Sleek, efficient, works like it should
Due to a chronic medical condition I prescribed a bidet for myself and my wife. Circumstance dictated it was a no-brainer. Should have been suggested by our Urologists or Gynecologist but it would never have occurred to either in a hundred years. We convinced a friend of ours to purchase the Genie attachment because she has undergone a long and painful recovery from major back surgery where she can no longer bend and twist herself around into the needed position to use toilet paper. This has proved to be very, very frustrating for her as one can well imagine. You would think that under such distress doctors would be able to see beyond their mindset of x-rays, surgery and drugs and think about a practical way to alleviate the discomfort of their patients? Our Genie Attachment turns out to be just what the Doctor never ordered: a simple, inexpensive, permanent solution to a few problems that were having a significant negative impact to the quality of our lives. My wife's friend, in her seventies, says she installed it herself, even when restricted by a stiff back. Our daughter in law has also ordered one for her family. The nice thing about the Genie attachment is that it doesn't change the basic configuration of your present toilet seat and lid arrangement. This was key to me as we have a tall, elongated bowl with a seat sans lid that is a McDonald's Restroom knock off. Contoured and comfortable. We wanted to keep the same seat as it is about as large a toilet seat that you can buy. I think every new house built should come with optional 20" tall, elongated toilets. Add a Bidet and your homely Bathroom is transformed into a luxury suite, (well, almost)! I guess cold water is the first question that comes to mind. For us, not a deal breaker. Not a situation where one has to "grin and bear it" Was easy to get used to. Not a problem really. Since the Bidet is not merely an option for us, if water temp were a big enough issue, we would be inclined to opt for a more elaborate and costly warm water set up. For us I would have to drill a hole near the baseboard at the rear of the toilet through into the laundry room on the other side of the wall, build a custom electrical extension cord plugging it into the Washing Machine wall outlet. Or, just string the electric cord across the rug to the opposite wall, over the counter, while trying to ignore that ugly extension cord. The Bidet attachment is so minimal and non-intrusive that we also use it in our other bathroom next to our bedroom where most used by guests. They can just use the facility normally as if the Bidet weren't there. Might ask a question about it, where you may volunteer information on it's use. "Lefty backie, righty fronty." Couldn't be any easier. Shuts off in the middle position of the knob with a tactile and audible "click". The extensions from out of where the water sprays are extended downwards for a more effective spray angle by water pressure. They disappear out of the way when not activated. The housing, a very small footprint at the rear of the bowl that doesn't impede cleaning. The rear spray strikes a bulls eye. I was not sure about how the front would work, but my wife says that it does work as it should. I expect that the water valve and hoses are of good quality when correctly installed will stand the test of time. That remains to be seen, though I've no reason to expect otherwise. Our bathroom was flooded once, a real costly mess! Human error by the original builders. It is just a good common sense idea to turn on and off the T valve handle that diverts water from the inlet to the bidet with each use. I doubt you could ever wear it out. it would be just plain stupid for the distributor not to use highest quality hardware here if they want to continue selling their product. I predict that Bidet's will one day be commonplace in America. I am not too paranoid about flooding, don't expect the Bidet to fail, but... it's a good idea. For sure, the greatest cause of failure is faulty installation. Bathroom fixtures are tried and true, over time proving to be reliable and durable when quality parts are properly installed. Our Genie Bidet is affordable by any one. We are going to give away two more as gifts. It is easily installed by even the most mechanically disinclined. It serves a very practical, useful, purpose that will see daily use. You'll wonder how you went all these years without it. It reduces the amount of toilet paper that in a large family may pay for itself in less than a year. What's not to like? Walter O. Read more