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The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Re: The Cult of the Toto Toilet

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Post by radley »

Filligree wrote: post #3
throwaway13337 wrote: post #2

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content. Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

If it's an ad, it's a good one. Bidets are just better, and I wish people would take them seriously.

No, there's really a cult following. The moment I buy my own place I'll be installing one of these. There's nothing better.

It's difficult to install a separate bidet - need a bathroom with lots of extra space, then run new plumbing... Even then, you're using two stations when one will suffice.

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Post by ossreality »

People who are averse to bidets are dumb. Just going to throw that out there.

What if instead of washing their hands, people just rubbed their dry hands on some paper towel and called it good?

Bidets + Squatting to defecate... I wonder how many less hemorrhoids Americans would have... Reminds me, I need to go order a Squatty-Potty stool thing.

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Post by umutisik »

throwaway13337 wrote: post #2

I like the Japanese style toilet but the timing of this article seems particularly like sponsored content. Does NY times have a policy of disclosure?

Oh my god! He can recognize them! :)

I hope this is not a PR piece. But if it is, then it works really well because the first thing I did after reading was to look up the prices of the Toto washlets one more time.

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Post by hujun »

ebiester wrote: post #5

For those who don't want to spend $2,000 on a toilet, there are relatively cheap attachments that are a good 80% solution, especially if you are renting. However, when I own a house, I'm getting one.

I got a bidet seat (Bio) from Costco, really great, only $349; very easy to install. can't live without it.

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Post by fnordfnordfnord »

ebiester wrote: post #5

For those who don't want to spend $2,000 on a toilet, there are relatively cheap attachments that are a good 80% solution, especially if you are renting. However, when I own a house, I'm getting one.

Yes, you can buy the washlet separately from Toto or a competitor ($300-$1000). There are also very simple ones that can be bought for under $100.

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Post by fnordfnordfnord »

radley wrote: post #8
dewiz wrote: post #6

Toilets and bidets are two separate items, I don't believe an automated thingy will ever provide the same hygiene levels. Plus, bidets have many other use cases not mentioned.

You'd be surprised. These are extremely efficient - the bidet parts are mechanized so it works great (go Japan!). After using one of these once, you feel like a barbarian using any standard toilet.

The washlet seats can be purchased to fit on any standard or elongated seat toilet. Some of them look more like they belong in a convalescence home, but that's another matter.
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