Composting toilet
A composting toilet is any system that converts human waste into a organic compost and usable soil, through the natural breakdown of organic matter into its essential minerals. Aerobic microbes do this in the presence of moisture and air, by oxidizing the carbon in the organic material to carbon dioxide gas, and converting hydrogen atoms to water vapour.
TypesRemote composting systemRemote composting system
"Self-contained" composting toilets complete the composting "in-situ,", while "central unit" ones flush waste to a remote composting unit below the toilet. Vacuum flush systems can flush horizontally or up.
Composting toilets can be installed anywhere, such as a cabin, cottage, bunkie, yurt, RV, pool cabana, boat, shed, barn, or home.
Some composting toilets use electricity, and some electrical systems use fans to exhaust air and increase microbial activity. Others require the user to simply rotate a drum within the composting toilet to allow for an aerobic breakdown of waste.Rate of decomposition in a large composting toilet facilityRate of decomposition in a large composting toilet facility
Some composting toilets have a large compartment below the toilet. Others are little larger than a traditional toilet. Small systems generally do not claim to finish the composting, but prepare the waste for secondary composting at another location (like a compost pile).Accumulated solids after 30yrs in Clivus MultrumAccumulated solids after 30yrs in Clivus Multrum
All composting toilets eventually need some end-product removal. A full size composting toilet does not need to have solids removed for several decades if the active tank volume is at least three times the yearly addition. This is because the waste dramatically decreases in volume -- after around 5 years only 1-2% of the original volume remains. It is then a mineralized soil which will not decompose any further See [3] Other smaller systems may need to remove solids several times a year.
A related device, though only by its stand-alone use and not for its sustainability, is the incinerating toilet, which uses natural gas or propane to reduce the waste material to ash in a process similar to a self cleaning oven. However, these systems are quite expensive to run and emit a foul odour.
Commercial systemsPublic composting toilet facility on E6 highway in SwedenPublic composting toilet facility on E6 highway in Sweden
In recent years, several commercial compost toilet systems have begun to compete with and replace conventional water closets in high-use public facilities. There they have found a market because of their resilience and the environmental advantages of not discharging pollutants into the environment. Outstanding among these is the three-storey C.K. Choi Building, which contains 5 compost toilets (10 seats) for 300 full-time employees. The IslandWood School on Bainbridge Island, WA (USA), relies entirely on compost toilets. Facilities Manager Dean Newcomb says, “All of the comments about the compost toilet systems have been favorable. We keep the bathrooms immaculate, and the fan in the vent system generally works well, so it really gets rid of the misconception that these are smelly systems.”
Composting toilets reduce the volume of humanure and other organic materials on site over months or years through predominantly mesophilic composting and yield a fertilizer that is, after the legally required period, able to be used in horticultural or agricultural applications. Composting toilets are also becoming more common as an accepted alternative in homes, where the odor-free operation of a properly functioning unit appeals more to some houseowners than conventional toilets, with their consumption of large quantities of clean water.Public composting toilet facility on E6 highway in SwedenPublic composting toilet facility on E6 highway in Sweden
Composting toilets have entered the mainstream plumbing realm by being tested and, if approved, certified to the ANSI/NSF-41 Standard. They can be tested and certified for ANSI/NSF-41 by any ANSI accredited testing laboratories such as Canadian Standards Association, CSA International, National Sanitation Foundation and Underwriters Laboratories.
Waterless, odorless composting toilets ensure that houses can remain occupied in drought areas where water is shut off for periods of time. An example is southern Spain, where at least one composting toilet per house could provide acceptable sanitation for as long as the drought prevails and water is unavailable. Likewise it provides always-usable public toilet facilities under such circumstances. This is becoming a very important application for the technology in areas all over the world where there is only periodic availability of water.
'DIY' systems
Far simpler DIY systems can be constructed and maintained cheaply. Odors are controlled by ensuring adequate ventilation, sometimes simply by leaving a small gap between the top of the wall and the roof, or using a low-voltage extractor fan. Odor can also be controlled by separating urine and feces, or by adding sufficient high-carbon content 'soak' material (see below) to absorb excess liquid. The material should remain aerated to prevent the compost from becoming anaerobic, which causes unpleasant odor. It must also either heat the feces to the point that pathogens are destroyed (a thermophilic process), or allow time (up to a year) for such pathogens to break down and disappear naturally (a mesophilic process). The advantages are that they use little water and may produce fertilizer safe for small scale agricultural use.
Another variant is the tree bog - a type of compost toilet which never needs emptying. Nutrient-hungry trees such as fast growing willows are planted around the tree bog, and take up the nutrients and convert them to biomass which may then be harvested.
Composting process and products
The process of converting human excrement into safe and usable compost material can take 3 months to a few years depending on climate, temperature and the composting system. In 4 to 6 years there will be highly mineralized soil. Some composting toilet models concomitantly turn urine into an odor-free, pathogen-free organic liquid fertilizer. Some countries, for example Sweden, allow this liquid to be used in agriculture after it is stored for 6 months. In full-size composting toilets, urine goes through a process called nitrification, resulting in an odor-free and practically bacteria-free liquid fertilizer.
Typically, the waste breaks down to 10% of its original volume. Most toilet composting systems are mouldering, or low-temperature, toilets, where the waste is left for long enough that pathogens break down naturally, but there are also hot, or thermophilic, toilets, which heat the waste material high enough that pathogens are destroyed.
