This French extravaganza has slowly taken over the world and reshaped the use of bathroom amenities. There are plenty of benefits to using a bidet from hygienic purposes and eco-friendliness to comfort and lucrativeness. If you want to get the most out of this sophisticated bathroom accessory, you ought to know how to use it properly. Using dry toilet paper can be too harsh or not enough for some people, and if you want to provide the top hygienic solution for yourself, you need to get the gist of the basics, as well as advanced bidet use. Read on.
Use the toilet first
The purpose of using a bidet is to uplift your hygiene to the maximum. As we are used to washing our hands after using the toilet, people in medieval Europe started washing their private areas after toilet use. Hence, to learn how to use a bidet properly, you first need to use the toilet and then use the bidet to help clean off after toilet use. Cleaning and rinsing intimate parts after toilet use is the main purpose of bidets. Naturally, you can both use the bidet and toilet paper synchronized, but it can be even more practical to only use a bidet on its own. What may sound like a plain substitute for toilet paper, using both delivers absolute cleanliness and a more comfortable and fresh result than only using toilet paper.
Type of bidet and how to use each
First and foremost, there are a few common types of bidets and they can be used differently depending on the model. Very often, people tend to purchase the traditional floor or wall-mounted bidet that looks like a sink or toilet with a tap, but nowadays there are plenty of other cosmopolitan and tech-savvy types that can be attached to existing toilet seats. Aim to read an expert bidet guide to find out which bidet you should buy and which would suit you the best. But, here are the most common bidet types and how to use them.
Traditional standalone bidet
These bidets tend to be the most common and they are placed next to the toilet for easier and faster use. To use a standalone bidet you need to just shift from the toilet to the fixed bidet, crunch above it, or stand over the bidet. Then slowly adjust the water temperature and pressure to rinse your intimate parts after use. It won’t be as useful for the traditional floor-mounted bidet to be fixed far away from the toilet since then you would have trouble moving from the toilet to reach this amazing cleaning amenity.
Bidet attachments
Modern bidets usually come in the form of toilet seat attachments which are easily connected to your toilet’s water supply. So, if you are looking for a way to turn your toilet to bidet fast you can get a bidet attachment that is placed between the toilet pan and the seat. The moment you finish using the toilet, you can switch to using the bidet. Bidet attachments have specifically labeled controls where with one press of a button you can rinse your intimate parts while still sitting on the toilet. Just make sure that you read all the control and familiarize yourself with the button or knobs of your bidet attachment before first use.
Portable or handheld bidets
Hang it on the wall, move or carry it with you wherever you go, separated bidet seats or portable bidets are super easy to use because they don’t require any installation. You place the bidet seat on the toilet side rim or the seat, and following the clear instructions on the site let it do its magic when needed. Most portable bidets are electronic ones that have adjustable spraying features enabling fresh and fast use. And the best thing about this type of bidet is that you don’t need to get up and move around the bathroom to use it.
All in all, depending on the type and model of your bidet the most important thing to note when using a bidet properly is to adjust the temperature and the jet strength for your absolute comfort. When searching to buy a bidet, read an expert guide thoroughly, and check whether it would fit your bathroom, or if the portable one would suit the entire family.
