And so it begins......again.

[Colt Carbine]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/INSTER-Single-Handle-Bidet-Faucet-with-Bidet-Sprayer-Easy-to-Install-Bidet-Attachment-for-Toilet-in-Brushed-Nickel-HDPQBN10GJ/339388451

For those on a budget. I have no recommendations as to what kit works best, as I've never installed any of these.

 

[nwslopoke]

I saw a video from a German couple. It may be common in Deutschland. Like the sprayer on the kitchen sink. They had one in the bathroom sink. It's not something a lot of people talk about.

 

[tehjosheh]

+1 to the bidet points made here, since switching over I've used about 1/5th of toilet paper and I'm squeaky clean

 

[64MercurysRule]

 

[edzz]

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And for the larger households.

 

[Xmark1]

Looks like the ol'Roman sponge on a stick is going to make a comeback

Sounds like a Sticky Wicket.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

Sounds like a Sticky Wicket.

That sounds better than a stick 'n' lickit!

 

[arakboss]

Indian tp

 

[gmerkt]

Have we had this conversation before?

Both of my parents grew up on the farm in Iowa. During the Depression. Money was scarce. They didn't buy toilet paper. They used corn cobs. Flushing wasn't a problem because the facility was an outdoor privy.

There was a little science to cob selection. The field corn they grew came in two varieties. One with a yellow kernel, and another with a brown kernel. The cobs were colored per the color of the kernels. So the routine was to first use a brown cob, then use a yellow cob to see if another brown cob was needed. The used, dried cobs were burned in a wood stove in the machine shed, not the house.

 

[Colt Carbine]

This stuff works well while out and about.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Douglas fir cones ...... Non pitchy cones that is .

 

[TheNerdyArch]

Cue the upper crust of society who will be along shortly to share their Bidet exploits.

You jest but a bidet is awesome. And so much cheaper in the long run. You can get one that attaches to a normal toilet for around $30.

 

[Rkangel]

"New contrived panic creates panic among those prone to unnecessary panic," news at 11:00 (brought to you by TP Emporium).

 

[Jay Walk]

I learned my lesson, the last time

 

[AshWilliams]

You jest but a bidet is awesome. And so much cheaper in the long run. You can get one that attaches to a normal toilet for around $30.

Agreed. They are the standard in Japan.

 

[Mikej]

You jest but a bidet is awesome. And so much cheaper in the long run. You can get one that attaches to a normal toilet for around $30.

All this "Bidet" talk. No one seems to mention water temp? Those little handheld sprayers? I don't quite see how you're supposed to use those? I have one at kitchen sink. And I use it in the sink to rinse things. Seems like having a push button nozzle in your hand while on the crapper is going be one twisted looking move? And with cold tap water?.......

 

[Alexx1401]

All this "Bidet" talk. No one seems to mention water temp? Those little handheld sprayers? I don't quite see how you're supposed to use those? I have one at kitchen sink. And I use it in the sink to rinse things. Seems like having a push button nozzle in your hand while on the crapper is going be one twisted looking move? And with cold tap water?.......

I kept thinking the same thing. Seems NOT pleasant to think about spraying my butt with cold water just to save on TP. We had a good supply of TP from the last great shortage. I guess my Wife must be reading the same sky is falling stuff. Yesterday I went to use the one vehicle and she had been to CostCo and filled the back on the thing with packs of TP.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

I kept thinking the same thing. Seems NOT pleasant to think about spraying my butt with cold water just to save on TP. We had a good supply of TP from the last great shortage. I guess my Wife must be reading the same sky is falling stuff. Yesterday I went to use the one vehicle and she had been to CostCo and filled the back on the thing with packs of TP.

