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I've already read several good reasons here. Another major problem is that the issues solved by these expensive toilets can be solved by much cheaper means.

Temperature: cold seats are not a problem in the Southern third of the country, and where they are, a padded vinyl seat is quite effective in mitigating the problem.

Cleanliness: Wet wipes work quite well. Our favorite after trying many brands with a new baby is the Target generic unscented wipes. They are about $2.50 a pack, or $20 for a metric-xxxxload.

Therefore I cite the KISS rule, "keep it simple stupid." Cost and maintenance issues heavily favor the simple toilet and why I've never been very interested in fancy ones despite the disbelief of others.



> Wet wipes work quite well.

Wet wipes are terrible for the sewage system:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/nyregion/the-wet-wipes-box...

> [Wet wipes] are about $2.50 a pack, or $20 for a metric-xxxxload.

You can buy a cheap mechanical bidet attachment for around $30.


They can be folded over and thrown out.




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