Bidet in a Bottle - A Handheld Backside Cleanser

In the US, merely mentioning the word bidet can elicit gales of laughter. In France? Not so much. Humorous videos aside (American bidet parody, cute Asian TV commerical), the potential use of a portable, handheld bidet is intriguing.

Dirk de Roos of the Netherlands is promoting such a device, called the Tjebbi. It squirts a fine steady, long-lasting stream of water using pressure created by the built-in hand pump. No batteries or other fuel are required. It is small and light enough to fit in a purse, briefcase or backpack. Far less water is used than conventional toilets, and it could reduce toilet paper waste because of the cleansing action of the pressured water. His product also appears well-suited for hiking and camping in remote areas, even for long car trips where pit stops aren’t readily available. Its use could also reduce toilet paper disposal in camping areas, and come in handy on long car or cycling trips.

A similar product in the US from Greenfeet doesn’t appear to have the same onboard pump, but it does contain essential oils and witch hazel: Indigo Wild Zum Bum Bidet in a Bottle

For those with health problems, which make elimination both painful and a difficult chore, a portable bidet might offer some benefits.

What do you think? Would you be interested in a bidet in a bottle?

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Morgan C.

6:48AM PST on Dec 10, 2011

Yup..http://www.amazon.com/Washmate-Portable-Travel-Handheld--Bottle/dp/B001BYV3J6/

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Carol P.

6:25AM PST on Dec 10, 2011

Seems handy for camping, where bathing isn't possible.

Chris R.

9:55AM PDT on Oct 16, 2011

Huh, I'd give it a try!~

Korstiaan Z.

7:46AM PDT on Aug 24, 2011

Great idea this, just made my first investment in Tjebok via Symbid see also http://symbid.com/ideas/268-tjebok-for-sanitation-hygiene

I wish Dirk all the best with developing this company.

Lisa W.

6:52PM PDT on Jul 7, 2011

The cleansencarry portable bidet is now only $7.00! How can you go wrong at that price?

Brenda T.

11:05AM PDT on Jul 7, 2011

Sounds interesting.

8:29AM PDT on May 26, 2011

The price came down - http://www.amazon.com/Washmate-Portable-Travel-Handheld-Bottle/dp/B001BYV3J6

Patricia G.

3:09AM PDT on May 17, 2011

Yes, I would like to try it, but I really, really can't live without my bidet.

Margaret K.