Just a decade ago, many Americans considered bidets to be a quirky fixture of bathrooms abroad. But no more. Bidet sales stateside are now surging, as more and more people recognize the cleanliness ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Once considered an oddity in American homes, bidets are becoming increasingly common as more people seek a hygienic and sustainable alternative to toilet paper or a hand managing ...

NEW YORK — Once considered an oddity in American homes, bidets are becoming increasingly common as more people seek a hygienic and sustainable alternative to toilet paper or a hand managing certain ...

Bidets clean more thoroughly than wiping and may be a more hygienic alternative to toilet paper. Proper use and cleaning is important to prevent the spread of bacteria when using a bidet.

A smart bidet sits in a bathroom at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home on the University Illinois campus in Champaign, Ill. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette) NEW YORK — Once considered an oddity in American ...