Bidet 101

The bidet culture is slowly growing in the United States. (Photo Credits)

In some cultures, having a bidet in the bathroom is a necessity. It is as important as any bathroom fixture, as it is essential in their everyday life.

Greenmatters.com explained why this is so, as it discussed the history of the bidet. In the same article they also discussed the many benefits of having one in the toilet. Apart from it is a healthier alternative because it ensures cleanliness compared to toilet paper use, it is also better for the environment. Plumbing Association of San Diego

“To support the amount of toilet paper Americans use, we’d need to cut down around 15 million trees a year to cover our butts with 36.5 billion rolls of toilet paper. It takes 473,587,500,000 gallons of water, 253,000 tons of chlorine, and 17.3 terawatts of electricity every year to create the 36.5 million rolls of toilet paper needed by Americans, according to MetaEfficient editor Justin Thomas in an interview with Scientific American. Added up over a lifetime, your toilet paper use equates to 384 trees.”

Check out the rest of the advantages of using bidet here.

Types of Bidet

Apartment Therapy came up with a feature post on the different types of bidet, and discussed the pros and cons of each type. One of the bidets they reviewed is the Luxe Bidet. A/C And HVAC

“The Luxe Bidet was a relative breeze to install, taking about 10 minutes to put together, as advertised. The installation package even came with its own plastic wrenches for tightening, although they didn’t seem to quite fit the nuts they were made for, and I just used my own wrench for tightening.”

Check out the rest of their review here.

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DoItYourself.com meanwhile came up with an easy to follow installation guide for bidet. If unsure though it will be best to get in touch with an expert plumbing contractor to do the job.

“Begin by finding the right bidet faucet for you. You will need to consider a few things in the process. First, make sure you are following along with the bathroom decor overall. Second, check to make sure that the bidet has the appropriate holes in it to allow for the faucet that you are choosing.”

The rest of the installation guide can be found here.

Picking out the right bidet can be overwhelming with the many choices available in stores. Researching first about each type can guide a homeowner on the type that is best suited for them.