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I have a 10 year old son who seems incapable of using the toilet without going through half a roll of toilet paper. It's actually, truly absurd. I knew about bidets from my grandparents' house, where my grandfather (a builder) had installed a separate bidet in their bathroom. I next experienced them while traveling in Europe--our rental apartment in Rome had one and its praises were sung by all. At some point, all of this converged in my head and I realized that a bidet could... Read More

I have a 10 year old son who seems incapable of using the toilet without going through half a roll of toilet paper. It's actually, truly absurd. I knew about bidets from my grandparents' house, where my grandfather (a builder) had installed a separate bidet in their bathroom. I next experienced them while traveling in Europe--our rental apartment in Rome had one and its praises were sung by all. At some point, all of this converged in my head and I realized that a bidet could keep me from going into debt buying toilet paper, not to mention save our ancient septic system. I looked online at a bunch and did a bunch of research and ultimately decided on this magical device. It's a little more expensive than some of the others available, but it had a few things going for it: first, the aesthetics; second, the slimmer profile. This little gadget is sleek and my eyes are already skimming past it when I'm in the bathroom. I like the modern look, but it's also extra functional as well--the knob simply twists right for the rear spray and left for the forward spray. This makes operating it without looking a breeze. The slim aspect of the whole thing has another bonus: it doesn't raise the rear of the seat noticeably. The reviews for many other bidet attachments noted that you'd need to prop up the front of the seat, too, lest the toilet seat snap beneath the weight of its users. This one is so low profile that it doesn't cause an issue at all. Installation was easy. I'm a single 36 y/o woman who considers herself reasonably handy and I was able to do it in about 15 minutes with basic tools. My ONE major suggestion for installation is to obtain some thread seal tape from this site or your local hardware store. It's super cheap, easy to use stuff that just wraps around the threads of the bolt or screw and prevents water from leaking out. It's a buck or two at the major stores and well worth the effort you'll save extra-tightening. Overall, I'm thrilled with this purchase. It really does make a difference in terms of how quickly and efficiently things get clean. By things I obviously mean your bum. This one doesn't have hot water capability, but my sink is too far away anyway so I didn't want or need it. The colder water hasn't been an issue at all for us. Finally, I'll say that the kid happily uses it and hasn't filled the toilet to the brim with paper since I've installed it! Ultimately, I thought this one was worth the slightly higher price because of the aesthetics, but I quickly discovered that its actual function and design make it worth it as well. If I'd bought one of the slightly cheaper ones, I'd have been out the difference getting little bumpers for the front of the seat. 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended! I'm sorry I don't have pictures but my bathroom is not ready for its closeup. Read Less

As for the unit, it's basic, but excellent. Have used the heated ones and all, and they are great. They are also overly expensive and use power whether using or not. These are simple and very effective. In the winter the water can get a bit chilly, which can sometimes trigger the reaction to expel earlier. So if that is a problem, and you live in a cold climate without a heated bathroom, it's something to consider. Still, we've had this for years and it's so nice we got a second for the ho... Read More

As for the unit, it's basic, but excellent. Have used the heated ones and all, and they are great. They are also overly expensive and use power whether using or not. These are simple and very effective. In the winter the water can get a bit chilly, which can sometimes trigger the reaction to expel earlier. So if that is a problem, and you live in a cold climate without a heated bathroom, it's something to consider. Still, we've had this for years and it's so nice we got a second for the house, and even installed them on our boat heads. On the personal side: You'll get used to being so clean inside and out, that when you're where you have to use just TP, it's quite uncomfortable (for the following reason). For intimate interactions... this makes everything so much more pleasurable. It also allows for more "options" that you might otherwise not be interested in. Basically... you get really spoiled using these, and have a lot more fun. Highly recommend. Read Less

