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ooookay I'll be honest, I got a bidet and watched this before using it for the first time. Really don't think you can just go without using toilet paper. That, or I'm doing it very wrong. I let the spray go for well over your suggested minute and it's still not clean. I wiped the first time just to be sure...then I wiped again...and again. Personally, I feel the best method is wipe first, THEN use the bidet to clean off any remains. gf suggested that one and it worked a lot better for me 🤷♂
Sometimes the water stream can also release more bowel, so my first recommendation would be to continue letting the water run. Keep experimenting and trying thing out to make it work best for you. You do what you gotta do do.
What is a booty-only towel and how does that work? Do you use a new towel every time, or are you clean enough to be able to reuse one, and if so, for how long? And where does this booty-only towel reside? How do you wash it? I think I need a whole video on this topic!
My husband and I use our walk-in tub daily. I have every safety device. Our door opens out, there are two safety bars, our handheld shower is within easy reach. It is then able to be pulled out to the full length of the hose and hung on a wall bracket for my husband to shower. The water tap handles, plug levers and shower diverter are all handles you don’t need to grasp and turn. They just take easy push and pull. I have a towel hook within easy reach so if at any time I feel cold I can grab that towel to wrap around myself. Our tub has two huge drains so it drains very quickly. My bath mats have Velcro on the bottom and the floor. It keeps the rug secure so it doesn’t move when I step out. Also, it is easy to clean. I wash it down with the shower, spray cleaner on, use my o’cedar spin mop to swizzle everything clean and rinse with the shower. It is by far the best bathing solution we have ever had.
We both have spinal diseases and I he leaves the seat up and I was just diagnosed with early onset dementia so I am just having minor short test memory loss
It sounds like elongated would work best for you and your husband. Elongated toilets would give you ample space to get thoroughly cleaned up. I wish you both the very best with managing your conditions!
Thank you so much for posting such a clear explanation of how bidet works. I just bought mine from Home Depot and I am very glad I came across your video.
yep thats all i need is grandma using a space heater (#one fire and eletracution hazard in the country) in the wet bath room and this thing must take 60 gal of water stupid for home use
You are so right! We have a walk in tub, was here when we moved in. We were just getting ready to do a bathroom remodel, putting in a low profile tub with a fold down seat and handheld shower option. Then I severed a tendon in my foot/ankle, post surgical, no weight bearing for 4-6 weeks. The step into the walk in tub is very high! The seat is to the left and my grab bars are too far away, so I am currently doing sponge baths since surgery. I cannot use crutches due to recent shoulder & arm repair, so keep looking at my tub from my knee scooter & trying to figure the angle to get in without stepping on my foot! I'm not a bath taker, just want a shower! With a regular tub, I could use a transfer seat, but not with this one. This tub has to go!
I'm in healthcare and have to say OTs are the most amazing people in the hospital. Thank you for this video! I got a camping bidet to try to use less paper but sat down to use it and realized I had no idea what I was doing
Awwwww!!! Thank you for watching an being a supportive colleague! I'm sorry the camping bidet wasn't as intuitive on how to use it. I wish all bidet brands created instructional videos to make it crystal clear on how to use the device!
Can you mount it on the other side? Most put it on the right side if your sitting and shows left looking at the toilet, but I would like to know if it would still be a comfortable reach bringing the hose to the right side further away from the behind the tank left side coming out from the wall. I know most people are right handed and it is closest to the pipe coming out from the wall. Either side you can swap hands once you take it off the toilet clip, or do it before you sit down if your right handed and want it hanging from the right side, again looking at the toilet now from sitting down position. I would imagine I would lose about 14 inches of hose. How long is the hose? I wouldn't want to put any pressure on the hose making it too tight ever. I imagine it has to go on the left like you have it. I might have to move my shelving stand to do it like most have it. I've been using a shower pic that reaches beside the toilet from the bathtub. Works great, so now time to invest in a real one.
You certainly can mount the handheld bidet on the other side! The hose is pretty dang long, like 3'. It couldn't hurt to mount it on the other side and see if the length will serve your unique needs!
They say brass is softer and will deterioate quicker than stainless steel. I didn't know that. I would have thought brass was better. The sprayer part stand so tall, but closer to the thank than some. Toss up for me. Tall skinny or short fat hangs out one lol.
Why not heat the bathroom up with small heater. Simple solution for grandma getting cold.. you can add hand rails to most bath tubs by anchoring into stud walls around the tub. They make kits now to cut existing tubs and put in doorways to keep the cost down. Do your homework before buying a walk in shower tub.
