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Shower toilet
Washes and dries.
A toilet with a built-in wand that washes with warm water, often with a warm-air dryer and heated seat. Common in Japan, increasingly popular in the UK.
- Washes
- With warm water
- Often has
- Dryer, heated seat
- Needs
- Power and water supply
- Also
- Seat-only versions
What it is
A toilet, or a replacement seat for one, with a retractable wand, heated water and controls on the side or a remote.
Good for
Hygiene
Washes rather than wipes.
Independence
Helpful for anyone with limited mobility.
What to weigh up
Electrics
Needs a safe electrical supply nearby.
Cost
Much more than a standard toilet.
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