Due to a chronic medical condition I prescribed a bidet for myself and my wife. Circumstance dictated it was a no-brainer. Should have been suggested by our Urologists or Gynecologist but it would never have occurred to either in a hundred years. We convinced a friend of ours to purchase the Genie attachment because she has undergone a long and painful recovery from major back surgery where she can no longer bend and twist herself around into the needed position to use toilet paper. This has... Read More

Due to a chronic medical condition I prescribed a bidet for myself and my wife. Circumstance dictated it was a no-brainer. Should have been suggested by our Urologists or Gynecologist but it would never have occurred to either in a hundred years. We convinced a friend of ours to purchase the Genie attachment because she has undergone a long and painful recovery from major back surgery where she can no longer bend and twist herself around into the needed position to use toilet paper. This has proved to be very, very frustrating for her as one can well imagine. You would think that under such distress doctors would be able to see beyond their mindset of x-rays, surgery and drugs and think about a practical way to alleviate the discomfort of their patients? Our Genie Attachment turns out to be just what the Doctor never ordered: a simple, inexpensive, permanent solution to a few problems that were having a significant negative impact to the quality of our lives. My wife's friend, in her seventies, says she installed it herself, even when restricted by a stiff back. Our daughter in law has also ordered one for her family. The nice thing about the Genie attachment is that it doesn't change the basic configuration of your present toilet seat and lid arrangement. This was key to me as we have a tall, elongated bowl with a seat sans lid that is a McDonald's Restroom knock off. Contoured and comfortable. We wanted to keep the same seat as it is about as large a toilet seat that you can buy. I think every new house built should come with optional 20" tall, elongated toilets. Add a Bidet and your homely Bathroom is transformed into a luxury suite, (well, almost)! I guess cold water is the first question that comes to mind. For us, not a deal breaker. Not a situation where one has to "grin and bear it" Was easy to get used to. Not a problem really. Since the Bidet is not merely an option for us, if water temp were a big enough issue, we would be inclined to opt for a more elaborate and costly warm water set up. For us I would have to drill a hole near the baseboard at the rear of the toilet through into the laundry room on the other side of the wall, build a custom electrical extension cord plugging it into the Washing Machine wall outlet. Or, just string the electric cord across the rug to the opposite wall, over the counter, while trying to ignore that ugly extension cord. The Bidet attachment is so minimal and non-intrusive that we also use it in our other bathroom next to our bedroom where most used by guests. They can just use the facility normally as if the Bidet weren't there. Might ask a question about it, where you may volunteer information on it's use. "Lefty backie, righty fronty." Couldn't be any easier. Shuts off in the middle position of the knob with a tactile and audible "click". The extensions from out of where the water sprays are extended downwards for a more effective spray angle by water pressure. They disappear out of the way when not activated. The housing, a very small footprint at the rear of the bowl that doesn't impede cleaning. The rear spray strikes a bulls eye. I was not sure about how the front would work, but my wife says that it does work as it should. I expect that the water valve and hoses are of good quality when correctly installed will stand the test of time. That remains to be seen, though I've no reason to expect otherwise. Our bathroom was flooded once, a real costly mess! Human error by the original builders. It is just a good common sense idea to turn on and off the T valve handle that diverts water from the inlet to the bidet with each use. I doubt you could ever wear it out. it would be just plain stupid for the distributor not to use highest quality hardware here if they want to continue selling their product. I predict that Bidet's will one day be commonplace in America. I am not too paranoid about flooding, don't expect the Bidet to fail, but... it's a good idea. For sure, the greatest cause of failure is faulty installation. Bathroom fixtures are tried and true, over time proving to be reliable and durable when quality parts are properly installed. Our Genie Bidet is affordable by any one. We are going to give away two more as gifts. It is easily installed by even the most mechanically disinclined. It serves a very practical, useful, purpose that will see daily use. You'll wonder how you went all these years without it. It reduces the amount of toilet paper that in a large family may pay for itself in less than a year. What's not to like? Walter O. Read Less