The inhabitants of the former Soviet Union, for the most part, were unlikely to recognize this design under the name strange to the Russian ear - a bidet. Most likely, they would decide that in front of them is an unusual toilet design. And the jokes told in close companies about the fact that someone mixed up these plumbing devices, not knowing what a bidet is, have a real basis. Today, this device is no longer something alien and fantastic. It can be found not only in hotel rooms, but also in private apartments. True, not as often as we would like.
Let's briefly describe what a bidet is and how to use it. Bidet is a special device designed to keep clean various, especially intimate places, and other parts of the human body. Moreover, both women and men can use it. Yes, many still believe that the bidet is intended solely for washing the female genitals, but this is not so. Hygiene and sanitation are also mandatory for men. It looks something like this.
The story of the appearance of the bidet dates back to the seventeenth century. It was then that the first resemblances appeared at the French royal court - baths with water on high legs. Of course, they did not even dream of running water then, the legacy of the Romans was not preserved in France, but there were servants who filled the old bidets with heated water.
Now you know in general terms what a bidet is, and you will never confuse it with a toilet bowl and cover yourself with indelible disgrace, having used it for other purposes. Moreover, they do not look too similar. But how exactly will you use it? The question is not at all rhetorical, since even those who have a bidet on the bathroom at home do not always know that it can be used not only for washing. It is very convenient to wash your feet before bedtime, for example, and you can also bathe young children and pets in it. Yes, don’t be surprised and don’t wrinkle your nose squeamishly. You do not cope with it, but only wash, almost like in a bath. You do not disdain the bathroom because you regularly wash it. And the bidet must be handled in exactly the same way.
If a special bidet mixer is attached to it, in which the faucet can be turned in any direction, then a stream of water can be directed both up and down. Agree that it is very convenient. But you should not think that if you regularly use it and know exactly what a bidet is, then you do not need to take a bath or shower. With all the convenience of the design, it’s unlikely that you can wash your head in this miracle of plumbing thought. And it’s not a substitute for the pleasure of soaking in the aromatic bath.
There are no strict rules for using a bidet. You can sit on it from any side. It all depends on how it is located, and how exactly it is convenient for you to use it. In the immediate vicinity, it is advisable to keep a roll of paper towels. This is much more convenient than using fabric, as it is assumed that the bidet is intended for all family members. Paper towels are disposable and do not require regular washing, so no extra care will be required to ensure sterility.