Worried About Using More Water With The Bum Gun?

“I’d love to try a bidet sprayer, but I’m concerned about using more water.”

If you’ve ever said this, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common hesitations people express when considering The Bum Gun. But as you’re about to discover, this concern isn’t just misplaced—it reveals a profound disconnect in how we think about water conservation.

Using More Water: What They Don’t Tell You About “Saving Water”

When someone says they’re avoiding a bidet sprayer to “save water,” they’re overlooking a startling reality: toilet paper production is one of the most water-intensive industries on the planet.

Let’s put this in perspective:

To manufacture just one roll of toilet paper requires approximately 37 gallons (140 litres) of water.

The average person uses about 100 rolls per year, meaning your “water-saving” toilet paper habit is actually responsible for consuming 3,700 gallons (14,000 litres) of water annually—water you never see but is used nonetheless.

Meanwhile, a typical Bum Gun session uses just 1/8th of a litre of water per use. Even with multiple bathroom visits daily, you’d use less than 70 litres of water per year—a mere 0.5% of the water consumed to make your toilet paper.

This isn’t just a minor difference. It’s a staggering 99.5% reduction in water consumption.

But this raises an important question: Why do so many environmentally-conscious individuals focus on the visible water coming from their tap while completely overlooking the invisible “virtual water” consumed by products like toilet paper?

Using More Water – The Hidden Environmental Cost Behind Every Sheet

The environmental impact of toilet paper extends far beyond water usage:

1. Chemical Processing: Toilet paper production involves bleaching with chlorine compounds and other chemicals that contaminate water systems.
2. Energy Consumption: The manufacturing process requires enormous amounts of electricity and fossil fuels.
3. Carbon Footprint: From forest to factory to store to home, toilet paper generates significant CO2 emissions at every stage.
4. Deforestation: Despite recycled options, much toilet paper still comes from virgin wood pulp, contributing to the loss of 27,000 trees daily.

The Bum Gun, by contrast, is a one-time purchase that lasts for years with minimal environmental impact beyond the small amount of water used during each cleansing.

Using More Water – “But What About My Water Bill?”

Perhaps you’re less concerned about the environmental impact and more worried about your monthly water expenses. Let’s address this head-on with some straightforward math:

The average cost of water in the UK is approximately £0.001 per litre.

With The Bum Gun using around 1/8th of a litre per use:

• Average daily usage (5 bathroom visits): 0.625 litres
• Monthly usage: 18.75 litres
• Monthly cost increase: £0.01875

Yes, you read that correctly. Using The Bum Gun would increase your water bill by less than 2 pence per month.

Meanwhile, the average UK household spends approximately £10-£15 monthly on toilet paper.

The financial comparison isn’t even close. The Bum Gun pays for itself within months while continuing to save you money for years afterwards.

Using More Water – Simple Ways to Use Less Water

If you’re still concerned about water conservation (a commendable priority), here are several practical strategies that save significantly more water than you’d ever use with The Bum Gun:

1. Mindful Handwashing: The 20-Second Rule

The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us all about the importance of proper handwashing.

But did you know that leaving the tap running while you lather can waste up to 6 gallons (22.7 litres) per day?

Smart solution: Wet your hands, turn off the tap, apply soap and scrub for 20 seconds, then turn the water back on to rinse.

This simple habit saves enough water in a single day to operate your Bum Gun for over 180 uses.

2. The Toothbrushing Technique That Saves Thousands

A running tap while brushing teeth wastes approximately 4 gallons (15 litres) per session. With twice-daily brushing:

• Daily waste: 8 gallons (30 litres)
• Monthly waste: 240 gallons (908 litres)
• Annual waste: 2,920 gallons (11,050 litres)

Smart solution: Wet your toothbrush, turn off the tap, brush thoroughly, then use a small amount of water to rinse.

This single habit change saves enough water annually to operate your Bum Gun for over 88,000 uses—or 241 years of daily use!

3. The Shower Technique Most People Miss

The average shower uses 2.5 gallons (9.5 litres) per minute. A typical 8-minute shower consumes 20 gallons (76 litres) of water.

Smart solution: Turn off the water while lathering hair and body. This “stop-start” showering technique can reduce water usage by 40-50%, saving approximately 10 gallons (38 litres) per shower.

A single shower saved provides enough water for 304 uses of The Bum Gun.

4. The Shaving Secret Hotels Don’t Tell You

Whether you’re shaving your face, legs, or underarms, running water throughout the process wastes approximately 1 gallon (3.8 litres) per minute.

Smart solution: Fill the sink with a small amount of water to rinse your razor between strokes. This simple change saves approximately 5 gallons (19 litres) per shaving session—enough for 152 uses of The Bum Gun.

