LUXE Bidet NEO 180 - Self-Cleaning, Dual Nozzle, Non-Electric Bidet Attachment for Toilet Seat, Adjustable Water Pressure, Rear and Feminine Wash, Lever Control (Blue)

A his and her point of view review.After my wife tore her bicep muscle in a fall in the chicken coop and had to have it surgically repaired, I did what any good husband would do and offered to help keep her clean. And like any independent person, this did not appeal to her.We had some experience with a bidet attachment from her mother’s house. She had a very expensive heated seat with a blow dryer unit and lots of other bells and whistles. Well, if you have an extra $900 or so laying around and can also afford an electrician to wire your toilet up then go for it.But my wife is an excellent shopper and she came across this unit. I had my doubts because of the low price point. I was and still am, close to a year later, very pleasantly surprised.I read all of the product reviews at the time, especially the ones where installation tips and tricks were pointed out. This review will be no different as I am pretty good around tools, though you need very few to install this unit.Installation is a breeze. If you can change a toilet seat, and change a water line on the back of the toilet, then you have what it takes to accomplish this job in about 15 -20 minutes.As others recommended certain upgrades, I will do the same. First off, I purchased the metal tank adaptor /shutoff valve, found here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPYIK6M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1While the adaptor may not have been 100% necessary, I installed it in May of 2014 and have not had a problem yet. I do recommend using some Teflon tape on the threads. Again, probably not a necessity but I learned a very long time ago to do things right the first time and you don't have to do them again. I stand by those lessons learned.It is also important to know that this bidet works off of the pressure from the tank, NOT the water inlet. So if all heck breaks loose and you have a way to fill up your tank from rain water or other sources, you're covered. And being fed from the tank keeps it from being overly cold when using it.The second upgrade I would recommend would be toilet bumpers that raise the seat slightly so as to make sure there is enough clearance between the seat and bidet. You can find those here. (Tip: Super glue them in place, the peel off adhesive is not strong for long). They’re available here:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EA080X0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Finally, I’d like to say that this is a fantastic product that was a breeze to install, and there are even times that I am happy to have this. It has his and her settings. Just pull that lever up slowly at first or you'll get a heck of a surprise. L.O.L!A truly good quality unit for a very reasonable price. Haven't had a drop of water leak anywhere since I installed it. As my wife will tell you next, whenever we go out to a hotel the only thing she misses is our toilet bidet. So whenever I can get their portable unit I'll give you a review of that. I give this 5 plus stars and wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend it to anyone with even just basic tools and mechanical knowledge. It's pretty easy to do.I have recommended this to my over 2500 preppers on my preppers page as a way to stay as clean as possible when the SHTF, using minimal amounts of Toilet tissue. (A highly prized commodity when natural or man made disasters occur). And I'll be posting it again, as well as on my blog.http://www.facebook.com/pugetsoundpreppersAnd now on to the "Her" part of this review.SincerelyRevG IIII love this thing. With very short arms and a debilitating injury, this thing saved me from a lot of hassle and discomfort. As my husband alluded to, the flow of the water can be regulated to suit individual comfort. There are different jet positions for men and women which can be adusted.We got the non-heated water unit because we didn’t want to pay the extra money and do the extra work for the heated unit. Yes, the water can be cold but it’s bearable. The best part of all however, is the level of cleanliness I get without using a lot of time and toilet paper.Ulitmately, it’s a low cost, marvelous modern convenience. I wish I could take it with me wherever I “go”. I’ve recommended this product often and will continue to do so.Mrs. RevG III

Summary: A really well functioning, high quality bidet at a very reasonable price!Why a Bidet? Let me start with a simple question... would you be satisfied cleaning mud-laden hands off with toilet paper? Apologies for the visual, but for those who have never tried a bidet before, or for those who used them abroad but aren't sure if you should outfit your own home with one, let me assuage your concerns... This Luxe bidet is the real McCoy! Honestly, I was very grossed out by the whole bidet idea prior to using one. The thought of shooting water where water has never been shot was an unpleasant idea to wrap my head around. I'll grant this; the first time is a little different... not bad, just "new." To paraphrase a family member who recently used this for the first time, it's a "refreshing" experience. After a week with it, you'll never go back (for thoughts on why women should use this every single day, keep reading below). Toilet paper costs will plummet and you'll ask how you were ever able to live so long using weak, nasty dry paper to get yourself clean! So, If you're on the fence, spring for this bidet, it's well worth the money.For the Ladies: If there's even a remote chance that a female will ever use the toilet that this is installed on, go for the bidet models (like this one) that offer the "women" setting for the front. It's a completely separate second stream that cleans the front while the back stream is also going to work. This has become a major selling point for my wife who now swears by using this every trip to the bathroom. According to her, there's no better way to keep up on personal feminine hygiene and has even helped her feel like missing a shower here and there isn't as big of a deal. In short, this has made a huge difference for the Mrs.Quality: On receiving the bidet, you'll be impressed with the quality starting with the packaging. Even the box is well designed! I was surprised to find that the package includes 2 metal braided hoses, one of which can replace your existing hose from your water supply to the toilet bowl. This adds some nice value as my old "hose" was a cheap piece of plastic. That being said, the T-connector is plastic, though hasn't sprung any leaks since being installed. Overall, everything looks and works like new after months of use.Installation: I know nothing about plumbing. That being said, a link to video instructions are provided in the box, making this a really simple and straightforward installation requiring a screwdriver and a wrench. If everything went smoothly, this could be installed in less than 15 minutes. In my case, my crappy plastic hose mentioned above proved tricky to remove, making the whole job take closer to an hour. That shouldn't be the case with the majority of toilets, even if you don't have any prior plumbing knowledge. I did find that my toilet seat sloped forward slightly, prompting me to swing by my local hardware store to pick up some larger "risers" (see photos) to even it out. Now it's perfectly level.Operation: I love the super simple "throttle" lever control that offers varying levels of spray pressure. Neither my wife nor I feel that we need the hot water setting, even during cold winters, as the cold usually adds to the "refreshing" feeling. After about the first week of installing the bidet, I noticed that if I went a whole day without using it, I could tell, and not in a good way. In other words, daily use yields great results, with the "really clean" being missed if a day without the bidet goes by. All the parts have stayed very clean with almost no additional effort required during routine toilet cleaning.The Bad: I only have one complaint with this otherwise awesome product... The water stream for the "wash" setting tends to feel a little "sharp" or too focused. This can of course be remedied by either adjusting your incoming toilet water pressure, or by simply using less "throttle." I do wish though that the spray were a little more spread out. Additionally, if your toilet bowl is short front to back (as mine is), you may feel like you have to ride a little far forward on the seat, during use. With any normal size toilet bowl, this shouldn't be an issue.The Verdict: I am in heaven again having regular access to a bidet! The family loves it, and others frequently request to use that toilet when they come over. It really is a hygiene-changing purchase that I can't believe I waited so long to make!