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A bidet to save on toilet paper and improvement the quality of your life. I learned about bidets from a HN post a few years ago. Any bidet is pretty good comp

A bidet to save on toilet paper and improvement the quality of your life. I learned about bidets from a HN post a few years ago. Any bidet is pretty good compared to nothing and they are surprisingly easy to install.

k__ 6y ago
It's more hygienic Also, buying and carrying toilet paper is not really practical.
- amelius 6y ago
  Embarrassed to say but I use a normal toilet and sometimes I try to flush skid marks away using the shower head (from my bath-tub) in strong jet mode. However, this is often quite difficult, which makes me believe that the bidet isn't all that hygienic ...
  - k__ 6y ago
    Interesting, my bidet has much more power than my showerhead and if I'm not careful and pull the trigger to much I hurt myself.
    - amelius 6y ago
      Ok. I think hygiene depends on municipal water pressure then, unless one uses a bidet with built-in compressor.
      - k__ 6y ago
        probably. I used to wipe the first times I used my bidet, because I didn't trust it. Now, I don't trust toilet paper anymore.
    - bloodorange 6y ago
      Do note that some of those "jets" are meant for cleaning the toilet and not for hygiene. When buying one, make sure you are getting the right one. The difference is indeed in the intensity with which the jet of water is ejected from the device.
  - tannedNerd 6y ago
    Not to be too nosy but I’ve noticed that tends to happen if you don’t have a very healthy or balanced diet. Since I’ve started eating better and making sure I’m getting enough greens and fiber it’s rarely been an issue, unless I have a few too many drinks.
    - amelius 6y ago
      Yes I appreciate your concern. I'm aware of potential causes, and I believe these issues are quite normal really, if they are not frequent.
      - paledot 6y ago
        This comment section took an unexpected turn.
  - jamesjguthrie 6y ago
    My diet is terrible sometimes. I use my bidet (retrofitted toilet seat adapter) and then a quick wipe to ensure cleanliness and to partially dry my bum. +1 for bidet.
  - MatthiasVance 6y ago
    Before you use the toilet, put in some toilet paper and everything just flushes out.
    - aleister_777 6y ago
      The "poo canoe".
bot41 6y ago
Did you get a stand alone bidet installed in your house or is it something installed in your toilet?
mleonhard 6y ago
Using a bidet dramatically reduces body odor. It enables naked sleeping. It enhances spontaneous adult activities. Getting used to a bidet takes about 2 days. After that, dry wiping will seem backward, like using leaves or corn cobs. Get a simple manual one. I use a Luxe brand bidet that I bought for $40, six years ago. It still works fine. https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B00JG3C1ZE https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B0... I use a portable bidet when I travel. It's just a squeeze bottle with a long nozzle. The nozzle stores away inside the bottle. https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-GS-70-Portable-Convenient-Capacity/dp/B008CSDKSQ https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-GS-70-Portable-Convenient-Ca...
- dinkleberg 6y ago
  Sleeping naked without a bidet is impossible?
  - yodelinghambone 6y ago
    No, but some would say it's a bit funky spending 8 hours in a bed with a shitty ass.
- yodelinghambone 6y ago
  "Using a bidet dramatically reduces body odor." Like, because your ass smells so intense that people can actually register it during regular activities? Not trying to undermine your happiness about clean asses, I'm very fond of that myself but that line seems to be hyperbole. I don't think I've ever registered someone smelling like ass save for a few bums and some very questionable types.
makeset 6y ago
The seat attachment types are excellent. I installed a $50 Luxe model in one of our office bathrooms, it really was a breeze to put in, and works just great. For reference, I have high-end Japanese units at home, and here's what an extra $1,200 buys you: - Remote control (slower than manual) - Heated seat (I don't care) - Heated water ($55 models have hot connection, if you care) - Dryer (useless, as you will wipe anyway) - Remote-controlled jet positioning (easier to move your ass by half an inch) - Disinfecting UV light, purified water, etc. (marketing BS) - Nightlight (...)
benhurmarcel 6y ago
Not sure if that's exactly what you mean by a bidet, but the Japanese toilets with water cleaning are the best I've encountered in that space.
nicbou 6y ago
The best part is rarely mentioned: this [1] is a thing of the past [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCIGEUB32M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCIGEUB32M
smusamashah 6y ago
Ever heard of "Muslim Shower"?

