TOTOSW3056#01 S550E Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat with Cleansing Warm, Nightlight, Auto Open and Close Lid, Instantaneous Water Heating, and EWATER+, Elongated Contemporary, Cotton White

After a trip to Japan, the first thing I did when I got back was to have an electrician install outlets for a bidet. I did a ton of research and decided that this model was the one I was going to get. After using two of these for just over a year, here is my insights.Installation was a breeze and this is a well made product. Remote with button description are on the wall and works flawlessly. Responds every time and never had it activate randomly.One of the complaints I read about was odor from the seams in the seat, heater, and under the unit. I regularly use a Chlorox wipe (non bleach type) on the seat, paying particular attention to get into the outer and inner seam. Next, from underneath, I also clean everything, including under the little doors that open for the sprayer. Holding both sides of a wipe, you can easily move the wipe back and forth under each side of the unit where it covers the toilet rim. We do not use the dryer function, so we are not aware of any buildup that smells in the drying vent. No odors at all on either unit.I love the seat opening feature, but have disabled it on the one in the guest bathroom. It tends to startle guests and activates even if they are only using the bathroom to wash their hands. On the one in the master bathroom, it works great.Lastly, the seat heater is a great feature. Figure out what time you normally wake up and then use the timer feature to have it turn on just before. It is off overnight to not waste electricity.

First off... A rating for "Softness?" WTF?Okay people... I had a WHOLE review written up in my head where I played Captain Kirk and acted out several episodes of wiping out the Klingons! But then I thought... These people don't want a laugh... They want an honest review... So here goes.I have been using my Toto bidet seat now for a few months now. It installs easily and the hardest part is wiring the outlet needed for it to work. I do all my own work and do it to code. I needed to run a wire up the outside wall to where my toilet was and then cut through wainscoting and drywall to install the outlet. Since I wanted the outlet out of the way... That meant a contorted position for a few hours. So... That took the longest part of the install. Since most of you will install this and run it off an extension cord until you have an electrician install an outlet... I'll go straight to the install.First off you will remove your old seat. CLEAN very well and install the new seat per directions! It's really THAT easy! Your kid could do it! A few tips on plumbing though and this is generic advice. NEVER USE PIPE DOPE on ANYTHING! If you MUST, and ONLY where called for, use teflon tape... But is for metal/metal or plastic/metal threads ONLY! Most plumbing these days (when it comes to hooking something up) is either a brass crush washer or a rubber seal. Teflon is NOT used there as the water should never make it to the threads! If your threads are holding back the water... You have done something wrong! So... After countless bathroom redos... Here's the straight dope! Get a wax toilet ring and have it handy! I've had the same one for 20 years. When you are putting the assembly together you can apply just a thin coating of wax. This helps the seals seat whether rubber or brass. If you are removing your tank... Apply it to the tank seal and the rubber washers (both sides) that hold the tank down. In 25 years I have NEVER had a leak doing it this way!Now... Let's move on! The remote on this was fairly intuitive. Sitting on the toilet you can tell what does what and you might decide you don't need to read the manual. You would be wrong! (as I was!) Men don't read the directions... right? Anyway... I was pretty upset with the lack of pressure until I read the manual on how to increase it. Um... Press the spray function TWICE! That you will get you percolated!The seat is INSTANT warm... So much so I thought I had diarrhea! Turn that sh*t OFF! Maybe come winter but definitely NOT summer. I turned the warm water spray to just under high as I did the blower. The spray CAN get too hot and the blower will go up hot enough to singe your butt hairs off! Seriously! The cool thing is... You can set up all this as User1 and program what you like. All the temps and positions of the spray nozzles. You need to realize that you MUST move around on the seat a little and almost try to let the water into your body (It won't but it might feel like it!) in order to remove what's there. Generally I go for about a 2 minute spray and a 1 minute dry... But you are till going to give at least 1 wipe to make sure you are dry and clean.I mounted my remote on the wall right beside the seat and I freaking LOVE this machine! If it stays working as it is, I would call this one of my favorite investments! And that is how I view it... an investment into myself! Just like having a good bed to sleep in!Now... Let's get to another side I have never seen mentioned. This setup can be a little sexual in certain ways. I mean... Sitting down and having the spray hit certain areas can totally change your mood and/or train of thought! You might sit down thinking about how you are going to tackle the project you just left in the basement... Next thing you know you're thinking about jumping someone's bones! This thing can be arousing I find. Maybe it is just me but I can't imagine that is the case. Not to sound sexist... But if I was a woman I would never leave the seat and I would have my meals brought to me! And... If you have already installed this seat and haven't thought of that... You most certainly will now... won't you? It's okay... You can say it!In closing I will say that cleanliness results from time being sprayed, directions being sprayed and viscosity of poop. So... This tool works as it should... If you work it as you should!

I am an expert washlet user with over 30 years of experience. Currently, we have two in our home: one is a Toto (which I upgraded from a previous Toto model), and the other is a Korean brand. Both do their jobs well. The washlet I purchased from the Korean brand features a nice blue night light, which is nice when they wake up for the bathroom at night, and it has been helpful for my kid who has constipation issues. It seems suitable for children's use, although its peWater pressure is somewhat weak and it has minor technical issues already after a few months of use. (have to restart sometimes).Toto, on the other hand, is a Japanese brand known for its stable quality. Never had technical issues. I appreciate the strong water pressure, the lid-up feature, and the washing bowl feature that sprays water occasionally to keep the bowl clean for an extended period.You might think it’s ridiculous to pay so much for a device that washes your bottom, but it truly enhances your life. If you use the bathroom ten times a day, that adds up to 300 times a month and 3,600 times a year. Just do the math, and you’ll see the value of it.Many athletes use washlets because they can improve performance. For us regular folks, being able to maintain cleanliness daily can genuinely enhance our well-being. In my opinion, it’s a worthwhile investment. I work out every day, and I believe my performance has improved as a result. Additionally, the air-dry feature reduces the need for toilet paper.Some may think this is just a review of a butt washer, but really, it’s about life philosophy.