Having a lifestyle of frugality means that you’re always looking for new ways to save money, sometimes in places you would never expect, even your own bathroom! Chances are you’re spending a lot of money that you really don’t need to in your water closet, so here are some great ways to save money while in the bathroom.

Your Toilet. Reduce your water usage by throwing in a liter bottle full of water into your tank. Most tanks are designed to be much bigger than they need to be and you don’t need to use all of that water for each flush. Putting a liter bottle of water in there means every time you flush, you’ll save a liter of water. A liter might not sound like much, but it adds up rather quickly.

Towels. Some people get a new towel for each time they shower. I’ve gotten in the habit of using a towel for the entire week, and then just taking it off the rack when I do my laundry. Since you’re just wiping water off of your already clean body, there’s no reason to get a new towel for each shower.

Soap. This is another great place to buy in bulk. You’re going to go through the soap eventually, so buy a bunch of it at a time and save a lot on a per-unit basis. Soap really doesn’t ever spoil, so get a bunch of it at a time, you’ll use it up eventually.

Toilet Paper. Always buy your toilet paper in bulk, preferably from a warehouse store such as Sam’s Club. You’re going to use it eventually, and the stuff doesn’t spoil, so buy toilet paper in nice large packages. When you’re doing your dirty work, don’t use too much toilet paper. It only takes a few sheets to “get the job done.” Wadding it up is just a waste of hard earned cash.

The Shower Head. Get yourself an adjustable or low flow shower head. A typical shower head wastes a lot of un-necessary water. When you’re scrubbing you just don’t need the full flow of water, and if you can adjust it downwards, you can save quite a bit of water.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner. You don’t need toiler bowl cleaner, most of the time a little bit of vinegar and baking soda will do the job for you. Throw the stuff in, scour the toilet with a brush, and you’re good to go without forking the money over for some over-priced cleaning product!