Would it surprise you to know that one in five adults leaves the washroom without washing their hands? The busiest room in the house may also be the least efficient, according to a recent study by Delta Faucet. The brand recently teamed up with Savvy Mommy Victoria Periconto to launch a nationwide survey to uncover Americans’ bathroom behaviors. Findings included:
- Nearly 75% of households have at most two bathrooms, which each person uses more than 5-10 times each day. The average American household has 2.6 residents, meaning those rooms are visited 13-26 times daily.
- Nearly one in five Americans neglect to wash their hands after using the bathroom, with women only slightly more likely to wash than men.
- Respondents who were married wash their hands less compared to those who were single.
- Other groups who wash their hands less frequently include those among the highest income bracket ($75K+) and parents with young children.
- Millennials wash their hands the least, lathering up 10% less than Baby Boomers.
- 57% of people consistently neglect to turn off the water while brushing their teeth or shaving.
- Most consumers have not installed a water-saving faucet or aerator in their home. In fact, most Americans have not even replaced their bathroom faucet in more than 10 years.
