The Best Bidets of 2023

While bidets have yet to catch on in mainstream America, they are extremely popular in many other countries. With the COVID-19 outbreak and the looming possibility of another nationwide toilet paper shortage, people all around the country are looking for alternatives. 

Bidets are popular because they are supposed to make you feel cleaner than when you use toilet paper. They're also more hygienic and environmentally friendly. So, if you haven't already, you should start. 

On the plus side, upgrading your toilet has never been easier or more affordable—whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option or a bidet with technology-based features. Let's look at the best bidets for the year 2022.

The Best Bidets of 2022

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• Best Bidet Attachment: TUSHY 3.0 Spa Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment

• Best Bidet Seat: TOTO SW3074#01 WASHLET C2 Electronic Bidet Seat 

• Best Luxury: TOTO SW3036#01 K300 Electronic Bidet Toilet

• Best Handheld: BLAUX Electric Portable Bidet Sprayer

• Best Slim-Profile: BioBidet SlimEdge Simple Bidet Attachment

• Best Premium: Kohler C3 230 Elongated Bidet Toilet Seat

• Best Portable: TOTO Mobile Toilet Shower

It's difficult to keep track of all the different features, shapes, and technology available in bidets. So, if you need some help, we've broken down everything you need to know about bidets so you can make an informed decision.

1. Electric or Non-Electric

As it turns out, there's a lot to think about. The key argument is whether to choose an electric solution or a non-electric one. 

Electric

Electric bidets typically require a regular outlet next to your toilet and come with a heated seat, remote control capabilities, pressure control, directional control, and even some water heating options. 

The streams are gentler and more effective, the water actually warms up, and you get extra features like a heated seat and a drier, which is one of our favorite features.

You'll need to upgrade to an electric bidet seat if you want consistent, adjustable warmth and more control over the stream. Electric bidet seats are more expensive, but they provide a significant improvement in enjoyment. 

Most electric bidets with limitless hot water cost approximately $600, but our top pick, the TOTO SW3074#01, is a couple of hundred dollars less, making it a fantastic deal.

Non-Electric

Bidet attachments, which attach to your current toilet seat, are the most basic non-electric bidets. 

Consider the TUSHY 3.0: instead of replacing your seat, you're simply adding a small attachment beneath it. These attachments are by far the cheapest, but they come at the expense of a lot of comforts.

Non-electric choices, on the other hand, are significantly less customizable. Bidet seat attachments don't have integrated electric heaters; instead, they rely on hot water from your sink, and none of the alternatives we tried got appreciably warm during our washing period.

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2. Style

You'll also need to decide on the style of bidet you desire. We didn't include freestanding bidets since they take up too much space in your bathroom, but we did include toilets with built-in bidets, toilet seats with bidets, bidet attachments, and portable bidets from the TOTO, the TUSHY, …

If you're adding a toilet seat or attachment to an existing toilet, you'll need to take into account the toilet's and lid's dimensions in order to choose a gadget that fits your porcelain.

3. Design

Once you've decided on a bidet, you'll need to make sure it'll fit in your toilet. 

The first thing you need to do is determine if you have a one-piece or two-piece toilet. A one-piece toilet has no space between the bowl and the tank behind it, whereas a two-piece toilet has a gap between them. 

Almost all bidets will fit a two-piece toilet (you'll simply have to check the bowl form, but more on that in a minute), but some one-piece designs won't allow for an attachment. 

So, if you have a one-piece toilet, make sure it doesn't have a French curve (where the toilet frame between the bowl and the tank curves up), and always measure the distance between the bowl and the tank to make sure it meets the specifications of your preferred bidet.

In case you have a French curved one-piece toilet, the Cascade 3000 Bidet Seat is the best solution for you. It has the advantage of being available in both round and elongated forms. It also works in one-piece and two-piece toilets, even some French curved one-piece toilets!

1. Can I install a bidet in a standard toilet?

Most conventional toilets can accommodate a portable bidet or a bidet toilet seat. Make sure that the bidet you choose suits the size and shape of your toilet, as some models, such as one-piece French Curve toilets, may not function with all bidets. But don’t worry, the Cascade 3000 Bidet Seat will fit in whatever type of toilet you have, even French curved one-piece toilets.

2. Should I wipe after using the

After using a bidet, you can wipe. Many people, however, choose a bidet to reduce their use of toilet paper by allowing them to dry off with clean towels, air dry, or utilize a bidet that blasts warm air.

3. What exactly is a bidet that cleans itself?

Self-cleaning bidets can rinse or sanitize themselves, or clean the nozzles using UV light.

4. Is it true that bidets are healthier than toilet paper?

Yes, bidets are healthier than toilet paper, which can leave feces behind, because they spray water and rinse the area.

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Bidets can save you money on toilet paper while also making you feel clean and faultless. After you've used the toilet, this simple plumbing fixture attaches to your toilet seat or shower to provide a dedicated stream of water for personal cleansing. 

The best bidets have health and environmental benefits, as well as the potential to save the 15 million trees that are used to create toilet paper each year.