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Let us start with the definition of a toilet seat. A toilet seat is a hinged unit consisting of seat, and usually a lid, which is bolted onto a toilet bowl for a flush toilet. A toilet seat consists of the seat itself, which may be contoured for the user to sit on, and the lid, which covers the toilet when it is not in use. The seat is generally lifted when a man stands to urinate, or while cleaning the toilet. The issue of men leaving the seat up or putting it back down after use, particularly for the benefit of women, who customarily sit down both to urinate and defecate, is a perennial topic of discussion and light humor, with it often being argued that leaving the toilet seat up is more efficient for men, but putting it down is more considerate of women. If present, the lid is frequently left open, but it can be closed to prevent small items from falling in, and to reduce the spread of germs and odors when the water is aerosolized on flushing.<\/span><\/p>\n

As time flies by, the possibilities became vast and integration of toilet and bidets rose up. High-tech toilet seats may include many features, including a heated seat, a bidet, and a blow drier. High-tech seats are most common in Japan, where a seat with integrated bidets is colloquially called a Washlet, after a leading brand. Electrically heated toilet seats have been popular in Japan since the 1970s, as heating in Japan is generally space heating, and thus toilet rooms are often unheated, other than the toilet seat. Integrated bidets date from around 1980, and have since become very popular in Japan, and are becoming more common in most other developed countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bidet toilets have been popular in countries like India since British colonial days. The nozzle is sometimes controlled with an external tap within the reach of the hand. Traditionally, local style squatting toilets have been more common in India and are more convenient to most Indians, especially of the lower income groups. But with the rise of westernization, western style bowls have started becoming more common, and the most convenient way to wash the perineal area with these bowls is simply to attach a bidet nozzle.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1980 the first “paperless toilet” was launched in Japan, a combination toilet and bidet which also dries the user after washing. Combination toilet-bidets with seat warmers or attachable bidets are particularly popular in Japan and South Korea, found in approximately 60% of households. They are commonly found in hotels and even some public facilities. These bidet-toilets, along with toilet seat\/bidet units are sold in many countries including the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best Bidet Toilet Seats Guide for Buyers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n