The toilet bidet shower, or hygiene shower, is an accessory that is increasingly popular for its comfort and effectiveness. Used mainly for intimate hygiene, it is a better alternative to toilet paper and is fitted right next to the toilet. But how do you use it properly day to day? Here is a clear, practical guide.
In short: sit down, open the bidet shower at a low flow, aim the spray at an angle at the area to be cleaned, then dry yourself by patting. To choose a model, with a tee, with a 3-way tap or with a mixer, compare our bidet showers to fit next to the toilet.
Why use a toilet bidet shower?
Better hygiene
Water cleans deeply and gently. Unlike paper, it leaves an immediate feeling of freshness.
Kind to the skin
Ideal for sensitive skin, the bidet shower limits irritation and allergies. It is recommended after childbirth or during periods.
Zero waste
Using a bidet shower greatly reduces, or even completely removes, your toilet paper use.
How do you use it effectively?
1. Positioning
Sit normally on the toilet. The bidet shower is usually fixed within easy reach, on the right or left.
2. Adjust the flow
Slowly open the tap or the bidet shower's control. Always start with a low flow to avoid splashing.
➜ For a simple, effective installation, go for a complete toilet bidet shower kit
3. Aim the spray
Point the bidet shower at the area to be cleaned, at the front or back as you need. The spray should be precise and angled for more comfort.
4. Drying
You can dry yourself with a little toilet paper or a small towel kept for the purpose. The water is generally clean and clear.
Do you really need to wipe after using the bidet shower, and with what? The answers are in our article on drying yourself after a toilet bidet shower.
What installation for a toilet bidet shower?
Supply via a 3-way tap
For simple use, a bidet shower is often connected to a 3-way toilet tap, which controls the cistern, the cloakroom basin and the bidet shower together.
The complete installation, from the 3-way tap to the wall bracket, is detailed step by step in our guide to fitting a toilet bidet shower to the water supply.
Hose and holder
The hose is often 1 to 1.5 metres long. It gives good manoeuvrability. The wall holder should be fixed near the toilet for a quick grip.
➜ See our compatible shower hoses ➜ See wall holders for the bidet shower
Good practice
Clean regularly
Wipe the bidet shower with a soft cloth and a disinfecting cleaner. This prevents limescale deposits.
Close the tap after use
To avoid any risk of leaks or prolonged pressure in the hose, it is recommended to close the isolation valve after each use.
Use for cleaning
As well as personal hygiene, the bidet shower is very handy for cleaning the toilet bowl, the floor or rinsing a bucket.
The questions we are asked about the toilet bidet shower
What are the drawbacks of a toilet bidet shower?
They are mostly practical. Connected to the cistern's water supply, the bidet shower only gives cold water; models with a mixer, which blend hot and cold water, need a hot water supply nearby. A flow opened too hard splashes: always start gently. Finally, you need something to dry with, and you should close the control after use so the hose is not left under pressure.
How do you dry yourself after a toilet bidet shower?
By patting with a little toilet paper or a small towel kept for this purpose, without rubbing. A dedicated towel is washed often and kept within reach, near the bidet shower's holder.
How do you use an intimate shower?
Like a toilet bidet shower: seated, at a low flow, with the spray angled at the area to be cleaned, then dry by patting. With a mixer model, check the temperature on your hand before aiming the spray.
How do you use the water jet in the toilet?
The jet is controlled by the trigger or lever on the bidet shower, once the 3-way tap or the tee that supplies it has been opened. If nothing comes out, first check that this supply control is open.
