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Why Bidet Toilets Are Better Than Toilet Paper

The recent shortage of toilet paper has resulted in a surge of interest in bidets, bidet seats and smart toilets.

Google searches for bidet have increased tenfold because people are looking for alternatives. Bidets have all sorts of other hygiene advantages besides allowing you to feel smug walking past the empty toilet roll shelves at the local supermarket.

What’s a Bidet?

None of this is news to folk in other parts of the world. In some European countries, a bidet has to be present in every bathroom with a toilet in it. Broadly speaking, there are two types of bidet toilets.  The French variety is a separate fixture or smart toilet that is used for nothing else but cleaning your nether regions with a well-directed spray of water.

It’s essentially an oval ceramic toilet bowl, with a tap and a drain. Clearly they need to be plumbed in and you have to have the space for one. Metropolitan Plumbing can help to supply and install these sorts of bidets, along with regular cistern repair and installation

The other sort of bidet has a stack of names including Japanese toilet seat, bidet toilet seat, washlet, combined toilet bidet, electronic bidet or bidet seat attachment.

Why Install a Bidet?

For one, you’ll be a lot cleaner.  In case you didn’t know, bidets are toilet plumbing fixtures that spray water on your bum to wash it.  No need to wipe with paper. That means if you have trouble with rashes or haemorrhoids things will be a lot more comfortable.  The other big advantage is environmental.  Whole forests are felled to supply the demand for toilet paper.

The lesser your toilet paper consumption, the more trees there are.  And there are benefits for your plumbing as well.  A lot of toilet blockages are caused by too much toilet paper.  So if you’re not putting any paper through the sewer, you are substantially reducing the chances of blocking up your drains.

Benefits of Using A Bidet Toilet Over Toilet Paper

Switching to a bidet toilet offers a plethora of advantages that enhance one’s personal hygiene and comfort. Here are some compelling reasons to consider:

  • Hygiene: Bidets provide a thorough and superior clean, reducing the likelihood that you’ll spread bacteria and any infections.
  • Environmental Impact: Bidets dramatically cut down on the need for toilet paper, aiding in forest conservation and waste reduction.
  • Gentleness: Water is less abrasive than paper, ideal for sensitive skin and conditions like haemorrhoids.
  • Cost-Effective: Over time, the use of bidets can lead to significant savings on the purchase of toilet paper.
  • Ease of Use: For those with limited mobility, bidets offer a convenient and accessible solution.

With advanced features like temperature control and heated seat comfort, most bidet toilet suites will enhance your bathroom experience. Embracing bidet toilets can elevate your bathroom routine to new levels of cleanliness and sustainability.

Can I Convert My Toilet Into a Bidet?

What they are is a toilet seat that incorporates the spray function.  They use the same water supply that fills the cistern to deliver the cleansing spray.  The seat fits on existing flush toilets and is easy to install if you’ve got somewhere handy to plug it in.

You’ll need a power point or electrical connection, hence the other (and final) name, electric bidet seats.  At Metropolitan we have the expertise to install bidet toilets properly and neatly. The last thing you want in the bathroom is an extension cord on the floor waiting to trip you up.

Elderly people and those with mobility issues benefit from installing a bidet toilet that cleans you up on the spot, so to speak.  For people with restricted movement, this technology represents a real boost to independence.  And it saves trying to get hold of toilet paper.

Can I Install Bidet Toilet Seats?

The Master Plumbers’ Association and other organisations such as the Queensland Building and Construction Commission warn people against DIY installing hoses and bidets. This type of installation is illegal and could put the health and safety of your family at risk.

The QBCC Commissioner, Brett Bassett, stressed that there was a risk of contaminating water supplies with E. coli bacteria.

“If you’re not a licensed plumber, it’s illegal to do plumbing work, and if you do, you can’t guarantee that your family’s health and your own health is protected,” Mr Bassett said.

Call Metropolitan For The Highest Quality Bidet Plumbing

Metropolitan Plumbing provides a range of bidet and toilet plumbing services 24/7, every day of the year. We can even be at your door within the hour*. If you’re worried about the cost of your bidet or toilet plumbing service, we also have a range of $0 deposit, interest free** payment plans for you.

If you want more information about our range of smart toilet and bidet toilet suite services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Please note: This information is provided for advice purposes only. Regulations differ from state to state, so please consult your local authorities or an industry professional before proceeding with any work. See our Terms & Conditions here.


Published: 2020-04-14

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