If you’ve never used a bidet before, the idea can feel a little intimidating. A stream of water, down there, while you’re sitting on the toilet? It sounds strange until you’ve done it once. Then it just feels obvious.
The truth is, using a bidet is about as complicated as using a shower head. There’s water, there are a couple of controls, and the whole thing takes less than a minute. Here’s what the experience actually looks like, step by step.
Step One: Use the Toilet Like Normal
Nothing changes here. Sit down, do your thing. The bidet comes into play after, not during. Some people do a light wipe with a small piece of toilet paper first to clear the bulk of things, but this is personal preference, not a requirement.
Step Two: Start the Wash
If you have a bidet seat or attachment, you’ll either press a button (electric models) or turn a dial (non-electric models). Start with the lowest pressure setting. This is important. Most first-timers make the mistake of cranking the pressure up, and while that won’t hurt you, it’s a surprise you don’t need.
The water stream is targeted at the area that needs cleaning. On electric models, you can usually choose between a rear wash and a front wash, and adjust the nozzle position if needed. On non-electric models, you may need to shift your position slightly to get the angle right. Either way, you’ll figure it out within the first couple of uses.
Step Three: Dry Off
Once you feel clean, stop the wash. From here you have a few options: pat dry with a small amount of toilet paper, use a dedicated towel, or if your bidet has a built-in warm air dryer, like our ZenWash PRO, just press the button and let it do the work. Most people use a square or two of toilet paper at first and transition away from it over time.
That’s It. Really.
The whole process adds maybe 30 to 60 seconds to your bathroom routine. After two or three uses, it feels completely natural. After a week, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
A few things that might help if you’re still on the fence: the water is clean, fresh water from your home’s supply line, the same water that comes out of your tap. The nozzle doesn’t touch you. And on electric models, you can set the water temperature to warm, which makes the experience genuinely comfortable, especially in winter.
If you’re still deciding which type of bidet is right for you, that’s a great next step. And if installation is what’s holding you back, it’s far easier than you’d expect.
Water Matrix has been in the water business for over 35 years, right here in Canada. If the idea of a bidet is new to you and you’re not sure where to start, our team can point you in the right direction. No pressure, no jargon. Just a conversation.
Browse our bidet collection or call us with questions. We’ve heard them all and we’re happy to help.
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Questions People Ask
Do you still use toilet paper with a bidet?
You can, but you’ll use far less. Most people use a square or two to pat dry, and some skip it entirely if their bidet has an air dryer.
Is the water cold?
On non-electric models, it’s room temperature from your water supply, which most people find comfortable. Electric models let you adjust the temperature to warm.
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