11 Aug. 15

The Bidet Toilet- Still Popular?

As an American, you are most likely used to using a traditional restroom with standard toilet paper. While this works for many, this is not the norm in the rest of the world. Many European, South American, and Asian counters use what is known as a bidet toilet. A bidet toilet is similar to a sink in style. When sitting on the bidet toilet, water streams onto the private parts of the body to clean those areas. While this is markedly different from the American toilet style and while the bidet is only really popular in countries outside of the United States, there are many advantages to using a bidet.  

Improved Personal Hygiene

The first advantage of using a bidet is the obvious – it does wonders for your personal hygiene. Unbeknownst to most Americans who are used to the traditional toilet, there are many hygenic issues associated with the toilet. For one, the cleaning method is not as reliable as using a stream of water. Second, there is also a level of discomfort that remains after using the American style toilet. On the contrary, the bidet offers you a higher level of improve personal hygiene. Those who use bidets are able to properly clean their private parts, leaving them more comfortable during the day.

Environmentally Friendly

Another advantage of using a bidet is that it is an environmentally friendly appliance. With a bidet in your home, you will not need to use toilet paper. It is currently estimated that the average amount of toilet paper that every American uses is 57 sheets per day. By using a bidet instead, you can decrease this number into nearly zero. Not only are helping the environment by using a bidet, but the reduction of toilet paper use will also give your wallet a bit of cushion since you won’t need to purchase a large supply of toilet paper anymore.

Better for Your Health

Toilet paper can be troublesome because it can cause abrasion, discomfort, and dryness in the targeted cleaning area. Rather than subject your body to these issues, adopting a bidet is the optimal solution. A bidet is friendly for your body because all you are using to clean it is water. The warm stream of water will make you feel more comfortable and happier. If you are particularly sensitive in the cleaning area, then you can also manage the stream of the water, the water pressure, and the temperature.

Fewer Plumbing Problems

In addition to the above advantages, you can also avoid plumbing problems when you have a bidet in place. With a bidet, you will not need to purchase as much toilet paper, which means that you’ll experience fewer clogs and issues with your sewer pipes. In addition to added convenience, you also won’t need to spend large fees on repairing pipes and service calls to your house. Overall, while bidets aren’t very popular in the United States, there are still many great advantages to installing one in your home.