(Part 3) Best kitchen & bath fixtures according to redditors
We found 5,336 Reddit comments discussing the best kitchen & bath fixtures. We ranked the 1,700 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
What is your solution for the shower hair? I've just been draino blasting it when it gets clogged.
Edit: Wow I have a lot of replies!
Here are the top suggestions:
So, I just went through my Amazon orders and pretty much every single thing I saw that I bought for myself I thought was the best thing I ever purchased.
With great pain and strain, I narrowed it down to these three things:
Edited to add links.
I've got a couple ideas, maybe one of them will work for you.
First, I assume you're changing your pads/tampons often, so that's not the issue. Maybe consider using a portable bidet whenever you use the restroom. They clean waay better than toilet paper, and aren't harsh like some wipes.
Second, I don't want to beat a dead horse or anything, but consider trying out a menstrual cup if you haven't already. They just seem to me to keep everything contained a little better.
Third, keep in mind your sense of smell might be in high gear during your period. Like, seriously bloodhound level (no pun intended). Next time you think you stink, consider asking a close friend to give you their opinion. I wouldn't be surprised if you're the only one who notices.
Upgrade?
It's kind of like this but it doesn't plug in:
http://www.amazon.com/SW554-01-Washlet-Elongated-Toilet-Cotton/dp/B0011YSEUC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369163856&sr=8-5&keywords=electronic+toilet+seat
Then replace the entire unit.
11 bucks delivered.
https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Toilet-Flapper-Repair/dp/B007TUHQWY/
Allow me to save you a bunch of money.
Buy two of THESE
and something like THIS and THIS
Along with $15 worth of fittings from home depot you'll have many years of spare filters. If you're interested I can go take a picture of my setup. I have these two filters before my water softener.
A super clean butt right out of the portos can be yours for less than $10. That's the real game changer.
It'll change your life!
http://www.amazon.com/Hair-Stopper-Drain-Protector-Strainer/dp/B003B02L2G
No, they sell Bidet hoses you hook up to your waterline going into your toilet and they sit on the outside of the toilet.
Something like this.
We use a drain protector over ours that’s easy to clean. Won’t help with soap buildup but will prevent hair from going down the drain. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JDIBDb6N5DH3X
I skimp on toilet paper by not buying it at all.
I suppose I should have done that initially, lol.
3x - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VZ2O0Q/
1x - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JRDT96/
1x - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IJ1GVI/
1x - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VZ2O1U/
Then just whatever copper/PVC/PEX fittings you need to make it happen. I guess a bit over $100 but the filters drive that cost up a little and last ~3 months each so each pack is a half years worth.
I plumbed mine with a bypass too so I could bypass the filters for maintenance or if I had problems of if I'm doing a lot of outside watering (power washing).
EDIT: Pic here https://imgur.com/7ukQ9p4.jpg
Get here this instead
You want a single stream not a damn shower head. I'm sorry but that is retarded. :/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003M8GMUY/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367413462&sr=8-1&pi=SL75 this is the one we use.
Here it is for cheaper and faster delivery time.
Supposedly this pitcher is the one to get. The Brita Pitcher doesn't filter out all of the impurities.
https://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Pitcher-Meter-Dissolved-Solids/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=zg_bs_3741101_10?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TNZW7JW6YDYJV8KZTTGQ
Feast your eyes upon this beauty:
Bidet owner since late October of last year. It's probably the best thing I own in my house next to my air conditioner and my ice cube trays. Seriously. It's better than the internet and the internet has porn.
If you're even remotely curious about the cleaning quality, get the one I got on Amazon for $70. It's cheap enough to not hurt you financially if you don't like it, but it's a good enough quality for it to last you many, many years.
Not a plumber but I've had good luck with these:
Evriholder HS Hair Stopper Bath Strainer, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003B02L2G/
For the tub, unscrew the existing metal drain stopper, poke a hole in the bottom of these plastic things and it'll prevent 99% of the hair from going in to your drain.
It has little plastic spikes that catch the hairs and you just clean that thing off occasionally.
Sink backing up I have no good advice.
>Have you experienced multiple sheds while on treatment?
Yes. I still get at least 1 or 2 sheds a year. Stressed me out majorly the first few times, but now I just roll with the punches.
> How much hair do you usually use in the shower?
I use a hair catch like this one. It's not an exact science, but it gives me a good idea of the hair that's shed while showering. I'd say that it's a pinch of hair about every shower, but prior to Fin/Rogain/Niz I was slowing down the drain of water on those standard silver catches that has large holes in it.
Here's my "asshole with too much disposable income" version. .
The toilet seat is wonderful - I mean we're piping in and heating up water for the express purpose of making going to the bathroom a much better and toilet paper free experience. It even has a pink button for girls I never press.
The chair costs far less (and I bought mine in person for substantially cheaper than amazon sells it) than many people will spend on inconsequential upgrades for a car. It is soothing to know that on-demand you or anyone you choose to let use the chair can access a pleasant, therapeutic experience for the price of a dime's worth of electricity.
The parallel bars gave me access to press handstands, something I can do on concrete in public now without fear. I do street performance of acroyoga for fun and it's incredibly inviting to be able to be at ease playing acrobatically in public. The pole is crazy difficult, humbling, and a party in 4 square feet. AMA!
Bidet BB-50
Best investment ever.
http://www.amazon.com/Bidet-BB-50-Hand-held-temperature-adjustable/dp/B002ZBP93K
We have a hair stopper. It works pretty well. I used to have to use some sort of un clogging liquid at least once a month before this. We bought it cheaper at Walmart though. Definitely saves you money in the long run.
checked on amazon, their cheapest one seems pretty affordable http://www.amazon.com/SW502-01-Washlet-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B005XNW1Q0/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382365333&sr=8-1&keywords=toto+washlet
I can't live without baths, I love them so much! Love to come home after work to soak and relax. My coworker just moved into an apartment with no tub, just the shower. I saw on amazon that there are portable soaking tubs! Just set it in the shower and let the water fill it up.
I'm not so good at reddit so I can't make this link shorter but here it is:
https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Life-Portable-Plastic-Bathtub/dp/B008XSXQIO
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2M18O26V9DT3Z
This is your best option if you live in an apartment, get an under-the-sink version if you own your property. Distilled water has no fluoride, yes. But it is dangerous because it saps all of your body's minerals from the intestinal tract which is not good. Also the way the water is distilled, chlorine and other cleaning chemicals (which are 1000x more harmful than fluoride) also evaporate with the steam and make its way back into the water when condensed. So yeah best option is a 3-stage Reverse osmosis water purifier.
