The bottom line. Bidets really work. Just like a shower to wash away sweat after a workout or a thorough hand-washing after working on a project, all bidets use the power of water to clean off your skin simply and effectively.

Do you still have to wipe with a bidet?

Technically, you don't need to wipe at all after using a bidet. You can sit and air-dry for a moment. ... Cheaper varieties don't usually offer this dryer function, so if you don't want to drip dry after using your bidet, you can pat yourself down with a cloth towel, washcloth, or toilet paper.

How effective are bidets?

Bidets save water, too. Tushy estimates that their bidet attachments will save 54 gallons of water per week by reducing the use of toilet paper. It takes around 37 gallons of water to make a single roll of toilet paper. Depending on how many people use your bathroom, a bidet can really cut down your toilet paper use.