Do travel bidets exist? Yes they do!
In this article we’ll discuss the helpful device and share the best travel bidet under $75. Believe it or not, a travel bidet is a common accessory in many parts of the world where public toilets are few and far between.
Don’t worry you won’t be lugging a toilet or large device with you. Instead, travel bidets are hardly noticeable and usually fit in a purse or bag. Some are electric while others are manual.
Some of the questions we’ll answer about travel bidets are 1) what is it, 2) do travel bidets actually work, 3) how to use one on the go, 4) the best brands, and 5) the best travel bidet.
Hopefully we answer all your questions and provide some recommendations that satisfy your needs (and your fanny’s needs). Although bidets aren’t as common in North America they are gaining popularity because they work great for cleaning and moisturize. Let’s get started.
What Is A Travel Bidet (Sanitary Bidet Travel Kit)
A travel bidet is exactly what it sounds like. It was created for emergencies outside the house for people on-the-go. Maybe you’re spending the day at the park with your family or maybe you’re hiking in the backcountry and need to make sure you’re clean.
The inventors of the travel bidet realized:
- Not all toilets would have a bidet
- Some people don’t like to use public toilet bidet for hygiene reasons
- International travel means you’ll use different types of toilets (some better than others)
- A bidet is a very personal item and many people don’t want to share
Some of my friends from Europe carry a travel bidet with them everywhere because they want their own device and prefer not to use the same bidet strangers have used.
If you travel internationally for work or know someone who does, a travel bidet might be a great purchase or gift.
I’ve encountered some challenging toilets in my life and while abroad I’ve been on many toilets without running water or toilet paper – I would have appreciated a travel bidet (I guess travel paper is a good idea too).
Do Travel Bidets Work
The easy answer is yes. Travel bidets work because they initiate a simple task of spraying water.
Most people think of complex technology and electrical power when thinking of a bidet. But the travel bidet isn’t something that needs an outlet, nor is it something that needs to be attached to a toilet seat.
They are hand held and although there are electric options, most are squeeze pressure. Below we’ll discuss how to use it.
How To Use A Travel Bidet
Most of the travel bidets on our list are compact and easy to use. They consist of 2 main parts.
- Water container (sometimes squeeze bottle)
- Extended arm (nozzle)
After filling the bottle the nozzle can be attached and the device is ready to use. Spray can be given using the front entrance or back entrance depending on your need and preference.
We’ve also included an electric travel bidet that resembles an electric toothbrush. The nozzle can fold out when needed for use.
The main difference is the compact size and electric spray (it’s also compact and used with a single hand).
Another unique travel bidet option is the portable bidet sprayer that uses a rechargeable battery. It connects to a hose that can be placed in a bucket, bathtub, or sink and pumps water. Although it seems complex it’s portable and easy to use.
Best Travel Bidet Brands
There are a number of companies that make travel bidets. The most well-known company on our list is the Toto Travel Bidet.
Toto is a household name in toilets and originate from Japan. It’s no coincidence that Toto is a leader in toilets and bidets. Per Japanese culture, their travel bidets are created with precision and functionality in mind.
A few other brands we mention are:
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Brondell Gospa
Very well-known and well liked travel bidet company. Their products are not top-of-the-line but they offer a quality product at a great price.
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Shattaf Travel Bidet Sprayer
Shattaf makes a clever tool that has been featured in the media for it being discrete and useful. The device actually attached to a bottle (read more below).
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Tesh Tesh
A start-up that uses small silicone and style to create it’s travel bidet. Their product looks great and is extra small.
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EcoHome
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BioBidet
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Boss Mini Portable Bidet
Best Travel Bidet Under $75
#1 Toto Travel Bidet (electric)
As we highlighted above, Toto makes some of the highest quality bathroom products on the market – this device is no exception. I was pleasantly surprised to see Toto offered the travel bidet because most large companies are focused on larger products.
The engineers for this product did well to make it small and discrete (no one will recognize it if they find it in your bag or purse).
Highlights:
- High quality
- Water force is strong
- Takes up little space (easy to carry and hide)
- Electric (1 AA battery)
- 9 x 2.6 x 5.1 inches
- 11 ounces
- Multiple options for spray (soft or strong)
- 1 year warranty (as expected from Toto)
One important thing is to fill and empty the device after each use. You wouldn’t want to risk carrying around water in case it leaks (even though it probably won’t).
Toto holds enough water for a single use and the automatic spray options are nice addition. I also like the wrist strap so it won’t fall in the toilet while in use.
Although the cost is a little more than others on our list, the style and functionality is solid. I like this travel bidet more because of the warranty. Great product that is compact and looks good.
#2 Personal Care Essentials – Feminine Travel Bidet
Personal Care Essential makes a great looking travel bidet that has a nifty carrying case. Some real thought went into designing the mini bidet.
This is another electric option that uses 2 AA batteries. Like the Toto travel bidet mentioned above this device folds down, making it hard to notice (perfect for hiding in a purse).
The nozzle folds out from the core of the device and looks like an electric toothbrush. There are two power settings depending on the amount of clean up you require.
Highlights:
- 1 year warranty
- Well-reviewed and liked
- Battery operated (2 AA)
- 2 power settings
- Compact
- Nozzle adjustable to 180 degrees
- Lightweight (10.4 ounces)
- 8 x 1.7 x 6.4 inches
The travel bidet is slightly longer than the Toto bidet, however this device is thinner and uses 2 batteries. I like the look and style of this product and I appreciate that it’s electric, however it uses more batteries than the Toto.
