The Washlet range of toilet seats represent some of the most sophisticated toilet technology of today. With features that include a heated, soft closing toilet seat and a self-cleaning hygiene wand that extends from under the back of the seat, it’s a luxurious bathroom item that brings spa-like comfort to your home. Some models also feature auto-drying, a deodorizing fan, and even an intuitive lid that automatically rises as the user approaches.
Decorative toilet seats let you put your own stamp on your bathroom design and give you a way to bring a fresh, new look with the expense of a full makeover. Like other accessories, these novelty toilet seats can be discreet or wacky — and there’s a design or pattern for almost every taste.
If you have mobility issues, or are recovering from surgery or illness, a raised toilet seat can help you manage in the bathroom by making it easier to sit down and get up. Some models of toilet seat riser incorporate handles or guardrails that provide additional assistance to the user. Made of molded plastic, these raised seats normally sit on top of the regular toilet bowl and don’t usually need any special installation. They are a relatively inexpensive attachment that can do a lot for the comfort and confidence of people with disabilities or who are convalescing from illness.
Bidet toilet fittings are reportedly requested by the Argentinian football team training in South Africa for the World Cup. These high end toilets are the latest in bathroom technology, a toilet bidet combination that offers warm water, blow drying and other benefits.
Toilet seat covers are a frequent sight in public restrooms these days. Usually made out of biodegradable paper, they provide a thin layer between the user and the seat for a supposedly more sanitary and comfortable experience. But do they produce any real benefit — and they worth the effort?
It can be a real nuisance when your toilet seat slams shut, disturbing you in the middle of the night, or causing potential damage to the seat or to the toilet and even the risk of injury to yourself. To avoid this, consider installing a slow close toilet seat. Fitted with a special quiet close hinge mechanism, the seat remains upright when it needs to and simply needs a little push to come down in a gentle motion. The simplest way to replace your old toilet seat hinges is to buy a new seat with the hinges already attached.
An elongated toilet seat fits a toilet that measures approximately 18 1/2 inches from the hinges to the front edge and is available in a variety of materials and finishes, including wood or plastic. Check out special features such as raised or heated seats, unique patterns and special types of hinges.
Is the increase in cases of so-called ‘poop dermatitis’ in children due to using certain types of wooden toilet seat or harsh cleaning chemicals? A piece of research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center suggests that this previously rarely seen condition may be associated with the popularity of trendy wood seats and cleaning agents that are harsh on the skin.
Bemis toilet seats are made by the Bemis Manufacturing Company, based in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin – the world’s largest manufacturer of toilet seats.
The Bemis toilet seat story begins in the 1930s, when the company decided to diversify and take up a new product line in the aftermath of the Depression. With the acquisition of [...]
