The complete guide
Buying Guide
This is a bidet you add to the toilet you already own. A slim white plate goes under your existing seat, the nozzles tuck in behind a guard at the back of the pan, and two dials on the side do the rest. There is nothing to plug in and no new seat to buy.
What it is
The plate is 4.8mm thick and made of ABS. It sits on the pan under the seat hinges, and your seat's own bolts pass through it. An arm comes out from the side of the plate, past the edge of the toilet, and carries the controls.
There are two nozzles. One is for a rear wash and one is for a front wash. When they are not in use they pull back behind a small guard gate, which keeps them out of the way of splashes.
You may see it called a non electric bidet toilet seat. It is not a seat. Your own seat stays where it is and this fits underneath it.
What comes in the box
- The bidet attachment, with its two nozzles and control dials
- A brass T-shaped adapter
- A braided steel cold water hose
The supplier does not publish the hose length or the weight.
How it fits
You take the seat off, lay the plate on the pan so the nozzle guard sits over the bowl, and put the seat back on over it. The bolt holes in the plate have round inserts that turn, so the slots can line up with the holes on most standard toilets. The supplier designed it for UK toilets and says most standard two-piece toilets are compatible.
The water comes from the cold supply that feeds your cistern. The brass T-shaped adapter goes on that supply, and the braided steel hose runs from the adapter to the inlet under the control arm. If your cistern is boxed in, check that you can reach the supply pipe before you order.
Installation and backflow requirements apply to anything that connects a spray to the mains next to a toilet. Follow the product instructions and the water regulations where you live, and use a qualified plumber if you are unsure.
Using it
The arm has two dials. The top one selects the nozzle and is marked back, self-clean and front. The one below it sets the water pressure.
Turning the pressure dial is also what starts the water. It begins to flow once you have turned the dial about 15 to 20 degrees, and it is at full pressure at 90 degrees. Start low. Full mains pressure can be more than you expect the first time.
The water is cold, because it comes from the same pipe that fills the cistern. Better to know that now than on a January morning. Some people like it and some do not, and the attachment has no way to warm the water.
Afterwards, pat dry with a little toilet paper or a towel. The water has done the washing, so you will get through less paper than before.
Looking after it
Turn the nozzle dial to self-clean now and then. It runs fresh water over the nozzles to rinse them. For the plate and the arm, a soft damp cloth and a mild cleaner when you clean the toilet is enough.
The body is made of two shells with ribs inside, which keeps it stiff under the seat. The top of the nozzle housing curves downward and leaves a gap between the nozzle and the seat ring, so when someone sits down the seat takes the weight and the nozzle is left alone.
Which one to pick
Bidet Co UK sells several kinds of bidet, and they suit different people.
- Hand bidets, from £49. A spray head on a hose that you hold and aim. It is also handy for jobs like rinsing nappies.
- Portable Bidet Sprayer, £49. A rechargeable sprayer you fill with water and carry in a bag. Nothing connects to the plumbing, so it suits travel.
- This attachment, £79. Hands free, with two nozzles, and your own seat stays on.
- Toilet Seat and Bidet, £129. A whole new seat with the nozzles built in, in a D or O shape. It makes sense if you were going to replace the seat anyway.
If you like your seat and do not want to hold a sprayer, this attachment is the one.
Delivery and returns
At £79 this qualifies for free UK delivery, which applies to orders of £75 or more. Below £75, delivery is £25, and an express option costs £25. Orders go out after a 24 to 48 hour handling time and arrive in 5 to 7 days. You can pay by card or PayPal.
UK consumers have 14 days to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and Bidet Co UK allows 15 days from delivery. There is no cancellation fee and no handling fee. If it arrives faulty, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 covers you.