Today the market is replete with a variety of different plumbing devices. Now, not only a bidet, but also all kinds of models of hygienic showers can be supplied with the toilet. How do you decide which of these options is right for your family?
Features of the bidet
The content of the article
- Features of the bidet
- Pros and cons of a hygienic shower
- Which is better to choose
For many years this product has been the classic choice of people who care about their own hygiene. However, along with this, some problems still remain. Previously, only wealthy people could afford a bidet, today - those in whose houses and apartments a 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 exploitation by people with physical disabilities.
It will be quite difficult for such a person to get up and transfer to another device. In addition, many shells are made in such a way that it is necessary to stand in a very uncomfortable position for effective ablution over them.
And finally, the last negative argument in favor of the bidet will be its inefficiency. Firstly, this is another complete device that requires maintenance and sanitation. Secondly, there is no question of any kind of saving water and electricity, because during operation, another whole cistern must always be filled (simultaneously with the toilet).
Otherwise, such a miracle of technology has only useful and pleasant qualities for users. For example, the appearance of a room or the status of an establishment (if a bidet is installed in a hotel or restaurant) is noticeably transformed. As an element of style and an indicator of the well-being of the owners, a well-chosen option looks great.
As for the actual functionality, everything here depends only on the budget that a person has at their disposal. So, you can choose a model equipped with special motion sensors and touch controls. Of course, at the same time, it will be very different in price from a conventional product with a manually turning crane.
As other additional functions, you can provide a heated seat, a hair dryer for greater convenience use and hygiene, the presence of a rotating air rotor in the mixer to control the direction of the water jet and 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 just the installation of a hygienic shower. This design takes up a very small area, moreover, it is most often mounted directly inside the wall, thus hiding a long hose. This circumstance, of course, is to the liking of buyers who cannot afford a free-standing sink.
In addition, the price of this product, due to its simplicity and brevity, 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 from each other in the method of installation and communication with water:
- The nozzle in the bowl of the toilet itself. It is most convenient for the elderly, sick and people with physical disabilities. By pressing a special button, the system 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 is supplied here from a mixer installed in the washstand. At the same time, in the event of a leak, the risk of a "flood" on the floor is excluded (all the liquid goes into the bowl itself).
By the way, the circumstance provided only in the last version plays a rather important role in making the choice. An ordinary wall-mounted shower, even for the most scrupulous and tidy owners, from time to time can still cause spilled water. Plus, in any case, the user will have to stand up a little for convenient use.
Which 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 change to an additional device for ablution, the room allows its installation in the immediate vicinity of the toilet and you 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, prefer not to make a lot of movements or are sure that the places to install another piece of plumbing is not enough, then take a closer look at a suitable hygienic soul.
Only after correctly assessing all the pros and cons, measure the distance from the toilet to the walls and the total area of the room, make the correct informed conclusions, you can go to the store for a similar purchase.
