Don't be Daunted When You Encounter This

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If you're traveling through Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, East Asia, or China then the chances are that you'll eventually encounter a bidet in the bathroom. Not knowing much about the bidet, your first encounters with one could be a little daunting...

Well, the bidet is something that uses a stream of water to perform a similar function to toilet paper. Essentially, there are two types of bidets:

Standalone bidet

These bidets are separate fixtures which usually sit right next to the toilet. Sometimes, however, you'll find them across the room, or down the hall. Either way, you will need to use the toilet, then stand up and move over to the bidet. This is the original model of the bidet that originated in 18th-century Europe.

Add-ons

Many bathrooms in Asia and America don't have the space to accommodate a separate fixture next to the toilet – so many toilets are designed with built-in bidets or fixtures that fit over the toilet side rim or the seat. This way, you don't need to get up to clean yourself.

Either way, after using them, you will find that they are actually very simple— and hygienic— to use. Here are the simple steps for using a bidet:

Mounting the Bidet

1/ Straddle a standalone bidet

On most standalone bidets, you can choose to face the bidet's water controls – or you can face away from them, as you would on a toilet. It is usually easier to control the temperature and flow of the water if you face the controls.

2/ Activate a toilet seat bidet

Look for the “Wash” button on the bidet’s remote control, which is usually mounted on the wall next to the toilet. You may also find the button on the toilet itself. A nozzle will appear beneath you and rinse your nether regions with a stream of water.

Cleaning Yourself

1/ Adjust the temperature and jet strengths for comfort. If the bidet has both hot and cold water controls, start by turning on the hot water. Once it's hot, add the cold water until you have a comfortable temperature.

• In normally hot climates, such as the Middle East, you should start with the cold water.

• Be sure that you know where the water nozzle is, or you could end up with a surprise shower.

2/ Position yourself. Sit or squat over the stream so that the water hits the area you need to clean.

JOMOO Non-Electric Bidet

Toilet Seat

Mode: Z1D1530

No Bulky Attachments,

Auto Nuzzles,

No Need to Touch,

Self-cleaning...

Just sit on the toilet and let it do its job!

Following Up

1/ Dry your skin. Some bidets have a built-in air dryer that you can use. Look for the "Dry" button next to the "Wash" and "Stop" features. If there's no air dryer, simply pat yourself dry with toilet paper. 

2/ Rinse out the bidet. Once you are off the bidet, run the jets at very low pressure for a few seconds to rinse the basin and keep the bidet fresh. This is a matter of discretion and common courtesy.

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