In some cultures, bidets are predominant bathroom features, while there are some ends of the world where they’re barely even present. Just because you’re living in the latter region, this doesn’t mean that you should avoid thinking outside of the box. Why not consider whether a bidet would be a great addition to your bathroom and solve many problems that you weren’t even aware of having.

With that in mind and without further ado, here are the top five reasons why the bidet is a perfect addition to your bathroom.

1. Saving money

The first thing you need to take into consideration is the amount of money that you would save if you were to stop using toilet paper altogether. Every year, millions and billions of toilet rolls are produced, which significantly adds to the overall deforestation. Sure, waste of water may seem like a problem that’s equally as bad, however, it is noticed that the bidet actually wastes less water than a toilet. How?

Well, a toilet is the No.1 water consumer in an average household and for a lot of people, it takes several flushes to get all the toilet paper down the drain. This way, a bidet ends up making your savings double-fold.

2. They’re inexpensive

Previously, we’ve mentioned the fact that a bidet saves money, as well as makes your bathroom eco-friendlier than before. One thing that keeps a lot of people from exploiting this idea is the fact that the initial costs may be somewhat substantial. Still, it is possible to save money by shopping for bidets online.

In order to reduce the time of delivery, as well as to keep the carbon footprint of this bathroom update to a minimum, you might want to restrict your search to local retailers (even if they are e-commerce businesses). For instance, an NSW-based homeowner should look for a bidet shop in Sydney instead of expanding their search further.

3. More efficient plumbing

Previously, we’ve made mention of the fact that flushing toilet paper is not as easy as it seems. This creates another problem; not only does it take several flushes to push them through but it also increases the likelihood that your bathroom plumbing will get clogged in the process.

This way, you can save a small fortune on plumbing repairs and maintenance, as well as save yourself from a world of stress in the process. A clogged toilet may seem like a minor inconvenience but once it repeats enough times, things might take a turn for the worse.

4. They are versatile

From the standpoint of bathroom visuals, the truth is that you can find a bidet to fit virtually any bathroom style that you have in mind. You see, for a lot of people, functionality is not the only concern. Keeping your bathroom visually pleasing is yet another major concern that you need to take into consideration.

The color, the type of material, the shape and the height of the bidet are all factors worth taking into consideration. Fortunately, the number of options available is there to help you out but you must have the patience to do the proper research and budgeting.

5. It’s hygienic

The very last thing you need to take into consideration is the fact that bidets are way healthier than the toilet paper. In other words, other than helping your budget, the planet and your bathroom’s visuals, this may also be a major investment in your own health. Not only are bidets more efficient at removing leftover fecal matter but they also don’t cause anal tears (in the way in which wiping with toilet paper can). With that in mind, you get one more reason to opt for a bidet.

In conclusion

As you can see from all the above-discussed, if there’s one thing clear, it’s that buying a bidet may just be the investment that will definitely pay itself off (in more ways than one). Lastly, it’s important to mention that owning a bidet is quite convenient. This is why after just a couple of weeks, you’ll completely forget what it was like before. Needless to say, this is just one of the positive changes that adding a bidet to your bathroom creates.

Author Bio: Patrick Adams is a freelance writer and rock-blues fan. When he is not writing about home improvement, he loves to play chess, watch basketball, and play his guitar. More than anything, he loves to spend his time in his garage, repairing appliances and creating stuff from wood.