Some composting toilets separate the urine and the feces. Others mix the two, with the process requiring either evaporation of the liquid or the addition of substances such as sawdust, leaf mould, straw or grass clippings to soak up the liquid.
Urine, rather than feces, contains the major bulk of plant nutrients worth recovering for reuse, including 90% of the nitrogen and 70% of the phosphorus. One advantage of modern composting toilets over conventional outhouses is that the latter leaches most nutrients into the groundwater, instead of saving them to be reused in agriculture or spread on the land.
Possible health risks and aesthetic issues
It can be hazardous to come into contact with improperly or incompletely composted human feces, because it may contain bacteria and other pathogens associated with human disease. For this reason, human waste should not be used as fertilizer without ensuring that it is composted thoroughly. When composting, the pile may achieve temperatures of 40°-50° Celsius. The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales recommends that in a cool temperate climate such as that experienced in the United Kingdom, where true thermophilic decomposition cannot be guaranteed, humanure should be allowed to break down for at least one year. It also advises that humanure should not be used as a fertiliser on crops that are directly handled and eaten, such as vegetables or salad leaves, but instead applied as a mulch around bush or tree fruits. Joseph Jenkins, author and proponent of humanure composting, recommends using composted humanure on any and all agricultural products.
In some situations, the finished compost must be Pasteurized prior to disposal. Governments provide operational definitions of pasteurization, which requires heating to a certain temperature for a certain time. In other situations, the finished compost must be sterilized, which requires more aggressive treatment and higher temperatures.
Many in the 'developed world' find the idea of a composting toilet to be unappealing, perhaps due to the health and hygiene issues raised above. However, as long as basic safety rules and common sense are used, the real risks associated with a composting toilet system should be no more significant than any other situation where there may be some level of fecal contamination (such as using a water-based toilet, changing baby diapers, taking a bath). Educating people about the safe use of composting toilets will be an important factor in their gaining acceptance in the developed world. Water-based toilets were originally viewed with similar suspicions when they replaced the chamber pot.
Some health departments do not approve composting toilets as an alternative to septic fields. A septic field may still be required for treatment of grey water even if a composting toilet is approved. But reputable manufacturers of composting toilets usually help their customers deal with regulatory concerns.
Properly designed and sized in relation to use, composting toilets neither need power for processing nor use water, and will eventually reduce the solids to a final 1-2% of the added organic materials (feces and toilet paper). True composting is a slow process and takes around 4-6 years and a variety of processes involving bacteria, fungi, worms and other micro- and macro-organisms.
Ecologically, in the case of some of the more complex smaller systems it may be that the use of electricity should be weighed against the use of water. In arid areas water may be more valuable than electricity, while in wet areas the opposite may be the case.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
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How To Accessorize One Of The Most Important Rooms In The House - The Bathroom
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gregg_Hall]Gregg Hall
One of the most important rooms in a home is the bathroom. Ask any real estate agent, and they will let you know that a clean, well-decorated bathroom, with a peaceful atmosphere and bright cheerful colors will add thousands of dollars to the value of the home. The bathroom is, according to the real estate pros, of particular interest to the lady of the house. The bathroom is second in importance only to the kitchen when it comes to the homes value in the real-estate market. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to create a bathroom with the appropriate atmosphere and style is the appropriate use of bathroom accessories.
Your first and most important task in changing the look of your bathroom and increasing your homes value is choosing the right color scheme. The color of your walls sets the mood and can create the appearance of more space when you choose light colors. You will also want your bathroom accessories to compliment the wall color, so choose with care. These days a bathroom design can be done in almost any color theme and should compliment the other styles and colors in the home. With the advent of modern technology and the internet, you can shop from the comfort of your own home saving time and gas while viewing the offerings of a variety of retailers at the same time.
By far the most important of the bathroom accessories you will need to buy is the bathroom suite itself (this would encompass the sink, toilet, bathtub and possibly a bidet). You will want to choose a color that compliments the décor of the room, especially the walls and the bathroom tiles. There are many colors to choose from including the traditional white or ivory as well as many pastel shades of pinks, yellows, blues and greens. If you like to change the look of the bathroom frequently, you may want to stick with the traditional colors. You will find many various types of integrated bathroom suites available in either traditional or contemporary designs. The traditional choices range from designs of previous centuries, such as the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Modern designs might include different shower options such as waterfall, multiple heads and ionic technology.
Other important aspects of the bathroom are the faucets or taps. These basic and often overlooked, but completely essential bathroom accessories are available in numerous styles and colors. There are probably more than you can even imagine. Ranging from basic simple classic designs, to the elaborate or even more sleek modern designs, the choices available to the modern consumer is extensive. One important thing to determine is the finish you want. Most standard faucets come in a chrome or gold finish, and some of the more ornate ones have ceramic handles or even plastic characters or other themes.
