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The function of a bidet
The bidet: A smart investment for your bathroom
Many hotels and more and more private households have a bidet. But how does the bidet work? It is a sit-down washbasin with a tap and flexible spout. You can use water to clean your intimate area after using the toilet. In this guide, we explain the function and benefits of a bidet.
How to use a bidet correctly
Pregnant women, mothers in labour, older people and people with intimate infections particularly appreciate the bidet as a gentle alternative to toilet paper. "How do you use a bidet?" and "How do you sit on a bidet?" are frequently asked questions. There is no right or wrong answer, the only important thing is that it is pleasant to use and improves intimate hygiene. Sit with your face or back to the tap, depending on your preference. Set the water temperature using the single-lever mixer tap, activate the water jet and cleanse the intimate area. Move slightly to optimise the position of the jet. Then dry yourself with a soft towel and rinse the bidet with clean water.
Bidet function: Usage instructions for women and men
How do you use a bidet correctly? We have already learnt that there is no right or wrong way. Instead, it depends on personal preferences and needs. Men often use a bidet to clean their anal area and therefore sit with their back to the tap. Women, on the other hand, like to use the bidet to clean the front intimate area and the perineum, especially after giving birth. It is possible to use your hands when cleaning. But how do you use the bidet with your hands? Use your hands to direct the water jet to the desired area or hold the skin areas with your hands. Always wash your hands thoroughly afterwards!
Tips for optimising the use of bidets
Different types of bidets and their functions
There are basically four types of bidet. A ceramic bidet is usually installed as a separate sanitary facility next to the toilet. A shower toilet combines the functions of a toilet with those of a bidet so that you can use the toilet and then clean yourself in one step without having to get up. A bidet hand shower is connected to the washbasin tap and held manually over or into the toilet to clean the intimate area. This method can be more time-consuming as the hand shower has to be connected before going to the toilet.
Villeroy & Boch bidets
Villeroy & Boch shower toilets