When most people try the modern electronic bidet for the first time, the most common responses are fairly positive. Indeed, it can be a rather refreshing experience for the first-time bidet user. Think about it… these people have been using toilet paper their entire lives. They are so accustomed to taking one, two, or even three wipes with dry paper after using the restroom. It’s no wonder they are pleasantly surprised at the feel and effectiveness of their first aerated, water wash.

So what do people usually say after their first bidet experience? Most people like the fact that they are cleaning with water and find it to be more soothing than dry paper, which can sometimes be abrasive. When people are shopping for toilet paper for example, they usually look for the softest one. Bidet users quickly realize however, that even the softest roll of toilet paper is not as soft as water. People also cite that using water feels cleaner, and is more natural. Since we usually take showers in the morning to clean ourselves, using a bidet can be like taking a mini-shower, in between showers, so to speak.

Others comment on the bidet’s heated seat. Most people have never sat on a warmed toilet seat before, and it usually takes a few seconds to realize that the seat they are sitting on is indeed heated. This too, is a new experience. And then there’s perhaps the bidet’s most popular feature – the warm air dry, which helps with residual moisture after washing.

So let’s give a brief overview of the features most noted when people try the electronic bidet for the first time:

• The Experience of Water – The bidet uses telescopic wash nozzles to clean you after using the restroom. These nozzles extend when activated, have both posterior and frontal wash functions, and retract back into their housing pocket when not in use. Folks who try the bidet find that water is a more comfortable way to clean, particularly for the more sensitive parts of the body. What’s most interesting however, is when people realize that using water to wash their body is something they do already – when taking a shower. Using a bidet can become an extension of something we do everyday.

• Heated Seat – The temperature controlled, heated seat is also a popular feature. Similar to some luxury cars which have them, the bidet provides heated comfort at a temperature the user can control. The heated seat is especially useful in the cold winter months, as you won’t have to sit on a freezing cold toilet seat anymore.

• Air Dry – The bidet’s air dry is very similar in concept to hand dryers frequently found in public restrooms. At the touch of a button, the warm air dry is activated. The stream of air comes from a small vent which can be found near the wash nozzle’s housing pocket, and is directed to blow across your bottom. Just like hand dryers, it will take a minute or two to get completely dry. It’s also worth mentioning that an important side-benefit of the air dry is that it reduces paper waste which in turn, is more friendly to the environment.