There is an electrical Bidet and a manual Bidet. An electrical Bidet does not work without an electric supply. A manual Bidet, however, does not require any electric supply or battery. Bidets are connected to the toilet’s water supply line. This is where the water it uses comes from. It also has a dryer that dries your private part after wash.
The function of Kohler Bidet
(1) It makes you not bother with buying toilet tissues in your home. It cuts off that expense.
(2) It ensures your hands do not touch your poo since you will just have to squat on the Bidet (except for a free-standing bidet). You do not need to wipe with anything. Even after washing, you will not need to wipe yourself dry, the Bidet has a dryer that takes care of that.
(3) It reduces deforestation. Remember, trees are used to create toilet paper. It helps to conserve the natural resource.
(4) Bidets also help to reduce the use of water used in producing toilet papers.
Different Types
(1) Hand-held Bidet
This type of bidet has a nozzle. When you want to use it, you will have to place the nuzzle close to the area you want to wash. The handle helps you keep it in any position you consider fit for efficient washing. Some people prefer this since they can by themselves, control the position of the bidet which will be used in cleansing.
(2) Free-standing Bidet
This kind of bidet is just like a low sink and is located beside the toilet seat. You can turn on the nuzzle for water to fill the sink. When you want to use it, you will just have to seat on the rim. Place the area you want to wash in the water. You will have to manually wash the area with your hand. After, you will have to wash your hand.
(3) Warm water Bidet
This type can be free-standing or hand-held. It just makes it possible for you to use warm water in washing yourself since not everyone finds it comfortable using cold water.
(4) Built-in Bidet
The bidet here is inbuilt in the toilet. It works this way. After using the built-in bidet toilet, you press the button on the built-in bidet to flush the poo. After that, the bidet releases another water with pressure to clean the area.
How to use Kohler Bidet
This will be explained based on the types of the bidets.
(1) The Hand-held Bidet:
After using the toilet, get your hand-held bidet. It has a nuzzle. Set the nuzzle to face the position that needs to be cleansed. Press the button for water release.
(2) The Free-standing Bidet:
As mentioned earlier, it is like a sink and located beside the toilet. After using the toilet, press the water-release button so that the bidet will be filled with water. Sit on the rim of the bidet. Make contact with the water. Use your hand to do the washing. Drain the water after use.
(3) Warm water Bidet:
This type might be hand-held or free-standing. The difference is that you can control the temperature of the water to be released. You can use your cold water, warm water, or cold water.
(4) Built-in Bidet:
After using the toilet, use your built-in bidet toilet to flush. After that, the bidet releases water with pressure from another direction to wash your part.
It’s Advantages
(1) It ensures proper cleaning by removing any particle of poo that may be left on your skin.
(2) It reduces the cost of water by companies that produce toilet tissues since many people have resorted to using bidets.
(3) Some are affordable for low-income earners. This makes it accessible to everyone.
(4) It reduces deforestation since will be low production of tissue papers.
Problems associated with bidets/ common complaints about bidets
As humans are different, so are there different opinions about bidets. Some have caused misconceptions. They include;
(1) Bidets are irritating: There are complaints that bidets are irritating, especially the free-standing bidets. Since the washing will be done with the hands.
(2) Bidets are not healthy: Some people see bidets as something as does not wash not properly wash the genitals. Since it’s only water doing the job, some people do not see it as effective.
(3) When the nuzzle of the bidet becomes unclean, it can cause complications for the female gender. This is most likely since the water comes out directly from the nuzzle to the genitals.
Bidets are widely used recently due to their comfortability and portability. It is not bulky. People that are tired of spending money constantly on tissue papers, also resort to the use of bidets. Proper sanitation is required of bidet owners.
(1) Are Bidets healthy to use?
Yes. Bidets ensures proper washing.
(2) Will my bidet fit my toilet seat?
While buying a bidet, ensure it will be one that will fit properly on the toilet seat.
