An established staple of bathroom design in many other parts of the world, bidets have only recently gained traction in Australia. From their health benefits to providing you with a more complete bathroom experience, here are some of the main advantages of installing a bidet or bidet seat.

A bidet is a basin used to clean yourself with a jet of water after you use the toilet. In the past it was a free-standing fixture separate from your toilet. Today, however, you can get bidet seats that perform all the same functions as a standalone bidet without requiring an expensive installation of an additional bathroom fixture.

If you are thinking about adding an electronic bidet seat to your bathroom, you’ll be pleased to know there are several benefits compared to only having a basic toilet. Here are four key reasons why you should invest in a bidet or bidet seat.

Bidets and bidet seats are far more hygienic than simply using toilet paper. Hands-free washing with water ensures a more thorough clean and can potentially limit the spread of germs. With a fixture like the LiveWell Electronic Bidet Seat, you’ll also get peace of mind with the GermGard® antibacterial protection to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria to other parts of the house.

Using dry toilet paper can also be uncomfortable and irritate your skin, whereas warm water from a bidet can be soothing while at the same time keeping you as clean as possible. With an electronic bidet seat, you can also adjust the temperature level and the intensity of the stream to suit your personal preference, making for a much more comfortable bathroom experience overall.

With sustainability top of mind for many Australian homeowners, installing a bidet or bidet seat just makes sense. It’s an eco-friendly alternative to toilet paper – which requires approximately 1.5 million trees to be cut down to meet Australia’s annual toilet paper needs – and it will also reduce your grocery bills.

Whether you are building a new home, renovating an ensuite, or simply want to create a more modern bathroom, the addition of a bidet will complete the bathroom experience. Depending on the bidet you choose, you can expect features such as:

• Antibacterial seat protection

• Remote control

• Extendable spray nozzle

• Control of water flow and temperature

• Air-powered drying

• Self-cleaning nozzle

Especially in Australia where bidets aren’t standard in all homes, upgrading your toilet seat with bidet features will provide you with superior cleaning, comfort and convenience.

Those with health issues or who struggle to use a traditional toilet may find significant value in a bidet seat. You don’t need to move from the main toilet to a different fixture – such as a free-standing bidet – which makes it a much more accessible feature in your bathroom.

With an electronic bidet seat you can also expect helpful features such as remote-controlled washing and drying, as well as an automatic night light to make overnight bathroom trips safer.

Installing the right fixtures and fittings is essential to creating the ideal space, and no bathroom is complete without a bidet or bidet seat. Take your bathroom to the next level with an electronic bidet seat or explore Caroma’s wide range of products.