RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented Hand Held Bidet Sprayer - NSF cUPC Certified for Legal Installation - 2 Backflows – Dual Pressure Controls - StayFlex Hose - 3 to 11 Inch Spray reach - 3 Year Warranty

We’ve had this device installed for 3+ years now, and have been so pleased with it we installed a second one in our guest bathroom. I wanted to share our experience for those of you who may be considering one, or are just curious about what it is and how it works. I spoke at length on installation in my first review, so this time I’ll speak more of durability and usage. This device manufacturer, as do the manufacturers of similar devices, will caution you to shut off the water supply between uses. From my impressions gathered from users of other devices, that’s an absolute necessity - they’re just not designed to withstand constant 24x7 exposure to water pressure, and they eventually begin to leak at the on/off handle at the business end of the device. With both of our units, we’ve never turned off the water supply, and in three years neither have leaked a drop. They still work as well, and as smoothly today as they did when they were first installed. In fact, the ONLY evidence of usage is where they’re inserted into the wall holster - they show a bit of scuffing. We’ve had soft water throughout the house the entire time, so that may have been a positive factor. I can’t say that with any certainty, but I have to imagine that the absence of scale buildup has been a plus for how long these devices have been trouble free. Using it - I’ll be as plain-spoken as I can without triggering any censor algorithms, but I’ll likely have to leave some things unspoken. These devices are meant to use high-pressure water to cleanse delicate parts of your body. The most common usage is for washing away fecal matter, but my wife also uses it for washing her lady parts (with purpose made feminine soap). The on/off switch is also a variable pressure switch, and it will take some time and usage for you to find a pressure setting that’s comfortable for you. An unfortunate design forces you to find that ‘sweet spot’ each time you use it, but over time we’ve gotten accustomed to it and know just how much pressure to apply. A bit of caution is in order here - too much pressure can be a somewhat painful experience, so be cautious and start slow until you find a comfortable setting that still provides the cleansing needed. How you use it is really up to you. Feminine hygiene of course is performed from the front, but for rinsing fecal matter away it’s more a matter of personal preference whether you come from the front, side, or rear. I’ve gotten the best results using it from the rear, but again, that’s simply my preference. Unless you’ve paid a plumber (or done it yourself) to mix hot and cold to provide warm water to your toilet tank, you’re going to be using the cold water supply. This may be uncomfortable at first, but I assure you that after 3 years of daily use we don’t even notice it. Of course, I live in North Florida where the coldest cold water probably doesn’t come close to the cold water temps in Minnesota, so I may be talking out of where I use this device with that observation. How effective is it really? This is almost a cultural question. Using soap and water instead of dry toilet tissue is the method used through most of Asia; you’ll only find toilet tissue in hotels that cater to Westerners. I’ve been in homes in the Philippines where you’ll find two bars of soap - one for washing your hands, and the other for NOT washing your hands. They’re usually placed in strategic locations so you can tell which is which, but I did have to ask my host on occasion. At home, I personally don’t use soap when using this device, opting instead for a prolonged rinse. I reserve the use of soap for that part of my body for the daily shower. It is, however, important that you dry yourself after each use. If you’ve ever participated in athletics, you’re probably well aware of what happens when your skin is exposed for prolonged periods to the combination of warmth and moisture. Jock itch where you sit down is something you want to avoid, so be sure to dry yourself after with a bit of tissue paper. Placement - getting used to this device means using it regularly. DON’T use that little hook that attaches to the rim of the toilet tank - that ‘behind-your-back’ placement makes it REALLY difficult to reach for the device or put it away when done. Instead, find a suitable place on the bathroom wall (preferably over a stud) to attach the holster so you can easily reach for the device and then put it away. I once watched a mostly glowing review of this device by a gentleman who’s chief complaint was that it was just too inconvenient. He’d used the tank clip, and had pushed the clip all the way to the back edge of the tank. So far back that you couldn’t even tell he had the device installed. He also mentioned that he had a hard time getting used to the device, mostly because he simply forgot it was there. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess. My take is that using a hand-held bidet is a bit of a commitment, especially for Americans who simply aren’t accustomed to this form of personal hygiene. If you’re willing to make that small commitment, however, you’ll soon discover - like I did - how much more effective and convenient this is over conventional tissue paper. Oh, one last caution - if the pressure is a bit too high, and you’re a bit too relaxed, there is a chance the water can get where you don’t want it to get to. To prevent this, just tense certain muscles, much like you tense your lower body when you’re getting ready to jump. That’s all it usually takes to prevent an accidental enema. And yeah, it took a couple of times for me to figure that out. So , that’s it - a brain dump of my thoughts and experience with this device over three years of daily use. I hope I didn’t offend anyone, and that you found it useful, or at least informative. —————- I grew up in the States, so my first experience with using water to...errr...clean up afterwards didn't occur until as an adult I traveled to the Philippines where, I discovered to my great dismay, that the public restrooms at the mall I was visiting had empty spaces in the walls where the toilet tissue hangers should have been. Instead, there was a large tub of water on the floor in front of the stool, with this ominous-looking plastic scoop hanging off the side. So, yeah. Memorable. When I asked my Filipino friends later why they didn't warn me before I left, they just laughed and said 'it's better that you experience the culture first-hand'. Nice. So, my Filipino wife absolutely hates toilet tissue, and we both abhor the use of those wet-wipe things that clog up sewers, so I promised her that I'd try to find a bidet attachment for our toilet. There's a bunch of them available, but most, I found, have a form-fitting holster that you have to hang on the toilet tank behind you. I couldn't imagine trying to fiddle with trying to unholster and reholster the thing behind your back, so I wanted something that had a more flexible arrangement. The RinsWorks model, while it too has the tank hanger, called out that their holster could also be mounted to a wall. Exactly what I was looking for. Too late, I discovered that I have a "non-standard" toilet, where the water inlet, instead of coming in through a bottom corner of the tank, goes all the way to the top center of the tank, and attaches directly to the ball-cock assembly. Yikes! Well, a couple of trips to plumbing supply shops got me the parts I needed to attach the RinseWorks to the water supply coming out of the wall. Once I had all the right combinations of fittings and reducers, the thing was a snap to install and set up. My wife LOVES it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life!!!) Do I use it? Well, it took a fair amount of convincing and soul searching, but once I took the leap...well, let me put it like this - the same roll of toilet tissue has been hanging in our bathroom now for 4 months. But liquid soap use has gone up. Exponentially. The opposing thumb/finger control is surprisingly easy to use. The spray nozzle is quite concentrated, which is pretty helpful for reasons I don't think I should (or the Amazon censors would allow me to) explain in detail.That 3-inch extension piece is a godsend, by the way. So, yeah. I guess many of the folks that grew up in the same culture I did will laugh and think I've crossed over to the Dark Side, but to that, all I can say is that I've come to believe that using this device is a cleaner, more hygienic way of finishing the job at hand. Oh, no pun intended!

