Most Americans aren’t familiar with the bidet and will stand in a bathroom looking perplexed for a few seconds before figuring out the right appliance to use.

Many Americans are missing out on the benefits of a great invention.

A Bidet is simply a low-slung sink that a user can straddle and wash off harder to reach places. If you’re a man chances are you think the bidet is just a “womanly” device, not true! Plenty of men find a bidet a sanitary pleasing experience.

So the next question is  – How to choose a bidet?

The first thing to think about is the size of your bathroom.  Can you fit a full bidet into it?

Bidet’s take up a lot of room and can cramp a small bathroom. If you just don’t have the space then you can install a bidet kit that will attach to your toilet. It’s much cheaper, you still get all the hygienic benefits, and best of all you save space.

Next to consider is what features you want.  Here are a few of the options:

• Adjustable temperature: The user is able to custom set the bidet temperature. It’s a great comfort feature versus being blasted with a jet of cold tap water.

• Adjustable pressure: Higher end units will have the ability to adjust the pressure from gentle trickle to a forceful spray.

• Versatility: A well-built bidet can serve several functions. It should have a sink stopper that lets you fill the basin with water. This means you can use the bidet as a baby bath.

How to choose a bidet all comes down to the features you want on the unit.  Temperature and pressure controls are a great way to personalize your bidet.