For Westerners, using a squat toilet may be something new. The different shapes, styles and ways of using the squat toilet may confuse new users. Before you find a squat toilet, learning how to use it properly will help you avoid problems when you actually use the toilet.
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Method 1 of 2: Determining the Squat Position
Step 1. Decide what you are going to do with your pants
Just like using the toilet seat, before you can sit, squat, and use the squat toilet, you must first remove your pants. However, the squat toilet will be difficult for beginners who are still wearing pants.
- If you're just starting to use the toilet seat, it's a good idea to take off your pants and underwear.
- If you can squat, you can leave your pants, and open them only to the knee.
Step 2. Squat on the toilet
After you take off your pants, position yourself on the toilet. Stand on the toilet, with one foot on each side of the toilet. Position yourself well, so you can squat properly.
- Face the right side. Look at the toilet hood, if any.
- Position yourself near the hood if possible.
- Avoid squatting directly in front of the toilet hole. When you use the toilet, water can splash up.
Step 3. Once you've positioned yourself, squat down
Lower your knees, then lower your body slowly until you are in a perfect squat. Your knees will be pointing up, and your bottom will be directly facing the toilet.
- Squat down, with your buttocks parallel to your ankles near the toilet.
- If you have trouble squatting, hug your knees to support your body.
Method 2 of 2: Using the Squat Toilet
Step 1. Dispose of feces in the squat toilet
After squatting, relax, and let your body do the work. Although defecating in a squat toilet is not too different from urinating in a sitting toilet, research has shown that squatting while urinating is actually more friendly to the body. Relax, and get rid of the shit.
Step 2. Clean yourself after removing the dirt
Many places that use squat toilets do not provide toilet paper, but do provide a water sprayer or water container. You must use your hands to clean yourself. Look around the toilet to find a way to clean yourself.
- Most water containers provide a small scoop. Pour water with a dipper, then clean yourself by hand.
- Cleaning yourself with a spray process is the same as cleaning yourself with a dipper. Spray water, then clean yourself by hand.
- You can bring toilet paper with you, but toilet paper can cause most toilet seats to clog.
Step 3. Dispose of toilet paper properly
If you use toilet paper to clean yourself after using the squat toilet, you must dispose of it properly. Not all drains can accept toilet paper; toilet paper can even damage some drains. Dispose of toilet paper properly after using the squat toilet.
Dispose of toilet paper in the trash can near the squat toilet if available
Step 4. Flush the toilet
Some squat toilets have a lever that will flush the toilet, much like a sitting toilet, but most squat toilets don't have a lever so you have to flush the toilet after using it. Always clean the toilet for the next user.
- Use the scoop provided to make sure all the dirt is removed.
- You may find a wooden pedal to flush the toilet.
- If there is a brush near the toilet, use the brush to clean your footprints on the edge of the toilet.
Tips
- Bring toilet paper with you when you travel. Not all toilets provide toilet paper, and in some, you will have to buy it.
- Look for the trash can before flushing the toilet paper. Not all drains accept toilet paper, and sometimes toilet paper is thrown in the trash.
- Hug your knees to support your body as you squat.
- Try squatting near the toilet hood to make sure you're in the right position.
- Try pouring a little water at the end of the toilet to make cleaning the toilet easier.
