What is the best way to clean it? Even if you flush before cleaning yourself it is going to contact the water in the bowl.
1749334
It never contacted water in the bowl in my case, you don't need to put it into the bowl too much, just a little bit to reach the point.
1749335
My concept of a bidet is that it contacts neither the body (or any part thereof) or the water in the bowl, flushed or not. I have been using mine for a month now, although I do wash it after every use, I have never gotten it dirty, inside or outside. Perhaps you are confusing a bidet with a douche or an enema.
1749336
I just cannot see how this thing is going to come in contact with the water in the bowl, unless you drop it in there. On the other hand the water being sprayed may and I emphasis "may" come in contact with it. Just wash it in the sink with soap like you use for your hands-good enough to clean your hands good enough to clean this item IMHO
1749337
It should not contact or even get close to the bowl water. I just rinse it off. Might wash with soap sometimes.
1749338
Actually it doesn't touch the water in the bowl if you are holding it right. Liquid soap and water, shake it up and squeeze it through the nozzle until the bottle is empty. You may have to add fresh water 2 or 3 times to get all the soap out but it isn't difficult and you have a fresh, clean smelling bidet. It really is nice to have and use for personal cleanliness.
1749339
It should be cleaned occasionally. But I do not think that it contacts water in the bowl. Perhaps different toilets yield different results; or maybe different users produce different results. As to how to clean it, I would think that detergent and water would be a good way. I don't know what the best way would be.
1749340
I understand what you mean - it LOOKS like a laboratory "wash bottle" that must be upright to squirt, but it isn't. There is no tube inside and you must hold it upside down to squirt, via gravity. I am getting one to see if one of my tubes WILL fit it, so that I can have an upright wash bottle with a fan spray, rather than just a narrow stream.
1749341
The washmate bidet does not contact the water. I use dish washing detergent to clean it.
1749342
Will not even get close to touching the water in the bowel. Flush after use use it and remove it.
645440
The bowl is easy to clean; however, if the tank has water and needs to be cleaned, the water will splash all over. The tank gets dirty inside in the water so that's my issue. Don't know how dirt gets up there???
1876769
Well, yes, only it does not get the stuff off that toilet bowl cleaner is for. The toilet would have to already be cleaned first with toilet bowl cleaner before the spray cleaner would be good to use on the toilet. It is good to get off stains and dirt and crud that will come loose with its dissolving action, most dirt in the bathroom will come off in this case except the toilet and it must be cleaned with the toilet bowl cleaner first.
604873
If there are ants in it maybe hose it off before washing it? Or just wash it outside?I've had a great experience with them until recently - recently found a river of ants in my kitchen and ants in the food dish. I think my petsitter washed the bowls, and I suspect there was still water between the bowl layers, without enough soap to break surface tension - so the ants could literally walk on water. I'm willing to give it another try, just ensuring there's NO water between the bowl layers, as they've worked great up until now.
2213044
For me no trick really. I just run water through it, then dump it in a dink full of soapy water, I have a small brush that looks like a toilet bowl cleaner to get all the crevices.
1111003
No, it doesn't. I don't worry because the water is obviously mixed with toilet bowl cleaner...but I do empty it regularly.
144913
It doesn't clean the toilet, it cleans the inside of the tank. It does this by diverting some of the fill water through a tube that sits around the perimeter of the bottom of the tank. Water jets on this tube stir up sediment at the bottom of the tank so it can be flushed down the drain.
427883
During usage, the water stays in the bowl. It does not spray between your legs and out of the bowl. You just need to position your bottom to the sprayer and voila! It is a pleasant experience. This is the most modern, hygienic, sanitary way to clean your bottom!
863830
To clean this product, I just put hot, soapy water in it, about 1/3 full, and 'pulse' it several times. Then I rinse out the bowl, then fill to about half with clean water and 'pulse' several times again. Done!
1905044
I'm sure you already got your answer, but I wanted to add that we also have this toilet and Christopher's tip is right on. It does help to hold the handle down a bit for a longer flush for heavier jobs, but I'd definitely call American Standard - perhaps there is something wrong with the internal flush mechanism or water supply - maybe it's not feeding enough water back into the bowl?... Newer toilets do seem to be deeper toward the trap, but seem to have as less water surface area on top part of bowl, that's for sure.
2171463
I've done it you have to use a garden hose and be patient it takes a while and i would let water run for a while so it can push waste to sewer main the rest is natural every time you flush toilets or shower in house it'll keep it clear .
2080322
It must be touching the top of the toilet ever so slightly so as to run and over fill the bowl. Loosen the bottom and rotate it until it is in a place where this does not happen. I had the same issue but not any more.
570975
I have the same issue. I think it is some flaw in the design of the way the bowl and drain connect through the counter top. I have tried several ways to correct the problem, but no luck.
912218
I have noticed a small leakage at the base sometimes, if you didn't clean it right after using it maybe it got stuck when that juice that leaked dried up, I would try pouring some hot water in the bowl and letting it sit for a few minutes and see if that helps.
2066769
Yes and I use mine the same way but make sure the bowl you are using is deep enough otherwise water everywhere
1139046
Customer service told me to soak the filters longer, at least an HOUR. (I submerge and lay horizontally in large bowl of water). I hold the filter vertically, right side up inside the sink, slowly rotate filter while tapping against the side of sink. Try at least a couple of rotations of tapping. I always do this and have not had one issue since.
1905041
When I installed two of these toilets in my home, I noticed that and commented on it in my Amazon review. Mine always flush everything with one flush, but I do have to clean my toilets more frequently now. You have bought a toilet that uses less water because of conservation. So I just keep a brush and cleaner beside my toilet and clean as necessary.