You want a TOTO toilet and a TOTO WASHLET® (TOTO's name for their bidet seat) so picking a model should be easy, right? WRONG. Buying a WASHLET®+ is actually quite complicated. TOTO has well over 200 WASHLET®+ options, and that can feel very overwhelming.  But not to worry. This guide is current for 2024, and lays out all the info you need to make your decision.  TOTO WASHLET®+ vs. TOTO WASHLET® + TOTO Toilet It is important to understand the difference between the TOTO WASHLET®+ ("TOTO WASHLET PLUS") and a toilet made by TOTO with one of their WASHLET® (bidet seat) models added ..read more

Do you have any loved ones who need a little extra help to care for themselves? Or it that person you? For the elderly and the infirm, a number of factors can come into play as far as maintaining personal hygiene goes. First of all, seniors may become less flexible and less coordinated, and reaching behind to wipe themselves properly can become much more difficult. Second is the decline in their vision, which can impact their ability to see and make sure that they have wiped themselves properly. They are also likely to take showers or baths a little less often than before i ..read more

TOTO's NEOREST® smart toilets brings you the best in cleanliness, wellness, sustainability and beautiful, innovative design. Before comparing the NEOREST® models we want to explain why TOTO has earned such international acclaim for their NEOREST® series. If you wish to skip the explanation, just scroll down to the "COMPARING TOTO NEOREST® TOILETS" section. *TOTO recently brought in three new designs that have replaced some of the previous models. For the most part the features are very similar. The previous and new models may run along side of each other until the ..read more

Being constipated is no fun. In fact chronic constipation, and constipation in general, can have a number of negative health impacts such as:   There are many things that can be done (besides taking conventional laxatives) to relieve constipation: Drink water (lots) Eat fiber (lots) Prunes or prune juice Have a coffee (not a long-term solution) Diet rich in magnesium Probiotics Exercise Herbal laxatives Castor oil packs Enema Can a bidet seat help with constipation? The answer is YES! A bidet can stimulate the poop reflex if it comes with an enema function. There are b ..read more

You have decided on a want a TOTO toilet and a TOTO WASHLET® ( WASHLET is TOTO's name for their bidet seat) so picking a model should be easy, right? WRONG. Buying a WASHLET®+ is actually quite complicated. TOTO has well over 200 WASHLET®+ options, and that can feel very overwhelming. Especially if you do not understand how their product lines are structured.  But not to worry. This guide is current for 2023, and lays out all the info you need to make your decision, in a user-friendly way.  TOTO WASHLET®+ vs. TOTO WASHLET® + TOTO Toilet It is important to understand the dif ..read more

Do you have any loved ones who need a little extra help to care for themselves? Or it that person you? For the elderly and the infirm, a number of factors can come into play as far as maintaining personal hygiene goes. First of all, seniors may become less flexible and less coordinated, and reaching behind to wipe themselves properly can become much more difficult. Second is the decline in their vision, which can impact their ability to see and make sure that they have wiped themselves properly. They are also likely to take showers or baths a little less often than before i ..read more

Are you curious about what an unlimited bidet budget can buy? In this blog post we will go over the features that separate a basic toilet seat bidet attachment from a top-of-the-line luxury bidet toilet seat. When it comes to luxury bidets and bidet toilet seats, the sky is truly the limit. You can choose from a wide range of features and options that will make your experience even better than you could imagine.     But first, let's start with the basics... Basic bidet toilet seat features We understand that not everyone has the budget for an expensive luxury bidet seat. That’s why ..read more

Being constipated is no fun. In fact chronic constipation, and constipation in general, can have a number of negative health impacts such as:   There are many things that can be done (besides taking conventional laxatives) to relieve constipation: Drink water (lots) Eat fiber (lots) Prunes or prune juice Have a coffee (not a long-term solution) Diet rich in magnesium Probiotics Exercise Herbal laxatives Castor oil packs Enema Can a bidet seat help with constipation? The answer is YES! A bidet can stimulate the poop reflex if it comes with an enema function. There are b ..read more

Sittable lid??? Don't all bidet seats have lids that you can sit on?  The answer is NO. Most bidet toilet seats do not have lids that can withstand the weight of a person sitting on them. The reason for this is that there is a lot of delicate electronics housed at the back of the seat's frame and putting any weight on that area can cause damage.  As such, the lids on most bidet seats are lightly built and come with a warning not to sit on them at all. For many, this is not a big deal, as not everyone makes a habit of sitting on the toilet lid. But for others this poses an issue ..read more

The "bidet toilet combo", aka "integrated bidet toilet" or "full bidet unit" is a single unit that includes the bidet seat and the toilet. In many cases these bidet toilets do not look like your typical toilet with a tank. They generally have a low profile, streamlined, modern shape. And they do amazing things, like wash and clean you with warm water, help with constipation and other health issues, dry you and get rid of waste, just like a regular toilet. Some bidet toilets have built in sterilization, nightlights, sensors that will open and close the lid, multiple was ..read more