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Bidets and washlets are the more economical option anyways. Wet wipes aren't cheap. Even if you spend $250+ on a somewhat fancier "warm water cleaning toilet se

by ahoge 12y ago

Bidets and washlets are the more economical option anyways. Wet wipes aren't cheap. Even if you spend $250+ on a somewhat fancier "warm water cleaning toilet seat", you'll break-even in no time. That's even true if you use regular toilet paper, because you'll need a lot less of that.

weaksauce 12y ago
the $30 one from amazon is pretty awesome and I can't imagine not having it.
- Cymen 12y ago
  My experience too. I wanted a fancy heated Toto with air and such but settled for a $30 one on a whim. The heated water of the Toto units is nice but in practice it isn't a big deal. I still use toilet paper to dry though so I'm not sure how much savings there is. But overall it is a much cleaner experience that I highly recommend.
themodelplumber 12y ago
> Web wipes aren't cheap. Asterisk-mart sells 48 sheets for $4. If you go macro first with regular TP and thus use one wipe per session, folding it over as needed for coverage, let's say you max out at $6 worth of wipes for a month because you don't know you're sensitive to gluten yet and you also wipe up some cat vomit every few days. That's still only $72 a year, man. Now: How many bathrooms does your house have? Let's say you have two bathrooms and want to use both. $500 on toilet seats? Better hope you're not a 300 pounder who rocks back and forth a bit when he's in a hurry, cuz you don't get Apple Care with those seats I'll bet. If you travel every once in a while, or need to use bathrooms at work, there's that factor too.
- beedogs 12y ago
  > If you travel every once in a while, or need to use bathrooms at work, there's that factor too. If I catch someone traipsing to the restroom with a box of wet wipes under their arm, they're not going to make it without being made fun of. Sorry, princess, but your anus isn't really all that special.
  - sjwright 12y ago
    Please start a YouTube channel of your exploits.
  - XorNot 12y ago
    Maybe realize you have two options here, and someone taking appropriate hygiene measures is definitely more of a benefit for you in the short term than them.
  - CodeMage 12y ago
    Yes, it is. When you've had recurring perianal abscess and/or a fistulotomy, you'll also want to take every care possible when it comes to Uranus.
- ahoge 12y ago
  > That's still only $72 a year, man. You didn't include the regular TP. With a bidet or washlet, you'll need a lot less of that, too. > $500 on toilet seats? There are much cheaper options available. As another commenter mentioned, you can get a non-electrical attachment for as little as $30. For example: http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B009ZLRSJ6/ http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B00... Edit: Also, you were comparing the price for upgrading two toilets with the wet wipes expenses for a single person.

by ahoge 12y ago

weaksauce 12y ago

the $30 one from amazon is pretty awesome and I can't imagine not having it.

Cymen 12y ago
My experience too. I wanted a fancy heated Toto with air and such but settled for a $30 one on a whim. The heated water of the Toto units is nice but in practice it isn't a big deal. I still use toilet paper to dry though so I'm not sure how much savings there is. But overall it is a much cleaner experience that I highly recommend.

themodelplumber 12y ago

> Web wipes aren't cheap. Asterisk-mart sells 48 sheets for $4. If you go macro first with regular TP and thus use one wipe per session, folding it over as needed for coverage, let's say you max out at $6 worth of wipes for a month because you don't know you're sensitive to gluten yet and you also wipe up some cat vomit every few days. That's still only $72 a year, man. Now: How many bathrooms does your house have? Let's say you have two bathrooms and want to use both. $500 on toilet seats? Better hope you're not a 300 pounder who rocks back and forth a bit when he's in a hurry, cuz you don't get Apple Care with those seats I'll bet. If you travel every once in a while, or need to use bathrooms at work, there's that factor too.

beedogs 12y ago
> If you travel every once in a while, or need to use bathrooms at work, there's that factor too. If I catch someone traipsing to the restroom with a box of wet wipes under their arm, they're not going to make it without being made fun of. Sorry, princess, but your anus isn't really all that special.
- sjwright 12y ago
  Please start a YouTube channel of your exploits.
- XorNot 12y ago
  Maybe realize you have two options here, and someone taking appropriate hygiene measures is definitely more of a benefit for you in the short term than them.
- CodeMage 12y ago
  Yes, it is. When you've had recurring perianal abscess and/or a fistulotomy, you'll also want to take every care possible when it comes to Uranus.
ahoge 12y ago
> That's still only $72 a year, man. You didn't include the regular TP. With a bidet or washlet, you'll need a lot less of that, too. > $500 on toilet seats? There are much cheaper options available. As another commenter mentioned, you can get a non-electrical attachment for as little as $30. For example: http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B009ZLRSJ6/ http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-110-Non-Electric/dp/B00... Edit: Also, you were comparing the price for upgrading two toilets with the wet wipes expenses for a single person.