Would you allow a neighbour to use your shower?

I've offered to let a neighbour use ours, but I'd find being asked with the regularity specified an imposition.

I watched an amazing drama a few years back - so amazing, I have no idea what it was called.

It was about electricity no longer being available, and the extremes people went to, to ensure they were OK, above and beyond anyone else.

What an amazingly long thread about simply allowing someone temporary use of a shower, and how illuminating. It’s made me think how we’d behave in more challenging circumstances. Some of us would pull up the drawbridge I suspect 🤔

We have my grandchildrens friends visiting on occasion and they seem to be very good at cleaning!
If a neighbour asked I'd say yes - as long as they brought their own toiletries and towel

My daughter's friend had no water for 2 days so I offered her and another family member use of our shower and filled up bottles of water for them. Yes I would let a neighbour use our shower it's a decent think to do. All these people who put Be Kind on FB but in reality are quite selfish and wouldn't help anyone.

Of course, why on earth wouldn't I?

Without hesitation. Puzzling stories: flannel, outside loo, wash in the kitchen sink etc. it’s 2024 for goodness sake

I see no problem with a neighbour, regardless of whether they are a friend or not, using our shower as long as they leave it as they find it.
One day I might need help.

I wouldn't want to be without a bathroom - I think I'd book into a hotel till it was fixed. I'd let a neighbor use my bathroom if I got on ok with them. But I don't think I'd like to be dependent on someone else's. The idea of having to knock on someone's door while clutching my towel and washbag... just no.

Of course I'd let them!
I don't really see the issue here!

When storm Arwen hit three years ago and some people were without power for several days, our local leisure centres welcomed people in to shower and also to keep warm. These days, leisure centres usually also house the library. They are not just for sports and you don't have to be a member. I often pop in just to go to the loo when I'm out and about. I've never been challenged about it. If I needed to shower, I'd do that too. I expect it would be a different story if it was a private gym.

Definitely! Do unto others. It's called Human Kindness.

Definitely not. Oh the very though of it!!

JamesandJon33

One downstairs, two up. Take your pick*MisAdventure*. Shower cap, shower gel, even body cream, all supplied.

Spoiling me now.
You might not ever get rid of me. 🤭

If you get on with your neighbour...certainly I would, without a doubt

I think most modern houses (post 70s) have a downstairs loo……upstairs, an ensuite and another toilet/shower room for guests and I’m certainly not posh. My house was built in the late 70s, I think .

I don't know my neighbours well, but I do know them al lby sight.

Should one of them come and ask if they could shower here because they either had no hot water, or their bathroom was out of commission I would be perfectly happy to let them use my shower, as long as it was at a time that suited me.

Indeed, a couple of years ago, I offered one set of neighbours the use of my toilet when both theirs were blocked - they have small children, so I visualized chaos. They didn't take me up on the offer, as they had a porta-potty.

I would offer the use of my kitchen too (with more reluctance than the bathroom, admittedly) if a neighbour was without means of cooking warm food.

One downstairs, two up. Take your pick*MisAdventure*. Shower cap, shower gel, even body cream, all supplied.

I would let my neighbours use my washroom. Most of us have older houses in the neighbourhood so only have one washroom. If it was more than a couple weeks I would go across town to my parents. (5 minutes) not everyone has that option though.

Ah, that's very nice of you.
I'd leave it all spic and span - wear a shower cap so no stray hairs.
Very kind indeed of you x

You are welcome here*MisAdventure*. Just pm me andI will send directions🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I'd kill for a shower.
I might find some kindly soul and try my luck to have a go in theirs. 🤗

Where are all these posh folk living with THREE showers?! I'd kill for an en-suite.😂

I let my neighbour use our shower when theirs broke down day before their holiday. I know they they are spotless & brought their own towels to save on my washing.
They have since moved, I only know the new neighbours to say hello to, hopefully they won’t ever ask ☺️

I think I'd remove my soap and flannels before someone used my "facilities".

The thought of someone else's hair on my bar of soap is a bridge too far.