• December 18, 2024

If you're wondering why bidets are so common in Italy, you might attribute their seemingly huge popularity to the fact that many Italians take cleanliness, including personal hygiene, very seriously. But this isn’t just a cultural norm. The people responsible for Italy’s building regulations apparently consider bidets non-negotiable, too; since 1975, every Italian home has been required by law to have one. The regulations state that "at least one bathroom in each house must have the following: toilet, bidet, bathtub or shower, sink." This means that Italian new home builders can only sign off properties as safe for habitation once these features are installed. Homeowners who don’t install all of these features may have problems when it comes time to sell their home. Italian law also stipulates that bidets should maintain a minimum distance from other bathroom fixtures: bidets should be at least 20 centimeters from toilets and bathtubs, and at least 10 centimeters from sinks.

• December 12, 2024

According to a survey by Bio Bidet, a unit of Bemis, a bidet toilet seat maker and retailer, 48% of people said they would buy or consider buying a bidet or bidet accessory as a holiday gift this year, up from 38% in 2022. Across all generations, younger consumers are paving the way for bidet purchases. The study found that Gen Z is the most likely to consider buying a bidet or bidet attachment as a holiday gift this year. Oceanwell has a range of electronic bidets to choose from, welcome to leave a message for more.

• December 05, 2024

Many times, we take the importance of toilets for granted. Nearly 20% of the world’s population does not have access to a suitable toilet, but there is no denying that a toilet can significantly improve the quality and comfort of life. Let's take a moment to review a few interesting facts about toilets: 1. Arthur Giblin is believed to have invented the first flushable toilet. 2. The oldest known toilet is still in use about 4,000 years after it was built. It is located in a small castle in Knossos, Greece. 3. If you want to see the most expensive toilet in the world, you might have to go to space. It's installed on the International Space Station. It costs about $19 million. 4. In 1890, the Scot Paper Company was the first to produce toilet paper on rolls. 5. The World Toilet Organization was founded on November 19, 2001, and this day is World Toilet Day every year. 6. Be careful! Toilets are indeed prone to accidents. King George II even died in 1760 after falling off the toilet. Nearly 40,000 Americans are injured on the toilet every year. 7. No one can avoid going to the bathroom. We go to the bathroom about 2,500 times a year. 8. In China, there are public toilets specifically for dogs. 9. The original meaning of 'toilet' is "to wash, dress, and prepare", which comes from French.

• November 28, 2024

Today we continue to introduce the remaining five rare toilets. SS Relief-Casitas Municipal Water Department spent $50,000 to install the SS Relief in 1991 so that sailors can drop anchor and use the facilities at any time. While swimming is not allowed in the reservoir, visitors can kayak to two aviation-style toilets. Madeleine Toilette, France - Visitors to the Place de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement of Paris often head straight to the famous Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. However, hidden behind a nondescript wrought iron fenced area lies another less appreciated architectural marvel. The Madeleine Toilets is a designated historic monument dating back to 1905. At the time, it was considered indecent to have a toilet next to a church, so the authorities hid it underground. However, walking into this Art Nouveau toilet, one can't help but wonder why anyone would want to hide it. Warm mahogany, pristine stained glass and tile mosaics all add to the Belle Époque ambience. Minquiers, Jersey - On a rocky outcrop nine miles south of Jersey lies a group of smaller islands - known as the Minquiers Islands. On the largest of these islands, there is a small shed that has the distinction of being the most southerly toilet in Britain. To go to the toilet here is to make history. Canistrum Toilets, Australia - These toilets were inspired by traditional Aboriginal basket weaving and were chosen from nearly 200 entries. Not only are the toilets visually impressive, they are also designed to withstand seasonal flooding from the nearby Mary River. Mick Jagger's Urinal in America - In the unisex restroom of this oldest bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, a gold plaque proudly reads: "Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones used this urinal during his concert at Petco Park on November 11, 2005."The urinals are surrounded by a Cali-style red lip graphic and usually have a second sign asking patrons to respect the singer's urination area.

• November 20, 2024

The theme of World Toilet Day 2024 is "Toilets – A Place of Peace", which aims to address the growing risks to sanitation posed by conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect. Damaged or destroyed sanitation systems allow waste to spread, leading to life-threatening illnesses. This year’s theme highlights the critical role safe toilets play in maintaining health and protecting communities, especially during crises.

• November 14, 2024

The vast majority of toilets around the world are utilitarian at best—unadorned spaces meant to be entered and exited as quickly as possible. However, a few rare toilets have transcended nature's call. Here are five of them. First up is a toilet from the nature of Japan. This women's restroom at Itabe Station in Chiba Prefecture calls itself the "world's largest toilet cubicle." The official name of this toilet is "Toilet in Nature". It was designed by the famous Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in 2012 and quickly made this unmanned small train station famous across the country. Sulphur Springs Glass Bathrooms, USA -- Built in 2012 to compete for the title of "Best Toilet in America," these toilets are the first in the country to be made entirely of two-way glass. They are located on the edge of Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs. The ceiling of each toilet is also made of two-way mirrored glass, which allows sunlight to illuminate it during the day. At night, an array of LEDs around the base of the structure ensures it remains reflective and private. Matakana Toilet, New Zealand - designed by Matakana lad Steffan de Haan, the bold transformation of an ordinary public facility into a work of art pays tribute to the importance of shipbuilding to the region. The toilets took seven years and $400,000 to build. Each one is shaped like a human face, echoing the curve of the ship. Kjærlighetskarusellen (Carousel of Love), Norway – Decades before homosexuality was legalized in Norway, this particular toilet was a gathering place for gay men. In 2022, artist Per Barclay initiated a restoration of the unusual historic sign, incorporating colored lights into the design. Hundertwasser Toilet, New Zealand - The last project of world-renowned artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser was a set of public toilets in the small town of Kawakawa, New Zealand. The restrooms are covered in the artist’s signature collages of colorful tiles and undulating lines, and the facilities opened in 1999. Recycled bottles and tiles are embedded into the facility's concrete to create psychedelic designs. The remaining five will be introduced in the next article.