Once you have decided on the overall décor and color scheme and found the bathroom suite, faucets and handles you can begin to think about other things such as lighting fixtures, mirrors and bathroom accessories. You might consider adding a bidet for increased hygiene. Bidets are very common in Europe and Latin American countries. Some bidet designs are now even integrated into the toilet, and they are increasing in popularity in the United States. Towel bars or racks and bathroom cabinets are the other indispensable elements of the finished bathroom design. You can create a bathroom that provides a haven of peace, tranquility and relaxation with a well chosen color scheme and some thoughtfully selected bathroom accessories.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about bathroom products as well as bathroom accessories online at http://www.exclusivebathroomaccessories.com
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gregg_Hall]Gregg Hall
One of the most important rooms in a home is the bathroom. Ask any real estate agent, and they will let you know that a clean, well-decorated bathroom, with a peaceful atmosphere and bright cheerful colors will add thousands of dollars to the value of the home. The bathroom is, according to the real estate pros, of particular interest to the lady of the house. The bathroom is second in importance only to the kitchen when it comes to the homes value in the real-estate market. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to create a bathroom with the appropriate atmosphere and style is the appropriate use of bathroom accessories.
Your first and most important task in changing the look of your bathroom and increasing your homes value is choosing the right color scheme. The color of your walls sets the mood and can create the appearance of more space when you choose light colors. You will also want your bathroom accessories to compliment the wall color, so choose with care. These days a bathroom design can be done in almost any color theme and should compliment the other styles and colors in the home. With the advent of modern technology and the internet, you can shop from the comfort of your own home saving time and gas while viewing the offerings of a variety of retailers at the same time.
By far the most important of the bathroom accessories you will need to buy is the bathroom suite itself (this would encompass the sink, toilet, bathtub and possibly a bidet). You will want to choose a color that compliments the décor of the room, especially the walls and the bathroom tiles. There are many colors to choose from including the traditional white or ivory as well as many pastel shades of pinks, yellows, blues and greens. If you like to change the look of the bathroom frequently, you may want to stick with the traditional colors. You will find many various types of integrated bathroom suites available in either traditional or contemporary designs. The traditional choices range from designs of previous centuries, such as the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Modern designs might include different shower options such as waterfall, multiple heads and ionic technology.
Other important aspects of the bathroom are the faucets or taps. These basic and often overlooked, but completely essential bathroom accessories are available in numerous styles and colors. There are probably more than you can even imagine. Ranging from basic simple classic designs, to the elaborate or even more sleek modern designs, the choices available to the modern consumer is extensive. One important thing to determine is the finish you want. Most standard faucets come in a chrome or gold finish, and some of the more ornate ones have ceramic handles or even plastic characters or other themes.
Once you have decided on the overall décor and color scheme and found the bathroom suite, faucets and handles you can begin to think about other things such as lighting fixtures, mirrors and bathroom accessories. You might consider adding a bidet for increased hygiene. Bidets are very common in Europe and Latin American countries. Some bidet designs are now even integrated into the toilet, and they are increasing in popularity in the United States. Towel bars or racks and bathroom cabinets are the other indispensable elements of the finished bathroom design. You can create a bathroom that provides a haven of peace, tranquility and relaxation with a well chosen color scheme and some thoughtfully selected bathroom accessories.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about bathroom products as well as bathroom accessories online at http://www.exclusivebathroomaccessories.com
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Saturday, October 27, 2007
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The Surprising Health & Psychological Benefits Of A Clean,
Uncluttered Desk
By B. SixWise
Despite their best intentions, many workers fall prey to desk
clutter. And from behind their towering paper piles, old coffee
mugs, outdated manuals and the swarms of unused office supplies,
they usually shout out the old adage that "a clean desk is a
sign of a sick mind" in self-defense.
In truth, most of us sense that a cluttered desk actually leads
to disorganization, a bad impression on coworkers, internal
feelings of disarray and a cluttered mind. What's surprising,
though, is that a messy desk can actually make you sick -- and
there's a new syndrome to describe it.
Irritable Desk Syndrome
Researchers at NEC-Mitsubishi, a maker of computer monitors,
questioned 2,000 office workers and found many to be suffering
from "Irritable Desk Syndrome" (IDS).
IDS is caused by working long hours at a cluttered desk, often
with poor posture. The combination can lead to both physical and
mental symptoms, including chronic pain, and loss of
productivity. Among the survey's most telling findings were:
67 percent said they are more tied to their desks than they
were two years ago.
40 percent said they were "infuriated by too much clutter and
paper on their desks but could not be bothered to do anything
about it."
35 percent said they had back or neck pain because they
knowingly had poor posture or an awkward position while at their
desk.
Said the study's lead author and "deskologist" Nigel Robertson,
a consultant at Open Ergonomics, "What most individuals fail to
realize is that desk symptoms typically escalate very quickly,
from persistent discomfort to chronic pain, which can end a
person's career and reduce their quality of life in a wide range
of ways."
Not to mention that working at a cluttered desk adds extra
stress to your life and can eat up valuable time.
"Studies have shown that the person who works with a messy desk
spends, on average, one and a half hours per day looking for
things or being distracted by things. That's seven and a half
hours per week," says time management speaker and consultant Dr.
Donald E. Wetmore,
And employers are noticing. According to a study by DYMO Corp.,
which surveyed 2,600 bosses worldwide, 51 percent said they
think there's a link between an employee's organizational skills
and their job performance. Which is understandable when you
factor in their finding that every document lost by an employee
(due to a cluttered desk or otherwise) costs the company $120.
