Unlike the toilet that can be found in most American bathrooms, the bidet is much more commonplace in Europe and other parts of the world. Originating in France, this plumbing fixture more or less serves a similar purpose as the toilet — however, there is one major difference that sets it apart. Let's take a look at what this difference is and the wide-reaching benefits it can have.

The Main Difference Is the Water Spigot

The primary difference between a bidet and a traditional toilet is how you clean yourself after using the bathroom. A traditional, modern flush toilet relies on toilet paper or wet wipes for wiping, while a bidet uses water from a spigot to cleanse more thoroughly and in a more hygienic manner.

Bidet toilet seats use directed water streams to clean, offering a more effective and gentle experience than using toilet paper alone. In that sense, you could say that they're comparable to a sink.

In addition, bidets are usually a bit smaller, closer to the floor, and shaped like a basin. It's worth noting that many modern bidets come with features such as a heated seat or adjustable water pressure to add comfort to the bathroom experience in ways a regular toilet seat can't match.

3 Benefits of the Bidet's Spigot

Less Toilet Paper Use

Without question, the most noticeable benefit of installing a bidet is how it'll reduce your toilet paper usage. Since a bidet sprayer cleans with water, you use much less toilet paper, which means fewer trips to the store and less restocking. For households looking to save money on bathroom supplies, installing a bidet toilet seat is a smart addition.

Fewer Septic Tank Pumpings

Another advantage of using bidet seats over a standard toilet seat is that far less toilet paper waste will end up in your septic tank. With a bidet, the need for toilet paper greatly decreases, which reduces the amount of material going into your septic system. 

This leads to fewer blockages, less buildup, and ultimately, fewer calls to have your tank pumped. For homes with older septic systems, a bidet attachment can make a difference in how often you need to perform maintenance.

More Eco-Friendly

Choosing a bidet over a regular toilet seat is also more eco-friendly. Less toilet paper use naturally means that fewer resources are needed for paper production and less packaging waste.

Bidet toilet seats are environmentally friendly in another way, too. Modern bidets are designed to conserve water, making them more environmentally conscious compared to the manufacturing and disposal processes involved with toilet paper and wet wipes. In short, installing a bidet seat benefits both your personal hygiene and the planet!

To Schedule a Bidet Service for Your Home, Call Ben Franklin Plumbing

Whether or not you prefer a toilet or a standalone bidet really boils down to personal preference. No matter which one you choose, know that Ben Franklin Plumbing will be there to help whenever you need to repair or replace it! Reach out today to schedule our toilet or bidet services for your home.