>You have to be frugal to get an adult clean on one tank
We used to use a garden sprayer camping too, but then discovered this incredibly simply little gadget and found we got more thoroughly rinsed and cleaner "feeling" on even less water than we used with the sprayer. That plus one of these = the most efficient camping shower that actually gets you feeling as clean as your regular shower at home can, the garden sprayer just never had enough pressure or volume to make you feel like the soap and grime is actually off your body, you know? :)
Hair catcher. No more clogged shower drain.
Could just stick one of these over it: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1475260091&sr=8-12&keywords=drain+hair
There are other solutions, I just searched 'drain hair' on amazon.
Do you use one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UUA6MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_fYaNybRCYA09R
Replace the flushing mechanism in your toilet. Sometimes when they start to go bad or the seals start to go bad water can seam buy and cause vibrations which will set off a high pitched noise. Changes in water pressure when your in the shower may cause it and when you flush the toilet everything gets reseated and temporarily fixes itself. They arent expensive or hard to replace. You can do it yourself with next to no handman experience.
Edit: This is the part youre looking to replace. Amazon sells them for $15 if you dont feel like getting off your couch but lowes/homedepot/walmart will have them as well.
Murphy bed!!! or this!
Composting toilet! Grab a bucket of sawdust to go with it.
Deflatable tub or portable Japanese soaking tub for shower!
If you need it... HOT shower!
Hand sink!
Camping stove that can be used indoors.
Water filter system for drinking and cooking.
Water storage!
For short term! ....just figure out how to secure it all! Fun! Fun!
IMO anyone with a stake bag is glamping. Might as well bring your own pool at that point.
Maybe they should just buy him a bidet. No more TP!
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/chicken-out-of-utis/ Click on the "View transcript" button below the video if you don't want to watch. It has the benefit of being evidence based.
**Edit to add: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/avoiding-chicken-to-avoid-bladder-infections/
I got my bidet off Woot, but Amazon has them for under $30. You'll want to get a better connector than the plastic one they come with, but it's been a godsend for me.
https://www.amazon.com/TP70-Handheld-Personal-Portable-Capacity/dp/B00O92IF6Q/ref=sr_1_7?crid=7YUMED4AGJKQ is a cheap and easy tester for the portable ones.
https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-120-Non-Electric/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=sr_1_4 is what Woot.com had for about the same price, and I love it.
Definitely the inline filter for the bathroom sink; that's by far the easiest solution.
Something like this would be more than good enough.
One other note: if the fixture is old, you may want to run it for a minute or so to get any lead in the water out. Bathroom fixtures contained leaded alloys into the 80s and mid-90s in some places...no appreciable amount of lead but over time it makes a difference. Letting the water run is a perfectly fine way to manage this, you don't need to replace it if it works well.
you could get one of these drain protector thingies
Drano won't do diddly on lots of hair. My hair goes down past my waist, I've had to fix clogged drains for years. Try using a drain trap to catch hair. We have one of those types of drains that you push in the plug to fill the tub so we're using one of these and it fits over the drain, but there's lots of different kinds. That particular one doesn't have adhesive or anything to ruin the tub, and unless your tub drains really slow it won't float away while you shower. Haven't had clogged drains since (but the dog loves to snatch it from the tub and play with it, but that's besides the point).
Portable water bottle bidet with 54 user reviews. You're welcome.
http://www.amazon.com/Toilet-seat-Bidet-BB-1000/dp/B001DNY59U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310119112&sr=8-1
I pretty much went to the Amazon top-rated ones in the category; I got this one first and it's great, then when we built another bathroom next to my bedroom I bought one of these because I was curious about the warm water (it's nice, but it was a bit more difficult to install and takes time to warm up anyway). Both of them were a lot cheaper when I bought them 3-4 years ago; it looks like the top-rated one right now is this; I can't personally speak about it but the ratings are good. :)
Also I forgot to mention in my first post: toilet paper lasts basically forever. Using four to six squares just to dry off it takes me over three months to use a single roll.
If it's that big of a problem then consider a bidet
I went lota shopping for you.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JVvCCb7FJ9W07
I bought this for my girlfriends hair. Sits on top. No need to unscrew
OXO Good Grips Shower Stall Drain Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_-2VIub0MBGDCB
You're welcome. ; )
Forget Brita. it doesnt remove metals.
I recommend Zero Water filters. Yes, they cost more. But they remove everything. Even comes with a tester thing so you can test the quality of your water.
https://smile.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Pitcher-Quality-BPA-Free-Certified/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=zero+water&qid=1563896922&s=gateway&sr=8-3
(there are different sizes, not just this model)
One issue: When the filter is used up, your water suddenly starts to taste bad. Thats a good thing that you know its time to get a new filter. The bad aprt is when youre out and its 2 days until the new one comes. Just something to keep in mind.
Yes, especially if you're on well water you need/want a filter (not RO, just a solids filter) before the softener. The resin pellets in the softener will be destroyed by incoming silt or solids. It's cheap insurance.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007VZ2O0Q/
Is all you need. Maybe a little bigger if you have many bathrooms.
Well I’ll be damned. You can get one for as cheap as $50!
I bought a $79 hand bidet off amazon. It came in two days (no prime) and I had it installed it literally under 10 minutes. No electricity required, works great, and the thing has literally saved my ass. Highly recommend.
I've had this about 2 years (bidet sprayer). Regardless of what's coming out, this is nice to have (no more buying TP!)! And poo-pourri, which you can also DIY.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BEBFV08
I'd rub coconut oil there if I felt raw.
Solution: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00BEBFV08
I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IB14XDU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499704754&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=portable+reverse+osmosis&dpPl=1&dpID=41BwdqsWNnL&ref=plSrch
Congratulations!
I see you went with squishy bronze, good choice. I'm guessing that this is a step up in size for you, so you're body will need some time to get used to is. Be patient. I worked my way up to all day wear over a space of a couple weeks, and it was months before I sized up and started training for all day wear again. I'm no were even close to that with my latest. Practice makes perfect, you'll be taking it like a champ in no time.
Learning to relax is really the most important part of keeping it in honestly. The plug should be big enough that it will stay in on it's own as long as you keep your muscles from clamping down on it. You can practice your control by clamping down on it like you would cut off a turd mid motion. This has the pleasant side effect of pushing the plug up into your body and, if you're lucky, rubbing it against your prostate, which is it's own reward. Hold the contraction for 5 or 10 seconds then relax everything for 10 or 20 seconds. Repeat for a couple minutes. Your butt will be so tired, and your prostate so stimulated, that you won't be able to push it out.
