How to Use a Bidet: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

If you're traveling around Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, East Asia, or China, you're likely to find a bidet in the bathroom. A bidet uses a stream of water to perform its function just like toilet paper. Primarily, it's a sink-like sink-that you can use to clean your genitals as well as the anal/anal area after you use the toilet. Your first encounter with a bidet may be a little scary, but the piece of furniture is actually very simple and hygienic to use.

Step

Part 1 of 3: Using a Bidet

Step 1. Use the toilet first

The purpose of using a bidet is to help clean yourself after using the toilet. You can use the bidet in conjunction with toilet paper/paper, or you can use it alone. Some people believe using a bidet is hygienic enough to replace toilet paper, but many prefer to use both.

Step 2. Find the bidet

Sometimes the bidet is placed near the toilet, against the wall: it looks similar to a short sink or a toilet with a faucet. However, many modern bidets are built into the bidet, so you don't have to get up and sit on other equipment. The following are the two main types of bidets: the stand-alone bidet commonly found in Europe, and the built-in bidet which is common in Asia.

Stand-alone bidet: This bidet is a separate piece of furniture that is usually installed on the right side of the toilet. However, sometimes you will find it across the room, or near it. Either way, you need to use the bidet first, then stand up and move to the bidet. Such bidets are the original models of bidets produced in Europe in the 18th century.
The bidet: Many bathrooms in Asia and America don't have space to accommodate separate pieces of furniture next to the bidet; so many small rooms are designed with a bidet that is integrated or attached to the bidet. This way, you don't have to leave the toilet to clean yourself.

Step 3. Use a stand-alone bidet

On most stand-alone bidets, you can choose to sit astride facing the water controller; or sitting with your back, as when you use the toilet. It is usually easier to control the temperature and flow of the water if you are facing the control knobs. In addition, you can also see the water coming out, so you can clean yourself more easily.

If you're wearing trousers, you may need to take them off first so you can sit astride the bidet facing the knobs. If you don't want to take your pants off entirely, try stepping one foot up so you can rotate your leg around the bidet.
Finally, the way you face may be determined by the position of the water transmitter, and which part of the body you want to clean. It can be said this way: if you need to clean the front of the body-especially the genitals in women-then it will be easier if you face the water emitter. If you want to clean the back (butt/anal), try to turn your back to the flow of water.

Step 4. Activate the bidet attached to the toilet

Look for the “Rinse/Wash” button on the bidet control button which is usually mounted on the wall on the side of the toilet. You may also find the button attached to the toilet. The atomizer will sit under you and rinse your lower body with a stream of water.

When you're done using it, just press the “Stop” button. The atomizer will rinse the bidet and return to its original position

Part 2 of 3: Cleaning Up

Step 1. For convenience, adjust the temperature and power of the jet of water

If the bidet has hot and cold water controls, start by turning on the hot water. Once the water is hot, add cold water until you reach a comfortable temperature. Be careful when turning on the water, as most bidets can emit water very strongly with just a slight twist/press of the dial. Maybe you need to hold down the control knob to keep the water flowing.

In hot climates, like the Middle East, you should start with cold water. Cold water doesn't take long to heat up, and you may run the risk of burning sensitive areas if you turn on the hot water first.
Make sure you know the position of the atomizer, or you will be startled by the jet of water. If the bidet doesn't have an atomizer installed in the tub (that's unlikely in the UK due to regulations there), place your hand on it to block the jet of water. Next, press or pull the water emitter lever located between or just behind the faucet.

Step 2. Position yourself

Sit or squat over the water dispenser in such a way that the jet hits the area you want to clean. You can continue to move your body on the bidet or simply sit on it. Be aware that most bidets have no seats but you are expected to sit on them; You just need to sit directly on the tub. Some bidets don't have a water dispenser: they only have a faucet to fill the tub, just like you would fill the sink. In the latter case, you will have to clean yourself by hand.

Step 3. Clean your buttocks/anal and/or pubic area

If you use a bidet that has a water emitter, you can let the power of the jet wash your body well. If you only use a regular tub then your hands must get dirty. Either way, you may want to consider using wet hands to "rub" the body area for a quicker clean. You can always wash your hands afterward!

Consider combining a bidet and toilet paper. You can use toilet paper to dry yourself after rinsing with a bidet, or you can wet the toilet paper and use it to wipe your body clean

Part 3 of 3: Advanced Activities

Step 1. Dry your skin

Some bidets provide an air dryer that you can use. Look for the "Dry" button next to the "Rinse/ Wash" and "Stop" buttons. If you don't have an air dryer, lightly pat the body wet with toilet paper. Many bidets provide towels on some kind of bracelet that fits right next to them. These towels are used to dry the genitals or hands, but are sometimes intended to wipe up splashes of water around the tub after rinsing.

Step 2. Rinse the bidet

After you get out of the bidet, apply water at very low pressure for a few seconds to rinse the tub and keep the bidet clean. This action is a common wisdom and kindness.

Make sure you turn off the water tap before leaving the bathroom. Otherwise, you will be wasting water in vain

Step 3. Wash your hands

Use soap and water, as you should after using the toilet. If you can't find soap, use whatever is available.

Tips

The steps for using a modern built-in bidet are basically the same as described above except that you must remain seated on the bidet to use the bidet. Generally the bidet is controlled electronically, or it may provide a control knob which is positioned on the side of the user. Some of them have two atomizers, the short one for washing the anal area, and the longer one the women can use to wash their genitals; other types of bidets have one atomizer with two settings.
Some of the additional benefits of using a bidet are:

People with limited mobility, such as the elderly, the disabled, or the sick may use a bidet to maintain hygiene because using a bathtub or shower is both uncomfortable and dangerous.
This tool is especially useful for people with hemorrhoids, because it reduces the number of strokes on the area that needs cleaning.
The use of a bidet can help women when they are menstruating and prevent or minimize the occurrence of yeast infections or infections of the vagina (vaginitis) and treat odor and relieve pain during menstruation.
You can use a bidet to quickly wash your feet.

You can buy a bidet to install in your toilet at home. Some bidets require electricity, but there are others that do not.
Some of the countries primarily known to provide bidets are: South Korea, Japan, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela, Lebanon, India, and Pakistan.

Warning

Wipe the rectum/anus with dry toilet paper at least once after a bowel movement and before you use the bidet. Any remaining debris may clog the bidet drain. This can be very scary for someone who wants to use the bidet after you.
Drinking from a bidet is not recommended. Jets of water can bounce on dirty areas so that contamination occurs.
If you are in an area where the cleanliness of the water is in question, refrain from using the bidet on the sore/irritated skin. Your skin is only able to protect against infection under normal conditions.
Do not turn the bidet lever/tap too tightly, as this may damage the washer.
Be careful when you adjust the temperature and pressure on the bidet. You need to avoid burning sensitive skin, and high pressure can cause irritation.
Some people use a bidet to bathe their baby. This should not be done unless this is the only use of the bidet; be sure to notify your babysitter if such a case occurs, as bath bidets are very similar in shape to traditional bidets.