I’ve always wondered this, but how do you prevent a bidet from festering? When dedicating, micro poop particles get everywhere in the bowl, and therefore my conclusion would be that it would get on the bidet spout. Over time, since it’s moist, wouldn’t a very thin microbial biofilm form on the spout? Then you’d be blasting in potentially dangerous bacteria back into yourself. Do you have to clean it after every use? Every day?
The only way I could see it maybe keeping clean would be if it was behind a small door that opened when it’ll be in use and then retracted once more.
So far the most hygienic option would be wet wipes.
Yes, they have little doors and always retract back up after use. They also do an automatic bleed before and after each use to wash them off. There is also a manual bleed and clean option so the wand can be cleaned by hand (though they stay remarkably clean. The wonders of Japanese engineering).
Mine not only has such a door, but can self-wash with hot water and then disinfect and deodorise itself. It also has a hot air dryer. Using it right now!
Also one other thing that’s never been answered for me: where is the soap dispenser located? Are people seriously just washing their ass with nothing but water and calling it clean? What’s next? Washing your hands without soap?
Honestly I rather just use the shower head to rinse off after a shit, cause the body wash is already right there. Plus I can adjust the temperature so I’m not blasting freezing cold water directly onto my asshole.
Most people only use toilet paper, which is way worse. Bidets get you almost as clean as a shower, but I expect everyone is washing their ass with soap and water at least once per day in the shower.
Bidets these days have heated, oscillating water and blow dryers with hot air.
You’re taking a shower after every shit? Do you even do this when visiting someone else’s house?
People use bidets in-place of toilet paper or other wipes, not a shower with soap.
Not a shower, just washing my ass. Also I try to avoid pooping in public whenever possible. I guess not everyone does, but if it happens, it happens. Not the end of the world.
Your “the only way” argument is literally how they are all sold. Maybe do even the lightest bit of research before declaring you have no option but to continue doing the worst thing possible?
“We’ve done nothing and we’re all out of ideas!”
Edit: Reading this back I was kind of mean. Obviously you’re entitled to your own preferences, but bidets have solved most of those problems already and are definitely worth checking out.
Every time I’ve seen these bidet threads, everyone talks about conversion kits (which don’t have the door) or ultra fancy toilets (which I can’t buy and use in an apartment).
And the only ones I’ve seen with a door we’re the ultra fancy toilets, though didn’t know they could self wash too.
I use a Toto Washlet C2. I live in an old apartment that only has the classic “round” styled seats (to save space), and this works with that.
Couldn’t recommend it more. Has a self wash, but I still wash it every couple of months by hand.
No dirtier than a normal toilet, and the premist functionality reduces stickage and the amount I need to clean.
No need to get an ultra fancy toilet, and this model (the c2) has all the fancy features at a relatively low price (no detachable remote, no profiles, no instant water heater) (I don’t think any of those are worth the extra cost).
All the Japanese ones are like this - referred to as “Washlets” in Toto’s case. Iirc the bidet terminology can be problematic in the EU as bidets are technically what they use in Italy.
Good luck finding one, but Toto definitely sells them there, too! See here for more info.
I’ve always wondered this, but how do you prevent a bidet from festering? When dedicating, micro poop particles get everywhere in the bowl, and therefore my conclusion would be that it would get on the bidet spout. Over time, since it’s moist, wouldn’t a very thin microbial biofilm form on the spout? Then you’d be blasting in potentially dangerous bacteria back into yourself. Do you have to clean it after every use? Every day?
The only way I could see it maybe keeping clean would be if it was behind a small door that opened when it’ll be in use and then retracted once more.
So far the most hygienic option would be wet wipes.
Don’t you clean your toilet? That takes care of it.
Yes, they have little doors and always retract back up after use. They also do an automatic bleed before and after each use to wash them off. There is also a manual bleed and clean option so the wand can be cleaned by hand (though they stay remarkably clean. The wonders of Japanese engineering).
Mine not only has such a door, but can self-wash with hot water and then disinfect and deodorise itself. It also has a hot air dryer. Using it right now!
See now that I would be extremely interested in. What’s it called?
The Toto bidets have these features for about $335, iirc. You can usually find them at Costco. Amazon sometimes has them too.
Every bidet Ive seen has some kind of cleaning feature, whether self clean or just a button that makes it pop out so you can spray it with sanitizer.
This reminded me to hit my bidet button and stop browsing. Enjoying the ass blast as I type this.
Also one other thing that’s never been answered for me: where is the soap dispenser located? Are people seriously just washing their ass with nothing but water and calling it clean? What’s next? Washing your hands without soap?
Honestly I rather just use the shower head to rinse off after a shit, cause the body wash is already right there. Plus I can adjust the temperature so I’m not blasting freezing cold water directly onto my asshole.
Most people only use toilet paper, which is way worse. Bidets get you almost as clean as a shower, but I expect everyone is washing their ass with soap and water at least once per day in the shower.
Bidets these days have heated, oscillating water and blow dryers with hot air.
You’re taking a shower after every shit? Do you even do this when visiting someone else’s house? People use bidets in-place of toilet paper or other wipes, not a shower with soap.
Not a shower, just washing my ass. Also I try to avoid pooping in public whenever possible. I guess not everyone does, but if it happens, it happens. Not the end of the world.
Your “the only way” argument is literally how they are all sold. Maybe do even the lightest bit of research before declaring you have no option but to continue doing the worst thing possible?
“We’ve done nothing and we’re all out of ideas!”
Edit: Reading this back I was kind of mean. Obviously you’re entitled to your own preferences, but bidets have solved most of those problems already and are definitely worth checking out.
Every time I’ve seen these bidet threads, everyone talks about conversion kits (which don’t have the door) or ultra fancy toilets (which I can’t buy and use in an apartment).
And the only ones I’ve seen with a door we’re the ultra fancy toilets, though didn’t know they could self wash too.
I use a Toto Washlet C2. I live in an old apartment that only has the classic “round” styled seats (to save space), and this works with that.
Couldn’t recommend it more. Has a self wash, but I still wash it every couple of months by hand.
No dirtier than a normal toilet, and the premist functionality reduces stickage and the amount I need to clean.
No need to get an ultra fancy toilet, and this model (the c2) has all the fancy features at a relatively low price (no detachable remote, no profiles, no instant water heater) (I don’t think any of those are worth the extra cost).
Really nice, will look for a EU compatible model more that I have a launching point. Never came across one that was built in like that!
All the Japanese ones are like this - referred to as “Washlets” in Toto’s case. Iirc the bidet terminology can be problematic in the EU as bidets are technically what they use in Italy.
Good luck finding one, but Toto definitely sells them there, too! See here for more info.