Navy shower

bath") is a method of showering that allows for significant conservation of water and energy by turning off the flow of water in the middle portion of the shower while lathering.

The total running time of this kind of shower can last less than two minutes – using an initial thirty seconds or so to get wet, followed by shutting off the water, using soap and shampoo and lathering, then rinsing for a minute or less.

[1] Navy showers originated on naval ships, where supplies of fresh water were often scarce.

Using this method, crew members were able to stay clean, while conserving their limited water supply.

[2] Maritime cruisers often take navy showers when they are not in a port with easy access to fresh water.