Very nice handheld bidet. My family and I converted to using a bidet about 4 years ago. We started out with a handheld bidet. It was nice since it was the first time we had ever used a bidet. The problem was that it was like pins and needles hitting a very sensitive area. I used it on a daily basis, but my family found it inconvenient and it hurt. So, I invested in a USABIDET that attached to the toilet seat. It was way more convenient and it didn’t hurt to use. This became a necessity for our family. We longed for the bidet whenever we went on vacation, or whenever we were out and about and the need to use the toilet happened to come up. Well, I had to remove the bidet from the toilet because we were selling our house and we wanted the bathroom to look very open and plain. Big mistake! I have caught a lot of grief from my family, and we all have been miserable, because we just don’t feel clean. With all that said I decided to go with an easy and “temporary” bidet method by buying this handheld bidet. I wanted something simple to install and uninstall for when we move (Which happens to be in a week as I am writing this review). I was skeptical about other handheld bidet, but we needed something, anything. Once I received it I wasted no time opening the package. I was surprised at first by the weight of the package. It was a little heavy, and I thought that was great! It must be all metal. Wrong. The valve that attaches to the toilet is metal. The Handheld wand is Plastic and coated to look like metal. I was a little disappointed, but I was willing to give it a try since this was “temporary.” Installation was easier than our USABIDET. I had it on in no time at all. My son wanted to be the first one to use it, and he loved it. The spray pattern didn’t hurt. I forgot to mention one of the reasons we love our USABIDET is because you are able to give yourself an enema while using it. You wouldn’t believe what is still up in there even when you think you are done. I didn’t expect to be able to do an enema with this handheld bidet because of the spray pattern, but it is possible. With the right angle, and the right pressure, and a little bit of practice, you will be able to shoot the water right up in there. This bidet has the extension with it. I feel this is convenient and handy. It keeps your hand and most of the wand out of the danger zone. When we are finished we just wipe the wand dry with a little TP, and hang it up out of the way. As far as the wand being plastic, I don’t think it will be an issue at this point. It’s made pretty well. The bidet does have a 3yr warranty. If you need another wand you can just order it for $20 on Amazon. When we move I will be installing this in the other bathroom, so we will have at least 2 out of 3 bathrooms with a bidet. I would recommend this to anyone who might want to try out a bidet, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. This is pretty cheap considering. I wouldn’t go too cheap. If you do, you might regret it. Or, worse you may never want to use a bidet again, and then you will have to live with a dirty butt.