Plus, once you've sprayed things off and made the assumption that you got all of the nasty off, you STILL have to dry your whatnots that you just hosed off. Do you use a towel? If so, does everyone have their own towel or is it a community towel? What happens with said towel if you didn't get all the nasty bits hosed off?
One of you should put together a detailed report on all this. I've been to lots of rodeos, a couple goat ropin's, and even a preacher beatin', but I'm havin' a hard time fathomin' how all this water squirting around upside down in a toilet bowl is 'cleaner' than TP...

 

[Bolt_308]

All this "Bidet" talk. No one seems to mention water temp? Those little handheld sprayers? I don't quite see how you're supposed to use those? I have one at kitchen sink. And I use it in the sink to rinse things. Seems like having a push button nozzle in your hand while on the crapper is going be one twisted looking move? And with cold tap water?.......

I kept thinking the same thing. Seems NOT pleasant to think about spraying my butt with cold water just to save on TP. We had a good supply of TP from the last great shortage. I guess my Wife must be reading the same sky is falling stuff. Yesterday I went to use the one vehicle and she had been to CostCo and filled the back on the thing with packs of TP.

Plus, once you've sprayed things off and made the assumption that you got all of the nasty off, you STILL have to dry your whatnots that you just hosed off. Do you use a towel? If so, does everyone have their own towel or is it a community towel? What happens with said towel if you didn't get all the nasty bits hosed off?
One of you should put together a detailed report on all this. I've been to lots of rodeos, a couple goat ropin's, and even a preacher beatin', but I'm havin' a hard time fathomin' how all this water squirting around upside down in a toilet bowl is 'cleaner' than TP...

I"ll bite! ;-)

There are different levels of Bidets. Some are very basic- basically a sink sprayer that is a little longer for the 'reach around'. Then there are some that are VERY fancy- my dad installed one of the fancy ones recently. He is 78 years old, and LOVES it! It senses when you enter the room, opens automatically for you, and then once you sit own, it heats the internal tank. Then when you have finished your business, it has a full blown remote, with tons of functions- different wash cycles/styles that are competely customizable. Even has 'preset' modes for different users- you know like if you are married and your wife has other body parts than you do. ;-) Once it is done and clean, it then blows warm air to dry! Even has a fun little music tune that it plays. It is the pinnacle of poo-ing experience!

Not us- we are hardcore- we have the glorified sink sprayer type. And we are on a well, so ICY cold water. And guess what? Your bum acutally gets used to it, and now I dont even think about it or notice! Drip dry, and then we each have towels that we use to dry. It is frankly no different than getting out of the shower at that point- you dry off once you are out of the shower too right? It is FAR more hygienic than TP- you are washing, rather than just wiping and spreading/smearing things around like you do with TP. Think about it like washing your hands- would you just 'wash' your hands by wiping them with a paper towel (no water), or would you wash with water and then dry. Same concept!

 

[NeoBlackdog]

I"ll bite! ;-)

There are different levels of Bidets. Some are very basic- basically a sink sprayer that is a little longer for the 'reach around'. Then there are some that are VERY fancy- my dad installed one of the fancy ones recently. He is 78 years old, and LOVES it! It senses when you enter the room, opens automatically for you, and then once you sit own, it heats the internal tank. Then when you have finished your business, it has a full blown remote, with tons of functions- different wash cycles/styles that are competely customizable. Even has 'preset' modes for different users- you know like if you are married and your wife has other body parts than you do. ;-) Once it is done and clean, it then blows warm air to dry! Even has a fun little music tune that it plays. It is the pinnacle of poo-ing experience!

Not us- we are hardcore- we have the glorified sink sprayer type. And we are on a well, so ICY cold water. And guess what? Your bum acutally gets used to it, and now I dont even think about it or notice! Drip dry, and then we each have towels that we use to dry. It is frankly no different than getting out of the shower at that point- you dry off once you are out of the shower too right? It is FAR more hygienic than TP- you are washing, rather than just wiping and spreading/smearing things around like you do with TP. Think about it like washing your hands- would you just 'wash' your hands by wiping them with a paper towel (no water), or would you wash with water and then dry. Same concept!

Still...
Eewww.