Top Five Mistakes When Buying A Bidet Toilet Seat

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It’s easy to make a mistake when you are new to purchasing a bidet toilet seat. We have compiled a list of top five mistakes people make when buying a bidet toilet seat so you can learn from them.

A bidet toilet seat is not a purchase you make on a whim. In fact, a lot of planning and consideration need to be taken into account before you make a decision as massive as purchasing a bidet toilet seat.

Buyers from countries where bidets aren't commonly found in bathrooms end up making rookie mistakes when buying their first one. Even those who have experience buying bidets sometimes make mistakes because they can't keep up with the new sizes and innovations that are continually being made to this bathroom device.

When you decide to buy a bidet toilet seat and head online to figure out your options, we can guarantee that you'll be overwhelmed with the choices you'll find. This is because there are numerous models and brands from you to choose from, and each follows its own size parameters.

At the end of the day, you want to avoid being the buyer that does hours of research regarding bidets, and then order a bidet that will not function on your toilet seat.

Thankfully, we have compiled a list of top five mistakes people often make when they purchase their first bidet toilet seat. If you manage to learn from the mistakes that people have made before you, setting up your bidet will be an effortless experience.

Top Five Mistakes to Avoid

- Purchasing the Incorrect Size

elongated vs round

Those searching for bidet toilet seats in either Canada or the United States will find that they are typically available in two sizes. One size being round and the other being elongated. The toilet you have in your home adheres to one of these sizes.

If you have an old toilet, then its highly likely that it comes in a round shape. As toilet design has changed over time, its shape has transformed from round to elongated. So, those who have recently installed a toilet in their bathroom will most definitely have an elongated toilet.

Before you purchase your bidet seat, you need to find out what shape your toilet is. If you still have the toilet manual lying around, then that booklet will tell you the information you need. Those who have misplaced it can still figure out the shape of their toilet bowl.

First, you want to observe your toilet bowl seat from afar. Those whose toilet resembles that of a round shape can safely assume that their toilet seat is round. If your toilet happens to resemble that of a football, then you can assume it is elongated.

Those who want to be extra sure about the shape of their toilet seat can whip out a measuring tape to make a note of measurements. A round toilet will have a length of 16.5 to 17.75 inches while an elongated toilet will have a length of 18 to 19.5 inches.

- Going Cheap

If you were purchasing a dishwasher for your home, you wouldn’t choose the cheapest option available. This is because you’ll be relying on that kitchen appliance to perform heavy duty work that saves you time to complete other tasks in your day.

You should apply the same logic when you're in the market for a bidet seat. You'll be dependent on your bidet seat every day to clean your posterior and genital region, which is sometimes people only do when they take a shower.

Buying a bidet is a long-term investment that will function for years if you take excellent care of it. You'll notice that more expensive bidets come with innovative washing features that really remove any stains you have once you relieve yourself.

Expect to drop anywhere from $500 to $1,700 on a bidet. You want to avoid bidets that cost lower than $500 because they are usually made out of low-quality materials.

- Not Knowing Difference Between a Reservoir & Tankless Bidet

Knowing the difference between a tankless and reservoir bidet toilet seat will determine whether or not your bidet seat will fit in your bathroom.

A reservoir bidet seat comes with a large tank, whose purpose is to heat up water. The issue with reservoirs is that they take up a lot of room and can only heat a set amount of water that's ideal for a one time use. This means that if someone wants to use the bathroom after you, they'll receive a spray of cold water to their posterior.

Tankless bidets don't require a tank to heat your water, hence its name "tankless." With those bidets, you can expect a continuous stream of hot water. If your bathroom doesn't have a lot of room, then the tankless bidet is perfect for you.

- Having No Electrical Outlet Nearby

Bidet electrical outletBidet toilet seats run on electricity, which means that you need to have an electrical outlet at least three feet near the toilet. Your typical bathroom doesn’t tend to have an electrical outlet right next to your toilet.

If this applies to your bathroom as well, you need to have an outlet installed before you even purchase your bidet toilet seat.

Some bathrooms cannot accommodate the installation of a brand new outlet, so it’s a good idea to have an electrician take a look prior to your bidet seat purchase. 

- Disregarding Feminine Hygiene

Any females who expect to use the bidet in your household will greatly appreciate it if you made sure to purchase a bidet with frontal cleanse. Not all bidets come with this feature, so it's a good idea to keep a lookout for it.

You don't want to discriminate who can take advantage of your bidet, so this means you should cater to the needs of a woman as well. If you're a lady who is looking to purchase a bidet, then you already know how essential it is to buy one with a frontal cleansing nozzle.

More expensive bidet models tend to have a frontal cleanse option, so you can see how spending more money on a bidet is a good idea.

A bidet is a bathroom device that shouldn’t cause stress. By heeding our advice, you’ll have a spa-like experience every time you use the bathroom.

If you avoid making the mistakes we have listed above while purchasing your bidet, you’d have done better than a majority of people who are buying a bidet for the first time.

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