What is better - a bidet or a hygienic shower?

A bidet or a hygienic shower cannot be found in every Russian apartment. And this is not due to the low culture of our compatriots, but rather to the peculiarities of housing layout. But can any difficulties stop a person who has decided to improve his apartment? It remains to figure out: bidet or hygienic shower - which is better?

Pros and cons of a bidet in the bathroom

Imagine: the owner of the apartment is lucky and has a large bathroom or separate toilet where you can install a bidet. This is wonderful! But you shouldn’t rush without weighing all the pros and cons.

A bidet is a special “low” sink or bath for caring for intimate parts of the body. Such plumbing equipment is usually installed next to the toilet and replaces toilet paper. Agree, this method is more hygienic and allows you to maintain a feeling of cleanliness throughout the day.

By the way! Many people use bidets for other purposes: they wash their feet and even shoes in it.

For our contemporaries, the presentability of housing is no less important than comfort. This is where the bidet can play a role. Of course, expensive plumbing fixtures look better, but even a budget set (toilet and bidet) will decorate the bathroom.

If you have the urge to immediately go to the store and start repairs, do not rush. Let's see if there are any downsides to the miracle of plumbing? But bidets have some disadvantages:

• it takes up a lot of space;
• To install it, additional sewer and water supply lines are installed, so it is not recommended to install the bowl in an already finished toilet;
• due to technical features, it is impossible to wash without using your hands;
• to use it, you need to take a certain position, which is difficult for people with disabilities and the elderly.

Whether to install additional plumbing or not is, of course, up to you. But I still think the bidet is a wonderful invention.

Historical fact: The bidet was invented by the French at the end of the 17th century.

Hygienic shower and its benefits

The appearance of plastic and metal-plastic pipes gives some freedom of action when installing plumbing, but does not solve all issues. For example, in typical Soviet-era apartments, the bathroom is usually so small that even installing a washing machine becomes a problem, not to mention additional plumbing. In this case, you can install a hygienic shower. True, many people have not even heard of him. But this is a good alternative to a bidet.

A hygienic shower is a flexible hose with a small special watering can attached to the end of it.. It differs from a regular shower not only in size, but also in the presence of a shut-off valve. It retains water and prevents it from flowing onto the floor.

Attention! The presence of such a shower obliges the owners to be careful and remember to turn off the water, otherwise a flood may occur.

If you have a question about whether it is worth installing such an addition to the toilet at home, do not hesitate - it is definitely worth it.

This shower will help you perform intimate hygiene. Especially him indispensable for hemorrhoids. Very convenient to use if a person with disabilities lives in the house.All procedures can be done over the toilet, avoiding unnecessary movements.

With such equipment, by the way, even cleaning the toilet will become easier. Using a watering can, you can rinse hard-to-reach places. It is very convenient to collect water in a bucket. And for cat lovers, the equipment will make cleaning the tray easier.

Its only significant drawback is the water around the toilet and on its rim.

Compare bidet and hygienic shower

It would be a mistake to say that a bidet is better or worse than a hygienic shower. Everyone has their own preferences. But if a person is faced with a choice of which plumbing equipment he personally needs, then, of course, he should know their comparative characteristics.

One of the main advantages of a hygienic shower over a bidet is the price.. It will cost much less, is compact, and easy to install. Suitable for any interior, unlike a bidet. Yes, if you have a large bathroom, you can choose. What if there is no space? In this case, a shower is indispensable.

A bidet that gives special status to your bathroom requires space and installation skills. But it has many advantages over a hygienic shower. Once again about the advantages:

• the presence of warm water, since the shower is often connected only to cold water;
• the floor covering and toilet lid remain dry during use;
• will last longer without replacement, and the hoses and shower heads of a hygienic shower fail quite quickly;
• Flooding is practically eliminated, whereas a hygienic shower can have a hose torn off due to water pressure.

Both devices will perfectly cope with their intended purpose. Moreover, contrary to popular belief, both women and men can use them.