time in the tub, whereas those who watched TV were found to be the least. The study also suggests that people who take more baths are generally more stressed, although find them more relaxing than showers on the whole.
Did you know that it was recently discovered that people only wash their towels once a year…read whathappenswhen you don’t!
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