The Best Bidet for Every Budget (Encore)
Summary
Hosts Rosie, Kyra, and Christine welcome Wirecutter expert Doug Mahoney to demystify bidets for skeptics. Doug explains the differences between cold and warm water models, installation requirements, and cleaning tips. He recommends specific products across price ranges, from budget-friendly attachments to high-end Toto seats, emphasizing their benefits for hygiene, accessibility, and saving toilet paper.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and Rosie comes out as bidet curious
Hosts share first bidet experiences and introduce guest Doug
Sponsors: Egg Life, Instagram Teen Accounts, Visible
Bidet history quiz: Napoleon, Toto, and etymology
Who needs a bidet? Accessibility, kids, and septic systems
How Doug tests bidets and what he grades on
Bathroom prep: Toilet compatibility and water shut-off checks
Price ranges: From $25 attachments to $25k luxury toilets
How bidets work, warm vs cold, and drying methods
Sponsors: Egg Life, Instagram, Montblanc
Top picks: Bio Bidet, Brondel, and Toto S5
Installation risks, DIY tips, and cleaning/moving advice
Doug's favorite topic and hosts' final takeaways
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