"Like going on a date, first impressions at the office are
often lasting," says Deborah Wiener, an interior designer and
owner of Designing Solutions in Maryland. "We also make quick
judgments about work relationships. You want your desk to say:
'I mean business and I'm ready to move up.'"
Desks Can Hold More Bacteria Than Toilets
Aesthetics and personal well-being aside, a messy desk can be
home to much more than your old files and memos: your desk may
hold 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
This was the finding of a three-month study funded by The
Clorox Company. Other findings included:
While typing, your hands may be surrounded by 10 million germs.
Telephones had the highest levels of germs, followed by desks,
water fountain handles, microwave door handles and computer
keyboards.
In areas where desks weren't cleaned with disinfecting wipes,
bacteria levels increased between 19 percent and 31 percent
daily.
Toilet seats had the lowest levels of bacteria.
"For bacteria, a desk is really a laptop of luxury," says
Charles Gerba, PhD, an environmental virologist with the
University of Arizona. "They can feast all day from breakfast to
lunch and even dinner."
"We don't think twice about eating at our desks, even though
the average desk has 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen
table and 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet," says
Gerba. "Without cleaning, a small area on your desk or phone can
sustain millions of bacteria that could potentially cause
illness."
How to De-Clutter and Really Clean Your Desk
Take a few minutes each day to go through papers. Throw away
those you don't need and file those you do.
Invest in color-coded file folders and bins to organize
important papers.
Keep your desk (and the rest of your office) clean using the
highly recommended PerfectClean Cloths and Dusters. Unlike
ordinary cleaning rags that simply push dirt around,
PerfectClean's revolutionary ultramicrofiber construction
enables them to reach deep into microscopic crevices and remove
everything in their path: all forms of dirt, dust, hair, dander,
and the biological contaminants too small to see with the naked
eye. That is because at an astonishing 3 microns, the
ultramicrofibers are even smaller than most bacteria (each
cleaning cloth contains over 300 miles of actual cleaning
surface!).
Put only the bare necessities on your desktop. Keep everything
else out of sight in drawers or cabinets.
Personalize your desk with (a few) personal items such as a
desk lamp, tasteful personal photos or a plant. Devote one desk
drawer to your personal items like snacks, breath mints, a
hairbrush and photos.
About the Author: This article was provided by the world's #1
most popular and trusted holistic living e-newsletter -- FREE to
you right now at http://www.SixWise.com! The old way of
thinking: "holistic living" pertains only to personal health.
The new way of thinking: "holistic living" means prevention of
the negative and adherence to the positive in all SIX practical
areas of life: relationships, finances, career, home
environment, safety and health. With the SixWise.com
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Uncluttered Desk
By B. SixWise
Despite their best intentions, many workers fall prey to desk
clutter. And from behind their towering paper piles, old coffee
mugs, outdated manuals and the swarms of unused office supplies,
they usually shout out the old adage that "a clean desk is a
sign of a sick mind" in self-defense.
In truth, most of us sense that a cluttered desk actually leads
to disorganization, a bad impression on coworkers, internal
feelings of disarray and a cluttered mind. What's surprising,
though, is that a messy desk can actually make you sick -- and
there's a new syndrome to describe it.
Irritable Desk Syndrome
Researchers at NEC-Mitsubishi, a maker of computer monitors,
questioned 2,000 office workers and found many to be suffering
from "Irritable Desk Syndrome" (IDS).
IDS is caused by working long hours at a cluttered desk, often
with poor posture. The combination can lead to both physical and
mental symptoms, including chronic pain, and loss of
productivity. Among the survey's most telling findings were:
67 percent said they are more tied to their desks than they
were two years ago.
40 percent said they were "infuriated by too much clutter and
paper on their desks but could not be bothered to do anything
about it."
35 percent said they had back or neck pain because they
knowingly had poor posture or an awkward position while at their
desk.
Said the study's lead author and "deskologist" Nigel Robertson,
a consultant at Open Ergonomics, "What most individuals fail to
realize is that desk symptoms typically escalate very quickly,
from persistent discomfort to chronic pain, which can end a
person's career and reduce their quality of life in a wide range
of ways."
Not to mention that working at a cluttered desk adds extra
stress to your life and can eat up valuable time.
"Studies have shown that the person who works with a messy desk
spends, on average, one and a half hours per day looking for
things or being distracted by things. That's seven and a half
hours per week," says time management speaker and consultant Dr.
Donald E. Wetmore,
And employers are noticing. According to a study by DYMO Corp.,
which surveyed 2,600 bosses worldwide, 51 percent said they
think there's a link between an employee's organizational skills
and their job performance. Which is understandable when you
factor in their finding that every document lost by an employee
(due to a cluttered desk or otherwise) costs the company $120.
"Like going on a date, first impressions at the office are
often lasting," says Deborah Wiener, an interior designer and
owner of Designing Solutions in Maryland. "We also make quick
judgments about work relationships. You want your desk to say:
'I mean business and I'm ready to move up.'"
Desks Can Hold More Bacteria Than Toilets
Aesthetics and personal well-being aside, a messy desk can be
home to much more than your old files and memos: your desk may
hold 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.
This was the finding of a three-month study funded by The
Clorox Company. Other findings included:
While typing, your hands may be surrounded by 10 million germs.
Telephones had the highest levels of germs, followed by desks,
water fountain handles, microwave door handles and computer
keyboards.
