The bidet isn't commonplace in America even though it should be. A lot of people know what it is now, but they still don't use it. It's a small spray that's placed on your toilet seat. You'll use it to clean private parts after you use the restroom, which is pretty hygienic. Bidet enthusiasts would argue this is much more hygienic than just wiping yourself with a bit of paper since all you are doing is smudging rather than removing anything.
Keep in mind the bidet is just one way of cleaning yourself with water, but there are many others. Some Middle Eastern countries use the Lota or a vessel filled with water to clean themselves after going to the restroom.
Many cultures have found ways of cleaning themselves with water after using the restroom, the most popular being bidet cleansing. Since the US does not do this as much as others, they are missing out on several benefits.The following are some benefits worth highlighting:
The installation of a bidet is a little complex unless you have the plumbing for it. If not, then a specialist will have to come to your home and install rough-in plumbing so that you get hot and cold water running into your bidet. This gives you control over the temperature of the water you use to clean yourself. A freezing cold splash could be quite the surprise if you’re not expecting it after all. If the bidet is going to be next to the toilet, then you need to reconsider the floor plan. You need to have enough space for the bidet, and the floors themselves should be straight to make the installation easy.
Thankfully, all of this work could be done for you by simply hiring a plumber to help you evaluate your floor plan. Some folks don't have the space, and that's okay because a bidet could be installed within the toilet bowl itself, which is just as common. The bidet is relatively discrete, so you don't have to worry about the bidet messing with your toilet's overall appearance.
One of the biggest questions you have is how much will the bidet cost. Everyone worries about cost when it comes to changing something in their homes or updating something. This is a normal concern to have, and the reality is this is a complex question.
The cost depends on a lot of things like if you have the plumbing work ready for this device or you don't. Of course, if you don't, then it'll end up costing you more. If you are going to have a bidet next to your toilet, it'll cost you more than having an attachment added to your toilet bowl. Lower-end bidets can cost a person around $250, but folks who want long-lasting and well-designed bidets can spend up to $700 on their bidets. Keep in mind these prices are just for the device itself; labor has not been included.
The tools that need to be used, the plumber's rate, and any additional fees still need to be included to see how much you'll end up spending to install a bidet. For a better understanding of how much you can expect to pay, you are going to have to talk to a plumber to see where you stand after the plumber evaluates your bathroom.
On average, a homeowner is going to spend about $1,000 to have a bidet installed professionally. This might sound like a big number, but the reality is the benefits outweigh the cost, and that's what you should keep in mind.
