10 Reasons Why a Bidet is the Life-Changing Bathroom Accessory You Need

Bidets may not have caught on in North America as they have in Europe or Latin American countries, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a case for them – find out why this can be the next accessory to make a big splash in your bathroom.

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You’ll Never Feel Cleaner

If you’re hoping to take your personal hygiene to a new level, a bidet is a quick way to get squeaky clean. The device practically allows you to have a quick rinse after every bathroom visit, beating out drying off with the traditional two-ply toilet paper.

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It’s Cost-Effective

If our ongoing public health conversations have taught us anything, it’s that toilet paper can cost a pretty penny. Bidets are an upfront investment – you walk away from your hardware store with an extension for your toilet, and that’s the last you’ll spend on a bidet unless you’re in the market for a replacement.

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New Parents

Doctors often prescribe sitz baths to new parents after childbirth. If you don’t want to, or can’t, set up the warm shallow bath, a bidet is a great stand-in – simply turn it on to benefit from its bottom cleaning effects.

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It’s Great for Our Planet

It’s a known fact that toilet paper contributes to deforestation. Keeping a bidet extension on your toilet means you don’t have to rely on toilet paper as much.

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Potty Training

If you have a little one at home, a bidet is an excellent tool to incorporate into their potty training – it’s the perfect way to instill a sense of cleanliness and good hygiene habits while teaching them how to use the bathroom.

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Loving the Skin You’re In

Rinsing any residue from our frequent visits to the toilet greatly benefits our overall skin health.

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Time of the Month

Anyone who goes through the monthlies knows that it can be tedious to maintain a feeling of freshness. Bidets go a long way here – they can help tidy up with each bathroom visit, dispelling some of the discomfort that comes with the time of the month.

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Use Less Toilet Paper

A pack of toilet paper never seems to last long enough. It’s only a matter of time until you’re down to the cardboard roll, wondering how you’ve managed to yet again plough through another pack of toilet paper. A home-installed bidet is the perfect tool to help you stretch out the time between each toilet paper inspired grocery run.

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Save on Flushable Wipes

Bidets are great for weaning off flushable wipes – which, it turns out, aren’t that flushable.
If you’re looking for the same quality clean without expensive wipes or a clogged toilet, a quick rinse from a bidet may be your best bet.

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Cut Back on Your Plumbing Bill

If you’re tired of the plumber visiting, a bidet might be a worthwhile investment – cutting down on toilet paper and wipes help keep your pipes and plumbing unobstructed.