Proper Bidet Etiquette
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Bidet Etiquette for the Uninitiated
If you’ve ever travelled overseas you’ve probably come across a bidet at least once. You might’ve found yourself staring at the controls, wondering how in the world you’re supposed to use such a device. Fear not! The bidet is an amazingly effective and easy to use device and these bidet etiquette tips will help you to avoid such mistakes as pooping in the bidet.
- That brings up our first point; make sure that you do all of your “eliminating” into the actual toilet. Bidets are made for washing up afterwards, not for urinating and defecating into. Everyone will really appreciate it if you follow this most important of rules.
- Use the bidet controls to adjust the water pressure until it’s perfect for you. Some people like a mellow flow while others prefer an intense blast. Do whatever is most comfortable for you while still ensuring that you get fully clean. Try to resist all urges to spray the bidet across the room; making a mess with the bidet is another serious no-no in bidet etiquette.
- Adjust the temperature of the water to a comfortable level. Some bidets have only one tap while others have two. You might need to experiment at first to find the perfect temperature for your private areas. Be careful not to burn yourself!
- Dry yourself with either toilet paper or a towel from a nearby stack of towels. Be extremely careful to not use any towels that are meant for hand-washing! That’s obviously a serious offense to bidet etiquette. In some countries, sewage systems aren’t well-equipped to handle large amounts of toilet paper, so remember to use the bare minimum necessary to dry yourself.
- Run the bidet’s water stream gently to help wash away anything that might be in the bowl. Once the water is completely clear, you can stop.
- If there are any puddles, splashes or drips anywhere, please clean them up. You don’t want the next bidet user to slip and fall because of your thoughtlessness.
As you can see, using a bidet is a relatively simple matter and following bidet etiquette is essential in providing a pleasant experience for yourself as well as the next bidet-goer.
Craig Duran on Sun, 23rd Jan 2011 5:04 pm
My family and I are going to travel to countries where bedit(s) are a popular part of the country(s)culture. While we want to read about the use and equitiqe of the device, you can imagine the actual usage is still quite a mystery to a first time user. Any other advice in using the ty?
eddie Mello on Tue, 8th Feb 2011 3:06 am
etiquette would dictate one use the bidet in private…I flush before use and remain seated during the entire adventure!
Bob Collins on Thu, 20th Sep 2012 9:34 am
I am ordering my first bidet. I am ordering a basic model for my bathroom, and depending on how we like it, we will install an upgraded unit in my wife’s bathroom.
Dick on Sat, 23rd Feb 2013 8:56 am
How do you reach the water to rinse when there is no seat on the European bidets?
Ben on Sat, 14th May 2016 1:43 am
So I’m staying in a 4* hotel in Tuscany.
The bidet is about 5 metres from the toilet pan beyond the shower,the bidet also has a soap dish next to it.
Q. Should I remove trousers / shorts before using the toilet and bidet taking into account the travel distance?
There is a soap dish, I can provide the soap but there is no tissue to clean with,
Q. Does one perform the act with ones fingers?
Q. How am I supposed to get the best experience?
Q. Has the room been poorly designed?
I thank you.
Dirty dave on Thu, 11th Aug 2016 9:48 am
Used a bidet for the first time today. Game changer!!! Not sure if it ok to wash hands in bidet when finished and is that what the soap is for. Please help