Portable bidet

A portable bidet is a personal hygiene device designed to clean our tushy after using the toilet. Unlike traditional bidets that are fixtures in bathrooms or specifically designed bidet toilet seat, portable bidets are compact, hand-held, and can be carried with you wherever you travel. They have a small squeeze bottle, a nozzle or spray mechanism. The squeeze bottle is used to create the water pressure needed for cleaning by squeezing the portable bidet with your hand.

To use a portable bidet, you fill the squeeze bottle with cold or lukewarm water, and then direct the spray of the nozzle towards the areas that need cleansing. Portable bidets are not inserted.

Portable bidets are often considered more hygienic and environmentally friendly than using toilet paper alone, although you will need to use toilet paper or a towel to dry after use.

Portable bidets are particularly useful post-surgery, after childbirth (perineal or peri bottle), or if you have an injury that prevents you from reaching around to wipe. The bidet gives you an extension such that you don't need to reach into the toilet to wipe.

Portable bidets can also be handy for personal hygiene when travelling to more remote areas or camping.

Portable bidets work by spraying a controlled stream of water to clean the genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Here's a general overview of how they typically work:

Squeeze bottle: Portable bidets have a squeeze bottle, which is usually a small plastic container that you fill with cold or lukewarm water before use.

Nozzle or spray mechanism: Portable bidets have an angled nozzle or spray mechanism that directs the water to the desired areas. Sometimes the nozzle can be adjusted to control the water pressure and angle.

Pressure control: Depending on the design, portable bidets may have different ways to control water pressure. Some models have a squeeze bottle that you manually squeeze to generate the pressure. Others may have a battery operated pump, some of which have a built-in pressure control system.

Usage: To use a portable bidet, you remain seated on the toilet and aim the nozzle or spray at the areas that need cleaning (genital and anal regions). Then spray the water by either squeezing the bottle, pumping the device, or using any other specified method for the particular model. For a squeeze bottle, releasing the bottle fills the top of the bottle with air and can then be squeezed again with the same pressure.

Cleaning and maintenance: After use, you can clean the nozzle or spray mechanism to maintain hygiene. Some portable bidets are designed to be easily disassembled for cleaning purposes. Some models can be put into the dishwasher.

Portable design: The key feature of portable bidets is their portability. They are compact and can be easily carried. Some come with a bidet travel kit and retractable nozzle to make it more convenient for travel, camping and other uses outside the home.

You can find portable bidets at various retailers, both online and in physical stores.

Here at The Independence Shop, we sell two types of portable bidets:
1. The travel bidet (300mL)
2. The portable bidet (360mL)

Retailers and online stores that sell personal bidets include:

Speciality stores:
Medical stores or baby stores may carry personal bidets.

Pharmacies:
Some pharmacies carry personal hygiene products, including portable bidets.

Speciality websites:
Some websites specialise in personal hygiene products and may offer a variety of portable bidets.

General websites:
Amazon and eBay are some common places online where you can buy travel bidets. Keep in mind that travel bidets are often not stocked in Australia and can take longer to be delivered.

Here at The Independence Shop, we sell two types of portable bidets:
1. The travel bidet (300mL)
2. The portable bidet (360mL)

Stores like Bunnings stock water-powered bidet toilet seats and bidet sprayers that attach to taps.