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Why Choose a Bidet over Toilet Paper?

Improved Hygiene

Using a bidet can help to thoroughly clean the genital and anal areas after using the bathroom, which can leave you feeling clean and refreshed. This is especially helpful if you have diarrhea or are menstruating.

Reduced Irritation

Wiping with toilet paper can sometimes be abrasive and cause irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin or certain medical conditions such as hemorrhoids. Using a bidet can help to reduce irritation and keep the area clean and comfortable.

Eco-Friendly

Using a bidet can be a more eco-friendly option for personal hygiene compared to using toilet paper. This is because the production and disposal of toilet paper has a larger environmental impact than that of a bidet. Toilet paper is made from trees, which are a renewable resource, but the production of toilet paper requires large amounts of energy and water, and the paper must be transported to stores, which also requires energy. In addition, toilet paper can clog pipes and contribute to waste in landfills.

Medical Conditions

There are certain medical conditions that can make using a bidet a more convenient or necessary option for maintaining personal hygiene. Some examples include:

  1. Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum that can cause discomfort and irritation. Using a bidet can help to gently clean the area and reduce irritation, which can be especially helpful for people with hemorrhoids.

  2. Inflammatory bowel disease: Conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which can lead to diarrhea and difficulty maintaining good hygiene. Using a bidet can help to keep the anal area clean and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

  3. Incontinence: People with incontinence may have difficulty maintaining good hygiene due to the frequent need to use the bathroom. Using a bidet can help to make it easier to keep the anal area clean and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

  4. Physical disabilities: For people with physical disabilities that make it difficult to reach or clean certain areas of the body, a bidet can be a convenient and hygienic option.

Overall, using a bidet can be beneficial for people with certain medical conditions or physical disabilities that make it difficult to maintain good personal hygiene.

For Women & New Mothers

Bidets can be especially useful for women and new mothers for several reasons:

  1. Menstruation: Using a bidet can help women to feel clean and refreshed during menstruation. It can also help to reduce irritation and the risk of infection.

  2. Pregnancy: During pregnancy, women may experience increased vaginal discharge and have difficulty maintaining good hygiene. Using a bidet can help to keep the genital area clean and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

  3. Postpartum recovery: After giving birth, many women experience discomfort and difficulty maintaining good hygiene due to swelling and bleeding. Using a bidet can help to keep the genital area clean and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

  4. Breastfeeding: Many women who are breastfeeding experience breast engorgement, which can cause discomfort and difficulty maintaining good hygiene. Using a bidet can help to keep the genital area clean and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.

Septic System friendly

Using a bidet can help to reduce the risk of clogging toilets. This is because a bidet uses a small amount of water to clean the genital and anal areas, rather than relying on toilet paper, which can accumulate in the pipes and cause clogs.

However, it is important to note that it is still necessary to flush the toilet after using a bidet. While the bidet will help to clean the area, it is not designed to dispose of waste. Flushing the toilet will help to ensure that any solid waste is properly disposed of and prevent clogs.

Easy to Install

Installing a bidet can be relatively easy, depending on your level of comfort with plumbing and the specific type of bidet you are installing. Some bidets come with detailed instructions and are designed to be easy to install, while others may be more complex.

If you are handy and have some basic plumbing skills, you may be able to install a bidet yourself. However, if you are not comfortable with plumbing or are unsure about any aspect of the installation process, it is a good idea to hire a professional plumber to install the bidet for you. This will ensure that the bidet is installed correctly and safely.

Before starting the installation process, be sure to turn off the water supply to the bathroom to prevent any accidents. You will also need to have some basic tools on hand, such as a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and pipe-fitting pliers.

Backflow Information

All of our products are fully watermarked to the Australian standard WMTS-051:2016.
In order to be compliant with the AU watermark standards, we have supplied the bidet with the appropriate backflow attachment.

Part of the watermark requirements all our products must be labelled accordingly.
You will find the following information on the packaging and on the product:

THIS DOUCHE SEAT IS SUPPLIED WITH A BACKFLOW PROTECTION DEVICE COMPLYING WITH AS/NZS 3500.1. NO FURTHER BACKFLOW PREVENTION IS REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION TO THE WATER SUPPLY

The AU standard AS3500 classifies the bidet as a high hazard device and requires the installation of a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer ( RPZ Valve). Currently, this conflict is being discussed with the ABCB who wrote both of these standards as well as many councils and state water boards.

Why choose us?

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Our clients purchase a Bidet so that they will experience cleansing their private parts with a stream of pure filtered water and then drying with a gentle, temperature controlled flow of air ensuring maximum personal hygiene and comfort.

No amount of toilet paper can clean you as well as the washing and drying functions performed by an electronic Bidet. Once you have used a Bidet you too will be a confirmed believer.

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Bidet Shop Australia is the only supplier and retailer of Bidets and associated products that has its own retail shops, warehousing, distribution facilities and installation networks throughout the country. The Bidet Shop is the only Bidet supplier in Australia and New Zealand to hold Watermark Level One and Electrical Certification. -not just C-TICK