Who We Are

We’re StepBack Shower, a new startup based in Cincinnati, Ohio, working to rethink the way we shower.
Our team consists of innovative thinkers, ambitious engineers, designers, and leaders who came together around one simple idea:

Why should the shower be running when you're lathering?

With that in mind, we have spent the last three years working to reinvent the conventional shower head.
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‍Our Mission: Save water and energy without diminishing the showering experience.

Water waste in the shower is a real problem. The average American shower uses 17.2 gallons, roughly 2.5 gallons of water per minute. Waste occurs when people leave the water running while: Shampooing, Shaving, Scrubbing etc. This "inactive" time can account for 20–40% of the total shower time. That's around 4–8 gallons wasted every shower.

People often let the shower run until it reaches the right temperature. This alone can waste 1–5 gallons per shower, given they don't get distracted and let it run even longer.

The lack of innovation to the conventional shower head has led to an immeasurable amount of wasted water and energy, not to mention YOUR MONEY. Newer age shower heads have attempted to reduce the flow of water by misting the stream or having less nozzle flow. This has proven to be inefficient, causing the user to take longer showers instead to achieve the same effect.

Then it hit us: What if we could make a shower head that saves the water without sacrificing the comfort of a normal shower?

The Solution – STEPBACK SHOWER

Patent Pending Technology

A smart, sensor-powered shower head that saves water, saves energy, and installs in minutes.
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Designed for eco-conscious households, businesses, Air bnb hosts, school locker rooms, gyms, and anyone who wants to reduce water waste without changing their routine.

Automatic Water Control

Built-in ultrasonic sensors turn the water on when you’re present and reduces the flow 80% when you are not.

Temperature Monitoring

Reduces the flow of water when hot and it resumes flowing when you step in.

Hydro-powered, Self-Sustaining Battery

No charging and no replacing batteries. StepBack Shower powers itself using the water you already use.

Wake With a Wave

Simply wave your hand to re-activate the shower anytime. Easy and intuitive.

Eco-Friendly & Family-Friendly Design

Engineered to help households of all sizes save water, energy, and money—without sacrificing comfort.