Do You Need to Wipe After Using A Bidet?
Everyone’s bathroom habits are deeply personal, especially for discerning bidet users. From dialing in your heated seat to adjusting the water pressure for the perfect spray, it’s easy to curate your perfect bathroom break. But after using a bidet, how do you dry off – and do you need to wipe?
The answer depends on a few variables, but the choice is all yours. Here’s what you need to know.
Do You Wipe After Using a Bidet – or Before?
Most users don’t wipe before or after using a bidet because the concentrated water stream offers a superior clean compared to toilet paper. Water washes away waste from your backside, while TP tends to smear around as much as it removes. That’s what makes bidets a more sanitary and eco-friendly alternative to toilet paper.
Do You Need Toilet Paper with a Bidet?
Once you get the feel for using a bidet, you won’t need to wipe before or after, though you may use a square or two to dry off. We found that homes with bidets use 75% less toilet paper than those without bidets. Switching to a bidet reduces toilet paper’s impact on your wallet … and the environment.
Related: How to Use a Bidet (Without Making a Mess!)
How Do You Dry After Using a Bidet?
Saving money and the planet is all well and good, but a soggy bottom is not so good. Fortunately, there are a few ways to dry off once you finish your business, including:
- Air dry: Take a moment or two to let your rear drip-dry. You’ll be surprised by how little water actually stays on your skin after a minute or two. Use the valuable time to think deeply about the meaning of life, check your email, play Candy Crush, or text your mother.
- Toilet paper: Use a square or two to dab yourself dry. Remember that the area is already squeaky clean, so you won’t need much TP to dry off.
- Drylettes: Also known as bidet wipes, drylettes are small washcloths (ours are made from premium bamboo) to wipe yourself dry. Again, the area is clean, so some people use them a few times before tossing them in the washing machine.
- Bidet dryer: Several of our bidet toilet seats offer built-in warm air dryers, providing a refreshing breeze to dry your booty in seconds.
Wait, Do All Bidets Have Dryers?
Most (but not all) of our electric bidets have a remote control-activated fan that delivers a blast of warm air. The fans are quiet and typically get you dry (and cozy!) in a minute or two. These models range in price from $269 to $900, with the price point matching the feature selection. Check out the Comparison Chart to see how our air-dry options stack up!
I Don’t Feel Clean Enough; Am I Doing This Wrong?
With the right bidet, you should feel fresh as a daisy. If you’re not feeling completely clean, take a “splash course” on how to use a bidet effectively. You might also need to adjust the water pressure or nozzle settings for the spray force or pattern.
Get Clean and Dry with Bio Bidet
No matter how you dry yourself after using a bidet, you can rest assured your rear is clean and ready for whatever comes next. Get all your bidet questions answered with our library of helpful resources, so you’re confident enough to break up with toilet paper.
Find your perfect bathroom buddy with our bidet quiz or reach out to our always-helpful customer support team today!