Latest research from Triton Showers has revealed the top 20 common causes of disagreements between those sharing bathroom spaces.
Its study of 2,000 adults found that 65% of adults argued with their partner over the state the room is left in.
Bad bathroom habits not only caused fall outs but in some extreme cases led to break-ups, with Triton finding nearly one in five people admitting to having split up with someone as a result of feeling so frustrated by the other person’s bathroom antics.
Tina Simpson, marketing director at Triton Showers, said: “Bathroom nightmares – we can all relate to them. The most we can hope for is a bit of peace and quiet when we’re actually in the shower. This shows how passionate Brits are about this room of the house, and how essential it is to be clean.
“Whilst the habits of many can’t be controlled, it’s still seen as a place you go to relax and spend some time getting away from the stresses of daily life. This emphasises the need to take extra care of this space so it remains a safe haven.”
Some couples have found a way to protect the peace in this space, with one in 10 adults claiming to have had an additional bathroom installed in their home as a result of finding their partner’s habits annoying.
Men tended to spend longer in the bathroom trying to get away from daily stresses, averaging at 13 minutes compared to women who spent an average of 11 minutes enjoying the bathroom as a time out zone.
TOP 20 BATHROOM BUGBEARS:
- Leaves an empty toilet roll and doesn’t replace it
- Never cleans the toilet after making a mess in it
- Never cleans their hair out of the plughole
- Leaves a ghastly smell behind after them
- Never cleans the taps properly
- Leaving wet towels around
- Leaving the floor soaking wet
- Always leaves the loo seat up
- Leaves hairs in the sink or shower tray after shaving
- Hangs the toilet roll the ‘wrong’ way
- Doesn’t wipe away excess water after showering
- Walks in on you when you’re using the loo
- Always leaves the shower temperature at skin-scalding levels
- Leaves clothes all over the floor
- Tries to talk to you when you’re on the toilet
- Hogs the bathroom
- Sprays toothpaste all over the mirror
- Leaving the top of the toothpaste tube covered in toothpaste
- Always turns taps on elsewhere when you’re trying to shower, messing with the temperature
- Not picking the bath mat up after using it