For medical reasons, more complete personal hygiene has become a priority concern for us. It occurred to me that a Bidet would be beneficial though it's completely off the radar for most pill-pushing Medicos. A lady friend of my wife has a condition that begs for a Bidet solution, upon using ours went straightaway and purchased her own. In her seventies, installed it herself. She reported back to my wife near-ecstatic over the benefits of it's use. Whoo hoo! She's suffered for years with a condition, though not fatal, has been most unpleasant for her. Having been on medicare for some time now, I too am frustrated that having a condition whereby I see several doctors a year, Not one of them, has EVER thought past, "take these pills, write a prescription, come back in six months!" It appears as though they are not very concerned about getting better, more about maintaining a status quo. I'm sure this is not always the case for all patients, but it has been my experience and that of many others. I've always thought of a Bidet as a separate porcelain bowl in a large, custom-built bathroom. I was surprised to find on Amazon a variety of inexpensive, DIY bathroom appliances converting a standard toilet that have received some good reviews. Minimalist that I am, it seemed like a hand-held device would serve as well as any other. My first choice, proved to be just right for us. It is not possible to get an easier to install, easier to use, device that so well-serves the purpose for which it is designed. The hardware is good quality. The water valves are metal and ceramic, the wand extensions are chrome plated PVC, so, have a substantial high quality feel, fit, and finish. Without giving it much thought you might easily think that it is constructed of chrome-plated metal. There is nothing about it that looks like there is any plastic in it's construction. Also supplied are wand attachments providing different lengths and spray patterns. In my opinion, not any part of it appears cheap, at least not to me. It is obviously pretty well-made at a very reasonable price. By design, any instructions on it's use is pretty self-explanatory.. It just works! Upon first use, you should open the valve on the wand slowly, as at full tilt there is a substantial blast of water, but not enough to cause any type of injury to delicate body parts. It ranges from not enough to about as high as any one would care to go. I especially like the thumb and forefinger operated control. Compared to some other bidets it is very linear and predictable. At the lower setting it is very gentle, too gentle for me, as I figure, the more water, the better the cleansing action, so I let-er-rip! My wife was a bit skeptical at first, but it only takes a few seconds to get the hang of it, as the control valve is continuously variable thus, firm in hand and easy to manipulate with dial-up ease of control. Most folks say that the cold water is no big deal, quickly fading into a non-issue - I agree! They say it saves on toilet paper, - it does! For such a small investment the cost/benefit is above average. The only down-side for me is that I can't take it with me wherever I go! We should have done this years ago. You do get wet! Don't necessarily need to rely on T.P. My wife bought a stack of hand towels on sale at B., B., & B. Having been already cleansed, she just does a little blotting, and... they're re-usable. I have my own method of un-wetting, Think Green! Over time you may end up saving the life of a tree by cutting your T.P. budget in half. One reviewer says a big towel on a chair works for him. Be creative and you'll find your own way. On the feminine side, it has been suggested that one may discreetly apply a little liquid hand soap for the ultimate cleansing experience - undoubtedly, much to be preferred over an outdated T.P. ritual. You may think of it as an ultra-convenient mini-shower. CONS - Not much! Though by way of our "Magic Wand" my wife and I may have discovered bathroom Nirvana, our personal choice over any other cleansing system, it may not appeal as much to visiting In-laws or the Granddaughter's who may be less put off by a more conventional set up. Sooo... as a concession to making it available to as many as possible, in the guest bathroom we've installed a regular Bidet as a more public, bidet-like, hands-off, seat and cover assembly with built-in lever, hydraulically activated, discreet retracting sprayer booms. Plenty to choose from on Amazon. You may to have to provide a little at the site instruction for visiting first-timers. On the other hand, with the wand set out of the way in its hanger on the side of the water tank there is no physical/mechanical attachment to the toilet bowl or seat at all. While not in use it sits innocuously out of the way so that a visitor has no contact or interaction with it, so other than as a shiny object of curiosity, it can't interfere with anyone's normal toilet protocall. As such, it doesn't seem there isn't any reason to install the Aquaus in all your bathrooms - your choice. Bottom line is we are completely sold on the concept of a Bidet and have influenced two others to try it and have also given one away as a gift To me, it seems that the era of the Bidet time has arrived as the benefits outweigh any disadvantages, plus there are multiple choices available, all priced at around $100 or less. A few are very low in price, and even if you want go go full-bore with hot air and water, pricewise it remains doable for a lot of people. E.g. for a family of a mom, dad, two boys, two girls, in time, a Bidet will pay for itself many times over in toilet paper savings. BUT - for my wife and I, nothing works better, or is more to be desired, than our old standby, point and shoot, hand-held, Aquaus 360. Walter O.