Incidentally, learning to control those muscles makes a huge difference in how enjoyable any kind of anal play is. Learning to let something, or someone, slip into your ass with no resistance, but then clamping down on them and not letting them leave is fun.
Stopping nasty stuff is a little trickier, but honestly not much. Fiber supplements. For me Fiber-Con is simply the best bang for your buck. It will keep things firm and cohesive, and makes taking a dump a much cleaner, quicker, and a more comfortable process. Then it's just a matter of a quick rinse out with your douching tool of choice. I have a Bidet attachment on my toilet that I use for a quick rinse. But you can even use a sports bottle full of water. This takes a little practice too. To much water and you'll get water past the colon, that can get a lot more complicated and take a lot more time.
The kind I have is a handheld sprayer. Kind of like what you see on kitchen sinks, the little water guns. I just wash it with cleaner the same way I do the rest of the toilet. It doesn't really get dirty though. Because it sprays water out so usually anything is getting shot away from it. This is the kind I go. Worth every penny and I really mean that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108GMCWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Life hack buy a bidet, you fucking heathens:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
cant tell if serious or not, but I have one of these
I've found stink bugs in my hair while showering :/
There have been times I was showering and noticed a spider on the wall above me and although I keep an eye on it...at some point I look up and it's fucking gone, nowhere to be found!
Anyway, I have this thing in my drain that catches the hair. You might find this useful.
Hair Snare Drain Cover Universal - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PSDGNA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_E2Waub0FX1AFN
I had an issue with it and put one of those hair-stopper things (kinda like this) on the top of the drain and it helped quite a bit.
Like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Hair-Snare-Drain-Cover-Universal/dp/B000PSDGNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420596810&sr=8-1&keywords=drain+stopper+hair
Invest in some shower drain covers, they've done wonders for my household full of long haired creatures.
Me too. Two long haired females in my house so after the plummer came and snaked a ton of hair out I got the only kind that works. It gets all slimy, you must clean it after every shower, and the water doesn't drain properly. Fucking blows.
I am happy because I called into work today to do math homework. I'm unhappy because I'm hungry T.T But that'll be fixed soon!!
I would love this which is in my "Random Things" wishlist.
Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/SW554-01-Washlet-Elongated-Toilet-Cotton/dp/B0011YSEUC
There's not really any bidet you could call mainstream in the US, but one product that comes kind of close is the Toto Washlet, a popular and well-liked item that's been around a while. Take a close look at the pros and cons to see if it would meet your needs, as it's not strictly a bidet like the kind you'd find in, say, Italy.
You could probably find a plumber or kitchen/bath remodeler in your area who could handle the installation—and given the skill level you're describing, I would leave the job to a pro.
More than you might think.
You do. Just search amazon for washlet
I couldn't recommend a portable bidet enough. It's gotten me thru some poopy situations.
Amazon link for the uninitiated: https://www.amazon.com/Giraf-BP-30-Portable-Travel-Bidet/dp/B001BYV3J6
There are also portable ones such as this! I do recommend it, it's feels great, leaves you feeling great, and probably cleaner too..
Yes.. https://www.amazon.com/Giraf-BP-30-Portable-Travel-Bidet/dp/B001BYV3J6
Use portable bidet
Buy one of these and install it in your dorm toilet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A0RMQ1E/ref=pd_aw_sim_hi_3?refRID=0R5C6Z4M99083DVBZF0A
If you don't have a private toilet then buy a portable bidet.
http://www.amazon.com/Giraf-BP-30-Portable-Travel-Bidet/dp/B001BYV3J6
Get something portable like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001BYV3J6?pc_redir=1397646847&robot_redir=1
If it is just a quick refresh, just use the portable bidet to rinse with warm water. If you have been especially active/sweaty, wipe with a wet wipe (one made for using on your intimate area) or baby wipe, then rinse with warm water. This is so you are more thoroughly cleaning, and you can dilute the scent of the wet wipe (you wouldn't want a strong perfumy or baby powder scent left behind). Or rinse the wet wipe first to dilute the scent if you don't want to use water to rinse.
At home you can install a mini shower portable bidet so you can wash right over the toilet. Something like this (do a search of "mini shower bidet" to see other brands)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00891BQC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397783041&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
I got this one, Ambient Water Temperature self-cleaning nozzle attachable bidet and I freaking love it.
I'm guessing this, but would also like to know for sure.
If you're going to go cheap on something like that you can just get one like this for under $10.
Looking Good! Wow that's quite a stash of makeup goodness! I love trying new products but the stuff is so expensive!
[LED showerhead looks sooooo cool!] (http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-controlled-Color-Changing-showerhead/dp/B002PFJK9K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1OUQ8B0KGTG86&coliid=I27P2CTSRKBQVP)
Thanks for the great contest!
I don't know about the hair around the house as I don't notice it much and my hair is fairly long; as for the shower being clogged by hair it can be easily prevented by this
Invest in one of these. It'll save you a lot of fights
http://www.amazon.com/Hair-Stopper-Drain-Protector-Strainer/dp/B003B02L2G
http://www.amazon.com/Hair-Stopper-Drain-Protector-Strainer/dp/B003B02L2G
You could try one of these: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Shower-Stall-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY. I have one in my shower so it catches most/all of my hair and I can just clean it out afterwards.
https://www.amazon.de/OXO-Good-Grips-Abflusssieb-Duschen/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1467394478&sr=1-3&keywords=haarsieb
I use a shower strainer with the rubber burned off.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY/
These work really well for me: http://smile.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=zg_bs_344740011_2
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Shower-Stall-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY/
One of my best purchases ever, until my wife moves it for some odd reason.
this would be fun for both of you.
wink wink
This would be amazing. Because who wouldn't want an awesome LED shower head?! My bathroom is literally from the 70s and I'm slowly updating it. The shower and tiles are all the ugly greenish yellow stuff and there was a matching toilet...that was changed about a month ago! Anyway, this is just one step to making my bathroom awesome!
I'm super excited that It's the weekend! Can't wait to relax and catch up on sleep!
Thanks for the contest!!!
Zelda + Bioshock + Pokemon + Five Guys + hatred for Finding Nemo + the fact that we both have this on our wishlists = A beautiful friendship we will have based on our mutual interests. Welcome!
Also, this is a good model, it's also not too expensive (They can go up in price, quite spectacularly).
