BIDET

INTRODUCTION

We are in a world where people emphasize on personal hygiene, and one of the ways by which personal hygiene can be improved is through the use of BIDET. In this article, we talk more about the root, contemporary adaptation, it’s advantages which it offers to individual, the society, community, county and the whole world. This comprehensive guide aim is to shed light to the bidet transformation, it’s consequences for the tomorrow of personal hygiene.

Before we move further, what is bidet? A bidet is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat upon in order to wash a person's genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus. The modern variety has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture subject to local hygiene regulations.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF BIDET

As far as historians can tell, the bidet is a French invention. Spearheaded by French furniture makers around the late 17th century, the bidet is a grown-up version of the chamber pot or bourdaloue, which was a small, portable chamber pot classy ladies would take along with them on extended trips.

TYPES OF BIDET

1. Bidet attachment

2. Portable bidet

3. Bidet sprayer

4. Bidet seat

5. Ceramic bidet

6. Shower toilet

1. Bidet Attachment – budget bidet

Bidet attachments are installed between an existing toilet seat and toilet. They are the most cost-effective solution and therefore they are a good option for those who are looking to test the concept of a bidet wash without wanting to invest too much. They are however the most basic form of a bidet and can be quite limited in functionality, including water temperature adjustment. They are also clearly visible next to the toilet and not as subtly integrated as some of the other bidet options.

2. Portable Bidet – travel essential

A Portable Bidet is ideal for keeping up with personal hygiene both at home and when travelling. The portable bidet is a bowl that sits within the existing toilet seat. They are suitable for standard toilets as well as commodes and include a soap holder at the front. While they are more hidden than the bidet attachment, they can make cleaning more awkward as you need to remove the portable bidet and clean separately.

3. Bidet Sprayer – handheld

A Bidet sprayer is a handheld bidet nozzle that stays attached to the toilet, also called a bidet shower. Similar to a kitchen sink sprayer, it delivers a spray of water to assist in cleaning. While the handheld nozzle means you can move the bidet around as required, a potential drawback is the possibility of wetting your clothes if used carelessly. In addition, you need to be reasonably mobile and flexible to use a handheld bidet shower, so this option may not be the best solution for someone who is elderly or less-abled

4. Bidet seat – an in-between option

A bidet seat is a replacement seat for an existing toilet. They are available in many shapes and sizes as well as price points and they provide a range of washing and drying functions at the touch of a button or by remote control. However, they do need to be hardwired into the electrics of the bathroom which can mean a slightly more complicated and costly installation.

5. Ceramic Bidet – standalone piece

A standalone ceramic bidet is a simple back-to-wall or wall-hung pan fitted with a spray tap that can be angled. These can again be awkward to use by elderly or less-abled people as you have to sit astride it. Also, while they are simple to install, they do require extra space and access to pipes.

6. Shower toilets – the smart solution

The Rolls Royce of options is a shower toilet, also known as a bidet toilet, where the bidet function is built into the toilet itself. There are many options, from a simple built-in bidet spray to the smart toilets synonymous with Japanese culture, with additional functions including heated seats and dryers to name a few.

Our Aquacare shower toilets are an innovative yet affordable solution and are available in a range of modern designs. The bidet function includes an air breaker which eliminates any possibility of contamination to drinking water. They do not require an electrical connection which means they can easily be installed in place of an existing toilet.

ADVANTAGES OF USING BIDET

The advantages of using bidet is that: they are hygenic, they are envinronmentally friendly, they are affordable, they have fewer plumbing problems, they are hemorrhoids, they are better skin care, e.t.c.

In conclusion, for you to improve your personal hygine, you can go for bidet. Although bidet use has been linked with multiple health benefits, the research is unclear when it comes to vaginal health. There’s potential that bidets can upset the vagina’s delicate bacterial balance, but more research is needed to be sure. As you might suspect, it’s extremely important to keep your bidet clean and sanitized. Due to its nature, it can collect all sorts of bacteria, especially if the toilet is shared. One test in a Japanese hospital found that their bidets were full of unhealthy bacteria. It’s important that the devices are kept clean for optimum health.