The toilet with a hygienic shower

In today's world, the care of cleanliness of the body takes a very important place in human life. Today the purchase of all kinds of hygiene products is assigned a separate item in the family budget, and the choice of equipment for the bathroom is approached especially carefully. Bathroom furnishings are becoming more diverse: the familiar toilets and bathtubs are now joined by multifunctional showers, bidets and other sanitary devices.

Convenience of this shower equipment proves the long experience of its use in other countries. For example, in many Asian and Asian countries, the bidet is almost mandatory attribute of the bathroom in every home. The usefulness of this device is undeniable, and probably many of us would not mind installing this wonder-unit at home. However, the square of our apartments dictates its conditions, and owners of small bathrooms, which in most apartment buildings, usually do not have the possibility to place another sanitary device in the bathroom.

A toilet bowl with a hygienic shower is a great alternative to the bidet. It is a convenient solution that allows you to combine the functions of two devices in one. The advantages and disadvantages of this type of sanitary equipment, as well as the existing modifications, we will talk about below.

• As already mentioned, the toilet with a hygienic shower - this is the only opportunity for owners of small-sized "Khrushchev" bathrooms to become the owner of equipment that performs the functions of a bidet.
• The toilet with a hygienic shower not only saves space in the toilet room, but also significantly reduces the cost of plumbing equipment in your apartment. After all, the bidet is quite expensive equipment, and the purchase of a multifunctional toilet will cost you much less.
• Hostesses have come up with many original ways to use the toilet with a hygienic shower not for its intended purpose, but for home and household use. For example, with its help it is convenient to take water to wash floors, wash potties or cat trays, or clean the toilet itself.
• The toilet with a hygienic shower is very convenient for the elderly and small children, as it allows them to do all their business in one place, without moving from one sanitary device to another. Especially the owner of separate sanitary facilities will appreciate it.

• Some models of the hygienic shower have an unpleasant feature: after turning off the water from the shower head for a short time continues to trickle water, getting on the floor and walls.
• For children the hygienic shower is an inexhaustible source of entertainment. Consequence of children's exciting games with water usually becomes a general cleaning of the entire bathroom.
• There are models of hygienic shower for which it is possible to connect only to water pipes. It is not always possible to do this without carrying out a global redevelopment of the room.
• Usually it takes a person a few tries to learn how to use a hygienic shower. But some owners of this device, even after years of use, continue to complain about water splashes covering the bathroom floor and walls.
• Using a sanitary shower can be a real problem for stout people if they completely cover the toilet opening. The traditional bidet is slightly larger, so it's comfortable for people of all sizes.

There are several varieties of toilets that can perform the function of a bidet. Let's consider the most popular of them.

This device will appeal to those who do not want to change their old, comfortable toilet bowl, and just want to complement it with the function of a hygienic shower. In this case, separately purchase a lid, equipped with an electronic control unit (some models of bidet lids are powered by electricity, which causes psychological discomfort to users; however, such models are perfectly safe).

The bidet covers can be equipped with various functions, such as maintaining a comfortable water temperature, drying with a hair dryer or smoothly lowering the seat with a microlift. The disadvantage of this option is considered a rather high price.

This is a sanitary device, representing a toilet bowl with bidet function. The necessary equipment for performing hygienic procedures is built into the body of the toilet bowl already at the production stage. That is why the cistern of such toilets is slightly larger than conventional - because the control unit for the bidet is built into it. Bidet toilets supply water at a comfortable temperature, and, as well as specialized covers, are often equipped with additional features. WC pans with a built-in bidet can be floor or wall-hung. These devices cost a little more than conventional toilets, but are cheaper than a toilet bowl + bidet set.

Hygienic shower is a small shower head on a long, flexible hose, placed next to the toilet. This option is budget-friendly, but requires some construction work. Therefore, if you are starting to equip a bathroom from scratch, then equipment of the toilet with The sanitary shower must be provided in advance. To the location of the toilet bowl you need to bring pipes with hot and cold water, to which the hygienic shower will be mounted.

Another inexpensive way to get a toilet with a bidet function. True, in this case you will need to install a sink near the toilet bowl. If the bathroom is separate, then you can put a tiny corner sink in the toilet - this will be enough. In order to connect the hygienic shower, you will need to install a special faucet with three outlets on the sink.

• Before buying, decide on the desired type and method of installation of the hygienic shower. This will help avoid problems during installation. For example, some models can only be connected to hot water pipes.
• If you have opted for a traditional hygienic shower, which is a watering can with a hose, consider in advance the place of attachment and purchase a beautiful container to collect the flowing water.
• Consider hygienic shower models that allow you to fix the shower hose in a place inaccessible to small children. Otherwise, cleaning the bathroom will turn into a continuous process for you.
• Pay attention to the materials of manufacture and decorative coating of faucets for hygienic shower. The requirements for them are the same as for conventional faucets - durability, ease of maintenance and a beautiful appearance.