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Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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Re: Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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I have no way to supply the bidet with water, since the faucet is on the other side if the room and used for the laundry machine. I know splitters exist. But running a hose across the room is impractical...

Water collector for the toilet is build into the wall...

Re: Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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I have a fancy Toto Bidet that was half bought as a joke. Best present ever. It is so over the top with things like bowl mister, heated seat, a vacuum and an air filter to filter out smells. But seriously it does a great job of keeping everything clean without any TP.

Re: Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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post #5

I have no way to supply the bidet with water, since the faucet is on the other side if the room and used for the laundry machine. I know splitters exist. But running a hose across the room is impractical... Water collector for the toilet is build into the wall...

Doesn't the bidet take its water supply from the toilet's own valve? That's how I'd do it, just add a tap to the outlet of the valve (https://i.imgur.com/Or7mhpW.png). No need to turn off your home water supply to install it, either.

Re: Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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My main concern regarding a bidet is that it'll leak.

I've heard horror stories about bidets causing thousands of dollars worth of damages after the water hoses that supply them leak and spill hundreds of gallons of water on to the floor when their owners are away from home.

Re: Has the bidet's time in North America finally arrived?

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I love my Hello Tushy. Combine that with one of those Charmin Forever Rolls and you will have a roll that lasts months. While people are out fighting for TP, I rinse myself and use two or three pieces to dry off and that’s it. Nice and clean!

I like the concept but I admit to not really understanding how they work in practice. For the in-toilet ones, how do you aim them? Just scooting around? They don't dribble poop-water down your cheeks? The handheld ones just baffle me. How do you get them in place and spread your cheeks at the same time?

I feel like I'm going to need a stack of wet-wipes and a disposable towel the first time I actually use a bidet.

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