Fashion also reaches bathrooms and toilets. It's not about the latest color of the tiles on the walls or the shape of the faucets. Technical innovations appearing around the world are also coming to Polish toilets. This mainly refers to solutions that help maintain proper hygiene after using the toilet. Everyone has probably become accustomed to the presence of bidets, a solution that has been present in many homes for years, but now there are bidettas and toilets with washing seats. These are products that serve the same purpose, but they definitely differ. When looking for the ideal solution for your toilet, it is worth familiarising yourself with all the options mentioned.
Isn't toilet paper enough
In many Far Eastern countries, toilet paper is not used, and after using the toilet, intimate parts are washed with water. This is a traditional way of maintaining cleanliness that has been effective for centuries. Naturally, technology has changed over time, and nowadays, instead of a bucket of water, we have bidets. With the spread of sewage and water supply systems, bidets have begun appearing in more and more homes, including in Poland for some time now. A bidet significantly helps maintain the hygiene of intimate areas, which is why it is appreciated by an increasing number of customers. Manufacturers strive to meet customer demands, so there are bidets on the market in various styles, mounted directly on the floor or on concealed frames. When deciding to purchase a bidet, it is worth exploring the offerings of many manufacturers and choosing the one that best fits the style of your bathroom.
I have a small bathroom
It may happen that the dimensions of the bathroom do not allow for the installation of a bidet, simply because there is no room to conveniently set up an additional toilet appliance. Fortunately, this does not mean that you must give up devices that help maintain hygiene. You also don't have to resort to using a bucket of water! An innovative solution created with small bathrooms in mind is the bidetta. This device is popular in Scandinavian countries. It is a small, appropriately shaped handset, similar to a showerhead, installed on a long flexible hose connected to a small tap. It is installed near the toilet bowl. This solution works perfectly in situations where an additional point for water drainage cannot be installed. The water used for washing after using the toilet is flushed down the toilet. On the market, you can find bidettas with a separate tap allowing regulation of the water stream or a tap integrated with the washbasin tap.
Besides its standard purpose, a bidetta can also be used, for example, to fill a bucket with water for cleaning the bathroom floor or to wash hair over the sink. Rinsing a child's potty using it can also be much more hygienic than washing it in the sink.
Or maybe a washing seat
Japan is a country renowned for many modern solutions that make everyday life easier, including using the toilet. One of the latest Japanese ideas also appearing in our countries is washing seats. This solution takes our toilets into the 21st century. It is a device equipped with many elements of modern technology that take care of washing and cleaning intimate areas. After using the toilet, you don't even have to get up; just select the appropriate program, and the device will take care of your hygiene. A remote control or a panel integrated with the seat allows you to choose the water stream's intensity, temperature, and strength of the airflow during drying. In the most advanced devices, you can save selected parameters for each household member individually, and the device will "recognize" the user and activate the appropriate program. Typically, most washing seats come with a built-in automatic odour absorber, which undoubtedly enhances toilet comfort. It is also worth noting that using a washing seat eliminates the need for toilet paper, making it an environmentally friendly solution.
A toilet washing seat can be an excellent solution for elderly people, those with disabilities, and pregnant women. In situations where taking care of intimate hygiene independently is difficult, a washing seat will provide significant assistance.
What to choose
After familiarising yourself with many options, you may begin to consider the most appropriate solution. It's essential to weigh the pros and cons, starting with the amount of space in the bathroom and ending with the costs. The simplest and least failure-prone solution is a bidet. Just pick a bidet basin and fitting that matches the rest of the bathroom, and you can enjoy its advantages. For small bathrooms, bidettas work perfectly, although a downside may be the limited selection of models available on our market. If you fancy it and have the financial means, opt for a washing seat – this is a comprehensive solution ensuring the highest level of intimate hygiene. The main advantage here is full automation, while the downside – is still the high price.