Do Bidets Spray Poop Everywhere? (2024)

FAQs

Do Bidets Spray Poop Everywhere? ›

A lot of people wonder if a bidet's spray makes a mess while rinsing away poop. The short answer is no! Bidet manufacturers design their bidet spray angles very carefully so there's no need to worry that your bidet will spray poop back at you or splatter poop all over your toilet.

A direct, concentrated stream of water shoots out of the nozzle, effectively cleans you, and then falls down into the water below without creating a mess. They've got it down to a science. Of course, sitting on the bidet seat in a proper manner is essential to preventing any fecal splash back.

Sure, the outside of the nozzle/arm will get by splatter, just like the rest of the toilet bowl. But the nozzle rim and interior will remain splatter free because of the jet of water. Any surface where particles can touch the stream will be washed clean by the stream.

Many potential bidet buyers are worried that utilizing a bidet may result in a huge mess by causing poop to splash all over. However, bidets are designed to be a more effective way of washing up after answering nature's call. Spraying poop everywhere defeats the whole purpose of its invention. No!

In fact, bidets are widely regarded in the medical community as hygienic and safe when used correctly. One study found that women who regularly use a bidet had decreased amounts of beneficial vagin*l microflora and increased amounts of fecal bacteria compared to women who do not use bidets.

The History of the Bidet in the United States

Troops would associate them with sex work because they were found in brothels that they would frequent. Also, troops considered everything European to be dirty and unsanitary, so this was the original catalyst for Americans' aversion to bidets.

One way to get dry after using a bidet is with toilet paper. Since you're already clean from your bidet, you won't need much toilet paper to do so–just enough to remove any excess water. Use a gentle pat-dry motion instead of a wipe to avoid any irritation. That's all there is to it.

In fact, using a bidet is more sanitary than using a traditional toilet and toilet paper. Bidets use water to cleanse and wash away any leftover urine or fecal matter – no wiping required. While some users dry themselves with toilet paper after rinsing with a bidet, the fecal matter has already been washed away.

Using a bidet is generally safe, but there might be some risks if you use it incorrectly. For example, make sure to keep the water pressure low if you have ulcerated skin on or near your genitals or anus, said Dr. De Latour. High water pressure may aggravate tears in your skin, increasing infection risk.

A high-quality bidet will clean your backside more thoroughly than any amount of wiping. However, you may want to use a small amount of toilet paper to dry yourself. If your model has an air-dry feature, you may not have to use toilet paper at all.

How do most people dry off after using a bidet? ›

If you press the 'Dry' button, provided there is one, the air dryer will dry the area. If you are using the traditional bidet, you can dry using toilet paper or a towel. In most public toilets with bidets, towels are provided on a ring next to it. However, using a paper towel is a more hygienic and safe option.

Activate a wash function when ready to use the bidet sprayer – while icons vary slightly, most buttons that activate the sprayer nozzle will look like a stream of water. Spray for 20-30 seconds or until you feel clean. Activate the air dryer for about 30 seconds, if applicable.

Similar to water heaters for your home, bidet seats heat water in a few different ways: via a tank type heater, a tankless on-demand heater, or a hybrid of the two. Each types provide the user with a warm water wash, but which one is better for you?

Sure, you can wipe first, but most people who use a bidet find it easier and cleaner to just use the bidet. This is because the water pressure will adequately clean your bottom without the need for toilet paper.

If you know you won't have access to a bidet, buy bottled water and/or refill an empty bottle. Pump some hand wash soap on TP. After a poop, have a wipe with TP, follow up soap on TP, rinse with water, dry with TP.