Bidet?

[question everything]

Seems that bidets have gained popularity during the past two years, even saved a lot of toilet paper.

Last summer Consumer Reports evaluated several, including one made by Tushy...

I thought that it was only for liquid. I kinda remember in Europe of the 50s and 60s where it was supposed to have been used by menstruating women. Those days Europeans did not shower each day, and many hotels did not even provide a shower, only a large bath with claw feet in the common use bath rooms. But the CR article quotes a colon and rectal surgeon so apparently it can be used after a bowl movement.

So... this crowd is pretty knowledgeable and does not shy from any graphic description so I am curious:

We know that bowl movements come in many shapes and forms and consistencies, some require a lot of toilet paper (and the smart thing is to flush in the middle before the chore is done).

So... how does the bidet clean all of this?

[OnDoutside]

1. There was a thread on this subject last year. The modern options

are amazing and you can get reasonably priced kits to modify your current toilet.

[ret5hd]

2. I guess I don't get why...

the concept of a jet of water spraying the area of concern is so hard to understand.

[question everything]

3. Because sometimes the movement has not completely cleared the exit?

[ret5hd]

4. Spray longer.

[Ocelot II]

5. Or harder?

[ret5hd]

6. Now THAT'S a bidet!!!

Even my rusty-ass old butt would come out smelling as fresh as newly cleaned brickwork!

[rsdsharp]

7. At least that model has different nozzles to determine

the power of the stream.

[jmbar2]

8. I love my bidet!

OK, this will be graphic...

Imagine cleaning up poopy baby diapers. The first couple of swipes take out the garbage. Then, baby wipes do the sanitizing.

With the bidet, you do use toilet paper to wipe off the big chunks. Then you spray and rewipe to finish cleaning. Uses far less toilet paper--fewer passes over the affected area.

I paid about $36 for one that you install yourself under the toilet seat. You don't need the heated ones. You don't notice the temperature.

Once you bidet, you'll never go back.

[question everything]

9. Thank you. Yes, I can visualize this (ahem..)

What I wonder, though, if you install it under the toilet seat are you now sitting higher?

Last year we got two new toilets at a higher, what is called Comfort Height. And using a public one one feels like sinking..

[haele]

22. We got my mother in law a good basic one for Xmas four years ago.

This is a woman who grew up without indoor plumbing, and she was confused why we it would say it was big deal. So it sat it it's box until two years ago when she had surgery on her hand and using the toilet was difficult. Her world changed almost immediately, as did her husband's.
Last year she had her husband install one that heated the water.

Toilet seat bidets are great.

Haele

[LuckyCharms]

26. "big chunks"

[AndyS]

10. I spent $50 on a bidet when TP disappeared from shelves.

Have been very happy with it. I do not find the need to pre-wipe. Just turn on the stream SLOWLY and wait a 15-20 seconds. Fold 2-3 squares of TP to pat dry and you're done regardless of "shapes and forms and consistencies". I say slowly because depending on the water pressure in your area you might get a surprise enema.

One roll of TP will last 3-6 months. I bought one 6 roll package since the pandemic began and still have a couple of rolls and no more skid marks!

ETA: It adds about 3/4 - 1 inch height.

[question everything]

24. One more question: can the lid be lifted for the men in the household?

[AndyS]

27. Oh yes. The only physical changes are a slight increase in height and the

on/off knob on the side. Turn the valve to the right to clean yourself, turn it to the left and it cleans itself--just in case there's any 'splash back'.

One last caveat: If you want to see how it works make sure you stand to one side and have something to deflect the stream back into the toilet or you'll be drying the wall opposite the potty!

[GentryDixon]

28. Yes.

My hubby has one in his bathroom & loved it.

[keithbvadu2]

11. Have to make sure you wipe dry.

Have to make sure you wipe dry.

Can get Tinea, a fungal infection like athlete's foot due to lots of moisture.

My doctor said to use a hairdryer on your butt.

[Ocelot II]

12. Athlete's butt? Sounds itchy.

[keithbvadu2]

13. Painful... always flexing

[SeattleVet]

14. If you're a bit handy, you could make one of these...

simple enough design, and completely eliminates the 'not clean enough' problem with many bidets.

Another fine product from the Useless Duck Company...

[LeftInTX]

18. OMG!! ROFL!!

[tblue37]

19. The baby demo made me laugh really hard!

[kimbutgar]

15. I became a bidet fan several years ago

They really do the job cleaning up there and you use less toilet paper. I rarely have hemorrhoids and it cleans everything out.

I have given one to all my family members as gifts in the past who questioned the gift and later EVERYONE ended up buying them for their other bathrooms!


Properwash.com is the company I buy them from. You can also get them on Amazon. I have experienced the expensive ones with heated seats and warm water. But the $50 one does the job and is easy to install.

When I go out of town I miss my bidet and brought a portable one also.

[question everything]

16. Thank you. For that price, it is under the seat, then? Not a stand alone?

About he warm water - isn't it a bit chilly to aim cold water at that sensitive area?

[kimbutgar]

17. It is a piece you put under the seat and attach the hose to your water

Very easy installation and the cold water is not bad. You get used to it once you feel clean down there. It takes about 10 minutes to install.

The warm water one is a lot more expensive and you basically need a plumber to install and an electrical outlet near the toilet.

[question everything]

25. Cold water is not too bad. In Minnesota?

[keithbvadu2]

20. Yes. A squeeze bottle with a long nozzle.

Yes. A squeeze bottle with a long nozzle.

They can work pretty well.

[kimbutgar]

23. Yes but not the same as a bidet.

[mitch96]

21. I always thought of it like this... You are out for a walk in a cow pasture and you are wearing

your boots with those very grippy soles. You step in some cow poop. When you get back home would you use paper to clean the bottom of your boots or a hose...
The only bad side I can see is if the water is cold!! That would wake you right up. I have been using one for years. The one I have is basically a "T" in the incoming water supply under the toilet. It has a valve that you can adjust the pressure.
It all kinda sorta looks like the spray hose on a kitchen sink.. Too simple.. YMMV
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