Installed this before I had surgery on my shoulder. It was very easy to install. I used plumbers tape on all of the connections whether it was recommended or not and have had no leaks. I purchased a separate nozzle extension for the hand wand, which I recommend. It has its own shut off valve at the connection to the water supply. The hand wand also has a shut off valve in it but the instructions indicate the water also should be shut off at the supply valve after each use. Because of the location of the shut off valve, I knew I was not going to be able to turn it off and on after each use as recommended. Instead, I turned on the water at the shut off valve at only one quarter pressure. This does not seem to have affected the function of the bidet and by reducing the water pressure, I am hopeful this will decrease the risk of any leaks at the nozzle shut off. The only downside so far is the chrome like surface of the hand wand. The surface is great for cleaning but a little slippery when in use. I thought I would only use this until I recovered from surgery but now I've discovered that I like it so much I will probably keep it.

This is my third bidet. The first one was an under the seat, dual nozzle, shoot from the rear, warm water capable bidet. It began to leak after about 3 years, and by that time I knew I would never be bidetless again. I also knew that by the time the warm water kicked in I was done, so my second bidet was an under the seat, dual nozzle, shoot from the rear, cold water only model. Three years or so later the shutoff valve on that one failed in the middle of a middle of the night bathroom visit (that'll wake you up!!). I had actually ordered another one of those when I stumbled across this one, and jumped on it. You see, in the weeks leading up to the bidet fail I had contracted a UTI that proved resistant to everything my doctor had to offer. And as a result of an intense search for other based help, and the newfound knowledge resulting, I became hyper aware of how difficult it was, with the shoot from the rear type of bidet I was used to, to keep from splashing into areas that I REALLY didn't want to splash into. This looked like the answer. It installs really easily. The shut off is exactly where my hand falls when I'm sitting down. You can mix and match heads and extensions to get exactly what you want/need. It is very sturdy and I'm pretty sure it's going to last. It is more complicated to use. And it involves some skill. The under the seat models are pre-aimed, so to speak. Sit down, turn it on, turn it off. Simple. This one you have to unholster, maneuver into position, turn on the main valve, turn the dial on the nozzle, adjust to hit target, turn off dial on nozzle, turn off main valve, reholster. And, while I have always been considered a pretty good shot, it tuns out I need to be able to see what I'm aiming at. Lots of splashing. So there is a learning curve. All in all, I am very happy with this. It is much better made than my previous bidets. It is seriously unlikely to leak, something that could not be said of the other two. And I don't have to wonder whether it is the culprit in a heath issue. That there's a learning curve?....well I can learn. When I can get up in the middle of the night and use the bidet without really waking up, I will have arrived. Almost there.

A must have if convenience and personal cleanliness are important. Very easy to connect. The spray can be adjusted from kitten soft to hurricane strength. And it's easy to adjust the temperature with this sink attachable hand held bidet. There's no need to pony up hundreds for a stand alone bidet fixture. With this Aquas hand held "360 unit" you don't need to be one of Robin Leach's rich and famous to have the benefits of bidet personal hygiene. This unit comes with a steel clip that easily attaches under the toilet tank lid for storing the wand when not in use. I find the little handle that's on the sink end is easy to turn on and off. Just remember to flip it back to sink usage when finished. This bidet comes with a standard five foot hose unit which is fine for my needs. I'm not sure if the company offers a longer version for larger bathrooms where the toilet is a distance away from the sink. My only issue with this excellent product are the on and off markings on the wand. The on and off are quite small especially for those who have to resort to reading glasses. Hopefully this will be rectified in the near future. Larger embossed on and off markings would do the trick. When first using be patient when it comes to aiming and avoiding splashing. I understand Rinse Works the parent company is creating a travel version. If it's half as good as this unit count me in for ordering one. I plan on giving these bidets as gifts to loved ones and friends. Customer service is excellent; helpful and courteous. A bargain at even twice the price. I've also used my hand held bidet for pressure rinsing my tub and cleaning my cat's litter pan with excellent results. My toilet paper usage has dropped exponentially! Sorry Mr. Whipple I need less Charmain to squeeze.

