Digital bidet picks up followers in US

CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷDer Millionendorf- Icrontian
edited September 2007 in Science & Tech
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Japanese toilet maker is now offering their digitally operated, customizable in-toilet bidet, called a 'washlet' in the US market to rave reviews.

The company sites cultural differences as the main reason for its current lack of momentum in the US market. Apparently everyone who does actually get one, converts several of their friends, but with the time it takes to become accustomed to bidet washing, and the expense of each device (from $200-5000), word-of-mouth is traveling slowly.

The company hopes that their new ad campaign 'Clean is Happy' will help wash away some of the negative stigma.

Reuters

Comments

  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    Seriously check out that web-site... It's kind-of freaky.

    If nothing else, check out the 'product info', and click on one of the models, and click the 'cleansing' button.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    You know, the ads intrigued me and keebs so much that we went on a web hunt and actually called a local supplier to get a quote. They are available right here in Warren - The high-end one is like $700, the low end is more like $300.

    The curiosity is intense though - does it really work ... It seems so nice ;)
  • Sledgehammer70Sledgehammer70 California Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    I used a bidet a few times... after I got use to the cool water it was kind of nice :) some of the higher end one have temp controls that allow you to chose the temp of the water splashing on you :)
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    I like that the website compares the device to luxury bedding, and heated car-seats.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    The company sites cultural differences as the main reason for its current lack of momentum in the US market.
    No SH!T!
  • mas0nmas0n howdy Icrontian
    edited August 2007
    Um, yeah. I tried a bidet twice while I was in Europe and felt more violated than clean.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    You're supposed to dry yourself afterwards. :D
  • GooDGooD Quebec (CAN) Member
    edited September 2007
    mas0n wrote:
    Um, yeah. I tried a bidet twice while I was in Europe and felt more violated than clean.

    Hahahaha i felt the same way :rolleyes:
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