To Bidet Or Not To Bidet?

 

August 2, 2006

By Shad D. Johnsen, CKD 

Is it Taboo to talk about the products that are designed only for private settings in our home?  Rarely do you find articles on toilets and bidets.  Usually there are more entertaining items to discuss. 

I have found, however, that the topic of today’s kitchen tip is more refreshing, if you will, than you might think.  I hope that some discussion and information may help educate us more.  Now, this obviously is not a topic on kitchens, so perhaps is should be called a bathroom tip.  Nonetheless, many of my clients have the expectation that we work in bathrooms also, if we design and sell kitchens.  And… they’re right!

How many of us have ever used a bidet?  I have found very few.  I am now working on my first project where a client has designed a bidet into her master bathroom.  I think it will be one of their best plans for their bathroom.

Why plan a bidet into your next bathroom:

  1. www.bidetsunlimited.com states: We pamper ourselves with good food, fine homes, and powerful vehicles. Yet the toilet experience for most Americans hasn't changed since the outhouse with a Sears and Roebuck catalog hanging on the wall. Is there something wonderful about strips of paper that vary in texture from sandpaper to wax paper? Is it advertising that keeps us chained to this outmoded concept? Must we experience the strength of a multi-ply tissue or the wonderful softness of the latest product? The same basic concept still applies then as it does now. We smear it around until more of it is on the toilet paper than is on us. A bidet does away with this routine, at least when you are using the bidet. The water sweeps away the residue and makes your bottom clean.
  2. www.magicjohn.com points out:  Were going to talk about some sensitive stuff. Bear with us. The cleansing feature is important for people suffering from hemorrhoids or suffering from constipation: the stronger the spray, the better. Some brands
    have massage while spraying water and this feature helps the cleansing process. Some brands were designed with weak water pressure and as a result do not fully cleanse causing hemorrhoids or aggravating pre-existing conditions.

Now that I have allowed others to cover the sensitive topics, here are some features you can consider for bidets:

  1. Heated-  warmer seats mean more comfortable experience.
  2. Pulsating and massage-  Water is one of the best cleansers available, and adding variation gives multiple options for use, just like our showers.
  3. Dryer-  This feature eliminates the need for toilet paper completely.
  4. Deodorizer- What a pleasant feature to add.
  5. Remote Control-  For some, bending over to access controls may be difficult.

It doesn’t take very long to realize that bidet’s can be very hygienically beneficial.  Consider one for your next project.

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Shad D. Johnsen, CKD

Certified Kitchen Designer

Owner & Principal Designer

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