In areas where desks weren't cleaned with disinfecting wipes,
bacteria levels increased between 19 percent and 31 percent
daily.
Toilet seats had the lowest levels of bacteria.
"For bacteria, a desk is really a laptop of luxury," says
Charles Gerba, PhD, an environmental virologist with the
University of Arizona. "They can feast all day from breakfast to
lunch and even dinner."
"We don't think twice about eating at our desks, even though
the average desk has 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen
table and 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet," says
Gerba. "Without cleaning, a small area on your desk or phone can
sustain millions of bacteria that could potentially cause
illness."
How to De-Clutter and Really Clean Your Desk
Take a few minutes each day to go through papers. Throw away
those you don't need and file those you do.
Invest in color-coded file folders and bins to organize
important papers.
Keep your desk (and the rest of your office) clean using the
highly recommended PerfectClean Cloths and Dusters. Unlike
ordinary cleaning rags that simply push dirt around,
PerfectClean's revolutionary ultramicrofiber construction
enables them to reach deep into microscopic crevices and remove
everything in their path: all forms of dirt, dust, hair, dander,
and the biological contaminants too small to see with the naked
eye. That is because at an astonishing 3 microns, the
ultramicrofibers are even smaller than most bacteria (each
cleaning cloth contains over 300 miles of actual cleaning
surface!).
Put only the bare necessities on your desktop. Keep everything
else out of sight in drawers or cabinets.
Personalize your desk with (a few) personal items such as a
desk lamp, tasteful personal photos or a plant. Devote one desk
drawer to your personal items like snacks, breath mints, a
hairbrush and photos.
About the Author: This article was provided by the world's #1
most popular and trusted holistic living e-newsletter -- FREE to
you right now at http://www.SixWise.com! The old way of
thinking: "holistic living" pertains only to personal health.
The new way of thinking: "holistic living" means prevention of
the negative and adherence to the positive in all SIX practical
areas of life: relationships, finances, career, home
environment, safety and health. With the SixWise.com
e-newsletter, you will get holistic wisdom from the world's top
experts in all six of these areas -- completely FREE with a
simple sign-up (and a guaranteed no-spam policy!) at
http://www.SixWise.com.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
CleanButt BidetSpa toilet seat bidet for personal hygiene care
Benefits of Using a Bidet for Better Hygiene for Seniors and Disabled
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Luckey]Jeff Luckey
Bidets are a relatively uncommon and unknown term in the United States. Bidet is a special type of low sink or a low-mounted plumbing fixture. The main purpose of a bidet is to wash the anus, external genitalia and the skin around these areas thoroughly after urination, defecation, or even otherwise. Bidet can additionally serve as a baby bathtub or a basin to wash your feet. However, bidets are very much different from a toilet or urinal. You need to use them before washing at a bidet.
Benefits of Using Bidet for Better Hygiene
Warm water cleansing of perineum area after relieving or defecating is very efficient at reducing any chances of infection due to presence of bacteria in the area. Dry toilet paper cannot cleanse your perineum areas effectively and thoroughly. Rather, it spreads bacteria round the year causing urinary tract infections and hemorrhoids. Regular cleaning of these sensitive areas with dry paper increases irritation. Prolonged usage could cause itching and bleeding.
Most infectious diseases spread through human contact. Insufficient cleansing of hands after urination or defecation spreads virus. Bidet reduces chances of such infection and provides increased hygiene as bidet does not need use of your hands. Some could also touch the anus and genitalia with bare hands after use of toilet and bidet; yet, this proves to be more hygienic than toilet paper.
Besides, the warm cleaning technique helps women cleanse themselves thoroughly during menstruation, before and after intercourse too. Bidets help alleviate problems of constipation and associated hemorrhoids.
Bidets are available in different designs. Some have a faucet to pour warm water into a china basin. Some have a nozzle propelling water for cleaning. Such nozzle could be as an attachment of your toilet. This can then cleanse only your anus.
Some others have two nozzles. A shorter or family nozzle helps in cleaning your anus and surrounding areas while longer bidet nozzle helps women wash their vulvas. Some others have additionally an element under the seat to dry you after washing.
Popularity growth of electronic bidet toilet seat
Bidets are very rare and unseen in many homes in the United States. Rather, many are unaware of their usage too. Bidets are extremely expensive in the United States, costing something between $1,000 and $2,000.
However, you can find bidets at many hospitals due to the ease in maintaining high levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, bidet toilets are gaining popularity in the United States recently. Although they are expensive initially, they eliminate the need for toilet paper over time. This bidet unit consists of a special electronic bidet seat to convert an existing toilet seat. Many are now using these electronic seats to develop better bidet habits.
The electronic bidet offers enema wash feature too. Many prefer such a bidet during constipation or diarrhea. It provides a warm water wash of the rectal area. This painless system helps in loosening hard feces across colon walls and eases defecation.
Benefits of Bidets for Elderly and Disabled
Bidet is an ideal solution for elderly people, those with hemorrhoids, and those with physical challenges like arthritis and other mobility problems. With age, vaginal and bladder regions develop irritations and infections faster. Your skin also needs gentle handling as it becomes thinner.
Bidets help the elderly to maintain personal hygiene independently without any help of caregivers. They can uphold their dignity and confidence. Besides, warm water cleaning also relaxes them better.
