Where Do You Draw The Line With Going Green?
When you think of Eco-friendly products for your home, many people think of natural cleaners and paper towels made from recycled materials. Very few people think of their bathroom and even fewer think of their toilet seat as something that can help them go “green”.
Of course there are some toilets that are more “green” than others. We have toilets that are tankless, so you are not wasting water filling up a tank. I actually think these are pretty cool!
We also have some that allow you to control the flush and decide when you want a more powerful flush (more water) or a lighter flush (less water). But we currently don’t have a lot of toilet seats that are as eco-friendly.
Can toilet seats be eco-friendly? I mean, how far can we go with all of this?
Japanese toilet seats, or bidets, include a spray nozzle that works as both a posterior and a feminine wash feature. You can adjust the nozzles to best fit your body. These wash features, along with an air dryer, do away with the need for toilet paper all together. Getting rid of toilet paper would go a long way to a “greener” earth.
These bidets also have adjustable water pressure and water temperature controls. Both allow you to be more economical by using less water and heating the water at a lower temperature. But of course you need to leave it at a level that gets you clean and keeps you comfortable. All that touches you is water. That to me seems so much cleaner than the toilet paper option most of us currently use.
Most Japanese bidets also have eco-modes which decreases the seat’s energy consumption. They do have to be plugged in as they require electricity to operate, so an eco-mode that allows you to use less is a great “green” option.
Others seats have a pre-misting feature which lightly mists the toilet bowl with water before flushing. This allows for a more economical flush when compared to a flush on a dry toilet bowl. There are others that also use eWater Technology, which uses electrolyzed water when misting your bowl. This helps reduce the need for harsh chemical cleaners. Lessening the need for cleaners with harsh chemicals is another great “green” alternative.
I must admit, the thought of having a warmed toilet seat in the winter does sound like an awesome mommy solution! And many of the bidet models include this feature. I’m curious to how these work. How many of you have used or considered switching to a Japanese toilet seat? You can learn more about them at http://www.bidetsplus.com/japanese-toilet-seats/.
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