History bidet

Title bidet comes from the French word "Bidet". French dictionary gives two translations: the first - a child's toy horse, the second - a device for cleaning the. Delicate invention for the ladies. In the fifteenth century to replace the Middle Ages in France from the Italian Renaissance came. Along with him came the long-forgotten ancient rules of hygiene. For a long time to wash it was considered a sin, and dread to think, take a bath almost every three months, and then ... in his underwear. And already then great ladies and gorozhanki were concerned not only about the purity of his soul before the Lord, but also the purity of his body. Then in their bedrooms appeared that now adorns the modern bathrooms. A small tub, narrowed in the middle to make it easier for her to sit down, placed in a wooden frame on four legs. Indeed, very reminiscent of a toy horse ... Water pour water from a jug. The last century. The design remained unchanged until the emergence and widespread adoption of water and sewer system. Its main features, which remain to this day, bidet acquired in the late XIX century. That is, there were draining directly into the sewer, drain, overflow, supply of hot and cold water, and its classic form of the bath on the pedestal is equal to the height toilet, which in principle has remained unchanged to this day. The absence of mixing, however, created certain problems: mixing water required temperature was directly in the tank itself bidet, and there she was taken in the process of washing ... Quite uncomfortable, but agree that the enormous progress compared to the pitcher. Incidentally, in England, a bidet of this design are used to this day! When was the first special mixer for bidets, taps were placed where they should be, and the water is supplied from the distributor at the bottom of the original fountain. From a modern point of view, not too comfortable. Nevertheless, design has taken root in the decade! And suggests some manufacturers still. But such a mixer is considered obsolete, do not meet the high standards of living and even just dangerous ... In the case of, say, when water abruptly turns the wrong temperature. The result may be not only uncomfortable, but, for example, a burn. Contemporary bidet mixer located on the edge of the bath. It makes it very clear govern the rate of water flow, its temperature and, most importantly, the direction of the jet. This is accomplished by using a floating head that moves around its axis by 360 °. There are models in which the head can be lengthened by sliding the hose, as well as a mixer for the kitchen and baths, the last generation. According to experts of the Russian trading house Villeroy & Boch, only 30% of customers who buy their plumbing, taking in her bidet set (from other firms even lower). Why? For example, in Spain the percentage of acquiring complete sets of 80%. You can talk about the unsuitability of toilets for this type of plumbing. - The first reason - there is no place but in this case is an honorable way. - Second - lack of communication (drain and water supply), the complexity of their supply. - The third - cost. But perhaps this is ridiculous: a set of great plumbing, bidet - one of the cheapest items. - And finally, the fourth reason is probably determined. No need in this subject as it is. Ignorance, for which it serves. The absence of the mentality (in some Eastern peoples washing after natural urinating considered mandatory). Simple neglect of hygiene (and this occurs). The mass of evidence against. In the end, you can use the shower. But there is another argument in favor - the fundamental. As stated in the advertisement the famous ice cream, the pleasure can not refuse. As well as the comfort and cleanliness. Perhaps, in these two words is the meaning of purchasing a bidet. If there is no place for him, there is a great thing, as tempted down the toilet. Worth more than a bidet, but that's another story. Craftsmen, plumbers learned to mount bidet mixer in conventional toilets. Cheap and cheerful - just a hundred dollars. Specialists, however, such a radical way out is not recommended. If you feel the need to install your bidet toilet room, better go the way of a major redevelopment. The more that the modern concept - a bathroom. When you combine the two into one, even in a standard apartment sure there is space for a bidet. At the beginning of this article we have called the delicate invention of a bidet for women. But, believe me, a poor gentleman who neglects them. He risks deserve the neglect of the ladies ... Around a bidet ... Each subject in the bathroom has its own set of accessories. What is attached to the delicate invention for the ladies? Firstly, a special towel. Usually in the form of bars or rings. It is usually located on the right of a bidet, on par with toilet paper holder (if a bidet next to the toilet, in accordance with current planning regulations). Towel for bidet - the smallest in the set, elongated shape. Preferably, Terry. By the way, it needs more frequent replacement than a hand towel and face sheets, or for bathing. If we talk about the soap, then the usual soap does not coincide with the natural level of pH, which is known to be 5.5. In addition, it has no disinfectant properties. Experts recommend using special liquid shampoos for intimate care, but if you still prefer a soap, it is best to use Safeguard or Protex with emollient additives. For personal hygiene has developed special shampoo or liquid soap. Their pH value corresponds exactly to the natural. And they contain special antibacterial complex, moisturizing and softening agents. Apart from the purely hygienic purposes, shampoos to provide intimate care and prevention. The most famous shampoos for intimate care in Russia are shampoos out of line "Clive" and "Johnson & Johnson.