The whole wiping thing has never really worked. Thankfully the UK is finally catching on to bidet life — bidets and bidet attachments replace furious wiping with a fresh stream of water.
Anyone at any age can learn how to use a bidet and enjoy a bottom that's twice as clean, from a spray that's far gentler than toilet paper. This guide gives you a 100% success rate on your first go.
Step 1: Do Your Business
Bidets go way beyond #2 and are great at cleaning your entire bottom — post-workout, before or after sex, and when you're on your period. Sit down as normal and do the deed.
Don't be shy about splashing. Flushy's nozzle sits behind a hygienic nozzle guard and rinses itself before and after every use, so you're always spraying with fresh water.
Step 2: Aim Your Sprayer
Every body is different, so it may take a little experimenting to get the water to hit the target like a bullseye. Try sitting towards the middle and front of your toilet seat while leaning your body back and forth to test the angle.
Flushy's nozzle adjuster targets the water flow and the pressure dial controls how strong the spray is. Start low and slow, then increase until the angle feels perfect.
Important: don't spray without first sitting on the toilet.
Step 3: Wash Your Butt
Maintain a slight squat with your knees higher than your hips to relax your muscles. Slowly lean forward and back as you increase pressure for a proper once-over.
Wash for 5–30 seconds, avoiding the highest pressure setting. Water temperature is up to your plumbing — washing with a bidet removes 99% of the invisible bacteria left behind after wiping with dry paper, warm or cool.
Those particles hitchhike onto your hands, your phone and every surface you touch. Which is exactly why paper alone never really worked.
Step 4: Pat Dry
Your butt is sparkling. Drip drying is always an option, but if you're in a hurry simply pat dry with a small towel (reserved just for your booty) or a couple of squares of recycled toilet paper.
Patting — never rubbing — keeps sensitive skin happy and irritation-free.
Step 5: Wash Your Hands
This step doesn't change. Your hands will be far cleaner than if you'd wiped with paper, but bathroom surfaces still carry germs — so stay humble and wash up anyway.
Why We Love Using a Bidet
- No more smearing. Wiping spreads bacteria around. Washing with fresh water removes 99% of what's left behind.
- Hands-free cleaning. You never have to touch your dirty bum to get it clean.
- Easy DIY install. If you can remove a toilet seat, you can install a Flushy in around 10 minutes.
- Money in your pocket. The toilet paper you stop buying pays for your bidet in under a year.
- Healthier skin. Fresh water instead of chemical-packed paper or wet wipes prevents irritation and gently washes around haemorrhoids.
- Healthier pipes. Less paper down the pan means fewer clogs and fewer plumber visits.
- Healthier planet. Bidets save the trees and water that would otherwise go into making toilet paper.
It's entirely possible to feel cleaner and more confident after you go. Bidet life is far less intimidating than you think — and once you properly wash, you'll never go back to dry, scratchy wiping.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you use a portable bidet?
Fill it with clean water from the sink. Sit on the toilet as usual (or squat in nature). With the nozzle extended and the spout facing towards your bum, squeeze the bottle until a stream of water comes out.
2. Is the bidet water clean? Or is it toilet water?
The water comes directly from your plumbing supply — not the toilet bowl. It's the same fresh water you'd use to brush your teeth.
3. How often should you clean a bidet?
Flushy's nozzle self-rinses before and after each use. Beyond that, a good rule of thumb is a wipe-down with an antibacterial wipe or solution around once a month.
4. Do you have to wipe before or after using a bidet?
There's no need to wipe before or after. If going totally paperless feels like a leap, use a couple of squares to spot-check between sprays — but bidets are designed to be an entirely hands-free experience.
5. How long should you use a bidet for?
Anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds, depending on your desired clean.