Significant moments can divide our lives into ‘before’ and ‘after’. For me, one such example is life before I installed a bidet in my home, and then every moment that passed after that. Now I can’t imagine life without a toilet-bidet seat, and I mourn the lack of innovation on every business trip or for any other reason that prevents me from going to a private toilet. (When it comes to installing a bidet in the guest bathroom at a relative’s house, you know something existential has shifted.) These devices have changed my life, and for the better.
Although bidets date back to France 18th centuryand bidet seat attachments were popular for decades in Japanthe device may still be new to many Americans. However, bidets are finally catching on in the US as more and more people realize that our standard bathroom habits are, well, disgusting. The pressurized water in the bidet is better than just slathering yourself over and over with cotton balls of paper.
I was honored—seriously—to test the latest innovations in the bidet industry, including a simple toilet seat attachment and a brand new modern masterpiece of all-in-one toilet technology. Call it a modern wonder, call it buttmaxxing—whatever you call it, count me in (especially if the bidet in question includes advanced features like a heated seat and precision oscillation).
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The best bidet for most people
In terms of functionality, simplicity and efficiency, the Brondell Swash 1400 is the best in its class, offering everything a novice bidet enthusiast could wish for, and at an attractive price, no less.
I found the Swash to do its job well with a heated seat, an adjustable nozzle, a steady but non-invasive flow rate, and an effective deodorizing option. The simple design is affordable and the included remote control is intuitive to use the first time. You can program two users, which is nice for those with special preferences. The Swash drying option is also fast and efficient.
Simply put, the Swash is so convenient and attractive that after I finished testing the bidet for this feature, I reinstalled it for personal use.
The best luxury bidet seat
The S7A is the flagship model from Toto, the Japanese bidet manufacturer that invented the bidet seat attachment. You could easily mistake the S7A for a regular toilet seat – at least until the lid lifts and the night light turns on when the device senses your presence in the bathroom.
The controls work in the same intuitive way as other Toto washers, with buttons to adjust the position, intensity and angle of the sprayer. There is also a button for spray fluctuations. The slim 4-inch remote allows pre-programming for up to four people. If the S7A has a weakness — and this bidet is near perfect — it’s that the drying fan feels a bit weaker than the previous model (the S550e), perhaps due to the design compromises made with the reduced height.