It was just a few short months ago when it was nearly impossible to find toilet paper. Between supply chains being disrupted and people hoarding supplies, it was a real challenge to keep your posterior hygiene on point.

Now, Europeans didn’t have that problem because they have something that many Americans are confused by. The bidet!

To the mind of many Americans, it just seems gross to use one. Whereas, Europeans think it’s gross to not. The reality is that a bidet is very useful to have especially if there are issues again with getting toilet paper.

If you’re already planning a bathroom remodel and have your sink picked out, then you can take advantage and also pick a bidet.

In this article, I will go over the ins and outs of what bidets are all about.

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Installation is easy

If you are already thinking of remodeling the bathroom, then you can take advantage of the water connection being exposed and add a bidet while you’re at it. Browsing a site like Elite Renovations & Design can give you some great ideas for the remodel, but contact a plumber to ask about putting in a bidet that matches your bathroom style. There are a lot of different models so you can find the style you like without a problem.

Some are like sinks that you fill up with soapy water and then do your business, but that is more hands on than a lot of Americans are used to. There are some that shoot jets up as you sit on it that make it more of a hands-off process.The best types of bidets as far as using and ease of installation are the toilet bidet combos however. These are luxurious with heated seats, adjustable jets that set to your preferred temperature and even self cleaning. The best part is it looks like a normal toilet but has the bidet as part of the seat.

They are sanitary

A lot of people have problems with toilet paper and don’t even realize it. They can cause urinary tract infections or develop sensitivity when wiping. Bidets have a reputation as being unsanitary, but the opposite is actually true.

Wiping is more unsanitary and bidets are far more hygienic. The kinds that use jets of water allow you to get very clean without ever using your hands in the process. Something that can’t happen when you use toilet paper.

A bidet is eco friendly

Toilet paper is very unfriendly to the environment. From the trees used to make it to the manufacturing process, to shipping it, it is not at all environmentally friendly. Even if you use recycled toilet paper, you aren’t doing the environment any favors.And since many people are now turning to using “flushable wipes” that are not actually flushable or biodegradable, you can get a squeaky-clean bottom that wipes offer without any of the damage to your plumbing or to the environment.

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