Are bidet seats worth it?

Some studies say that bidets are good for people with urogenital and anal problems. Others say they don't, or at least not enough to be a problem. The only consensus on whether bidets are good for you or not, from a health standpoint, seems to be that there really is no consensus. Tushy estimates that its bidet accessories will save 54 gallons of water per week by reducing the use of toilet paper.

It takes about 37 gallons of water to make a single roll of toilet paper. Depending on how many people use the bathroom, a bidet can reduce the use of toilet paper. Or, for a remote controlled version, the ALPHA JX elongated bidet toilet seat (see on Amazon) comes with a remote control with one-touch settings that couldn't be easier to use. That way, you can have confidence that the water in your bidet is completely safe and clean to wash.

This bidet toilet seat also comes with a 1-year limited warranty, should your unit arrive broken or malfunction during use. You won't need a plumber to run a pipe through your bathroom walls or any type of special connection, just about everything you'll need for installation comes with your bidet. After moving in together, the topic of installing a bidet attachment came up regularly, and I always quickly dismissed it. According to Business Insider, a refreshing bidet wash costs about an eighth of a gallon of water.

Full-size bidets, which is what many people think when they hear the word, look like a mix between a sink and a toilet. Bidets are a gentle, hygienic solution for older adults who may not be as agile as before. They are intended to be straddled (bidet is a French word for pony), and require a lot of space and additional plumbing. A study conducted at a nursing home in Maryland found that, after using bidets, many residents felt cleaner and had better hygiene than the control group.

The GoSpa Essential travel bidet comes with a discreet carrying bag and a spout that can be stowed inside the bottle for compact and easy packaging. Many bidet seats come with self-cleaning nozzles, but for an extra layer of sterilization, first unplug the seat (if electric), and then gently clean the nozzles with warm water mixed with a few drops of dishwashing soap.