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Honestly after using one of these for years living abroad there’s no going back. It’s faster, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly. I will continue to install them wherever I live in the future. It’s an “addition” to the usual method, not a replacement, so it’s just objectively a good idea.

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I don't think that any country that doesn't have these installed on almost all toilets, including those in public toilets, can really call itself "civilized".

I really surprised myself with how much I think "wow, brutes" whenever I have to use the toilet at a house with no bidet. I didn't think I would be so stuck up on this, but it really feels disgusting to have to wipe feces again.

Now, I guess the most important is to quantify how much it feels disgusting Vs how much it is disgusting in it's effects.

And, if you don’t have one of these, all you need is a jug of water and your left hand. Toilet paper is absolutely disgusting stuff.

Care to recommend a model one can retrofit?

https://biobidet.com/products/essential-bidet-attachment

Any attachment or seat that doesn’t require hot water or electricity. They are cheap, simple to install, operate, clean easily and last a long time.

The only problem is, they can be cold in the winter depending on water source. I do not mind and actually find it refreshing.

Thanks. It does not look like I can get Amcor/Bemis products in the Netherlands. I was hoping to take the guesswork out of it and avoid buying something crappy. If anyone around here could offer a suggestion, I would appreciate it.

For the non-electric, it’s pretty much a matter of aesthetics. They are manually turned on and off. I say the less plastic, the more durable.

A handheld bidet requires less butt-shimmey to clean more surface area.

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