Yes, I totally agree with you to always do the homework! Tub cuts cost a couple of several hundred dollars compared to 10-15K for a walk in tub. Grab bars are perfect to help with fall prevention! I recommend one at the tub shower entry (where ever you get in) to keep you steady when getting in and out. I'm not a fan of heaters because they're often placed on the floor and the cord is a trip hazard. Keeping towels and robes on hooks within reach of the tub helps people dry off quickly. Caregivers can place a towel over someone's shoulders and lap to keep them warmer while assisting with washing hair and body. If anyone else has any ideas on walk in tub alternatives, please share them here!
Rinseworks is the only one I'll use. Installed 2 of them. The extended handle doesn't add more "water pressure," it does one thing and only one thing: creates more distance to keep one's hand out of and away from the toilet and for better reach. I use the 5" extender to make mine the perfect length. Been using my Rinseworks sprayers since 2019.
When you gently pat dry your bottom with toilet paper or a booty only towel, you can look and see if it's clear or if you need to use more water. I recommend using the spray function for at least a minute to get thoroughly clean.
I’m heavy and when I sit on the toilet I can’t reach anywhere due to my stomach. I also can not put the toilet wand between my legs until I’m standing. I bend as I’m standing to wipe. I also have diarrhea at times and can not figure out how it will be possible to wipe when I can’t bend or twist. I need so much help and this is more distressing to me than the hip replacement I’m having next week.
I'm sorry to hear about your distress. Have you considered using some type of bidet to clean after bowel movements? I'm wishing you the very best hip recovery!
Very disappointing info my wife hates taking showers, she says she doesn't feel clean afterward. Finding an honest contractor will probably be an issue also...wish me luck
I'm wishing you the best of luck! If you haven't had a chance yet, I recommend looking at bath tub lifts to help your wife get in and out of the tub safely.
For adults, the bidet doesn't usually splash water outside of the toilet. For young children, it's possible that the water angle may splash the toilet lid and area surrounding the toilet. The water can easily be dried with a towel. Let me know if you have any other questions!
You're a professional butt wiper? Do you have other duties or is that pretty much the job? Have you always wanted to do this or did you just kind of fall into it?
Thank you so much. This was very informative. I was seriously considering a walk-in Tub. But I have definitely changed my mind. I’m a very cold natured person as well. I didn’t think about the filling and emptying of the tub. Thank you again.
I've always had trouble getting wand to release the paper with the pressure button on bottom. Have shoulder surgery coming up for my prominent arm. Looking for wand with easier release.
I love the cherry “shower, don’t sponge bathe, you’ll feel better”. If only it were only that simple. Even with a good grab bar getting into the shower is still a struggle for me. I like to do sponge baths between showers. Overall, lots of good tips.
I'm glad these tips were helpful! I completely agree that some people need more changes than a grab bar. That's when I recommend having your primary care physician write a referral for occupational therapy so they can provide the best recommendations for your situation. If you have any tips you'd like to share about sponge bathing, please feel free to leave them here! Thank you for watching!
They have lower profile tubs now that are walk in as well. Along with duel gravity drains so they drain very quickly. Most have handicap accessibility if they are meditubs or the like. I would agree with what is said here mostly except the fact no everyone likes showers. My uncle hates them and after his last fall. He won't use one again. I get the arguments for caregivers but showers arn't always a option here.
Totally agree! For people who absolutely love baths, there are bath tub lifts that lower people into an already existing bathtub. These types of lifts generally cost $2-3,000. It's cheaper than a walk-in tub, but still an investment!
Yes, I understand that the newer tubs have got to have better access than mine does. It’s about seven years eight years old. I’m not much of a bath taker anyways.
Thank you for this informative video! If using these adjacent to a toilet for someone who uses a walker, what length grab bar would be best? (I see they come in 24, 28 and 32 inch lengths).
I'd recommend getting a referral for an occupational therapist to help determine the best length of grab bar for that person. In general, I'd probably use a longer length for a taller person with longer arms and a shorter length for a more petite person. Let me know if you have more questions!
It is a folding and rotating grab bar. The grab bar helps people safely and independently get on and off the toilet and pull their pants up and down. Here's the link: toilettalk.me/shop/maxima-series-folding-rotating-grab-bar
Thanks for a great review. It would help it you could show maybe in the shower or outside how far it shoots water on low and high. Some folks actually take an apple and spread some peanut butter on it and try to wash it off with the bidet stream. I miss my home bidet when traveling also.
