A perfect bath... 27 minutes long, water at 39C and accompanied by music from Adele You may be a quick dipper or prefer to soak for hours. But the perfect bath is 39C, lasts 27 minutes and 12 seconds â€" and accompanied by one candle and music by Adele, a study found. One in seven Britons chose the award-winning singer to soundtrack their bathing time â€" which also feature bubbles 70 per cent of the time. Rather than relax, many use their time in the tub to keep up with daily tasks, according to a survey by bathroom retailer Bathstore. The perfect bath is 39C, last 27 minutes and 12 seconds and is accompanied by music from Adele Checking work emails, online banking and internet shopping are carried out by 20 per cent of Britons using their phones and tablets in the bath. We are so obsessed with social media that one in five update their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts in the bath. More than a quarter â€" 28 per cent â€" are even happy calling a friend, relative or colleague. Claire Bayliss, of Bathstore, said: â€˜Though thereâ€™s clearly still a lot of appreciation for seeking complete tranquillity via a good soak, it appears the tub is now a hub for life administration.â€™ The survey also found 22 per cent of Britons enjoy an alcoholic tipple in the tub. And 44 per cent have no problem sharing the bath with someone else â€" with 6 per cent saying it results in more amorous activity.The typical bath last 27 minutes and 12 seconds, is heated to 39 degrees, and accompanied by one candle and music from Adele, a study found. One in seven Britons chose the award-winning singer (pictured) to soundtrack their bathing time Claire Bayliss, of Bathstore, said: 'It's interesting to note how we seem to have become much more active and social in the bath. 'Though there's clearly still a lot of appreciation for seeking complete tranquility via a good soak, it appears the tub is now a hub for life administration.' The report also looked into some of the UK's quirkier bathing antics and found 22 per cent of Brits enjoy an alcoholic tipple in the tub. Claire Bayliss added: 'The modern way of life is increasingly more hectic and on the go so it makes sense to try and tick a few things off the to do list in a hot and relaxing way.'