| In your travels abroad, you may have encountered a | | | | bidet that directs the water upwards as you sit over |
| porcelain wash basin sitting on the floor next to the | | | | it. Using your hands is not necessary with the French |
| toilet. It looks like something used to wash your | | | | bidet, since the water stream is pointed at your |
| hands with but hold on, there's another sink for that. | | | | bottom for you. This is a key advantage over the |
| Is it a urinal or something? What the heck is that | | | | former type. |
| thing? | | | | Electronic Bidet Seats - The modern electronic bidet |
| That fixture you see next to the toilet is called a | | | | is operated through the use of its control panel (or |
| bidet. And since it sounds like you're seeing one for | | | | remote control). By pressing a few buttons, all its |
| the first time, you'd probably appreciate a lesson on | | | | functions can be activated. Another important |
| how to use a bidet. Rather than toilet paper, bidets | | | | difference, is that these bidets attach on top of your |
| use water to clean you after using the restroom. | | | | existing toilet. This means you won't need to move |
| Those porcelain fixtures come from the original bidet | | | | to sit on another fixture, and it also means that it |
| first invented in the early 18th century. Such bidets | | | | doesn't take up valuable space in your bathroom. |
| are also known as basin-type bidets. Nowadays | | | | To use the bidet, press "Wash" on the control panel. |
| there's also a more modern version, called the | | | | A wash nozzle will extend beneath you, spray your |
| electronic bidet. | | | | bottom, and retract back into the bidet when |
| In this article we'll explain how to use a bidet. And | | | | finished. Now that you're done washing, activate the |
| being that we mentioned a couple different types of | | | | warm air dry by pressing the "Dry" button. It works |
| bidets, we'll show you how to use both: | | | | a lot like the hand dryers frequently found in public |
| Basin-Type Bidets - Within this lineage of bidets, you'll | | | | bathrooms, but this air dry blows across your bottom |
| actually find two sub-types, and they are both used | | | | to help with any residual water left after washing. |
| a little differently. The first type of bidet we'll explain | | | | The electronic bidet also comes with a variety of |
| how to use is the "Classic" basin bidet. It looks similar | | | | personalization features to suit individual needs and |
| to a faucet sink, but sits a lot lower to the floor. | | | | preferences. For example, the position of the wash |
| When you're finished on the toilet, move over and sit | | | | nozzle can be moved backward or forward to clean |
| on the bidet. Using the controls will be easier if you | | | | you in the right spot. Water temperature, water |
| sit facing towards the wall. That being said, if you sit | | | | pressure, and the strength of the air dry can all be |
| away from the wall you won't have to remove your | | | | customized as well. The bidet has a warmed toilet |
| clothes. Turn the faucet on and water will start to | | | | seat (its temperature can also be adjusted), which |
| come out. Use your hands, take some of the water | | | | means you no longer have to sit on a freezing seat |
| and clean yourself. | | | | in the mornings. Pressing a few buttons on the |
| The other bidet type in this family is called the | | | | control panel is all that's needed to make these |
| "French" basin bidet. Similar to the Classic bidet, the | | | | adjustments. |
| French bidet is also made of porcelain and can be | | | | We hope you enjoyed learning how to use a bidet. |
| found next to the toilet. As mentioned, move to the | | | | And now that you know how, go out and try one. |
| bidet when you're done with the toilet. Both bidet | | | | People all over the world prefer the bidet over toilet |
| types work similarly. The difference in the French | | | | paper. After you experience one, you'll understand |
| version, is that it has a spout at the bottom of the | | | | why. |