Similarly, disabled and those with physical challenges can regain their self-confidence. They can use the restroom without anyone having to clean and wash them.
For more information on this topic, you may visit http://www.BioRelief.com BioRelief.com provides detailed info and comprehensive reviews on the best bidets available for seniors and disabled.
Jeff Luckey is in research and development at http://www.biorelief.com - Information and products to help manage incontinence, and related issues.
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jeff_Luckey]Jeff Luckey
Bidets are a relatively uncommon and unknown term in the United States. Bidet is a special type of low sink or a low-mounted plumbing fixture. The main purpose of a bidet is to wash the anus, external genitalia and the skin around these areas thoroughly after urination, defecation, or even otherwise. Bidet can additionally serve as a baby bathtub or a basin to wash your feet. However, bidets are very much different from a toilet or urinal. You need to use them before washing at a bidet.
Benefits of Using Bidet for Better Hygiene
Warm water cleansing of perineum area after relieving or defecating is very efficient at reducing any chances of infection due to presence of bacteria in the area. Dry toilet paper cannot cleanse your perineum areas effectively and thoroughly. Rather, it spreads bacteria round the year causing urinary tract infections and hemorrhoids. Regular cleaning of these sensitive areas with dry paper increases irritation. Prolonged usage could cause itching and bleeding.
Most infectious diseases spread through human contact. Insufficient cleansing of hands after urination or defecation spreads virus. Bidet reduces chances of such infection and provides increased hygiene as bidet does not need use of your hands. Some could also touch the anus and genitalia with bare hands after use of toilet and bidet; yet, this proves to be more hygienic than toilet paper.
Besides, the warm cleaning technique helps women cleanse themselves thoroughly during menstruation, before and after intercourse too. Bidets help alleviate problems of constipation and associated hemorrhoids.
Bidets are available in different designs. Some have a faucet to pour warm water into a china basin. Some have a nozzle propelling water for cleaning. Such nozzle could be as an attachment of your toilet. This can then cleanse only your anus.
Some others have two nozzles. A shorter or family nozzle helps in cleaning your anus and surrounding areas while longer bidet nozzle helps women wash their vulvas. Some others have additionally an element under the seat to dry you after washing.
Popularity growth of electronic bidet toilet seat
Bidets are very rare and unseen in many homes in the United States. Rather, many are unaware of their usage too. Bidets are extremely expensive in the United States, costing something between $1,000 and $2,000.
However, you can find bidets at many hospitals due to the ease in maintaining high levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, bidet toilets are gaining popularity in the United States recently. Although they are expensive initially, they eliminate the need for toilet paper over time. This bidet unit consists of a special electronic bidet seat to convert an existing toilet seat. Many are now using these electronic seats to develop better bidet habits.
The electronic bidet offers enema wash feature too. Many prefer such a bidet during constipation or diarrhea. It provides a warm water wash of the rectal area. This painless system helps in loosening hard feces across colon walls and eases defecation.
Benefits of Bidets for Elderly and Disabled
Bidet is an ideal solution for elderly people, those with hemorrhoids, and those with physical challenges like arthritis and other mobility problems. With age, vaginal and bladder regions develop irritations and infections faster. Your skin also needs gentle handling as it becomes thinner.
Bidets help the elderly to maintain personal hygiene independently without any help of caregivers. They can uphold their dignity and confidence. Besides, warm water cleaning also relaxes them better.
Similarly, disabled and those with physical challenges can regain their self-confidence. They can use the restroom without anyone having to clean and wash them.
For more information on this topic, you may visit http://www.BioRelief.com BioRelief.com provides detailed info and comprehensive reviews on the best bidets available for seniors and disabled.
Jeff Luckey is in research and development at http://www.biorelief.com - Information and products to help manage incontinence, and related issues.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
bidets from cleanbutt.com for Personal hygiene care
Etymology
A typical household toilet.
The word "toilet" came to be used in English along with other French fashions (first noted 1681). It originally referred to the whole complex of operations of hairdressing and body care that centered at a dressing table covered to the floor with cloth (toile) and lace, on which stood a mirror, which might also be draped in lace: the ensemble was a toilette. The English poet Alexander Pope in The Rape of the Lock (1717) described the intricacies of a lady's preparation:
“ And now, unveil'd, the toilet stands display'd
Each silver vase in mystic order laid.
”
Through the 18th century, everywhere in the English-speaking world, a toilet remained a lady's draped dressing-table. The word was adapted as a genteel euphemism for the room and the object as we know them now, perhaps following the French usage cabinet de toilette, much as powder-room may be coyly used today, and this has been linked to the introduction of public toilets, for example on railway trains, which required a plaque on the door. The original usage has become indelicate and obsolete, and has been replaced by dressing-table.
Vestiges of the original meaning continue to be reflected in terms such as toiletries, eau de toilette and toilet bag (to carry flannels, soaps, etc). This seemingly contradictory terminology has served as the basis for various parodies e.g. Cosmopolitan magazine ("If it doesn't say 'eau de toilette' on the label, it most likely doesn't come from the famed region of Eau de Toilette in France and might not even come from toilets at all.")