Yes. You want to search for either "Electronic Toilet Seat" or "Advanced Bidet Toilet Seat" or "washlet.' There's a range. Fair warning: They're typically not cheap. I got this one at Costco for $200 a few years ago, which is definitely on the low side for one of those, especially with that feature set. It's not available anymore though. A comparable model could be about $400-$500. This one is reasonably priced at $250, but it doesn't have an air dryer feature like the intelliseat. I also had an opportunity to use this one when I was in Japan, and it gets a nod of approval.
It seems like a lot to spend, but as others have said, once you get accustomed to it, you realize it's worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XNW1Q0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=SAN9DLZ5WENN&coliid=I18CPINIL5O69V&psc=1
Someone needs a bidet.
That "someday" could be next week, or the next day or two if you choose a faster shipping option.
Toto Washlet
We do, its an add-on seat you can buy from Amazon, search for Toto Washlet, the basic model is about $300. My neighbor has one and she said its one of the best purchases she's ever made.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005XNW1Q0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425225982&sr=8-1&keywords=toto+washlet&dpPl=1&dpID=21lqiWLwP4L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
If I was planning to up my "water game" personally I would consider 2 options based on the volume of water needed. First option is to just buy gallons of water from the supermarket and see if you can find one that you enjoy. They usually sell for under a dollar. The second option is to step up from a brita and get a zero water filter (https://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-ZP-010-10-Cup-Pitcher/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1468271402&sr=1-2&keywords=zerowater). This one is like 30 USD and comes with a TDS meter which you can use on coffee too.
you can try water filter? something like this?
The LifeStraw bottle has an "activated carbon capsule" which will remove organic chemicals like pesticides. Most backpacking filters like the Sawyer Mini use a filter that will remove microbes like Crypto and Giardia, but don't do anything for chemicals. You can buy something like the Katadyn Carbon Cartridge which attaches inline, or get something like the MSR Sweetwater filter which has an Activated Carbon core that removes chemicals.
Another option is to bring an empty ZeroWater Pitcher or (or Brita or Pur, I've just read ZW pitchers are much better at removing pesticides and other chemicals).
The main reason hikers don't use the LifeStraw bottle is that it's filtering on demand... which is slow and not as convenient as having filtered water in a bladder. It also means you don't have filtered water for cooking or brushing your teeth. With a pump or gravity filter system, you have a couple large bladders of filtered water from which everyone can take.
https://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Pitcher-Water-Quality-Meter/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1522444998&sr=1-4&keywords=zero+water+filter&dpID=41XisYiecNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Universal-Flapper-Toilets/dp/B007TUHQWY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=fluidmaster+400a&qid=1565735354&s=gateway&sr=8-2
The fill valve is not shutting completely, if I had to guess; you can replace it:
http://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CR-Toilet-Flapper-Repair/dp/B007TUHQWY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463873704&sr=8-1&keywords=toilet+repair
https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Universal-Flapper-Toilets/dp/B007TUHQWY
or purchase at a hardware for under 10 bucks.
Like BiscuitRick said just turn off the water at the valve below, drain the tank uninstall old one and reinstall new one.
Depending on what your water is like, you might not need something as expensive as that. I only need to filter sediment from my well and am not worried about heavy metals or pesticides, so these work fine:
https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-WFPF13003B-Universal-000-Gallon-Filtration/dp/B007VZ2O0Q
I have these on my toilets. Makes it easy to keep clean. Maybe that would be a hint, at least if she was at your place. Plus, if you're setting a tone of washing up yourself before sex, I think your partner is more likely to follow suit.
The idea of getting her to shower with you is a good one. Really, if she turns that down, I don't think anything short of directly asking is going to do it.
I bought a counter top model when I was in my apartment. In fact, I believe I still have it....
This is it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GLSxDbN5X2RTQ
I justified the purchase because we also used it for our drinking water. 220 bucks up front and no more buying water at all
It's not a pitcher but we use an [APEC countertop filtration system] (https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539917641&sr=8-3&keywords=apec+countertop). It's $229 and a bit more if you go for the UV filter. You can also get a re-mineralization filter that adds calcium.
It attaches to the end of a faucet with a bypass. We live in an apartment and they had no issues with us installing it. I don't think there's any all-in-one pitcher (like Brita) that will come close to most bottled waters.
APEC is pricey compared to pitchers, but the savings is worth it if your drinking something like Evian for 100% of your water.
I also rent and bought this guy: APEC Water - US Made - Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter - Portable & Installati... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_Sn.OwbE0WQ5B2
Very easy to setup. I have the tube going into a glass water tank beside my kitchen sink. I can take a picture later if you're interested. I tested the water coming out and was amazed at the difference.
Too bad RO is so energy intensive, otherwise the water departments would switch in a heartbeat.
> Brita
https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU
If you can afford it and and willing to hook that up to the sink and wait 10 minutes to fill up a jug then that's worth it for the best tasting water ever.
This one you gotta install so depending on where you live if you own or rent then this might be worth it https://www.amazon.com/APEC-WFS-1000-Capacity-Under-Sink-Water/dp/B00TT9I2PS
The sitz bath is a bucket the goes on the toilet seat, it's filled with warm water & then a bag of water hangs with a tube that attaches to the bath that squirts the water into the bucket. It creates a swirling bath of warm water that the vulva sits in to sooth pain. You don't use this after a c-section.
I had 2 c-sections. A belly binder is a must, the hospital should provide one. They come in different sizes, so if the first one doesn't fit ask for another size. Put it on before standing up. Having 2 reusable gel ice packs is nice on the incision. If you can get them, cloth menstrual pads are way nicer to wear for 4-8 weeks than disposable pads (soft, breathable & less leaks). You can't use a menstrual cup postpartum even with a c-section. High waist underwear are great, low cuts bother my incision months later. A peri bottle isn't necessary with a c-section, but it's nice to not have to bend. They give you one at the hospital, but I prefer using a travel bidet with a bent neck like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O92IF6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_.qo2AbE60N95N
Exactly bro. After living in SE Asia where the Hand Held bidets are everywhere, I couldn't go back to just paper. Gross.
https://www.amazon.com/SmarterFresh-Sprayer-Premium-Stainless-Shattaf/dp/B0108GMCWY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493623935&sr=8-1&keywords=bum+gun
I've been pretty happy with this simple under counter filter:
Woder 10K-Gen3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144MFPOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IheFAb66V76ST
I use it with a dedicated faucet for the filtered water - not sure I'd be happy with the water pressure if it was hooked directly to my main faucet. But the water tastes great and while I haven't changed the filter yet, it looks really easy.
