Etymologically French in origin, ‘bidet’ means a pony. However, in the English language, the word takes a completely new meaning. The only similarity is that one mounts a bidet, just as one does a pony. A bidet is actually a low-mounted after-toilet sink used for cleaning the genitalia and the anus. Thus, a bidet is a sanitary alternative to using a tissue paper. Even though, in structure, it resembles a toilet, but it is more akin to a washbasin in function. While traveling to Europe, Latin America or East Asia, you will often come across bidets in most bathrooms. Many people, who are not acquainted with a bidet, might walk away, washing their hands in it. If you want to stay on the safer side, go through the following tips that tell you how to use bidets.
- First, mount or sit on the bidet. You may choose to either face the bidet's water controls or face away from them.
- Carefully note the location of the various jets in order to avoid shocking jet showers.
- Next, regulate the temperature and the pressure of the jets. In case, the bidet has provisions for both hot and cold water, choose your likes.
- Sit in such a position that the water jets hit the desired area.
- In case the bidet has two nozzles, use the shorter one to clean the anus, and the longer one to clean the genitals.
- Some bidets might have a single nozzle adapted with settings. Use it as required.
- Some bidets do not have jets, but a conventional faucet. In such cases, fill the basin to wash yourself.
- Modern bidets have a built-in air dryer used for drying the wet areas. However, you need to opt for a toilet paper, in case there is no dryer.
- Finally, make sure to clean the bidet after use. Run the jets for a couple of seconds, and see that it is as fresh as before.
