{"id":5360,"date":"2021-07-29T22:16:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T22:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/?p=5360"},"modified":"2022-04-18T15:33:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T15:33:56","slug":"bidet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/bidet\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Bidet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Derived from a French word that means something along the lines of \u2018riding a pony\u2019, a bidet is a plumbing fixture<\/a> that is installed low to the ground near the toilet and is used for cleaning your private parts after using the toilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most bidets consist of hot and cold water faucets from which emerge a stream of water that does the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of bidets. The first type uses a stream of water. There is another type of bidet also that needs to be filled up and requires the use of your hands to wash and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bidets are preferred by people who are big on personal hygiene and want to move a step ahead of just using toilet paper. Bidets offer washing without having to take a full-body shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Types of Bidets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bidets can be installed in a number of ways to ensure hygiene and cleanliness. Here are the most common types of bidets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1.    Vertical Spray Bidet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Resembling the lower half of a conventional toilet, the vertical spray bidet is linked to a P-trap extending horizontally from the wall. It is considered to be the easiest to install of all the bidets and is also apparently the least expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2.  Toilet Bidet System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An upgrade from the vertical spray bidet, the toilet bidet system is ideal for those who like proper systems for everything. They come with a wide range of features and need a separate electronic structure. This type of system is in fact a complete toilet in itself and can be used as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3.  Handheld Bidet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The toilet bidet seat is halfway between a full-blown bidet system and a vertical spray. Firstly, it doesn\u2019t comprise a toilet seat. Instead, it plugs the seat into the nearest available GFCI outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms, the handheld bidet is like a hose with a spray connected to toilet plumbing. The spray option gives users greater flexibility of use. This is considered ideal for those who are recovering from injuries or have mobility issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4.  Travel Portable Bidet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Travel bidets are used by those who are constantly on the move. It resembles a water bottle with an angled nozzle that acts as the spray. This works for those people who can\u2019t use public toilets for any number of reasons such as allergies and health woes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Key Features to Look For in a Bidet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get a bidet, there are certain considerations in addition to costs that you must consider. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n