by Geraldine Limpo
MY NUMBER 1 (FOR THOSE NUMBER 2s)
Warning: Please do not read while having a meal. Among the gadgets at home, the one that impresses me the most is the smart washlet. Albeit located within a small space within our flat, the smart washlet senses movement and opens its lid automatically. (Lifting the lid manually becomes an unnecessary action.) Come to think of it, one never has to touch the smart washlet during use; the remote control that fits most hands commands all its actions. Significantly more hygienic. Its seat is kept warm even during cold winter nights. How many of us remember holidays overseas during cooler climes and visiting the toilet in the middle of the night only to be jolted out of sleepiness when our buttocks and thighs recoil upon contact with cold seats of urinals? In contrast, the seat of the smart washlet can be programmed to a comfortably warm temperature. The power deodorizer/air purifier is another amazing feature. Gone are excuses to smoke in the toilet to rid the odor, or lighting a candle (which may be a fire hazard). Combined with using a spray (such as Air Wick) or hinoki oil diffusers that neutralizes odors, the toilet is refreshed more quickly for the next user (potentially life-saving, I joke my family members…)
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indulgence. Not only does this save toilet paper previously used to dry bottoms, activating the dryer supports the 21st century habit of multi-tasking. According to the May 26, 2021 edition of the Huffington Post, 72% of Brits take their handphones to their toilet breaks to seek entertainment, catch up with correspondence, or find a date. Oh wow. Fairy tales speak of magic wands; however, the only one I have encountered in my lifetime thus far and am fairly satisfied with is the wand of the smart washlet. The nozzle’s length can be adjusted to one’s preference for forward- and rear-cleaning. So can the water strength and temperature be via the remo-con. What’s more? These preferences can be saved! Furthermore, the wand can sanitize itself. This means one less chore for the homemaker! In addition, studies have shown that jet water coming from (clean) nozzles is kinder to sufferers of hemorrhoids, skin rashes and urinary tract infections. The dryer function is another
The auto-flush feature is triggered when I conclude my toilet break and finally stand; it reminds me of applause that rewards a job well done. The smart washlet potentially is a homemaker’s best friend; thanks to a mist of water that is automatically sprayed on the bowl to resist staining, the innovative flushing system using tornado-like jets of water whirling across the interior surfaces which reduce the volume of water required to flush via a regulated flush valve, and the anti-bacterial UV light that signals disinfection taking place. Certainly, weekly manual toilet cleaning (with a brush and
July - August 2022