The word toilet itself may be considered an impolite word in the United States, whilst elsewhere the word is used without any embarrassment. The choice of the word used instead of toilet is highly variable, not just by regional dialect but also, at least in Britain, by class connotations. Nancy Mitford wrote an essay out of the choice of wording; see U and non-U English. Some manufacturers show this uneasiness with the word and its class attributes: American Standard, the largest manufacturer, sells them as "toilets", yet the higher priced products of the Kohler Company, often installed in more expensive housing, are sold as commodes or closets, words which also carry other meanings. Confusingly, products imported from Japan such as TOTO are referred to as "toilets", even though they carry the cachet of higher cost and quality. When referring to the room or the actual piece of equipment, the word toilet is often substituted with other euphemisms and dysphemisms . As old euphemisms have become accepted, they have been progressively replaced by newer ones, an example of the euphemism treadmill at work. The choice of word used to describe the room or the piece of plumbing relies as much on regional variation (dialect) as on social situation and level of formality
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A typical household toilet.
The word "toilet" came to be used in English along with other French fashions (first noted 1681). It originally referred to the whole complex of operations of hairdressing and body care that centered at a dressing table covered to the floor with cloth (toile) and lace, on which stood a mirror, which might also be draped in lace: the ensemble was a toilette. The English poet Alexander Pope in The Rape of the Lock (1717) described the intricacies of a lady's preparation:
“ And now, unveil'd, the toilet stands display'd
Each silver vase in mystic order laid.
”
Through the 18th century, everywhere in the English-speaking world, a toilet remained a lady's draped dressing-table. The word was adapted as a genteel euphemism for the room and the object as we know them now, perhaps following the French usage cabinet de toilette, much as powder-room may be coyly used today, and this has been linked to the introduction of public toilets, for example on railway trains, which required a plaque on the door. The original usage has become indelicate and obsolete, and has been replaced by dressing-table.
Vestiges of the original meaning continue to be reflected in terms such as toiletries, eau de toilette and toilet bag (to carry flannels, soaps, etc). This seemingly contradictory terminology has served as the basis for various parodies e.g. Cosmopolitan magazine ("If it doesn't say 'eau de toilette' on the label, it most likely doesn't come from the famed region of Eau de Toilette in France and might not even come from toilets at all.")
The word toilet itself may be considered an impolite word in the United States, whilst elsewhere the word is used without any embarrassment. The choice of the word used instead of toilet is highly variable, not just by regional dialect but also, at least in Britain, by class connotations. Nancy Mitford wrote an essay out of the choice of wording; see U and non-U English. Some manufacturers show this uneasiness with the word and its class attributes: American Standard, the largest manufacturer, sells them as "toilets", yet the higher priced products of the Kohler Company, often installed in more expensive housing, are sold as commodes or closets, words which also carry other meanings. Confusingly, products imported from Japan such as TOTO are referred to as "toilets", even though they carry the cachet of higher cost and quality. When referring to the room or the actual piece of equipment, the word toilet is often substituted with other euphemisms and dysphemisms . As old euphemisms have become accepted, they have been progressively replaced by newer ones, an example of the euphemism treadmill at work. The choice of word used to describe the room or the piece of plumbing relies as much on regional variation (dialect) as on social situation and level of formality
Posted By: Illusion Technologies
http://www.illusiontechnologies.com
Thursday, October 18, 2007
bidets from cleanbutt.com For Personal Hygiene Care
BidetSpa, the ultimate experience in cleanliness and fresh, personal care!
The CleanButt BidetSpa toilet seat bidet helps create the ambiance of a spain your own private bathroom retreat. Personal hygiene etiquette has finally
evolved! At last, convenience and comfort have joined together with clean
and fresh, bringing you to a new, wholesome level of confidence
when compared with using dry toilet paper.
For everyone young to old, this electronic replacement toilet
seat will become the most important appliance in your home
offering a new lifestyle full of lavish comfort and refreshing
convenience in your daily personal hygiene needs.
Quality & Safety Assurances
Consumer safety is a priority here at the Bidet Shop LLC and you can be assured from the following public ‘Safety Standards’ organizations’, that the CleanButt BidetSpa has been rigorously tested to meet or exceed public safety requirements.
Before you purchase an electronic bidet toilet seat or any product, it’s always in your best interest to check and be assured that the product has been built to the highest level of quality and that it meets or exceeds public safety standards for that country with the appropriate safety mark displayed on the product. If the product does not display this safety mark, then it probably has not been tested or has not passed testing from an internationally recognized public safety organization.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
8 Easy Steps to Find Your Perfect Toilet
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lukas_Rathswohl]Lukas Rathswohl
Maybe you’re building a house, or you’re remodeling. If you’re like most folks, the toilet probably does not rate very high on your list of priorities. Still, the toilet is a key piece of a comfortable, modern, well-functioning home. Following a few straightforward steps can help you find a toilet that is right for you, both functionally and aesthetically. Remember, alltoilets are not built the same!
Step by step now, let’s examine:
1. The shape of the toilet bowl: The main choices here are an elongated bowl and a round front bowl. The round front tends to be two inches shorter, and works well for smaller spaces. The larger elongated front is more comfortable and sanitary, since there is less drip on the toilet.
2. The toilet size: There are lots of choices, with different lengths, widths and heights. Make sure you measure the space available for the toilet to ensure a comfortable fit. You also need to consider the rough-in space, which is how far the centerof the toilet bowl is from the finished wall, since this limits the size of the toilet.