I'm pretty poor (lol) so my favorite "budget" HEPA filter is this Germ Guardian tower. The smaller one was perfect for a 1 bedroom apartment. We tried a cheap Honeywell before this one and it was SO NOISY.
For a water filter we have an under-sink filter (like this) and it is awesome! No more changing a filter every 3 months. And it does a really good job filtering our super hard well water.
I installed one. I also added a T adapter after the filter to go to the ice maker. I noticed a slight reduction in pressure. Mine says it was good for a full year and that is on the high side.
https://www.amazon.com/Woder-10K-Gen3-Capacity-Connect-Filtration/dp/B0144MFPOA/ref=asc_df_B0144MFPOA/
I'm glad I could be useful, here are a couple links you might find interesting:
Vermiculture Subreddit
Vermiculture Canadian Manual
Yogurt Maker
If you actually want to begin with any of the above, feel free to PM me, it took me a while to get it right, but now it is a lot easier.
About the water, I bought a Brita water bottle with a filter in it. It is not a "powerful" filter, it mostly helps with the taste, but there are pretty decent systems out there and they are not that expensive.
Water filter
I tried to link international websites. I'm from Chile, so my usual links are in spanish; I haven't tried the specific products I linked, but their chilean counterpart and they have worked flawlessly.
Have a nice day!
Edit:
There are a couple subreddits you might want to visit.
Permaculture Subreddit
Check it's sidebar, there are over 20 interesting ones.
I also got a cheap one, couldn't get a tight seal, had a small leak. So I returned it and splurged on this one. All quality connectors.
I've owned a couple by this brand - I disagree. These ones are a pain to clean and have parts that wear out much faster. They're also more prone to leaks due to the cheap plastic and gaskets they use internally.
This is the best one I've found thus far. It's not as "sit, shit, and forget" as the underseat ones, but in terms of cleaning and utility it's much better. Aesthetically it looks nicer, too.
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/
I just recently installed one that's like the sink sprayer in the kitchen sink. It was like 40-50 at Amazon. Here's the link and a video of the product. They do feature video footage of someone wiping shit off of a corn cob:
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=aquaus&qid=1556898520&s=kitchen-bath&sr=1-2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuZs2NuI7VY
If you have one of the toilet seat ones your plan won’t work.
But something like this one works well for both uses: RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented Hand Held Bidet Sprayer - NSF cUPC Certified for Legal Installation - 2 Backflows - Dual Pressure Controls - StayFlex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_GSsomWbfbOshH
If you're a womain, I'd reconsider the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 for the reason that it has only 1 sprayer for the booty but not the lady parts. The problem you run into as a lady is that you risk infection spraying all the poo upfront. If you're a guy, not too bad a problem. I recently switched over to a handheld bidet and I would not go back to an under the seat bidet. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I like this because it is multi-functional and doesn't have just one task. Besides cleaning your parts with it, it comes in handy for cleaning the toilet too. My toilet is also right next to my shower, and it is super helpful in cleaning the shower, too. The only thing I find mildly annoying about it is that it is recommended that you turn off the water at the t-valve after every use just in case the sprayer springs a leak or something, but the simple adapter that comes with bidet makes this easy, you just have to remember to do it.
For $5 this problem is fixed. I splurge on a new one every year or two. http://smile.amazon.com/Hair-Snare-Drain-Cover-Universal/dp/B000PSDGNA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427840453&sr=8-3&keywords=drain+cover
After a shower it's is easy and pretty non-objectionable to pick up hair out of this, especially compared to cleaning out a drain. Source: female with long hair who hates clogged drains.
http://www.amazon.com/SW554-01-Washlet-Elongated-Toilet-Cotton/dp/B0011YSEUC
Get ready to have your mind blown.
You can have these
on any toilet.
https://www.amazon.ca/SW554-01-Washlet-Elongated-Toilet-Cotton/dp/B0011YSEUC
You need the sweet sweet nectar of the Washlet.
Enjoy
My buddy has one of these and raves about it regularly
http://www.amazon.com/Giraf-BP-30-Portable-Travel-Bidet/dp/B001BYV3J6
Well, some workplaces have toilet seat bidets like the "washlet". But yes you can bring your own to work- http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001BYV3J6?pc_redir=1411944218&robot_redir=1
After a long hard poop, it's nice to have a warm, oscillating, adjustable pressure underbutt fountain gently massage the shit away!
I like to combine my baby wipe usage with one of these...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BYV3J6/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's like my ass takes a mini shower after every BM.
I had the same condition, but noticed it decreased when I visited Japan. It hit me one day, the Japanese bidet did the job.
Itch free for ONE YEAR!
I have one of these and was also worried about the cold water as well. It's way less of a problem than I thought it would be, barely noticeable at all, at least in my case anyhow. Definitely not unpleasant. I use toilet paper after to dry, much less than I used use.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNY59U
This is a great contest idea and an optimistic take on a poor situation! I'm sorry your card got stolen, but I'm glad it's NOT MY CARD.
This is the story of an item that helps stop fraudulence. As we all know, fraud occurs when what we are told is not actually true... There is one place that this happens far too often, right in our own homes! It happens to everyone from little children to the elderly. Even you have probably been a victim! What is this mysterious fraudulence?, you ask. Well, it is your bathroom shower! (Dun, dun, duuuuun). Every morning when you turn the dial to hot and water starts pouring out of the shower head is it really hot? How long should you wait? When will the fraudulent water temperatures end? Here is the answer! Help end shower water fraud!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PFJK9K/
Darn, the amazon reviews say it requires a lot of pressure since it uses some of your water pressure to power the lights and that the sound it makes from the turbine is loud. Don't have enough shower pressure to use this. :(
Well shoot, a completely glowing bathroom might be pretty cool. That paired with this and these could make for a pretty wild bathroom!
White lies - Death
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This shower head is pretty cool and here is a hand shower head.
I listen to Lindsey Stirling in the shower. I don't have a particular ritual, I just shower randomly lol
Temperature controlled Color Changing LED hand showerhead
http://amzn.com/B002PFJK9K
yo, I'm cheap.
