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Does a bidet really clean you?

Did you buy one in the states?

Yes, it’s a nice high pressure jet of warm water. At least in Tokyo, toilet paper is also provided, and you can double check by wiping after. They’re definitely going in when we redo the bathrooms in our house.

This misrepresents it, at least in my disappointing experience. The jet is nowhere near powerful enough to spray off poop. You are going to be getting most of it with your fingers and the jet just helps wash it away.

The trick, at least for the hose based system, is to put your finger in front of the stream to increase pressure.

Sounds like a gigantic mess.

I found it to work pretty well, the the only use for toilet paper being to dry off quickly. The jet spray power can often be varied. For health reasons, it is usually set to quite soft though (Washlet Syndrome).

I’ve got a BioBidet (that’s the brand name) and never once has it not fully gotten everything off. There’s a lot of varieties of bidets, you were just using a less automated style most likely.

> getting most of it with your fingers

Please tell me you don't mean this like it appears you do...

Absolutely... cleaner than TP will ever get you! Usually, a 30-second blast is all it takes.

$35 on Amazon. Worth every penny!

30 seconds seems long enough that it has passed from business to pleasure by the end.

I started using integrated bidet after the last move within US last year. The previous owners had that installed. It is great! Don't think you need to use wipes after.

Oh. I just googled "bidet".

I thought it is "integrated" in a Japanese toilet? Or do you mean this additional "installation"?

It is integrated in a washlet/electronic bidet/japanese toilet, but in Europe, you still commonly see bidets as separate ceramic bowls.

Search for bidet seat. Pretty fancy thing. Heats up too.

I am now frustrated whenever I have to use paper.

> I am now frustrated whenever I have to use paper.

I so strongly agree. It’s funny how I used paper much of my life, but now find it so disgusting.

The brand I bought is a BioBidet. Watch for sales on Amazon, I got mine for ~$200 as a lightning deal a while back (usually $350-500).

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