ArchiveJuly 2023

Thanks to technological innovation, toilets have become smart and intelligent. Yes, toilets have become smart and having one is a great way to improve the personal hygiene of one’s household. Smart toilets were invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington who created a flushing lavatory, with a built-in cistern. However, these toilets didn’t gain prominence until the 1980s, when Japan started...

Despite being a long-standing feature in bathrooms across Asia and Europe, the best bidets has traditionally been considered an emblem of opulence and extravagance in North America. However, the perception is changing. It’s not just a frivolous luxury anymore, but rather a comfortable, hygienic, and eco-friendly fixture worth considering. The bidet’s primary function is to provide a post-toilet...

The Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020 jump-started interest in bidets, and many American households have since made up lost ground in toilet technology. Now that we’ve come to our senses and started actually washing our butts, we’ve realized that the benefits of bidets go beyond feeling cleaner and fresher — switching to a bidet (and using toilet paper made from recycled fibers) can help you...

If you’ve ever visited Japan or a fancy Japanese restaurant, you might have noticed their high-end toilets. Since the 1980s, Japanese toilet manufacturers have been raising the bar in the bathroom, designing tech-focused features that make every trip to the bathroom more hygienic and luxurious. According to NPR, roughly 80% of Japanese households own a bidet, and they’re common in many other...