What is Bidet ?
A bidet is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat on in order to wash one’s genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus.
The modern variety has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture subject to local hygiene regulations.
Bidet Prices In South Africa
Stand-alone fixture: Bidets can cost as low as R510.90 and as much as R117506.31 for a higher-end model by Kohler or Toto.
In addition, you can count on spending about R3746.58 to have it installed, using your existing plumbing. In total, the average total cost of a bidet, including fixture price and installation, is about R18732.89.
How much are bidets for toilets?
These fancy fecal baths cost more, ranging from R3405.98 to R11920.93. Before you invest in an electric bidet, just be sure your toilet is within reach of an outlet (or add a grounded appliance extension cord to your cart).
Can you poop in a bidet toilet?
Yes, you can poop in a bidet! Bidet toilets, bidet seats, and bidet attachments all use a traditional-style toilet to flush waste away.
Our bidet toilets are an integrated all-in-one system, and our bidet seats and attachments connect to an existing toilet, so pooping in them is not a problem at all – it’s the point!
Do you still have to wipe after using a bidet?
You don’t need to wipe after using a bidet because the bidet’s water pressure will be sufficient to get you completely clean.
However, some people still choose to wipe after using the bidet because it’s the quickest way to dry yourself off.
Is it worth installing a bidet?
Bidets save time. Cleaning yourself is more efficient when you aren’t literally wiping waste around. Bidets may be an easier option for some people.
They can be a lot more comfortable for those recovering from various surgeries, or those with arthritis and mobility issues.
It may be soothing to rinse with water, but there’s no proven health or hygiene benefit to using a bidet, says Craig Comiter, MD, a urologist with Stanford Health Care.
There also aren’t any rigorous studies that show that a bidet prevents or increases urinary tract infections.
How long does a bidet last?
Good quality bidet toilet seats have a lifespan of 6-9 years and any experienced bidet user will you tell – they really become a necessity.
How do you dry your butt after using a bidet?
Most Bidets have a built in air dryer for you to use. If the one you are facing does not, use toilet paper or other paper towels to dry yourself off.
Can you install a bidet on any toilet?
Bidets can be installed on any toilet. With most toilets, installing the bidet is straightforward. However, some situations call for extra parts and, in rare cases, permanent alterations to the bathroom. Issues arise with certain toilet designs and when there’s no shutoff valve.
Do bidets get dirty?
The big concern about bidet use boils down to bacteria and viral organisms that can be present in a bidet’s nozzle. A 2017 study of a university hospital in Japan found that 254 out of 292 bidet toilets were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., or other organisms.