Toilet paper...an uncivilized weapon. I never thought that something so close to the toilet could change my life forever...and then I met the bidet. Solves environmental and hygenical problems in one fell swoop. Not to shit (har har) on your ideas...but here: http://www.amazon.com/Bidet-BB-50-Hand-held-temperature-adjustable/dp/B002ZBP93K/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1311196686&sr=8-7
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Bidet-BB-50-Certification-Adjustable/dp/B002ZBP93K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491145232&sr=8-1&keywords=bidet+gun+blue
I bought me one of these after coming back from travelling. Easy to install, highly recommended
This
http://www.amazon.com/Bidet-BB-50-Hand-held-temperature-adjustable/dp/B002ZBP93K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1290036400&sr=8-4
I first encountered them when I traveled to Lebanon. They attach to the valve on your toilet. I just ordered one myself.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZBP93K/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I've been doing this my whole life and it is the best feeling in the world. Best sex too if you like ass play. You wont get any if you have carpet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZBP93K/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I have. Installs in 5 minutes from someone with 0 plumbing experience. They're standard in every restroom in the middle east, kind of gross that here in USA most people are still smearing their feces around their cheeks.
The surgery is a lot to deal with but when it's over you will feel like you have your life back. I bought a bidet from amazon and it really helps me.
toilet
Portable
I like to be clean because the movements are more acidic.
Actual advice mallard...
http://smile.amazon.com/Evriholder-Hair-Stopper-Bath-Strainer/dp/B003B02L2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398619294&sr=8-1&keywords=hairstopper
This greatly eased my transition into the wonderful world of "how the f* is the bathtub clogged again." One of the best purchases I ever made, as anyone who has yanked out a 3-month-old lump of shampoo, long hair, and bodily remnants can attest to.
Edit: That's a two-pack. Should be cheaper than that...
If this is your personal video (and even if it's not) invest in one of these
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003B02L2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_T.vYBbS2T9Z71
You guys need one of these.
Once you get moved in and everything, I'd suggest having someone buy one of these. You can probably find them cheaper at a store close to you, but they really do help. My sister has had problems with her hair clogging the drain because it's really long, and this helps tremendously.
I have one of these. I have long hair and live with my boyfriend, who is usually the one who removes the wad of hair.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Clean-Shower-Protector/dp/B003M8GMUY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453128775&sr=8-4&keywords=drain+stopper+shower
That's the one. its flat which I like better than the ones that stick up
I always thought these colored shower heads were cool. Here is a nice hand-held one
I don't really have a shower ritual, I do shower at night instead of in the morning. I like to sleep in as much as possible plus I don't sweat that much at night so there is no real issue with no showering in the morning.
rubber ducky
this cause current one we have has only one setting and its called attack mode
I always thought these were pretty cool Rubber Ducky
I shower at night - then I regret it when I see my crazy hair every morning lol!
rubber ducky
I gon this one it is SO SUPER FUN! Since part of my shower ritual is a concert, these are the lights for me. I just put on my iPod karaoke playlist and that's that.
http://www.amazon.com/Faucetland-004002340-Lights-Bathroom-Showerheads/dp/B004UUA6MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347226050&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+head+led
Your Welcome.
SO THIS
I LOVE my Japanese butt squirter toilet!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XNW1Q0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I refuse to describe it using the French word
https://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-Pitcher-Quality-BPA-Free-Certified/dp/B0073PZ6O0
You can also get it at Costco. I'll just add this is a relatively expensive option comparatively.
I think your best bet is a Reverse Osmosis system under the sink. Distilling water with a rig is tricky and probably wasteful if you're using cool water as a condenser. Also whatever is leftover has to be cleaned eventually with some strong acid (likely).
If you can't afford a RO system, try out just using the traditional Brita/Pur filters and see if it removes bad taste from your water. There is also a more expensive filter that does a better job than Brita/Pur called ZeroWater.
Are you taking about the pitchers that you put into the fridge? All they do is filter out impurities. I have brita which I'm pretty sure is just a carbon based filter. Just Google zero vs brita to see what each filters out
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_D8oHDbXXBDCWD
http://www.amazon.com/ZeroWater-ZP-010-10-Cup-Pitcher/dp/B0073PZ6O0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418243840&sr=8-3&keywords=zero+water+filter
I went through this just a couple weeks ago. I didn't want to install anything big since I'm just renting, so I was looking at pitchers and those charcoal sticks. I ended up going with the zerowater pitcher. It's a great pitcher! It has a 5 stage filter and it comes with a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter to determine when to change the filter, which I think is great. My tap water started at around 160 ppm (parts per million) and after filtering, was 0. Compared to my parents' Brita pitcher, this makes much tastier water and I think the Brita pitcher only brought the water down to about 35 ppm, while the zerowater people suggest changing the filter at 6 ppm. I'll probably let it slip a little bit past that as the filters are kinda pricey.
Anyway... in short, if you're looking for a pretty affordable option that's what I would suggest, but I'm sure there are better options for more money.
So like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CR-Toilet-Flapper-Repair/dp/B007TUHQWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462931317&sr=8-2&keywords=toilet+fill+valve
You can get parts from any hardware store. They have them at Walmart. You can order from Amazon too. So lots of options. Here’s an Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Universal-Flapper-Toilets/dp/B007TUHQWY
It’s cheaper at Walmart by a couple dollars. You can shop around by searching for “toilet tank repair kit.”
The kits come with fairly good instructions on changing out all the parts. If you need something a little more in depth or like watching videos check out YouTube. Here’s a video link for the kit in the Amazon link:
https://youtu.be/QuLoZM74kHs
You can always come back here for help too! Good luck.
replace the whole "unit" - about ~$15.....
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https://www.amazon.com/Fluidmaster-400CRP14-Universal-Flapper-Toilets/dp/B007TUHQWY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=toilet+valve&qid=1559320172&s=gateway&sr=8-3
They're talking about something like this
unless its' a relatively recent and modern valve column, I'd replace the whole thing...refit kit is under $15 and you basically have a new toilet.
That's really the best bet for stopping persistent leaks, the flapper matches the valve, and both are new.
The condensation is because of the back tank continuing to refill. Cold water in tank constantly 10 to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air forms condensation like a cold beer is wet on the outside and eventually that drips onto the floor forming a puddle like the little pool of water around your beer. It may be as simple as fixing the innards so it isn't filling constantly. Our toilets need a new seal flap inside every 5 years or so. Takes literally 2 minutes to replace. Cost is around 5 dollars.
It looks like the red thing in this item. I'd start with this. You need the one that fits your brand toilet. I'd go to local hardware store and with toilet brand and talecimsge of inside tank and outside toilet and ask the guy behind the counter which one you need to buy.
