Best Housewares Gadget of All Time: My Bidet Attachment
Dear fellow Americans, it’s time to upgrade your bathroom game. This is awkward, but I’m going there. 🚽 🙈
A bidet attachment is my best housewares purchase of all time. It’s eco-friendly and refreshing, and I feel it’s my doodie to speak up.
As an American who grew up without these little wonders, I was once perplexed by bidets. What are you supposed to do with them? How exactly do they work?
It wasn’t until I started traveling internationally that I began to figure it out. I loved feeling oh-so-fresh. After spending a month in Argentina, I just couldn’t turn back from the freshness, so I started googling practical options.
That’s when I discovered bidet attachments. It’s shocking how easy and affordable they are! Ours was under $30.
What’s a bidet attachment?
A bidet attachment is a device that connects to your existing toilet, turning it into a bidet. It’s like upgrading your toilet into a water fountain spa experience for your booty. The spray of water offers a refreshing alternative to wiping with toilet paper.
Dry wiping? How has our whole country had this all wrong for so long?
Americans are so obsessed with toilet paper that we’ve created panic-purchase scenarios and TP shortages. Let’s bring ourselves back to decency!
Bidet Attachment: Why Is This Life-Changing?
Here’s why I every household in America should have a bidet attachment:
It keeps you so fresh—you’ll feel cleaner all day. This is not a novel concept, my Argentinian husband and much of the world grew up using one.
No more spending on toilet paper or freaking out about toilet paper shortages.
No more panic when you reach for TP and realize there’s none left on the roll.
It’s better for the environment than purchasing paper, not just saving paper itself but plastic packaging and the manufacturing and transportation of it.
It’s easier on your septic system, which can mean fewer plumbing issues.
Installation: Nothing special needed
My handy husband had ours installed in about 20 minutes. The bidet attachment connects easily to the water supply hose, and the sprayer affixes unnoticeably under your toilet seat. The trickiest part is working in the tight space around the toilet. The bidet attachment we bought had an installation video we could follow. I am not very handy myself, and if you are like me and just glaze over when it comes to using tools and following directions, just hire a handyperson (I promise it’s worth it!).
How Do You Use a Bidet Attachment?
Everyone will find their own style, but here’s the general idea: it’s like a miniature pressure washer for your booty. The model we bought has two settings: one for cleaning your bum and another for spraying forward for lady bits. The spray is adjustable for if you want a gentle splash or an invigorating power wash.
Our style 🙈, we just pat dry with a small hand towel we keep next to the toilet. You don’t need to wipe ever again, just pat yourself dry like you're getting out of the shower. Wash your towel regularly, and you’re good to go.
My Bidet Obsession
Pretty much anyone who installs a bidet attachment won’t stop blabbering about it. This gadget is life-changing and should be normalized in the American household.
I loved it so much I put one under the Christmas tree for my 72-year-old mom. I wondered if someone a little more set in their ways could make the transition. Yup, she’s now just as obsessed as I am.
Ready to Try a Bidet Attachment?
I’ve been joking that I want to go door-to-door selling these things, but thankfully, you don’t have to wait for me to show up. Here’s the one we ordered online, a very affordable model with fantastic quality.
If you give this a try, let me know how it goes. 🙈😆
Bidet Attachment FAQs
Can I use a bidet attachment if I have a small bathroom or rent and don’t own my house?
For sure! Bidet attachments are designed to fit standard toilets and don’t take up extra space. You can easily install and uninstall them if you are a renter, it won’t leave any damage or marks on the toilet (it’s more harmless than hanging a picture on the wall).
Is the spray water clean?
Yes, the water is clean like the water that comes from your sink. No, it’s not sourced from your icky toilet bowl.
Is a bidet easy to clean?
Yes, you just clean your toilet the same way you usually do.
Seriously, you don’t have to wipe or use TP?
Everyone will develop their own style, I suppose. We simply spray and dry off. Do what you gotta do.
Is a bidet attachment better for your health?
I think it’s better for overall hygiene. Ladies, maybe a reduction in issues like UTIs.
What about your Airbnb guests? Do they actually use the bidet?
I’m still thinking about adding bidets in my Airbnb rental. It would be so helpful for my septic system. But there’s that learning curve. I have had a lot of success training guests on how to make a perfect cup of coffee with a French Press by leaving guest instructions, so I’m inclined to give this a try when I’m back to my Airbnb in the Outer Banks.
Do I need to buy a fancy model to get the benefits?
I really like our budget-friendly model. I have asked my friends in colder climates using the same bidet model as ours and they have not needed heated seats or heated water. I think start with an entry-level bidet attachment and if you are inspired, the sky’s the limit on upgrades.
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