Bidet Toilet Seats

Question 1

Are bidet toilet seats sanitary?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bidet toilet seats, which add the features of a bidet to your toilet, are considered one of the most sanitary forms of cleaning yourself after using the bathroom. Bidet toilet seats attach directly on top of your existing toilet, and just like a traditional bidet toilet, use a concentrated stream of water to clean your bottoms, which eliminates or reduces the need for using toilet paper. Home Depot carries a selection of antimicrobial bidets toilet seats that provide an extra level of sanitation and protection from bacteria.

Question 2

Can you add a bidet to an existing toilet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While a bidet is considered a standalone basin from your toilet, there are standalone bidet attachments that can be added to your toilet that bring the features of a bidet to your existing toilet setup. A bidet toilet seat is an extension to your toilet that can be installed directly on top of your toilet, replacing your current toilet seat. Some bidet toilet seats also provides features such as self cleanings and warmed seats. Home Depot provides easy-to-follow installation steps in our guide on installing bidets.

Question 3

What is the difference between a washlet and a bidet toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

Washlets and bidet toilet seats are the same things. While a traditional bidet is a type of standalone bathroom fixture that uses a concentrated water stream to clean the user after going to the bathroom and resembles a toilet. A bidet toilet seat is an easy-to-install standalone module that can be added to the top of a toilet to add the features of a bidet to the toilet. Some bidet toilet seats also have self-cleaning features and warmed seats. A washlet is a registered trademark of the Japanese toilet company Toto, used for their line of cleansing toilet seats with a warm water spray feature of a bidet. Essentially, washlets are a brand of bidet toilet seats.

Question 4

What is a bidet toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

A bidet toilet seat is an attachment to the top of your toilet that adds the features of a bidet to your toilet. Bidet toilets seats are often referred to as washlets. Unlike smart combo bidet toilets, bidet toilet seats are a standalone product that has to be used with an existing toilet. Bidet toilet seats often have features such as self-cleaning, antimicrobial, and heated seats.

Question 5

How do you install a bidet toilet seat?

Accepted Answer

A bidet toilet seat is an extension to your current toilet that adds the features of a bidet to your current toilet. Bidet toilet seats contain the equipment built-in and will replace your current toilet seat. The following steps show you how to install a bidet toilet seat:

-Start by turning off your water.
-Drain the water from your toilet's tank by flushing.
-Using a wrench if needed, remove the existing seat from your toilet. Recycle the old seat and any parts if this is an option in your area. Clean the rim with a bristled scrubbing brush and toilet bowl cleaner.
-Attach the bidet seat mounting plate (also called the catch plate) by aligning it over the bolt holes and attaching the brackets. Insert and tighten the mounting bolts.
-Slide the bidet seat onto the mounting plate, adjusting the placement as needed. The seat should have a release button you can press to remove it from the mounting plate.

For more detailed instructions please visit our guide on how to install a bidet toilet seat.

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