came across this fantastic space saving modern bidet from a search online. decided to look into the history of the bidet.
The bidet was invented in the 17th or 18th century and is the inspiration for the modern automatic self-washing Japanese toilet. But contrary to popular belief, the bidet was never intended as a substitute for toilet paper, but a place to wash your privates -- not to mention your feet and hand-washables -- between bathing.
But in the age of space-saving and quick showers, the bidet is seen as increasingly old-fashioned and outmoded in the country where it was invented. French DIY forums are full of questions discussing how to remove them, and French contractors will tell you that the demand for a bidet is less and less common with younger people.
Bidet is a personal cleansing method utilizing a stream of water, which is more hygienic and beneficial than the use of toilet paper. The word bidet was first used in 15th century to refer to the pet ponies kept by the French royalty. During the 19th century the Europeans developed a porcelain cleaning device for contraceptive and purgative uses, which was called a bidet for its shape resembled those ponies. Over time, its use has evolved more into a personal cleansing method, "human toilet" paralleling the improved sanitation and the heightened sense of personal hygiene in the modern world.
Asian and many European countries such as French, Portugal and Spain have been using bidet from decades. In Japan almost 80% of house holders have bidet installed in their bathrooms, but countries like the UK, Australia and even America are still behind in this practice.
A hand held bathroom bidet sprayer is so much better than a stand alone bidet or bidet seat and this is why:1. It's less expensive (potentially allot less) 2. You can install in yourself = no plumber expense 3. It works better by providing more control of where the water spray goes and a greater volume of water flow. 4. It requires no electricity and there are few things that can go wrong with it. 5. It doesn't take up any more space, many bathrooms don't have room for a stand alone bidet. 6. You don’t have to get up and move from the toilet to the bidet which can be rather awkward at times to say the least. Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com One review: http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2009/04/spray-it-or-scrub-
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