Happy customers like that it’s quiet and looks great. A few people mentioned surgery affected their range of motion in their arms and this device helps when cleaning.
Personal Care Essentials comes at a discount to Toto but I’d stick with Toto if you’re looking for longer term quality and a slightly better design.
#3 Brondell Gospa Travel Bidet
Brondell might be the best option for price sensitive people, however it won’t be as discrete as the compact electric options we mentioned above.
If you want something practical and don’t care what it looks like, then Brondell is a great option. Best of all the price comes at a big discount to other travel bidets on our list.
There are two parts to this bidet, the squeeze bottle and the nozzle. Just fill up the bottle before you sit in the toilet and tighten the lid (make sure you tighten firm because some customers encountered leaks).
Highlights:
- Easy squeeze technology
- No batteries
- 2 parts
- 400ml capacity for larger clean ups
- Angle spray to help with aim
- Super lightweight (2.4 ounces)
- 3 x 3 x 8 inches
As they say you get what you pay for – but it’s not necessarily bad. The bottle is plastic but it works just fine.
There’s less reach than other options on our list and the amount of water is limited so make sure you hit the spot (don’t squeeze to much to quick).
Brondell advertises this travel bidet for airports and unconventional toilet situations. I like it and I believe it makes a great first-time purchase for a travel bidet. If you like it then you can upgrade to the Toto.
#4 Tesh.Tesh Portable Bidet
The Tesh.Tesh is the coolest looking travel bidet on our list. It’s squishy and colorful. Because it’s made of silicone it can get really small when not being used. When filled with water it expands to full capacity (600 ml – larger than Brondell).
It’s sold in airports and tourist areas and marketed for public toilets, traveling, and camping.
If you’re a minimalist and traveling with very little space, then Tesh.Tesh might be your best bet – it almost folds flat.
Highlights:
- Squishy silicone (feels nice)
- 600 ml water capacity
- BPA free
- Lightweight 5 ounces
- Measures 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
- Blue and Green Colors
It can easily fit in your pocket so you won’t need to take your bag to the bathroom. The only thing I don’t like about the design is the nozzle – it’s not very long so you’ll have to reach a little further to make sure you hit the right spot.
#5 Shattaf Travel Bidet Sprayer
Shattaf has a novel approach to the travel bidet – and I like it! Rather than make a device that looks like the others on our list, they looked for other ways to utilize water.
In doing so they realized they could simply attach a single piece to a standard size water bottle – this saves a lot of space when traveling.
Highlights:
- Indistinguishable in a purse or bag (looks like a pipe)
- Minimal parts (1 part with a few different size rings)
- 4 ounces
- 3 x 3.1 x 1.5
- White or blue color
- Practical and simple
I love this idea. It comes with one piece, but with multiple rings depending on the size water bottle you use.
Make sure the water bottle contains water and screw on the top and squeeze. The nozzle is not as thin as other nozzles on our list but the length is adequate.
Because it has few moving parts you don’t have to worry about leaks or the product not working. It cleans easy and works on all water bottles; perfect for traveling
Additional Option
My PortaWash – Handheld Water Sprayer
The PortaWash bidet sprayer is different than the other options on our list and probably not something you’ll use in a public bathroom. It’s best at a guests home or a hotel where you have space and privacy.
The hose is 6 foot long and the end should rest in a bucket, tub, or sink where the pump can suck up water. The spray is created through a rechargeable ion battery that’s included with the hose.
It weighs 1 pound and it will take up space in a bag so this device should only be used if you’ll be living somewhere without your preferred toilet spray for an extended amount of time.
People who’ve purchased the item love the customer support and the battery life. If you’re coming from a far off land to America and you prefer to spray yourself on the toilet then this is a good option.
It’s also great for cleaning the toilet, sink, and tub if you want a portable sprayer
DIY Travel Bidet (How To Make A Travel Bidet)
Do you consider yourself handy? Think you can make a DIY travel bidet? Sure you can, even though it won’t be as pretty as the options we mentioned above.
When I think of a DIY travel bidet I think of a water bottle with a hole in it. A hole in the cap makes sense but the angle isn’t right.
Instead, punch a hole on the bottom side of the water bottle so water will spray out at a 90 angle (this works better when reaching around your booty).
If you have other ways to make a DIY travel bidet let us, and our readers, know in the comments below.
Conclusion
There you have it, everything you needed to know about the best travel bidets. Traveling can be a real challenge, especially when you’re using new and unusual toilets. Sometimes you won’t even have a toilet or toilet paper for that matter.
A travel bidet might save you and your tush. The best options are simple and discrete. A few of the best travel bidets are even battery powered but if you prefer to keep things simple there are squeeze bottles too.
I really like the Toto because of the brand and the design. If found in your bag people won’t even know what it is, plus it’s made with quality that will last many years.
We mentioned a number of options on our list and hopefully one or two of them met you requirements. Everyone has different needs while traveling.
Sometimes it’s the style, other times it’s the size or weight. Don’t be ashamed to make your own DIY travel bidet either. Punching a hole in a water bottle isn’t that difficult, but there are probably better ways to create one.
As usual, thanks for reading another Toilet Travels article. We love writing about toilets just as much as we love traveling!