3. The size of the toilet trapway: The trap way is that part of the toilet that through which the water and waste exit. The minimum standard allows waste with a diameter of 1 ½ inches to pass through. You may want to consider looking at a larger trapway to minimize clogging problems.
4. The flushing system: In the US, by law all toilets must have a 1.6 gallon tank to conserve water. However, you do still have some choices.
• In gravity fed toilets, the weight of the water from the tank pushes the waste through an S shaped trap way, as the siphon that is created empties the bowl.
• With pressure assisted toilets, air in the tank is compressed as it fills with water. When flushing, the pressurized air pushes the water more strongly into the bowl, resulting in a better flush. Disadvantages, though, include greater noise, expense and difficulty of repairing.
5. One or two piece toilets: Two piece toilets are more common and inexpensively priced, and have a separate tank and bowl which are connected when the toilet is installed. One piece toilets have 5 or six parts that are seamlessly connected into one piece. They tend to more stylish, more expensive, easier to clean, and smaller, making them ideal for smaller spaces.
6. Maintenance features: Some toilets have features designed to make it easier to take care of them. For instance, Toto, an innovative Japanese manufacturer, has SanaGloss, a ceramic glaze which prevents bacteria and mold buildup, making the toilet easy to clean. American Standard has its EasyClean feature. Kohler has an insulated liner for some of its toilet lines, preventing moisture build-up on the outside of the tank due to condensation.
7. Appearance: while a toilet needs to work well, it also needs to look good in your bathroom. Fortunately, today’s toilets come in a huge selection of colors and sizes. Bear mind, though, that choosing a color other than white can significantly add to the toilet’s price. One approach you may to consider is to choose a toilet that is part of a bathroom suite, thus ensuring that are the fixtures are in harmony.
8. Other features: High end toilets may come with heated seats, warm air drying systems and built-in bidets, such as the Toto Washlets. Kohler Comfort Height toilets have a higher seat, making sitting down and standing easier.
There, now you have 8 steps to finding the toilet that is right for you and your loved ones!
Be sure to visit our site for even more information.
Lukas Rathswohl is the publisher of All About Toilets at [http://www.all-about-toilets.com]http://www.all-about-toilets.com, your one-stop source for toilet information.
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Maybe you’re building a house, or you’re remodeling. If you’re like most folks, the toilet probably does not rate very high on your list of priorities. Still, the toilet is a key piece of a comfortable, modern, well-functioning home. Following a few straightforward steps can help you find a toilet that is right for you, both functionally and aesthetically. Remember, alltoilets are not built the same!
Step by step now, let’s examine:
1. The shape of the toilet bowl: The main choices here are an elongated bowl and a round front bowl. The round front tends to be two inches shorter, and works well for smaller spaces. The larger elongated front is more comfortable and sanitary, since there is less drip on the toilet.
2. The toilet size: There are lots of choices, with different lengths, widths and heights. Make sure you measure the space available for the toilet to ensure a comfortable fit. You also need to consider the rough-in space, which is how far the centerof the toilet bowl is from the finished wall, since this limits the size of the toilet.
3. The size of the toilet trapway: The trap way is that part of the toilet that through which the water and waste exit. The minimum standard allows waste with a diameter of 1 ½ inches to pass through. You may want to consider looking at a larger trapway to minimize clogging problems.
4. The flushing system: In the US, by law all toilets must have a 1.6 gallon tank to conserve water. However, you do still have some choices.
• In gravity fed toilets, the weight of the water from the tank pushes the waste through an S shaped trap way, as the siphon that is created empties the bowl.
• With pressure assisted toilets, air in the tank is compressed as it fills with water. When flushing, the pressurized air pushes the water more strongly into the bowl, resulting in a better flush. Disadvantages, though, include greater noise, expense and difficulty of repairing.
5. One or two piece toilets: Two piece toilets are more common and inexpensively priced, and have a separate tank and bowl which are connected when the toilet is installed. One piece toilets have 5 or six parts that are seamlessly connected into one piece. They tend to more stylish, more expensive, easier to clean, and smaller, making them ideal for smaller spaces.
6. Maintenance features: Some toilets have features designed to make it easier to take care of them. For instance, Toto, an innovative Japanese manufacturer, has SanaGloss, a ceramic glaze which prevents bacteria and mold buildup, making the toilet easy to clean. American Standard has its EasyClean feature. Kohler has an insulated liner for some of its toilet lines, preventing moisture build-up on the outside of the tank due to condensation.
7. Appearance: while a toilet needs to work well, it also needs to look good in your bathroom. Fortunately, today’s toilets come in a huge selection of colors and sizes. Bear mind, though, that choosing a color other than white can significantly add to the toilet’s price. One approach you may to consider is to choose a toilet that is part of a bathroom suite, thus ensuring that are the fixtures are in harmony.
8. Other features: High end toilets may come with heated seats, warm air drying systems and built-in bidets, such as the Toto Washlets. Kohler Comfort Height toilets have a higher seat, making sitting down and standing easier.
There, now you have 8 steps to finding the toilet that is right for you and your loved ones!
Be sure to visit our site for even more information.
Lukas Rathswohl is the publisher of All About Toilets at [http://www.all-about-toilets.com]http://www.all-about-toilets.com, your one-stop source for toilet information.
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