Which is better - a bidet or a hygienic shower?
Today the market is replete with a variety of different plumbing devices. Now, not only bidets, but also all kinds of hygienic shower models can be included with the toilet. How can you decide which of these options is right for your family?
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Bidet features
This product has been a classic choice for people who care about their own hygiene for many years. However, at the same time, some problems still remain. Previously, only wealthy people could afford a bidet; today, only those in whose houses and apartments the bathroom occupies a large area.
In any case, the decision to make such a purchase can only be made if there is enough space next to the toilet to install a bowl of almost the same size. A small living space simply will not allow such luxury - this is one of the main disadvantages of a separate design.
Another disadvantage is the inconvenience of use by people with physical disabilities. It will be quite difficult for such a person to get up and change to another device. In addition, many sinks are made in such a way that to effectively wash over them you need to stand in a very uncomfortable position.
And finally, the last negative argument in favor of the bidet will be its uneconomical nature. Firstly, this is another full-fledged device that requires technical and sanitary maintenance.Secondly, there is not even any talk about saving water and electricity here, because during operation another whole flush tank must always be filled (at the same time as the toilet).
Otherwise, such a miracle of technology has only useful and pleasant qualities for users. For example, the appearance of the room or the status of the establishment (if the bidet is installed in a hotel or restaurant) is noticeably transformed. As an element of style and an indicator of the owners’ well-being, a well-chosen option looks great.
As for the actual functionality, everything here depends only on the budget available to the person who has decided to make such a purchase. So, you can choose a model equipped with special motion sensors and touch controls. Of course, it will be very different in price from a regular product with a manually turning tap.
Other additional functions include a heated seat, a hairdryer for greater ease of use and hygiene, a rotating aerotor in the mixer to control the direction of the water stream, etc.
Pros and cons of a hygienic shower
The solution to the problem of lack of free space in the room next to the toilet is to install a hygienic shower. This design occupies a very small area, and is most often mounted directly inside the wall, thus hiding a long hose. This circumstance, of course, appeals to buyers who cannot afford a free-standing sink.
In addition, the price of this product, due to its simplicity and conciseness, will also be much lower than that of a conventional bidet or even a bidet lid.However, at the same time, this option cannot please its owners with additional functions.
It is customary to distinguish several separate types of similar structures, differing in the method of installation and connection with water:
- The nozzle is in the bowl of the toilet itself. Maximum convenience for the elderly, sick and people with physical disabilities. The system, by pressing a special button, pulls out a small faucet from which warm water flows for ablution.
- Wall-mounted freestanding shower.
- A device combined with a nearby sink, located not far from the toilet. Water here is supplied from a mixer installed in the washbasin. At the same time, in the event of a leak, the risk of a “flood” on the floor is eliminated (all the liquid goes into the bowl itself).
By the way, the circumstance provided only in the last option plays a rather important role when making a choice. An ordinary wall-mounted shower, even for the most meticulous and careful owners, can still cause spilled water from time to time. Plus, in any case, the user will have to stand up a little for convenient use.
What is better to choose
Only you yourself can fully answer this question. We will try to give only a few recommendations.
If there are no people in your family who find it difficult to switch to an additional device for bathing, the room allows its installation in close proximity to the toilet and you understand that the financial costs of installing and maintaining this interior detail will not be a big difficulty, then a beautiful separate bidet is really the best choice for you.
If you want to save a little money, prefer not to make a lot of movements, or are sure that there is not enough space to install another piece of plumbing, then take a closer look at a suitable hygienic shower.
Only after you have correctly assessed all the pros and cons, measured the distance from the toilet to the walls and the total area of the room, and made the right informed conclusions, can you go to the store for such a purchase.
