Posted on | August 30, 2011 | by | Ross | Comments: 2 Comments
The bidet (pronounced bi-DAY) is not a common fixture in American households, although at least the term itself is becoming more familiar in the US. Bidets have been successfully and happily used for hundreds of years in Europe and Asia and have finally just started to gain popularity in the United States.For those of you who are not quite clear, I offer you this brief description and also a bit of bidet history.It’s a bit delicate, but here it goes.
The dictionary defines a bidet as “a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal region.” No solids are to be deposited in this plumbing fixture that incorporates a washing basin, hot and cold faucet and sprayer. Comfort and the best possible personal hygiene are the ideas behind the designs of these fixtures. In addition to cleaning the parts we normally wipe with soft, perfumed toilet paper (which, come on, it’s still paper) with a mild and comforting stream of warm water, bidets have medical benefits. Use of a bidet can reduce soreness after a bout of diarrhea or hemorrhoids, and it may be necessary for post-colorectal or fissure repair. In addition, the use of a bidet by women is widely encouraged during postpartum.
While the bidet has long been an essential part of refined European homes and this “fourth fixture” for your bathroom is now gaining popularity in the United States.
Bidet use originated in France a couple of centuries ago, when cavaliers got off their horses and wanted to bathe, but had little time to do so. It allowed for limited bathing, and it also soothed the parts of the body that came in close contact with their saddles. Over the years, the bidet has evolved into a more personal sanitization method. With the improved cleanliness and increased awareness of personal hygiene over the centuries, so has the technology of bidets progressed.
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Posted on | August 30, 2011 | by | Ross | Comments: 1 Comment
The bathtub has been overlooked in most new construction; the classic claw foot actually large enough to allow an adult a decent soak are a thing of the past, and the new three walled acrylic inserts with tubs too short and shallow for a full size person to fit comfortably into have become the standard. In order to take a bath, you have jostle around and decide which portion of your body should be submerged at any given time, which is very uncomfortable and profoundly unsatisfying. As a result, soaking in a tub has become a situation instead of a welcome time for relaxation and renovation.
Don’t be concerned, for there is something you can do about this predicament, and this article can help you to begin.
How does one go about selecting the correct bathtub for their situation? Many factors come into play when it comes to picking a choice tub. Functionality is a big consideration; are you looking for a soaking tub, a jetted tub, an air pool tub, or perhaps a combination of these features?
Aesthetics also play a major roll when choosing a bathtub. Looks are important, and what it’s made of determines both functionality as well as style. Acrylic has different practical purposes than cast iron, and the same goes for enameled steel, copper, and other brand-specific available materials.
Specifications such as shape, width, length, and depth are paramount when looking for a tub that will fit your space. Don’t forget important details such as where the drain or tub waste, and faucet holes are located, in case you are looking to use your existing plumbing setup.
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