I'm glad the review helps! That's a great idea for a future video to show the distance water travels and the pressure on something like peanut butter. I appreciate your feedback! Have a great day!
I have been looking at this hand held and the seat bidet for years now. And the only reason I have not bought any is this Main 2 Reasons. If there's a way to avoid these 2 concerns I would most definitely get one! What about for a male and water spraying all over their pair and or on the Dog? What do you do about not getting all over? And talk about Over Spray and Cross Contamination. Those 2 do not sound like a good combination especially together Thx for the video!
Thank you for your patience while I respond back to you. While the water is turned off, I'd recommend positioning the wand from between the front of you body. Once it's placed where the nozzle is under your keister, then slowly turn the water on. That'll help keep the pair and dog dry (hahahaha!). Then turn the water off before removing the wand. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
My Lord, you are wrong on all 6 accounts Maria. Embarrassing! I sell the Boca Walk In tub and that system alone counters ALL of your negative talking points. I strongly suggest you do your due diligence before you publish a video sharing false information and scare tactics. #1: Boca systems come with grab bars 24" or 36" in addition to anti slip seating and floors. Customers can also request additional grab bars if they prefer. #2: Boca WIT are ALL made to order based off the needs of the client. And hey...guess what...a 5 ft hand held shower wand is STANDARD for every tub. #3: Boca WIT offer as a small upgrade, HEATED SEAT and BACK for the client to stay warm while filling or draining their tub. #4: Boca WIT without jets can range from $12 to $16k INSTALLED. With jets, $16 to $22k and that depends to what other options they add. Rarely do I sell a tub over $20K. #5: Boca WIT has the LOWEST step in threshold in the market of 2" or less due to their internal frame. You barely have to lift your foot to enter or exit. Its a true WALK IN TUB. #6: The whole point of getting a WIT is to NOT HAVE A caregiver bath you and have the easier access to bath yourself. If someone is past that point of being physically able to move extremities to wash themselves, then they are beyond the point of owning a WIT. That is very rare however. Again, what a terrible video and I hope everyone reads my comments to see that a WIT is very beneficial to seniors and people with limitations.
Hi Jonathan Reed! I could see how my video would make you feel threatened and scared about your livelihood. If I sold walk in tubs, I wouldn't want other people to bring up the points that I did because it negatively affects your sales. Lucky for me, I don't sell walk in tubs or any kind of shower system. So I'm able to share my experience about walk in tubs as an occupational therapist without financial incentive. In my professional experience, I've only talked with two people who were able to use their walk in tubs for the long term. This is because as people age they may have joint problems that make it more difficult to safely move in and out of the walk in tub, even if it has grab bars. I'd be interested to see a third party gather information from people about the long term use of their walk in tubs. Are walk in tub users still bathing in their tubs 5, 10 years later? Are they getting their 15-20K worth out that tub? Sadly most of the people I've worked with can't say they have. I'll leave your unkind comment up because I think it'd be good for people to consider all perspectives. And I think it'd be good for people to see and judge how a walk in tub sales person behaves towards a health care professional who disagrees with their perspective on walk in tubs.
@@JonathanReed1970 As a caregiver, for the second time in my life, and as a retired RN your response to her comment did you no favors, IMHO. You come across as Unprofessional and biased. And BTW not everyone can afford the product you install, especially after all the additional safety features are added. Another issue that wasn’t addressed by you, in your comprehensive comment, is how much the price could increase if you’re installing the WIT in an older home with possible issues like foundation problems, to name just one.
I have been confused by the ADA guide for 2 months! Everything makes sense now after watching your video! I will recommend this to my clients on wheelchair during my internship.
Body positive words for fat. Fluffy, plus size and more to love. Thats all i know, for know. For women there's "BBW", which stands for "big, beautiful, woman".
Looking to remove ours, the seat is slippery and so is the floor, large step up into tub, I am non weight bearing on one foot for a month or so. I have grab bars but not in the right place!. Water takes too long to fill and drain!
I think you are stupid. We have one and its wonderful. The price for a tub vs shower is the same, heat your bathroom with space heater, you wont be cold, all quality tubs come with nonslip floors and seats and grab bars
Manufactured reasons, poorly supported. Cautioning about installation quality, for example, is an argument that applies to ALL field work, not just WI tubs. Best argument was sitting naked in the cold, but wrapping a towel around would negate much of that. Safety features are not an argument against WIT, but they're an argument FOR WIT with safety features. Etc.
