Can you add a bidet to a regular toilet?

Bidet toilet seats are designed to be installed by anyone, no special skills needed. This type of bidet attaches directly to your existing toilet, so you don't even need to worry about new plumbing.

Can a bidet be added to any toilet?

Bidets can be installed on any toilet. With most toilets, installing the bidet is straightforward. However, some situations call for extra parts and, in rare cases, permanent alterations to the bathroom. Issues arise with certain toilet designs and when there's no shutoff valve.

Will a bidet fit a one piece toilet?

One of the most common questions we receive is "Will the bidet fit my toilet?" Our initial thought is yes, it probably will. Bidet toilet seats were designed with a universal design in order to fit as many toilets as possible. However some toilet manufacturers want unique toilets and this can cause issues to arise.

Do you need extra plumbing for a bidet?

A freestanding bidet to your home requires dedicated plumbing lines, but bidet toilet seats and hand-held bidet sprayers are easy to install and require very little space in your bathroom.

How much does it cost to install a bidet on a toilet?

Installing a bidet costs around $1,090 on average. While costs range from $400 to $2,500, most homeowners pay between $800 and $1,560. These prices are for traditional standalone fixtures but costs could run as low as $80 for a toilet attachment.

How to transform your toilet into a bidet in less than 30 mins!

Can plumbers install bidets?

Any decent plumber or handyman should be able to install a bidet toilet seat without any problems in under an hour, as long as you have a GFI outlet installed near the toilet.

What are the pros and cons of a bidet?

Does a bidet need electricity?

A basic bidet attachment is a good example of a bidet that is typically mechanically powered without the use of electricity, even the kind that has temperature control. However, bidets with more features typically do require electricity.

How do you know if your toilet can have a bidet?

To determine line C you will need to measure from the center of the two boltholes to the outside front of the toilet bowl. If the measurement turns out to be about 17 ¾" or 45cm, your best fit would be an elongated Bidet.

Can you install a bidet on a round toilet?

Technically you can install an elongated bidet on a round toilet, but I don't recommend it. The bidet will function as normal, but the front of the bidet will overhang the edge of the toilet and create a gap. This gap is not only unsightly but also has practical implications.

How do you dry your butt after using a bidet?

Most Bidets have a built in air dryer for you to use. If the one you are facing does not, use toilet paper or other paper towels to dry yourself off. Do not throw any toilet paper into the Bidet.

Are bidets unsanitary?

The big concern about bidet use boils down to bacteria and viral organisms that can be present in a bidet's nozzle. A 2017 study of a university hospital in Japan found that 254 out of 292 bidet toilets were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., or other organisms.

Do you flush before using bidet?

Tips for use

When you first use a bidet, clean off with toilet paper first before attempting the bidet spray. You don't need to use soap to use a bidet. Some people do use the bidet like a mini-shower after a bowel movement, sexual intercourse, or for freshening up, but it isn't a requirement.

Do bidets use clean water?

All bidet attachments and bidet toilet seats source water from your pipes. That means that no, they don't recycle any water that's already been in your toilet bowl, and they don't pull water from your toilet tank either. It's the same fresh, clean water that you use to wash your hands or take a shower.

Do bidets spray poop everywhere?

No, bidets don't spray poop everywhere when you use them. Bidets use a concentrated stream of water specifically directed to cleanse your backside and genitals. The waste does not get sprayed all over. Think of it as a safe, spotless wash for your butt.

What are the negatives about a bidet?

Do bidets increase water bill?

According to Coco bidet maker Biolife Technologies, a bidet uses an eighth of a gallon of water per wash. So it will raise your water bill a bit, but not much (compare that with a single toilet flush, which uses 4 gallons). You may also want to factor in the labor and grief you'll save from fewer clogged pipes.

Do bidets prevent hemorrhoids?

They help address hemorrhoids and genital health

If you ever bleed when you wipe, a bidet with a warm water spray may be the alternative you're looking for. One study from 2009 comparing warm water sprays to sitz baths for people who had surgery around their anus found no difference in wound healing.

Do bidets cause UTI?

Yet traditional bidets aren't ideal for women because they can actually increase the chance for a UTI, Shusterman said. “It splashes around too much and it's not directed at the proper location,” he said.

How much space is needed for a toilet and bidet?

Toilets and Bidets

There should be at least 24 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or bidet.

Can I install bidet myself?

On the other hand, you can easily install a bidet toilet seat yourself. Bidet toilet seats are designed to be installed by anyone, no special skills needed. This type of bidet attaches directly to your existing toilet, so you don't even need to worry about new plumbing.

Are hand held bidets sanitary?

Hand held bidet reduces chances of such infection and provides increased hygiene as bidet does not need use of your hands. Some could also touch the anus and genitalia with bare hands after use of toilet and bidet yet; this proves to be more hygienic than toilet paper.