Homeowners are putting buckets in their showers - and the experts say you should too

HOMEOWNERS are putting buckets in their showers – and experts reckon it’s a genius hack everyone should try.

The simple trick is going viral online , with fans claiming it saves water, slashes bills and even helps keep your plants alive.

One Reddit user shared the clever trick, writing: “My aunt keeps a bucket in the shower.

"When she first turns it on, the cold water comes out, so she catches it in the bucket until it warms up.

"Then she uses that water to feed her plants, do the dishes, or for other bits around the house."

People are calling it a simple but brilliant way to cut waste and save money .

THE SHOWER STATS

Showers are one of the biggest water guzzlers in the home – coming in third after restrooms and washing machines , according to U.S. data.

The average Amer