How is an electric bidet seat different from a regular bidet seat?
The Electric Nature of The Bidet
The bidet is the familiar bathroom basin that is used for washing one’s posterior region. This device comes in the form of both an electric seat and a non electric seat. Both offer the same service with different features. The bidet originated in France in the late 17th century, although there is not a known inventor that has ever been named. The electric bidet seat was introduced in 1960 as an attachment that connects to an existing toilet when there is not enough room for separation of the two. There are several differences when comparing both the electric and non electric versions. One of the biggest differences is that the non electric bidet seats do not use or run on electricity to operate. They are usually built into the frame of an establishment and require plumbing to function.
They are often separate from the toilet and require the individual to move from one device to the next, where as the electric bidet seat, being attached to the toilet allows the user to have all of the washing handled in one sitting. Another distinct feature separating the two is that the electric bidet seats are able to be programmed and controlled. Depending on the preference of the user there are five distinct key features that they can customize to their own liking. The seat can be warmed to the desired temperature, the type of stream can be chosen, the degree of how warm or cool the user prefers the water can be selected, the pressure of the flow and the length of time you wish the cleaning session to last are all options when going electric. Currently bidets in general are gaining popularity in North American countries but mostly can be found in southern European countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece, and also throughout Asia in the countries of Thailand, India, Bangladesh and Japan. Japan, specifically has their own style of toilet as well that is much different from the bidet. This type of toilet is called a squatting toilet that can still be found in most public places. These often have the look of a small urinal that is set horizontally into the floor.
The user is required to stand at a certain distance from the opening and squat over the top. Due to the physical nature of using the toilet it has been proven that it aides in the strengthening of muscles of women lessening the threat of incontinence later in life. It has also been known to strengthen the hip and leg muscles of all individuals as well. These often come in two types of material, porcelain, which is used in most homes and stainless steel which is used in most public places. This style of toilet is very convenient to clean and often uses much less water than the traditional bidet making it much easier to conserve. When it comes to using the restroom it is all a matter of preference, and what the user desires.