5. The “If It’s Yellow” Rule: Practical Not Primitive

Each toilet flush uses approximately 1.6 gallons (6 litres) with modern toilets, and up to 7 gallons (26.5 litres) with older models.

Smart solution: For liquid waste, when appropriate (especially when home alone or with close family), consider flushing less frequently.

Even reducing by just one flush daily saves approximately 584 gallons (2,211 litres) annually—enough water for 17,688 uses of The Bum Gun.

6. The Chef’s Water-Saving Secret

Professional chefs are taught to be efficient not just with ingredients, but with water too.

Smart solutions:

• Use a bowl of water for rinsing produce instead of running water
• Collect the water used for washing vegetables to water plants
• Steam vegetables instead of boiling them (uses 70% less water and retains more nutrients)
• Defrost food in the refrigerator overnight rather than using running water

These kitchen habits can save approximately 20-30 gallons (76-114 litres) weekly—enough for 608-912 uses of The Bum Gun.

7. The Glass of Water That Isn’t Wasting Water

Running the tap until the water gets cold wastes approximately 1-2 gallons (3.8-7.6 litres) each time.

Smart solution: Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator, eliminating the need to run the tap for cold water. This simple habit can save approximately 1,825-3,650 gallons (6,908-13,816 liters) annually for a family of five—enough water for an astonishing 55,264-110,528 uses of The Bum Gun.

Using More Water – The Mathematical Reality

Let’s put all this in perspective with some straightforward numbers:

1. A single 4-minute shower uses approximately 10 gallons (38 litres) of water.
2. A single toilet flush uses 1.6-7 gallons (6-26.5 litres) of water.
3. A typical Bum Gun session uses approximately 1/8th of a litre.

This means:

• One shower uses the equivalent water of 304 Bum Gun uses
• One toilet flush uses the equivalent water of 48-212 Bum Gun uses

Even if you used The Bum Gun five times daily, your annual water consumption would be less than the water used in just 4.5 showers.

Beyond Water: The Hidden Health Benefits You’re Missing

While we’ve focused on water conservation, it’s worth noting that The Bum Gun offers substantial health benefits that toilet paper simply cannot:

1. Superior Hygiene: Water cleans more effectively than dry paper, reducing bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections, hemorrhoids, and other conditions.
2. Reduced Irritation: Toilet paper can cause micro-abrasions and irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions like hemorrhoids, fissures, or inflammatory bowel disease.
3. Improved Comfort: Many users report significant relief from itching, burning, and discomfort after switching to The Bum Gun.
4. Better for Women’s Health: Water cleansing is particularly beneficial during menstruation and postpartum recovery, helping reduce infection risk.
5. Accessibility Benefits: For individuals with mobility issues or disabilities, The Bum Gun offers independence and dignity in personal hygiene.

The Real Question You Should Be Asking

Instead of “Am I using too much water with The Bum Gun?” perhaps the better question is: “How have I justified using a wasteful, environmentally harmful, less hygienic method for so long?”

The resistance to bidet sprayers in Western cultures isn’t based on rational concerns about water usage or cost—it’s primarily cultural inertia and unfamiliarity.

If you’re new to The Bum Gun and the whole concept of bidet sprayer technology, then you’ll definitely benefit from checking out two of our most popular and comprehensive guides to bring you up to speed ASAP.

The first guide is The Benefits of Bidet Sprayers

And the second guide is a comparison between bidet sprayers and toilet paper.

Making the Switch: A Decision You Won’t Regret

If you’re still hesitating about installing The Bum Gun, consider this:

1. Environmental Impact: You’ll reduce your water footprint by up to 99.5% compared to toilet paper.
2. Financial Savings: You’ll save at least £10-£15 monthly on toilet paper costs.
3. Health Benefits: You’ll experience superior cleanliness and potential relief from various uncomfortable conditions.
4. Installation Simplicity: The Bum Gun installs in minutes without special tools.
5. Satisfaction Guarantee: With a 5-year warranty, your satisfaction is assured for years to come.

The Bottom Line if You’re Worried About Using More Water

The concern about using more water with The Bum Gun isn’t just misplaced—it’s mathematically and environmentally backward. By continuing to use toilet paper while avoiding a bidet sprayer due to water concerns, you’re unknowingly choosing the significantly more water-intensive and environmentally harmful option.

The Bum Gun represents a rare opportunity where the more comfortable, more hygienic option is also the more environmentally responsible and economical choice. It’s a true win-win-win for your comfort, your wallet, and the planet.

So the next time someone expresses concern about “wasting water” with a bidet sprayer, share these facts. The real waste isn’t the small amount of water used by The Bum Gun—it’s the thousands of gallons consumed by toilet paper production that most people never see or consider.

Make the switch today. Your body, your wallet, and our planet will thank you. Hit that link below…

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You deserve to be clean…

Greg Noland 
The King of Bathroom Hygiene 
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