Fluidmaster 400CRP14 Universal Toilet Fill Valve and Flapper Repair Kit, for 2-Inch Flush Valve Toilets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TUHQWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M-lQCbA6S56YV
this is the fill valve i used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TUHQWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this is the overflow valve http://www.riverbendhome.com/rbhitem/54304*1?CAWELAID=120204730000013615&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=20624948940&CATCI=pla-22125684747&catargetid=120204730000024628&cadevice=c&gclid=CL-9x-_pts0CFZcdgQodA6MFNA
You can make the same thing for less money if you have some plumbing knowledge.
Housing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VZ2O0Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GPTD5IY4PUZ3&coliid=I29TBOOJZKNKD9
Stage 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VZ2O1U/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GPTD5IY4PUZ3&coliid=I3UH3UQDY1YG9G
Stage 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IJ1GVI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GPTD5IY4PUZ3&coliid=I2WPUSYXAAJ6PS
Stage 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JRDT96/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GPTD5IY4PUZ3&coliid=I2DR3294UM5E6K&psc=1
Just run them inline with whatever piping you're comfortable with, pex, galv, or copper will all work. 2 galv nipples between the three units and then an adapter to your other line will probably be cheapest.
I feel you are overpaying for the filters and housings. Here are some Dupont housings that are substantially cheaper. Also I noticed you have a water softening filter in there, you might want to just look at installing a real water softening solution, amazon has a nice one that would do a better job than just a single softening filter, especially because that filter is only rated at 2gpm
A whole house water filter can help a lot with the sediment, and if you use a charcoal block filter, it could be pretty decent water. The iron is a tough one if there really is a lot of iron in there. Might as well get it tested to find out, not that expensive from Ward Labs.
I prefer This one for it's lower cost and has a universal sized filter that can be changed. I mount it to the wall near my faucet and run a short hose to it and out of it just for brewing (or drinking water). It also allows higher water volume so you fill kettles faster.
I run mine through a filter pad which catches emulsion and larger solids, then through couple of canister filters, like 25 and 10 microns or so. I have another larger filter I'm going to add in front of those because I'm getting a lot of particles that are clogging things up too often, but otherwise it works pretty well at removing solids and sludge.
https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-WFPF13003B-Universal-000-Gallon-Filtration/dp/B007VZ2O0Q/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=canister+filter+whole+house&qid=1568728664&sr=8-4
I think it's roughly every 3 months, but filters are cheap. It also depends how much water you use and how dirty your water is. I think if you have well water a lot of people uses a 3 filter system. The first filter is a 10 micron then 2nd is a 5 micro the 3rd is a carbon filter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007VZ2O0Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1518883549&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Water+filter+system&dpPl=1&dpID=41Nn7qeHteL&ref=plSrch
soaking tub
This is a soaking tub i bought on amazon. It’s the greatest thing ever! Best 50$ I’ve ever spent. You can submerge in it.click blue link above!
I'll copy paste something I wrote elsewhere just now. What do you think?
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My plan is to use a shower pump like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-Portable-Outdoor-Battery-Powered/dp/B00IFHFJXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Ivation+shower+head&qid=1567661650&s=gateway&sr=8-3#
Then boil some water on the stove, and mix it with room temp water and put enough in the floor of this to cover the pump:
https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Life-Portable-Plastic-Bathtub/dp/B008XSXQIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=Portable+deep+tub&qid=1567661792&s=gateway&sr=8-6
... set up underneath the roof fan, with some velcro holding up a hula hoop holding up the shower curtain tucked inside the tub. Get a thing to stand on so my feet aren't soaking, attach the shower head to the hula hoop, put a cloth bag over the pump as a rudimentary filter... Voila, recirculating, hot shower, for as long as I want, for just a few gallons of water.
Bonus, the shower water can be used to wash your clothes if you separate it from your regular gray water.
problem solved: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XSXQIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IsA6BbZNY7MWR
GIRL - I got this because my bathtub is super shallow: Happy Life Portable Plastic Bathtub, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XSXQIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ma6OBbA5SNEEW
Maybe something to throw on the wishlist?? My hubs thought it was hilarious when I first filled it up and climbed into it but it’s MAGIC. I can now soak to my neck!! And I live in a tiny 2 bedroom and it folds so small that I store it in the bathroom linen closet :)
This inflatible soaking tub is cheap and well built. I'm 6'2" and can easily submerge my whole body in the icebath using this tub.
I gotchu fam!
I've bought and used multiple ones over the years. There are many different kinds, different categories, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
I've used this and this before. And my brother had something like this which was very luxurious. :-)
Give yourself a home enema each time with a more industrial model - it's all a question of water pressure and angle after that. Glorious feeling knowing it's all gone
I bought a spray nozzle that just hooks to the side of the toilet -- it attaches to the water line between the wall and the tank. So glad I did it. Only downside is that it's just hooked up to the cold water, which doesn't bother me too much.
This is the one I bought, although there are cheaper versions:
https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-CSL-40-CleanSpa-Shattaf-Sprayer/dp/B00BEBFV08
Yes absolutely, you can install a bidet on a toilet.
There are two types of "after-market" bidets. The main kind looks like this:
http://www.amazon.com/LUXE-Bidet-Vi-110-Non-Electric-Mechanical/dp/B005IT4C6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381937146&sr=8-1&keywords=bidet
These are great because they are automated for the most part, you just turn it on and adjust the pressure with the dial next to you.
The second type is actually called a douchette, or handheld bidet and looks like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Brondell-CSL-40-CleanSpa-Shattaf-Sprayer/dp/B00BEBFV08/ref=pd_sim_hi_7
I have a friend that installed this kind and likes it, but I prefer the first kind, because I don't have to hold it with my hand.
Just hose it out with one of these. Once you get used to it it's really very refreshing.
I agree, but you don't even need the full seat, just get one of these. Installs in 5 minutes and will change your life! I think I need that LED toilet light btw.
This is why some genius invented the ass shower.
Sorry, I'm still too inexperienced to provide advice. I found a counter-top R.O. system for $250. If it lasts a year, that's $21 a month to avoid hauling water from elsewhere, or spend the time and resources experimenting with dropping the TDS. Compare the tap water in my comment above vs. Brita vs. this R.O. system:
Brita = pH7.0, ~710ppm TDS
R.O. = pH9.2, ~50ppm TDS
The Brita does almost nothing to TDS, but apparently removes some calcium carbonate. The high pH on the R.O. is likely not a concern because there's very little substance affecting the pH- adding anything will bring the water to that supplement's pH pretty quickly.
I have over a hundred air plants I soak them all. It removes everything. My TDS is zero. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Countertop-Water-Installation-Free-RO-CTOP/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=countertop+ro+system&qid=1562207663&s=gateway&sprefix=countertop+ro&sr=8-5
I've been happy with this. Had it for about 16 months.
