Are Bidets & Bidet Attachments Sanitary?

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Yes, bidets are sanitary. In fact, using a bidet is more sanitary than using a traditional toilet and toilet paper. Bidets use water to cleanse and wash away any leftover urine or fecal matter – no wiping required. While some users dry themselves with toilet paper after rinsing with a bidet, the fecal matter has already been washed away. Therefore, users are less likely to get bacteria on their hands, even if they do wipe a little.

Some more luxurious bidet models feature self-rising toilet seats and automatic flushing. These features eliminate hand-to-toilet contact. Many models, including the Prodigy Smart Toilet, have different stream settings for feminine hygiene. Furthermore, bidets equipped with a warm air-dryer eliminate the need to wipe dry.

Using a toilet and toilet paper require the user to wipe away fecal matter, which exposes the user to getting bacteria on their hands and leaving remnants of bacteria behind. The quality of the toilet paper is another variable, as lesser quality toilet paper is prone to flaking and tearing. There may also be flaws in the crumpling or folding techniques used to protect the user’s hand during the wiping process.

When using a bidet, it is important to rinse the anal area thoroughly after you have done your duty. Bacteria, if left alone, can grow and spread to other parts of the body, potentially leading to bacterial infections. Toilet paper can help spread bacteria to other areas of the body as opposed to washing it away entirely with a bidet.

5 Solid Reasons Bidets Are Sanitary

  1. Stream of water reduces the bacteria remnants left behind
  2. Doesn’t require wiping at all, which can spread bacteria
  3. Doesn’t expose the user to toilet paper flaking and tearing
  4. Doesn’t rely on proper toilet paper folding and crumpling techniques
  5. Some bidets rise the seat and flush automatically, which reduces hand-to-toilet contact

Are Bidet Attachments Sanitary?

Bidet attachments are also sanitary. They work in tandem with your toilet and can be installed in a few minutes While the features may not be identical to a bidet toilet, they function much the same. Bidet attachments, like a bidet toilet, use a concentrated stream of water to clean, which eliminates or reduces the need for wiping. Basically, the same benefits apply to bidet attachments that apply to bidet toilets.

Our bidet attachments are a perfect option for anyone interesting in trying a bidet. Bidet attachments are typically more affordable than bidet toilets, easy to install and can be fitted to most toilet models.

In Conclusion: Is a Bidet Sanitary? Yes.

Bidets are more sanitary than the traditional toilet and toilet paper method of going to the bathroom and cleaning yourself off. But just like toilets, bidets are as clean as you keep them. Washing and sanitizing them regularly is recommended to reduce bacteria and germs living inside the bowl – and potentially spreading to your bidet seat and onto your body. Our bidet cleaner uses hot steam to sanitize your bidet and is 100% chemical free.

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