A bidet is an alternative to toilet paper. This bathroom appliance sprays water to cleanse your genitals and anus of menstrual blood, stool, and urine after you use the toilet. Some bidets also spray warm air to those areas to dry.
What are bidets and bidet toilet seats?
Picture yourself on vacation in Italy in a beautiful rental apartment. Everything about it is stunning—even the bathroom. But one particular device leaves you with more questions than answers: a low, porcelain fixture next to the toilet that looks sort of like an extra sink.
This exotic fixture is known as a standalone bidet. While these were once the only kind of bidet on the market, there are more modern bidets available today. Let’s dig into the different kinds, so you can find the one that’s right for your bathroom.
What is a bidet attachment?
Bidet attachments are the most popular type of bidet. These turn your toilet into a bidet by installing underneath your seat.
People love bidet attachments for their hands-free washes. Simply turn a dial on the sidearm, or twist the control handle, to start the bidet wash. Many prefer this process to handheld sprayers, which you have to aim and spray yourself.
Most bidet attachments are ambient temperature, meaning the water you wash with is only as warm as your cold-water supply. If you want warm water washes, some dual-temperature models include the parts you need to hook up to your bathroom’s hot water supply. But your toilet will need to be close enough to that connection—which is usually located under the bathroom sink.
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What is a toilet spray nozzle?
A toilet spray nozzle, also known as a bidet nozzle or bidet sprayer, is an essential bathroom fixture that provides a hygienic and refreshing alternative to traditional toilet paper. It’s a small, handheld device that sprays a gentle stream of water to clean and refresh the intimate areas after using the toilet.
How does a toilet spray work?
There is no contact between the spray of water and the used water drainage. The user aims the faucet and sprays water at the anus or genitals to assist cleansing after using the toilet. Toilet paper may be used to clean and dry, or a towel can be used to dry if clean.
Do bidet sprayers sanitize toilet seats?
They’re a breeze to clean: While other bidets are easy to clean, sanitizing a bidet sprayer is even easier thanks to its minimalist design. They don’t affect your toilet seat: Get all of the benefits of a bidet without changing or adapting your toilet seat.
What is a toilet used for?
What is a toilet? A toilet is a bathroom fixture consisting of a bowl, usually with a detachable, hinged seat and lid, and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination. A toilet is generally thought of as the place where human waste goes and unfortunate goldfish meet their end.