The Question Index · October 2026

Questions, answered

Buying & fit

• My toilet is a Kohler. Which seats fit? — answered in: Bidet–toilet compatibility: the complete fit procedure
• What is WASHLET+, and can I use the seat on another brand? — answered in: Bidet–toilet compatibility: the complete fit procedure
• The Swash 1400 needs 1.75″ — what if I have 1.6″? — answered in: Bidet–toilet compatibility: the complete fit procedure
• Do attachments fit toilets that seats can't? — answered in: Bidet–toilet compatibility: the complete fit procedure
• My measurement A is 17.5 inches. What do I buy? — answered in: Bidet–toilet compatibility: the complete fit procedure
• Can my landlord prohibit a bidet attachment? — answered in: Bidets for renters: leave no trace, keep the deposit
• Will a bidet void my deposit? — answered in: Bidets for renters: leave no trace, keep the deposit
• What if my toilet's shutoff valve is stuck or corroded? — answered in: Bidets for renters: leave no trace, keep the deposit
• Can I take the bidet to my next home? — answered in: Bidets for renters: leave no trace, keep the deposit
• Should I tell my landlord at all? — answered in: Bidets for renters: leave no trace, keep the deposit
• How do I confirm my toilet is actually round? — answered in: Bidets for round toilets: the verified round field
• Does the round version of a seat perform worse than the elongated? — answered in: Bidets for round toilets: the verified round field
• Why do flagship models skip round? — answered in: Bidets for round toilets: the verified round field
• Can I use an elongated seat if I accept the overhang? — answered in: Bidets for round toilets: the verified round field
• What is the cheapest honest route onto a round toilet? — answered in: Bidets for round toilets: the verified round field

Health & hygiene

• So, are bidets sanitary — yes or no? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• How often should I clean the nozzle? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• Does a sterilisation system make cleaning unnecessary? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• I am immunocompromised. Should I avoid bidets? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• Can bidet use cause incontinence? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• What single purchase best addresses the hygiene evidence? — answered in: Are bidets sanitary? The evidence hub
• Can a bidet shrink hemorrhoids? — answered in: Bidets and hemorrhoids: what the evidence does and does not support
• Is a bidet better than wet wipes for hemorrhoids? — answered in: Bidets and hemorrhoids: what the evidence does and does not support
• What pressure setting should I use? — answered in: Bidets and hemorrhoids: what the evidence does and does not support
• Can a bidet make things worse? — answered in: Bidets and hemorrhoids: what the evidence does and does not support
• Should I use a bidet after hemorrhoid surgery? — answered in: Bidets and hemorrhoids: what the evidence does and does not support
• Do bidets cause UTIs? — answered in: Bidets for women: a real front wash, and the infection evidence read both ways
• Do bidets prevent UTIs? — answered in: Bidets for women: a real front wash, and the infection evidence read both ways
• Is a separate front nozzle really better than one wand? — answered in: Bidets for women: a real front wash, and the infection evidence read both ways
• Can I use a bidet during my period with a cup or tampon? — answered in: Bidets for women: a real front wash, and the infection evidence read both ways
• How often is too often? — answered in: Bidets for women: a real front wash, and the infection evidence read both ways
• Is bidet use safe in pregnancy? — answered in: Bidets in pregnancy and postpartum: gentle is a specification, not a slogan
• When can I use a bidet seat after giving birth? — answered in: Bidets in pregnancy and postpartum: gentle is a specification, not a slogan
• Can warm water help with postpartum stinging? — answered in: Bidets in pregnancy and postpartum: gentle is a specification, not a slogan
• Do I need a separate front nozzle, or is one wand enough? — answered in: Bidets in pregnancy and postpartum: gentle is a specification, not a slogan
• Is a handheld sprayer a good postpartum choice? — answered in: Bidets in pregnancy and postpartum: gentle is a specification, not a slogan

Ownership

• Can I use the same spray cleaner as the rest of the bathroom? — answered in: Cleaning a bidet: mild soap, soft cloth, and a short list of prohibitions
• Can I submerge or hose down an electric seat? — answered in: Cleaning a bidet: mild soap, soft cloth, and a short list of prohibitions
• How do I clean under an attachment without removing it? — answered in: Cleaning a bidet: mild soap, soft cloth, and a short list of prohibitions
• My nozzle looks discoloured. Is it damaged? — answered in: Cleaning a bidet: mild soap, soft cloth, and a short list of prohibitions
• Does vinegar belong in bidet cleaning? — answered in: Cleaning a bidet: mild soap, soft cloth, and a short list of prohibitions
• What is the single first check for weak pressure? — answered in: Bidet troubleshooting: find the system, then the fault
• My bidet leaks only sometimes. How do I catch it? — answered in: Bidet troubleshooting: find the system, then the fault
• The wash worked yesterday and does nothing today. Order of checks? — answered in: Bidet troubleshooting: find the system, then the fault
• Can I keep using a bidet with a slight nozzle drip? — answered in: Bidet troubleshooting: find the system, then the fault
• When is a fault a warranty matter rather than a fix? — answered in: Bidet troubleshooting: find the system, then the fault