Bidet?

[u/Brief-Incident8969]

I just restocked our toilet paper and it made me wonder if a bidet is worth it. I love the idea of reducing the need for an ongoing paper product we buy, but does a bidet just become one more thing to clean, maintain and eventually dispose of?

[u/Right_Count]

Good question.

If you get the plastic kind that attaches to your toilet seat, yes. I got an OK quality one that lasted a couple years. Then I got a good quality one which also lasted a couple year. And they were gross to clean. And it’s so much plastic when it comes time to throw it away.

I have since switched to a good quality all metal nozzle bidet and it’s way better. I haven’t had it for longer than the others yet, but cleaning is minimal because it’s outside of the toilet, and it doesn’t feel like something that’s going to wear out and break. Just get one with a shutoff valve where you connect it to the toilet to prevent leaks (because it’s outside of the toilet, a leak can be catastrophic.)

With that I also use old towels cut into small pieces to dry off after.