Brondell Swash 700 Luxury Toilet Seat 
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I rarely come across an item that makes me wonder how I got along before, but the Swash is definitely one of those rare products. You'll quickly get past the first-time user surprise of "hey, oh.... OK, now that's a little different!" and the thought of going back to dry toilet paper after experiencing Brondell's warm water treatment will become laughable.
Installing the Swash was pretty easy, and I had zero prior "plumbing" experience. If the connection hose from your wall to your toilet is flexible hose (luckily mine was), the whole install should be problem free, but if it's metal pipe, that could require significantly more effort to connect that water supply to the Swash.
The primary feature of the Swash is of course the warm-water bidet, but the heated seat is VERY nice on cold nights and the slow-close lid/seat feature is handy, especially if you too have a toddler who thinks that trying to slam doors and lids of all types is great fun.
The Swash is a bit expensive, but the value you'll get out of it everyday makes the price seem more than fair. When the one bathroom in my house with a Swash suddenly became the bathroom that everyone in the family wanted to use, I didn't hesitate to buy a second Swash to keep the peace.
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This is a fantastic product. Yes, it's a little strange at first -- unless you've spent any time in Japan, where these kinds of "washlet" seats are very common. Put simply, this is a much cleaner, much more sanitary, and much more convenient way to take care of your business
The Brondell is very well made. Installation is simple -- it took me about 30 minutes to install myself. The water supply comes from the plumbing already installed in your toilet, and you just plug the cord into a wall outlet. (HINT: If you're doing a bathroom remodel, ask your electrician to install an outlet behind the toilet, about 9 inches above the floor.)
The remote control unit mounts on the wall, and it works very well via an infrared signal. The seat is heated, which is a GREAT feature. The water jets do a very thorough job, they maintain a steady supply of warm water, and they are self-cleaning, which is very nice. Overall, the Brondell is a joy, and it requires almost no maintenance. My only complaint is the visual appearance of the unit. I's not bad, but I wish it had a bit more design flair.
We installed the Brondell in our ground-floor bathroom -- the one that guests use when they visit our home. It's been VERY interesting to see how people react to it. Women in particular are big fans of the heated seat. Some people seem to be a little nervous about trying the washlet feature for the first time, but once they do, most seem to like it. Personally, I've become a huge convert. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to use a plain old toilet again. This is a much, much more civilized way to, um, go.
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The Swash is great. I'll never go back. At first, I was a bit embarrassed to admit how much I liked it. ;) But I can't believe that I've lived so long without one. Next time you use the restroom, think about washing your hands by rubbing dry paper over them... doesn't make much sense. If cleaning your hands with warm water makes sense, then it should be obvious to use warm water for the business end. Happy Swashing!
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This is a fantastic product. Yes, it's a little strange at first -- unless you've spent time in Japan, where these kinds of "washlet" seats are very common. Put simply, this is a much cleaner, much more sanitary, and much more convenient way to take care of your business
The Brondell is very well made. Installation is simple -- it took me about 30 minutes to install myself. The water supply comes from the plumbing already installed in your toilet, and you just plug the cord into a wall outlet. (HINT: If you're doing a bathroom remodel, ask your electrician to install an outlet behind the toilet, about 9 inches above the floor.)
The remote control unit mounts on the wall, and it works very well via an infrared signal. The seat is heated, which is a GREAT feature. The water jets do a very thorough job, they maintain a steady supply of warm water, and they are self-cleaning, which is very nice. Overall, the Brondell is a joy, and it requires almost no maintenance. My only complaint is the visual appearance of the unit. I's not bad, but I wish it had a bit more design flair.
We installed the Brondell in our ground-floor bathroom -- the one that guests use when they visit our home. It's been VERY interesting to see how people react to it. Women in particular are big fans of the heated seat. Some people seem to be a little nervous about trying the washlet feature for the first time, but once they do, most seem to like it. Personally, I've become a huge convert. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to use a plain old toilet again. This is a much, much more civilized way to, um, go.
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I never thought I'd want to spend this much on a toilet seat, but oh was it worth it!
My order arrived on time and in an easy to manage package. My neighbor, thank heavens for that man, helped me install the seat. It was easier to install than I expected.
The only downside really is aesthetic since you can't really put a seat cover on it.
Now I will never have a cold toilet seat again!
