This simple trick will save you time in the shower (2026)

Saving money on this simple trick will does not have to be complicated. We rounded up the essentials so you can spend less and skip the guesswork.

Key Takeaways

• Advertisement If you’re anything like me, the water temperature has to be just right , not too hot and not too cold , before you’ll even ste...
• But when you’re running late, those temperature adjustments can take up precious time.
• Try this time-saving shower trick Read more: 7 uses for dryer sheets that you’ve probably never tried So to make your life easier, Hous...

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If you’re anything like me, the water temperature has to be just right , not too hot and not too cold , before you’ll even step into the shower every morning.

But when you’re running late, those temperature adjustments can take up precious time.

How clever! Try this time-saving shower trick

Read more: 7 uses for dryer sheets that you’ve probably never tried

So to make your life easier, Household Hacker recommends taking a small piece of colored tape and marking your shower handle at the preferred position. If you have several people in your house, use other colors of tape.

I thought that painter’s tape would be perfect, but since I couldn’t find any, I just used a black permanent marker to color a sliver of packing tape.

And while you’re in the shower, click here to learn how to get rid of soap scum and hard water stains on your glass shower doors using a secret weapon that may be in your fridge. 

Read more: Save with these 8 brilliant uses for vinegar

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Final Thoughts

Before you check out, double-check this simple trick will against current offers and any coupons you can stack. Small habits like this add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at clark.com.