Bidet

By 1900, thanks to plumbing improvements, the bidet moved from the bedroom to the bathroom. In 1960, there was an introduction of the electronic bidet, an attachment which connects to bathroom plumbing and electrical. The electrical bidet replaces the toilet seat.

The new bidets are ideal for bathrooms lacking the space for a separate bidet and toilet. The new bidets are replacing the traditional bidet because of cost and ease of installation.

Bidet Usage - Bidets are primarily used to wash and clean the external vulva and the anus, as well as the skin near these areas, including the perineum. They may also be used to clean any other part of the body; they are very convenient for cleaning the feet, for example.  Anyone who has mobility problems and finds it difficult to get into a bathtub, or is afraid of slipping in the shower, may find a bidet an excellent solution for maintaining personal hygiene.

These bidets are often controlled electronically rather than with a traditional tap, and some have an element under the seat which heats up to dry the user after washing. These bidet toilets are becoming increasingly popular in countries like India, where use of just dry toilet paper to clean the prenatal area is considered dirty and unhygienic; however, the nozzle is controlled with an external tap within the reach of the hand. Traditionally, local style squatting toilets have been more common in India and are more convenient to most Indians, especially of the lower generation. But with the rise of westernization, western style pots have started becoming more common, and the most convenient way to wash the prenatal area with these pots is simply to attach a bidet nozzle.

Bidet Benefits - Bidet users feel using a bidet is generally more hygienic than toilet paper. However, most people who have access to a bidet usually use both, wiping with toilet paper before washing with the bidet. Bidets are very useful for the elderly or anyone with mobility problems and for people with hemorrhoids. People usually use toilet paper or a small towel that they hung next to the bidet, and is usually changed daily, for drying.

Bidets are common bathroom fixtures in some European countries (especially Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal), some Latin American countries (especially Argentina, Uruguay, and Venezuela; there they are found in approximately 90% of households), the Middle East and some parts of Asia (particularly in India). Although France is the country where the word bidet originated, not every house is equipped with one, especially the smaller or cheaper flats.

Washlets - In 1980 the first "paperless toilet" was launched in Japan, a combination toilet and bidet which also dries the user after washing. Combination toilet-bidets with seat warmers, or "Washlets", are particularly popular in Japan, found in approximately 60% of households. They are commonly found in hotels and even some public facilities. These bidet-toilets, along with toilet seat/bidet units (to convert an existing toilet) are sold in many countries including the United States. For details see toilets in Japan.

More about Bidets - Residents of countries where bidets in private homes are rare may be totally unfamiliar with bidets and have no idea how to use them if they encounter them (while traveling abroad for example). It is said that many American men first encountered bidets in French brothels during WWII and thought they were designed for the prostitutes to douche (inside the vagina) after sexual intercourse. These attitudes may be difficult for bidet manufacturers to dispel if it is taboo to discuss toilet habits and personal hygiene in public, as is the case in many cultures and sub-groups of society.

In contrast, residents of countries where the bidet is found in almost every private residence, find it difficult to change their habits when they travel in countries where bidets are rare. The only alternatives to a bidet in such cases is to use the bathtub or a showerhead (if it can reach the toilet).

Bidet attachments are sometimes included on hospital toilets because of their utility in maintaining hygiene. An alternative, in the USA would be buying a bidet attachment for regular American toilets. Many bidet retailers now offer toilet attachments that range from $299 UP.

Bidet attachments are also becoming increasingly popular with the aging community. Also the technical advancements of the bidet attachments are allowing users a hands-free toileting experience. For example, a company called Hometech Industries (Comfortclean.us - U.S. Dealer) makes a bidet seat attachment that includes a remote control. It also includes an air dryer that particularly benefits any individual with limited mobility either due to disease, accident, or obesity.

Leading bidet authorized dealer is: Comfortclean.us

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