About this episodeThis episode provides a comprehensive guide to bidets, featuring expert Doug Mahoney who explains the history,…AI summary
This episode provides a comprehensive guide to bidets, featuring expert Doug Mahoney who explains the history, benefits, and installation requirements for various models. The discussion covers the spectrum from affordable cold-water attachments to high-end integrated seats, emphasizing that bidets improve hygiene, accessibility, and septic system health while reducing toilet paper usage.
Key takeaways 7
Bidet pricing ranges drastically from $25 for basic cold-water attachments to $25,000 for luxury integrated toilets like the Toto Neo Rest.
Warm water bidets require an electrical outlet nearby (cord length is typically ~4 feet) and involve more complex installation than cold water models which only need a water line T-connection.
Bidets are highly beneficial for accessibility, helping those with limited mobility, injuries, or young children learn bathroom independence.
The term 'bidet' originally meant 'small horse' in French due to the straddling stance required for early standalone fixtures, though modern usage refers to toilet attachments.
Toto was the company that acquired patents in the 1960s and released the first modern electric bidet seat in 1980 after seeing potential in hospital-grade designs.
Cold water bidets under $50 are simple plastic attachments installed under the existing seat, while mid-range ($90+) models integrate the sprayer into a new seat for a more discreet look.
High-end models like the Toto S5 ($550-$650) offer remote controls, self-cleaning nozzles with UV light, and energy-saving modes that learn user patterns.
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“I am bedet curious.”
▶ 1:47Rosie Garin expressing her openness to trying bidets after hearing about their benefits.
“It was like discovering what a shower was. I was like, 'I'm finally clean.'”
▶ 2:52Christine describing her first experience with a bidet in a Japanese hotel.
“Everyone needs a bet. What you hear from beday users is that they just generally they feel cleaner. It's like your butt just got out of the shower.”
▶ 9:05Doug Mahoney explaining the primary benefit of bidets.
“The old dab and go... Absolutely not. I don't. Nope.”
▶ 21:49Christine rejecting the idea of using a washcloth to dry off after using a bidet.
“You life is too short. Get the thing you want.”
▶ 33:29Rosie encouraging Christine to stop hesitating due to fear of uninstallation and buy a better bidet.
Chapters & Sections (15)▼
0:04Bidet History and Trivia Quizchapter2
2:15Personal Bidet Experiences and Expert Intro
4:30Napoleon Bidet Material Trivia
5:52Bidet History, Etymology, and Benefitschapter
10:49Bidet Testing Methods and Installation Requirementschapter1
12:56Bidet Compatibility and Installation Requirements
16:15Bidet Installation, Types, and Usagechapter2
18:01Bidet Plumbing and Spray Mechanics
20:06Bidet Design, Drying, and TP Usage
22:58Bidet Models, Installation, and Riskschapter5
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