APEC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System, Installation-Free, fits most STANDARD FAUCET (RO-CTOP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB14XDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gqWHDbA54HXBD
I just had my last Baja Blast!
Back to drinking something that's free. Water + good filter.
With all that money we're saving I recommend this filter. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Water-Countertop-Reverse-Osmosis/dp/B00IB14XDU/
Here you go.
Otherwise there’s this so long https://www.amazon.com/TP70-Handheld-Personal-Portable-Capacity/dp/B00O92IF6Q
Portable Bidet for all!
Are you me? I've also invested in the portable bidet which has been amazing for the post coffee work dumps.
https://www.amazon.com/BioBidets-Handheld-Personal-Portable-Capacity/dp/B00O92IF6Q
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https://www.amazon.com/BioBidets-Handheld-Personal-Portable-Capacity/dp/B00O92IF6Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525785696&sr=8-2&keywords=portable+bidet
A shattaf (hand bidet) can be very easily installed.
It's basically a sprayer attachment (like the kind on some kitchen sinks) that you plumb between the toilet water supply valve and the tank.
So the water supply will split between the tank (to fill it) and the shattaf, which usually has its own valve (to avoid leaks).
Here is one that seems OK (B grade on Fakespot) but more than I'd recommend spending if you aren't sure about incorporating this into your lifestyle.
You could always go the third-world route (like I was accustomed to) to get familiar with the practice (or even do it long-term), and use a pitcher/watering jug.
Why don't you install bidet in your home I just installed This
there are cheaper options at Amazon for both styles that I know of:
None of them need any significant renovations.
We have had this one for over 2 years and had no issues.
https://www.amazon.com/SmarterFresh-Sprayer-Premium-Stainless-Shattaf/dp/B0108GMCWY/
NTA, especially in regards to your son. I think it's more than reasonable to expect your SO/child to be wearing fresh underwear everyday, especially if your child is still learning to wipe their bottom.
I also used to use wet wipes and recently purchased a hand held bidet. It's honestly changed my life. Now I can spray clean and then just use a little tp to dry off. Just a recommendation if you're open to it! I've save a ton of money buying less wet wipes and can feel a bit better about not having to throw them away all the time.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0108GMCWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just installed a Nahla Pure 3 year filter under the kitchen sink. When i went to get the link for you, the price had gone from under 100 to 165, so i found this product-example instead. Makes the water taste sooooo much better.
http://www.amazon.com/Woder%C2%AE-10K-GenII-Capacity-Connect-Filtration/dp/B0144MFPOA?ie=UTF8&keywords=nahla%20pure&qid=1465485289&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4
A quick search found this
It has decent reviews. 10,000gal/$100 = $0.01/gal
Also looks like it has easy to install hoses, rather than a plumbed system.
For $180 you could get a commercial 3M filter system rated for about 35000gal. Honestly thats overkill.
EDIT: I see you are subletting. This system should simply screw in and out of your faucet. You can take it with you.
This is what we currently use, installed 10 months ago, love it, we only use it for water and ice but it gets a lot of use. Installed and used many different filter systems over the years, this is my favorite. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0144MFPOA/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this one. Its been a solid so far. As a way to clear the cholorimines out of the city water. Also use it as drinking water.
That way I can have an idea when its failing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144MFPOA/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When it does fail. Someone in my WOW guild is using this one. May move to it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KL0JG6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
No problem.
>see if i have the space for it, thanks. Also worried about leaks too
There are some units that just have 1 multipart filter.
They don't filter as well but since you are starting with potable water, it's an option. The simple ones also have fewer connections to leak and don't dump water 'auto-cleaning' the filter, The one linked in my top comment uses about 4 gallons of water to auto-clean the filter for every gallon of drinking water it produces. But I'm guessing that's still an reduction of waste compared to using bottled water.
I use a handheld one that lives outside the toilet because I had these kinds of concerns when looking at the ones with the spray inside the toilet. Because I'm aiming it, I can take care to direct the spray so that no cross-contamination occurs, as it were. I also picked one with a variety of extensions so that I could find an optimal length to maximize both hygiene and ergonomics.
Yes!
I've got a handheld one, it's awesome! Shower fresh after every poop!
This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/
You need one of these.
These are easy:
RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented Hand Held Bidet Sprayer - NSF cUPC Certified for Legal Installation - 2 Backflows - Dual Pressure Controls - StayFlex Hose - 3 to 11 Inch Spray reach - 3 Year Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_huIPDbJEWW4P2
Please don’t use wipes, they are horrible for plumbing no matter what the container says
I would recommend a bidet attachment instead of the cloth diaper specific sprayers. You can use it long after diapering is done. We have this one and are really happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r84QAbP7GRSNH
I tried the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 as well and even the "1" was way too strong for me.
[The RinseWorks - Aquaus 360] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the other hand has a great range of pressure and is also much more wieldy. I absolutely love it and I haven't used TP at home since I got it. Just watch out where you aim it...I definitely sprayed myself in the face during one very sleepy midnight pee.
I have this at home to help me, best thing ever.
Boiling city water is really unnecessary, and although filter pitchers will improve taste, don't remove the worst things in city water. I'm really happy with the RO filter I've been using for over a year: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IB14XDU
True, but you don't carry your wipes there, either. I've managed to avoid using public restrooms all but twice for two years, though.
Oh, actually, if you're really dedicated to the cause they do make portable bidets but I don't think I would tote one around with me unless I had some kind of medical condition that made it worthwhile.
My life has changed completely with my Ass Blaster2000. I have, rather than a bidet, a sprayer (shattaf -- the best named thing ever), my toilet is right across from my sink (which the AssBlaster 2000 attaches to). I sit down to do my business, adjust the water temperature to a nice warm setting, let my asshole do it's duty, flip the little lever and spray down the butt-crack. The warm water, the almost erotic anal massage (good water pressure), a few dabs with TP to dry and I AM CLEAN.
My AssBlaster 2000 changed my life. The 'roids never ever get super bad anymore. It's like a sink sprayer, so can be used to wash out diapers too after sex play. Or what ever people use diapers for.
Seriously, I cannot imagine life with-out one. I use a washlet squirt bottle at work. Sometimes I spray down the ass between sets, just to freshen up.
Do it. Seriously, just try one. You dirty dirty boy.
https://www.amazon.com/SmarterFresh-Sprayer-Premium-Stainless-Shattaf/dp/B0108GMCWY