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To want a bidet / jet in my new bathroom

188 replies

AliceRR · 27/04/2019 14:34

I am British but have family in Asia where it is more the norm not to rely on toilet paper and to use water to clean yourself after using the loo. I’ve seen jet sprays kind of like mini shower hoses by the toilet and even jets which come from in the toilet (less keen). Haven’t seen a proper bidet for years and not sure that’s up my street.

I find toilet paper inadequate and love a fresh clean feeling. I used the Andrex toilet wipes for a bit but have since been led to believe they are not very environmentally friendly so don’t buy them now.

I’d quite like something like the water jet by the toilet - just moved into new house and getting bathroom completely re done so could have whatever I want.

I do know someone who has this actually it she is older and from aforementioned Asian country.

Anyone else?

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DSHathawayGivesMeFannyGallops · 30/04/2019 00:05

We have a bidet in Portugal. I love them! Really nice to freshen up with and like gnushoes we used it for feet too. Just cleaned it well afterwards. I'd love one over here.

FunkyKingston · 30/04/2019 07:15

I’m now wondering why more people don’t have them

I don't know what could possibly put people off firing a jet of icy water up their ring piece on a cold November morning?

BarbaraofSevillle · 30/04/2019 08:19

Yes, I think if they became commonplace in the UK or other colder countries, we would need the warm water option as standard. Which is probably the problem, you usually need to run quite a lot of water to get the warm water coming through even with 'instant' hot water.

bluebell34567 · 30/04/2019 08:51

bidet dont have lid so i dont think its hyghenic unless you clean it up after every usage which is an additional hassle. and it takes up additional space in bathroom.
but the little hose is useful and after using it you can use a little bit of toilet tissue to dry yourself. it doesnt make you all over wet, only the necessary parts, if you use it carefully. i think its very useful. can save you from using lots of toilet roll and wet wipes.

bluebell34567 · 30/04/2019 08:53

you may not need warm water for hose because its not used so often, so the water in pipes dont get cold.

bluebell34567 · 30/04/2019 08:55

But OP what if a tradesman or delivery driver used your bum gun?!
it is the same if they seat on your toilet seat.

BarbaraofSevillle · 30/04/2019 09:02

As toilets with a bum hose also flush normally, and presumably people have toilet paper, assuming we're in the UK and the plumbing can take it, visitors, including tradespeople can choose to use either paper or the hose, or both.

Which leads to another question - The plumbing in Greece is famous for not coping with toilet paper, which needs to be binned rather than flushed. So do Greek toilets generally have bum hoses?

Because I've used some toilets in the Canaries where they ask you to bin not flush the paper, to avoid blockages, but there is no hose, which is quite grim in toilets in bars etc.

But when I was on the boat, the information supplied beforehand explained that you used the hose to clean yourself and then the paper , which was binned not flushed, to dry yourself, hence it was relatively clean in the bin.

bluebell34567 · 30/04/2019 09:13

the toilets abroad which say dont flush toilet roll cant take the toilet roll, they get blocked, i guess the waste pipes are not wide enough. they are old style.

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AliceRR · 30/04/2019 10:21

But OP what if a tradesman or delivery driver used your bum gun?!

Well I’d have to clean it lol I’d probably be disinfecting the toilet anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

We only have one bathroom in this house, thought about a downstairs toilet even if only so no one needs to go upstairs / use my loo and bum gun

I don't know what could possibly put people off firing a jet of icy water up their ring piece on a cold November morning?

It doesn’t have to be cold water though

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Langrish · 30/04/2019 11:17

But OP what if a tradesman or delivery driver used your bum gun?

Are you Margot Ledbetter? Grin

toucantoo · 30/04/2019 15:20

I love the idea but...So many questions.
A) doesn't poop need to be washed with soap and water? It's 'fatty' so surely it needs soap to wash it off?
B) HOW does one not end up spraying up their back or out the side of the loo? Even with a gentle flow, if it sprays at all, I can't figure out how you wouldn't accidentally spray out of the side or the water hit your bum and ricochet off all over the loo seat.

I need detailed drawings Grin

Nanamilly · 30/04/2019 15:30
  1. You wipe first then wash with soap and water.
  1. Do you get soaked? No. Your bum kind of acts as a plug on the loo so water doesn’t shoot out every where.
guildingthelily · 30/04/2019 15:33

Bun guns are the way forward! You aim at your bits, then dry off with paper. Perfecto. If you don't dry yourself, you can end up with wet patches on certain thin materials. But it is fair more efficient than a bidet imo...

TheSunIsShining19 · 30/04/2019 15:42

The bum gun I used on holiday was ridiculously powerful! Some bum guns do blast water everywhere..well this one I used did! Still loved it, but was bloody soaking 😂

Birdie6 · 30/04/2019 15:52

I've got one which is within the toilet. We bought it and installed it ourselves. It has warm water, variable position of the jet, and you can dry with a hot air function. I wouldn't be without it - it feels beautiful and you are totally clean and fresh, with no paper required. There is also a "lady wash" function for when you have your period. It's a little gem as far as I'm concerned. It's called a Comfort Cleanse.

2020ihavenoname · 30/04/2019 16:03

we have two of these bidet toilets fitted in our house. They’ve aren’t much more expensive than normal toilet, the water jet is part of the toilet and is controlled by a tap lever next to the toilet.

You can get these toilets with a thermostat attached so the water can be warm I feel you want.
They’re easy to install, definitely an improvement on basic toilets in Uk. Very hygienic , just google bidet toilets, they’re easy to buy now as they are becoming more common , you don’t be have to faff about with seperate shower type attachments.

2020ihavenoname · 30/04/2019 16:05

Phone playing up , sorry about bits that don’t make sense😀

DontCallMeShitley · 30/04/2019 16:26

I have missed having a bidet since we moved house, they are really useful when you just want to freshen up or if you are sore. You can sit with your back to the taps if you don't want to straddle it.

However, I have also often wondered about getting a bum gun.

Original poster
AliceRR · 12/05/2019 00:11

So we are choosing the bathroom now and I need to work in my bidet toilet / bum gun

I have found this on the same site that has the bath that I think we’ll order.

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/smart-bidet-toilet-seat-tsb003

Interestingly it is just a toilet seat with all the bidet functions including heated seat and drying

I think there were some links upthread so will check again

DH thinks it’s weird and has questioned how water will remove the pop 🙄

OP posts:
MoreCookiesPlease · 12/05/2019 00:18

Looks great! I have to say nothing compares to the Japanese bidet toilets...

Original poster
AliceRR · 12/05/2019 00:23

I’m still looking for something better

The toilet seat looks slightly odd and I’m not convinced that’s better than a bum gun

But the toilet seat has a dry function so no arse towel required! (sorry)

OP posts:
MoreCookiesPlease · 12/05/2019 00:30

What's your budget OP?

2toe · 12/05/2019 00:47

In the description it says “pulsating massage”.......could be interesting!

chaoscategorised · 12/05/2019 01:42

After a holiday in Vietnam I have decided as soon as I own my own house, I'll be getting a bum gun fitted. Toilet paper just doesn't seem adequate now I've seen the light... So YANBU at all!