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Types of Bidets: Ceramic, Toilet Seat or Handheld Sprayer?

Having a bidet is a hygienic, comfortable and ecological choice, as it gets you to use less toilet paper and reduce your waste. And it’s now possible to have one in any size of bathroom.

Traditional ceramic bidets are getting often replaced by less spacious alternatives, which use the toilet as a base to include bidet tasks.

If you have a big bathroom, you can choose to save space or to have the old fashioned one. So let’s compare the 3 main types of bidets and their pros and cons.

Ceramic bidets

The most traditional type of bidet is a separate device from the toilet, placed by it. It’s a ceramic bowl with a tap at the end, which allows you to control the water flow – and possibly temperature, nowadays.

It usually has  two nozzles: one for posterior wash and another for feminine wash.

There are two different installation types for ceramic bidets, so they can be installed as the toilet (and look like it):

Besides the installation type, the two bidets above differ in the types of faucet used. For each type, you can find models with different numbers of holes for the faucet.

A specific bidet faucet must be bought separately for it, so pay attention to the number of holes needed for the faucet you prefer.

As opposed to bidet toilet seats and handheld sprayers, ceramic bidets have a number of cons:

• Need their own sewer
• Take up bathroom space
• Don’t usually offer extra features
• You have to move from the toilet to it

Toilet bidet seats

Similar to bidet toilets, which we talk about in our article on toilets, toilet bidet seats can be installed on regular toilets, providing the same features.

It’s important to compare the size and shape of the seat with the toilet so they match. Check if your toilet’s bowl shape is round or elongated.

Toilet bidet seats have a built-in washlet. The way you control it depends on the type of seat:

Both types can include self-cleaning washlets and dual nozzles, for posterior and feminine washes.

Handheld bidets

The most affordable option, handheld bidets are simply hoses with sprayers. They’re directly connected to the plumbing.

As non-electric toilet seats, they need pressured water and don’t offer any extra features. If you want warm water, you must provide it on the tap.

So, do you already know which type is ideal for your home and budget?

Now make sure to make the best choice for every item in your bathroom.