k__ 6y ago

It's more hygienic Also, buying and carrying toilet paper is not really practical.

amelius 6y ago
Embarrassed to say but I use a normal toilet and sometimes I try to flush skid marks away using the shower head (from my bath-tub) in strong jet mode. However, this is often quite difficult, which makes me believe that the bidet isn't all that hygienic ...
- k__ 6y ago
  Interesting, my bidet has much more power than my showerhead and if I'm not careful and pull the trigger to much I hurt myself.
  - amelius 6y ago
    Ok. I think hygiene depends on municipal water pressure then, unless one uses a bidet with built-in compressor.
    - k__ 6y ago
      probably. I used to wipe the first times I used my bidet, because I didn't trust it. Now, I don't trust toilet paper anymore.
  - bloodorange 6y ago
    Do note that some of those "jets" are meant for cleaning the toilet and not for hygiene. When buying one, make sure you are getting the right one. The difference is indeed in the intensity with which the jet of water is ejected from the device.
- tannedNerd 6y ago
  Not to be too nosy but I’ve noticed that tends to happen if you don’t have a very healthy or balanced diet. Since I’ve started eating better and making sure I’m getting enough greens and fiber it’s rarely been an issue, unless I have a few too many drinks.
  - amelius 6y ago
    Yes I appreciate your concern. I'm aware of potential causes, and I believe these issues are quite normal really, if they are not frequent.
    - paledot 6y ago
      This comment section took an unexpected turn.
- jamesjguthrie 6y ago
  My diet is terrible sometimes. I use my bidet (retrofitted toilet seat adapter) and then a quick wipe to ensure cleanliness and to partially dry my bum. +1 for bidet.
- MatthiasVance 6y ago
  Before you use the toilet, put in some toilet paper and everything just flushes out.
  - aleister_777 6y ago
    The "poo canoe".

bot41 6y ago

Did you get a stand alone bidet installed in your house or is it something installed in your toilet?

mleonhard 6y ago

Using a bidet dramatically reduces body odor. It enables naked sleeping. It enhances spontaneous adult activities. Getting used to a bidet takes about 2 days. After that, dry wiping will seem backward, like using leaves or corn cobs. Get a simple manual one. I use a Luxe brand bidet that I bought for $40, six years ago. It still works fine. https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B00JG3C1ZE https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B0... I use a portable bidet when I travel. It's just a squeeze bottle with a long nozzle. The nozzle stores away inside the bottle. https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-GS-70-Portable-Convenient-Capacity/dp/B008CSDKSQ https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-GS-70-Portable-Convenient-Ca...

dinkleberg 6y ago
Sleeping naked without a bidet is impossible?
- yodelinghambone 6y ago
  No, but some would say it's a bit funky spending 8 hours in a bed with a shitty ass.
yodelinghambone 6y ago
"Using a bidet dramatically reduces body odor." Like, because your ass smells so intense that people can actually register it during regular activities? Not trying to undermine your happiness about clean asses, I'm very fond of that myself but that line seems to be hyperbole. I don't think I've ever registered someone smelling like ass save for a few bums and some very questionable types.

makeset 6y ago

The seat attachment types are excellent. I installed a $50 Luxe model in one of our office bathrooms, it really was a breeze to put in, and works just great. For reference, I have high-end Japanese units at home, and here's what an extra $1,200 buys you: - Remote control (slower than manual) - Heated seat (I don't care) - Heated water ($55 models have hot connection, if you care) - Dryer (useless, as you will wipe anyway) - Remote-controlled jet positioning (easier to move your ass by half an inch) - Disinfecting UV light, purified water, etc. (marketing BS) - Nightlight (...)

benhurmarcel 6y ago

Not sure if that's exactly what you mean by a bidet, but the Japanese toilets with water cleaning are the best I've encountered in that space.

nicbou 6y ago

The best part is rarely mentioned: this [1] is a thing of the past [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCIGEUB32M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCIGEUB32M

smusamashah 6y ago

Ever heard of "Muslim Shower"?