[masukomi]

I can confirm @aptimpropriety's claim after having tested this in bidets in multiple countries. It doesn't matter how high you turn on the water pressure, if you grab a piece of toilet paper afterwards it seems to always find some... remainders.

[DigitalJack]

I believe those are referred to as "Klingons."

I've never had the opportunity to use a bidet, but on top of the lack of a thorough cleaning, aren't you dripping wet after?

Even in a half squat after the fact, I would expect this unsanitary water to run down one's legs.

[CanSpice]

The article states "Even still, many users of bidets use some amount of toilet paper, especially for drying purposes."

[DigitalJack]

Sure, but now you are chasing rivulets of fecal water running down your legs. That is some shit I'd rather not deal with.

[aplusbi]

Perhaps you are one of the stand-to-wipe types, but if you remain seated throughout the drying operation you will not have to deal with any rivulets.

Also some toilets have an air-dryer.

[mibbitier]

Air dryers are incredibly bad. Hand dryers are practically a waste of time since they barely do anything IMHO.

[aplusbi]

Having used a toilet with an air dryer I will say it worked, although toilet paper is far quicker.

It is kind of nice to have hot air blown up your ass though.

[mrb]

Hand dryers are very efficient! They don't seem to do anything for the first ~20 seconds, but in the last 5 seconds you feel all the water evaporating. That's because only the water surface evaporates, until your skin is exposed dry. You are probably like most people who I see use them in public bathroom, using them only for <10 seconds.

[rplnt]

When using hand dryer, spread the moist all over your hands as if you were washing them. It isn't instant, but they sure work well.

[ElliotH]

Tried the Dyson ones? They're amazing.

[Hannan]

While my mom was in home hospice, someone purchased these for us to help her:

http://goo.gl/9YcQh

After she passed, my Dad just threw them in the guest bathroom. Using both paper and these (preferred order is up to the user) seems to fit the bill for just about any, uh, circumstance, and I've had numerous people make positive comments on it which is strange in and of itself.

At first I thought it was a bit wasteful, but I think many times you can get by with less total paper. YTPMV.

[radley]

Use the paper first. Then some soap & water.

[dennisgorelik]

Or just take a shower afterwards.

[DavidB4]

With Bidets you may be correct because you have less water flow and also less control of the direction. A hand held bathroom bidet sprayer is so much better than a stand alone bidet and this is why:1. It's less expensive (potentially allot less) 2. You can install in yourself = no plumber expense 3. It works better by providing more control of where the water spray goes and a greater volume of water flow. 4. It requires no electricity and there are few things that can go wrong with it. 5. It doesn't take up any more space, many bathrooms don't have room for a stand alone bidet. 6. You don’t have to get up and move from the toilet to the bidet which can be rather awkward at times to say the least. Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com

[DavidB4]

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