Out of the blue, my wife got us a Mr. Tushy for Christmas. At first, I was totally skeptical. An inexpensive add-on bidet that installs in about ten minutes? Is this thing really going to work? And isn’t it going to be cold on the bum? Turns out it’s one of the more satisfying consumer products I’ve ever used.
It’s a Wash Don’t Wipe Revolution!
Not only does it get one’s bum cleaner than toilet paper, it saves one from using a lot of toilet paper which is better for the environment and better for our septic tank if you have one.
Seriously after using a bidet for the first time you’ll think the toilet paper industry has been running a conspiracy against bidets in the USA.
Installation was quick although I did have to take a trip to Home Depot to get a flexible connection to replace the existing rigid connection – something like this:
I’d also recommend some extra space between the toilet seat and the toilet using some bumpers like these. Without these the toilet seat won’t sit correctly, it will pitch forward.
Base Model Mr. Tushy
The base model Mr. Tushy is easy to install and works well. It just doesn’t have the heated water. Those models require a nearby outlet which we didn’t have available. Luckily so far (installed in the winter season) our furnace room is right under our bathroom and the cold water supply gets warmed up a bit from the furnace. The first time I used it I got a shock of cold water on my bum but other times the water has been warmer. Sure warm water would be nice but once you get used to the cold water it’s fine.
The classic model features an easy to use single dial which control washing your bum or washing the nozzle and the pressure. Another toggle switch controls the “aim”. Very easy to figure out after the first use.
PRESSURE & ANGLE CONTROL: Our knobs are made from brass metal or sustainable bamboo which are easy to grip and turn to your preferred pressure.The knob range has been reduced for more ergonomic pressure and temperature functions. The angle adjuster lets you find your perfect angle for your hole-y place.
SLIMMER & EASIER TO CLEAN: The easiest clean bidet attachment ever! TUSHY 3.0 knobs are fingerprint and smudge proof! The Shmutz ShieldTM protects against build up and grime and the Smart SprayTM technology self-clean the nozzles before and after each use.
SAVE YOUR MONEY & THE PLANET: TUSHY helps you save thousands of dollars over time on toilet paper consumption; saving you money every time you use the bathroom. It takes just 1 pint of water to properly wash with TUSHY versus 15 million trees to make toilet paper annually. For every TUSHY sold, we help fund the build-out of clean toilets for the urban and rural poor.
EASY INSTALLATION: TUSHY fits all standard toilets and some one-piece toilets. It doesn’t require electricity or plumbing. Just unscrew the toilet seat, pop the TUSHY on, connect to water, and you’re done. Each TUSHY comes with everything you need to install on your own!
Heated Seating
We got the unheated version of Mr. Tushy as the heated one requires a nearby outlet. Not many bathroom layouts include an outlet near the toilet.
Let’s get fancy!
If you want a fancier bidet check out this bidet toilet seat. It requires a nearby outlet but provides a retractable bidet nozzle, night light, soft close toilet lid and even a warm air dry. Now that is pure luxury!