Why Water

You grew up wiping. Everyone did. That doesn't make it right.

Toilet paper removes roughly 75% of residue — and leaves the rest, plus friction, plus chemicals, on your most sensitive skin. Water cleans completely, gently, every time.

75%of Europeans use paper only
57 kg toilet paper perhousehold / year
100% clean, every single time
You grew up wiping. Everyone did. That doesn't make it right.
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Water VS Wiping

Why water makes more sense than paper

Paper

The Old Way

Dry paper pushes residue around more than it removes it. Studies show a single wipe leaves significant trace contamination — yet we accept this as "clean." Add the friction, the bleaching agents and dyes in most paper, and you have a daily ritual that's hard on sensitive tissue.

Water

The Better Way

A gentle stream of temperature-controlled water removes everything, with zero friction and zero chemicals. The same logic that makes you shower rather than towel-dry after a workout applies here. Water doesn't just feel cleaner — it is cleaner, measurably, every time.

Culture

"But I've never used one…"

Fair. Most Western Europeans haven't. Bidets were stigmatised for decades — seen as either overly clinical or oddly foreign. The first use is slightly unfamiliar. By the second week, users consistently report they can't imagine going back. That transition window is the only real obstacle.

Truth

Just a simple comparison:

If you got mud on your hands, would you wipe them with a tissue and consider them clean? The answer for most people is: of course not. The bathroom is the one place we accept a lower standard — not because it's right, but because it's what we learned. Bidetwash changes that.

Still wiping with paper?

1

Dry paper doesn’t clean.

It smears and spreads instead of removing.

2

Less irritation for your skin

Repeated wiping creates friction. Water cleans gently, helping reduce discomfort and irritation.

3

Fresh & Clean

A simple rinse leaves you feeling fresher and truly clean.

What repeated wiping does to your skin

The skin around your most sensitive areas is thinner and more delicate than anywhere else on your body. Yet we subject it to daily friction, dyes, and fragrance — often without knowing.

Micro-abrasions from friction

Repeated dry wiping creates microscopic tears in thin perianal tissue, leaving it vulnerable to irritation, soreness, and over time, conditions like anal fissures or haemorrhoids.

Bleaches, dyes & fragrances

Most toilet paper contains chlorine-based bleaching and optical brighteners. On inflamed or sensitive skin, these are a direct irritant. Dermatologists frequently point to paper as an overlooked cause of chronic perianal dermatitis.

Water is pH-neutral and friction-free

Warm water at the right pressure removes residue without any mechanical abrasion, without any chemicals, and without disrupting the skin's natural microbiome. The clinical consensus increasingly supports water cleansing as the gentler standard.

Relevant if you have sensitive skin

If you experience any regular discomfort, itching, or soreness in this area, switching to water is typically the first thing a dermatologist or colorectal specialist will suggest — before any cream or treatment.

See the Difference

We're not here to shame anyone. Wiping is what most of us were taught. But a quick comparison makes the choice surprisingly obvious.

Dry Paper
Pure Water

Abrasive materials such as rough toilet paper should be kept away from the anus. Often people think that they must keep on wiping their bottom with toilet paper until they do not see any more brown smears on the toilet paper but this can cause significant damage. Running water is the best way to wash the anal surfaces.

Dr. E. M. Moore
Dr. E. M. Moore
PhD, MA FRCS (Gen Surg Eng)
University of Oxford

How much paper does your household actually use?

The environmental footprint of toilet paper is rarely talked about, but it's significant. Here's what one household's habit looks like at scale.
57 kg
Paper saved per year
140L
Water to make one roll
17
Trees saved per lifetime
27,000L
Water saved per year

Household Paper Use

🧻 Without Bidetwash
The environmental footprint of toilet paper is rarely talked about — but it's significant. Here's what one household's habit looks like at scale.
💧 With Bidetwash
Bidetwash uses approximately 0.5 litres per use — a fraction of the water embedded in producing the paper it replaces. Most users reduce toilet paper use by 80% or more, keeping one roll for light drying only.

What it actually feels like

The most common barrier is not knowing what to expect. Here's what users — many of them skeptical at first — actually report.

The first week

  • Feels strange but surprisingly fresh
  • Getting used to the new routine
  • Needing less toilet paper
  • Doubts disappear quickly

After one month

The new normal

  • Can’t go without it anymore — it feels unhygienic to go back
  • Noticeably cleaner and feeling fresher
  • Saving money on toilet paper
  • Recommends it to friends and family

"I was sold immediately. Super easy to install and it feels so much cleaner than toilet paper. My skin is also much less irritated. I should have done this much earlier."

Clara Müller

Clara Müller

Berlijn, Duitsland

"Compact, stylish, and works perfectly. I was initially worried it would be complicated, but it’s actually very simple. Truly an upgrade for any bathroom."

Luca Bianchi

Luca Bianchi

Milaan, Italië

"We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and don’t want to go without it anymore. Especially with young children, it feels much more hygienic and comfortable. A smart investment!"

Sofia Andersson

Sofia Andersson

Stockholm, Zweden

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about making the switch.

How complicated is the installation?

Bidetwash installs in 15–25 minutes without a plumber. You need access to the water inlet behind your toilet and a nearby power socket. The package includes all hardware, and the instructions are illustrated step by step. If your toilet has the standard connections (which 95% of European toilets do), you won't need to call anyone.

Is it hygienic? What about the nozzle?

The nozzle on Bidetwash self-cleans before and after every use — a brief rinse cycle runs automatically. The nozzle retracts when not in use and sits inside a sealed housing. You never touch it, and it never touches anything it shouldn't. Hygiene was the first engineering priority.

Will it fit my toilet?

Not sure if Bidetwash fits your bathroom? Use our Fit Check to quickly confirm the measurements, layout and connection points before you buy. It helps you see whether our compact all-in-one shower toilet is right for your space. Start the Fit Check: https://www.bidetwash.com/pages/check-fit

€1,161 is a lot — how do I justify that?

It's a real purchase, and we won't pretend otherwise. The honest frame: a Dutch household spends roughly €200–€280 per year on toilet paper alone. Bidetwash pays for itself in toilet paper savings within 4–6 years — and that's before counting the skin health and environmental benefits. It's a one-time upgrade to a permanent improvement in daily hygiene. We also offer payment in 3 installments.

Do you still need any toilet paper at all?

Most users keep a small amount for gentle pat-drying afterward — a few sheets, maybe once. Some prefer to air-dry or use a small dedicated towel. Your toilet paper use drops by around 80–90%. You won't eliminate it entirely unless you choose to, but the reduction is significant.

What if I don't like it?

We want Bidetwash to feel like a natural upgrade from day one. If it is not the right fit for you, you can return it within the return period, as long as it meets our return conditions. Simply contact us and we’ll guide you through the next step.

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