Automatic toilet seats have become a realistic option for the home. These toilet seats were once considered novelty items. These days, however, they have become a practical convenience for homes that have family members who are very young, very old and those who have immune system problems. Having an automatic toilet seat in the bathroom will help users enhance their hygiene and cleansing practices. More importantly, it breaks the chain of infection by reducing the contact users have with the toilet seat that harbors loads of opportunistic pathogens. This is a huge benefit to the users’ health, considering that loads of diseases are transmitted through fecal matter, including hepatitis, typhoid fever and worms. This is especially beneficial for those who have immune system problems such as HIV sufferers and organ transplant patients who are taking immunosuppressant drugs as maintenance medication. With such advantages, it is clear that automatic toilet seats are more than just another colored toilet seat novelty.
A few automatic toilet seats are now available on the market. One of the more complete automatic toilet seats is the Electronic Water Nurse Toilet Seat from the Langsai Sanitary Ware Company. Unlike antique toilets, this model is made from anti-bacterial plastics and has a sleek and modern look. This “smart seat” has many features. One of these is the push button opening and closing of the toilet seat and its cover driven by a small motor. This ensures that users will not touch the contaminated part of the toilet seat. It also has hygienic wash options. From a small nozzle at the bottom of the toilet seat that gently sprays water towards the anal area to help loosen and remove dirt. This will be very useful for older members of the household that may have difficulty reaching behind. It also has a bidet function for female users, much like a bidet toilet incorporated into the seat. The seats nozzles are also automatically cleaned before and after use so that these remain hygienic. Other less commonly used functions are its “enema function” that sprays a moderate pressure stream onto the anal area; the Catharsis function and the Posterior Wash function, which are designed to help cleanse the posterior area.
For installation purposes, the Water Nurse Toilet Seat measures 525mm across the farthest point and 495mm at the closest. It fits onto a standard toilet easily, using standard toilet seat fittings. This makes it adaptable to almost any household. The power source of the automatic toilet seat is available in 220 volts and 110 volts and has an average usage of 660 Watts. It also has a storage space for warm water that holds approximately 1.4 liters. For purchasing details, the company can be contacted online.
Automatic toilet seats have great health benefits for those who use them. While these are not commonly used today, automatic toilet seats are undoubtedly the direction for cleaner and more hygienic bathrooms.