Heated Bidets are Seen More and More in the U.S.

For decades the Europeans have held on to an enviable lead. They take better care of the planet. Based on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Europe holds the top 14 spots out of the first 20 on the EPI. The United States ranks number 39. Europe has a broader infrastructure and a more motivated desire to provide clean drinking water and treat waste water. Europeans also have cleaner air. The U.S., once a world leader in environmental protection has fallen behind and is no longer keeping pace. Europeans have generally led the way in heated bidet use as well. The concept of a heated toilet seat and bidet toilet caught on much earlier in Europe compared to America.

As with the environment and its care, the U.S. is starting to take notice of the Earth and our impact on this great planet. We are also taking notice of the health and comfortable benefits offered by bidet toilets. Actively doing things to protect our planet’s health as well as our own personal health has become more than trendy. These actions have shown a shift in our culture as more and more people across our great country are taking the environment and their own health more serious. Using a bidet toilet was once only associated with fancy European hotels and homes. As we take stock of what makes sense for our own health and well-being, heated bidets are showing up in more places across the States.

Many physicians will now prescribe warm sitz baths as part of treatment for any gastrointestinal issues. The warm water found in a heated bidet toilet is germ resistant, making it more sanitary to use. Bidets are easier to use than course toilet paper and less messy. Bidet toilets are remarkable for pregnant women, seniors and disable people who have limited mobility. Using water, as a bidet toilet does, offers less irritation to many ailments including hemorrhoids.

We may not be the super power when it comes to our environment but we are making strides in all the small steps we are taking. Americans are combining forces and joining the “green” movement. Thankfully we are also seeing a rise in our collective health welfare. People are more anxious than ever to avoid costly medical bills and wasted time spent at the hospital or sitting in a doctor’s office. Heated bidets have become a smart choice in America and are here to stay as they help improve overall health and comfort.