This portable bidet has positive and negative features. I am comparing this bidet bottle to an excellent model I have been using for several years (Giraf bidet which is no longer sold on Amazon, unfortunately).
1. This bottle has a relatively weak stream
2. After each spurt of water, I need to wait until the air enters to bottle to equalize the pressure. This happens because this bottle, unlike Giraf model, does not have an air escape valve on the bottom
3. Air makes a loud slurping sound. If you are trying to freshen up in a public bathroom this noise might be embarrassing. A bottle with a valve is totally quiet.
4. The angle of neck is not ideal. A sharper angle up works better. Otherwise you need to compensate by holding the bottle at an uncomfortable to hold angle.
5. This bidet has a cap that closes the nozzle to prevent spills. Unfortunately, as you can see in the video, the cap does not keep all liquid inside; it leaks.
6. The bottles come with a silicone ring that goes under the cap. However, despite the ring and tightly closed lid, the bottle leaks slightly from under the cap. Because of the two leak issues it is best not to travel with bottle filled with water.
I started using a portable bidet after surgery a few years ago. Then came COVID-19 and a toilet paper shortage, and the usage of the bidet bottle went up for everyday use so we could cut down on the amount of toilet paper needed. Turned out I liked it so much for everyday use that even though toilet paper shortage is not a problem, it became a regular part of my routine. I decided to get another bottle to have one in every bathroom.
Why is this model not as good as the Giraf model?
1. It is missing the special valve on the bottom that lets the air escape
Why is this important?
(1) This bidet does not produce as strong of a stream as the Giraf model and not for as long as it needs to let the air through the nozzle.
(2) This bottle starts the stream as soon as you turn it upside down, so you don't have time to aim to avoid getting water on clothing. Giraf model gives you time to aim to keep everything else dry.
2. It is made out of soft plastic, not the soft silicone of the Giraf model
Why is this important?
Silicone is easier to squeeze, and it does not deform after repeated squeezes. My original bidet bottle is over ten years old and works like new.
On the positive side, this bidet holds a good amount of water. It has multiple nozzles and this provides additional flexibility. The nozzle that works best for me is the one that has holes only on one side, it helps compensate for the low angle of the bottle neck.
You can find it on Amazon by following this link.
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