Should bidets become more popular in US?

[Jenson71]

You know, those toilet like things that clean you with shots of water. You crouch down facing the handles and sprays your anus and other parts after you're done.

Pro: 1) Paperless; saves trees and the rainforest 2) . . . .?

Con: 1) Uses more water 2) Might take a while to get used to 3) TP companies lose business

[loochy]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

They don't use more water because they ultimately reduce the amount of water that goes down the toilet.

So you won't flush anymore after you poop?

[rageeumr]

Baby wipes FTMFW. I think public restrooms should be required by law to stock them. Baby wipe followed by a little TP to collect excess moisture....ahhhh fresh.

[loochy]

I think a bidet would be good if it was kind of like a car wash...you'd have an initial rinse, a soap cycle, then a rinse cycle, then a blow drying cycle, all followed by an air freshener.

[Jenson71]

Originally Posted by seclark

still gotta wipe your poopchute to dry it off don't you? don't see saving much paper.

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From the little that I've read about it, I think the process is like this:

1) face the taps
2) turn the water on either hot or cold whichever you prefer
3) use your hand and soap amidst the water to wipe yourself clean
4) use a handtowel to dry yourself
5) refrain from masturbating in the bidet

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by loochy

I think a bidet would be good if it was kind of like a car wash...you'd have an initial rinse, a soap cycle, then a rinse cycle, then a blow drying cycle, all followed by an air freshener.

That's actually pretty common, now. Not the air freshener, but the rest.

[jiveturkey]

I was always afraid of them until I visited Japan. It's a quite refreshing.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by rageeumr

Baby wipes FTMFW. I think public restrooms should be required by law to stock them. Baby wipe followed by a little TP to collect excess moisture....ahhhh fresh.

I typically wipe with normal paper until there is no more poop skidding, then I give it a wipedown with a baby wipe, then I use normal paper to eliminate the wetness. High five for a clean butt!

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by loochy

So you won't flush anymore after you poop?

You don't have to flush 2 or 3 times to get the ham-sized wad of toilet paper to go down.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by NewChief

That's actually pretty common, now. Not the air freshener, but the rest.

Oh really? Now that is pretty cool.

[Discuss Thrower]

Squat-style toliet sez what's up.

[TimeForWasp]

They would make nice self watering planter in the front yard, I would think. You could water, fertilize and wipe off on the plant leaves.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

You don't have to flush 2 or 3 times to get the ham-sized wad of toilet paper to go down.

You may be using too much paper. Maybe try folding the paper over and using the same piece for multiple wipes (excluding the first super messy wipe).

[Jenson71]

Originally Posted by FAX

Where, pray tell, is the "Yes - more houses should include them. I have two." option, Mr. Literature?

The thing is that you can accomplish the same thing with a spray bottle and, after your business, simply spritz your ass for that fresh as a daisy squatting in the morning dew feeling.

FAX

Shoot. I didn't even think about people here having one already.

[NewChief]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toilets...#Customization

Customization
Most high-tech toilets allow water temperature and water pressure to be adjusted to match the preferences of the user. By default, the vulva receives less pressure than the anus. Researchers in Japan have found that most users prefer a water temperature slightly above body temperature, with 38 °C considered optimal. The nozzle position can also often be manually adjusted forward or aft. High-end washlets allow selection of vibrating and pulsating jets of water, claimed by manufacturers to be beneficial for constipation and hemorrhoids.[11] The most advanced washlets can mix the water jet with soap for an improved cleaning process.
The washlet can replace toilet paper completely, but many users opt to use both wash and paper in combination—although use of paper may be omitted for cleaning of the vulva. Some wipe before washing, some wash before wiping, some wash only, and some wipe only—each according to his/her preference. Another frequent feature is a blow drier, often adjustable between 40 °C and 60 °C, used to dry the washed areas.[20]

Advanced features
Other features may include a heated seat, which may be adjustable from 30 °C to 40 °C; an automatic lid equipped with a proximity sensor, which opens and closes based on the location of the user.[5] Some play music to relax the user's sphincter (some Inax toilets, for example, play the first few phrases of Op. 62 Nr. 6 Frühlingslied by Felix Mendelssohn). Other features are automatic flushing, automatic air deodorizing, and a germ-resistant surface.[5][21][38] Some models specially designed for the elderly may include armrests and devices that help the user to stand back up after use. A soft close feature slows the toilet lid down while closing so the lid does not slam onto the seat, or in some models, the toilet lid will close automatically a certain time after flushing. The most recent introduction is the ozone deodorant system that can quickly eliminate smells. Also, the latest models store the times when the toilet is used and have a power-saving mode that warms the toilet seat only during times when the toilet is likely to be used based on historic usage patterns. Some toilets also glow in the dark or may even have air conditioning below the rim for hot summer days. Another recent innovation is intelligent sensors that detect someone standing in front of the toilet and initiate an automatic raising of the lid (if the person is facing away from the toilet) or the lid and seat together (if someone is facing the toilet).[5]
Text explaining the controls of these toilets tends to be in Japanese only. Although many of the buttons often have pictograms, the flush button is often written only in Kanji, meaning that non-Japanese users may initially find it difficult to locate the correct button.

Future developments
Recently, researchers have added medical sensors into these toilets, which can measure the blood sugar based on the urine, and also measure the pulse, blood pressure, and the body fat content of the user.[4][5] Talking toilets that greet the user have also started being made.[5] Other measurements are currently being researched. The data may automatically be sent to a doctor through a built-in internet-capable cellular telephone.[38] However, these devices are still very rare in Japan, and their future commercial success is difficult to predict. A voice-operated toilet that understands verbal commands is under development.[5] TOTO, NAIS, and other companies also produce portable, battery-operated travel washlets, which must be filled with warm water before use.

[bevischief]

Can you even buy one in this country?