(1) I originally bought a different product and it leaked. So went back and bought a different product. I carefully looked all product pictures this time and saw that this product has a better T-shaped connector. So I bought this product. No leaks! The difference was the connection point between the T-shaped connector and the toilet. The other product had metal connection point and an insufficient washer. It leaked. This product has a plastic connection point with a better washer. No leaks. Installation was less than 5 minutes, no tools required. I have no plumbing experience whatsoever but even I could install this by myself. (2) The sprayer is great because you can easily adjust the water pressure as needed. Just rotate the lever using your fingers. Super easy and responsive. (3) I realized that these types of handheld sprayers that are attached to the toilet have two on/off levers. One on/off lever is in your hand obviously. The other on/off lever is underneath the toilet tank. You have to turn both of levers off when you're not using the sprayer and both of the levers on when you want to use it. So basically each time you go to the bathroom you have to reach down underneath the toilet tank, to turn the sprayer connection point on and off. I lived abroad where the sprayer had it's own connection to the plumbing situation and so it was just spray and go. But because these handheld sprayers are attached to the toilet, you have to turn it on and off in two separate places every time you use it to avoid too much water pressure constantly hitting the sprayer.

I am new to bidets (this USAer visited Italy and was too intimidated by them to try them out) but became tired and scared of the raw-butt syndrome (RBS) I get from wiping so much as a result of IBS, and also my environmental impact. I would use a whole roll of TP in less than a week (that’s 3 days of pooping at home because I usually poop at work) and plug up the toilet AND use about a dozen baby wipes after that. I chose the RinseWorks Aquaus 360 because it is highly rated, is thoughtfully designed, and it is made in the USA. I could have chosen a much less expensive model for my first time out but the made in the USA thing clinched it for me. This device is quite heavy duty for plastic. I mean, I’m not going to roll over it with a truck anytime soon, but I feel like it can be passed down through generations. I’ve already drop-tested it several times. So far it hasn’t leaked and it’s been maybe three months? The directions actually say not to use pipe tape (thread tape), so I didn’t and it’s been fine. I like the thumb slider thingie that lets you increase or decrease water pressure, though I sometimes get confused and turn it all the way up instead of off and get water everywhere. The pressure is really good! For me, the best part is that it comes with all the attachments to make the wand longer or shorter, and you can make the spray pattern slightly larger or more concentrated for pinpoint precision, so not only does the device work fantastically, you can adjust it to your preference. Just make sure you close the line valve to the Aquaus 360 before changing the heads. It did take me longer than 10 minutes to install and more than a single wrench because apparently Colossus and The Incredible Hulk helped my husband install the toilet. I needed one wrench to hold the plastic nut in the bottom of the toilet tank because it was trying to back out, a wrench for the water line nut because it wasn’t hand tight, and a wrench to hold the ferrule on the line so the line wouldn’t twist. Whew! Well, it’s taking some practice and getting used to to get the angle and pressure right, but now I am only using half a roll of TP a week (a lot is being used to mop up water that’s gotten all over and under the seat and lid and floor and me) and about 3-4 baby wipes per trip and my RBS has diminished because I no longer have feeling down there due to the numbingly cold water. I’ve also found that it wasn’t me plugging the toilet after all, it was just slow plumbing (“I swear I hardly used any toilet paper! I used my Aquaus 360!”). By the way, those who believe they have “eliminated toilet paper,” I strongly urge you to double check with a wipey. I have found that the TP may look clean but the wipey tells me otherwise, so if you’re just patting dry with a towel, well...

Excellent service. The product was of very good quality. The problem was that I hadn't realised that the diverter tap uses a different size inlet and outlet thread from what we use in Australia. I thought I could buy adapters to overcome this but have found that it is extremely difficult to get them. I haven't given up yet though

This is a great little sprayer. My husband installed it easily in minutes, and it hangs off the side of the toilet out of the way but within easy grasp. The toggle is easy to swivel with both thumb and/or forefinger and goes from super gentle to pressure washing spray easily and quickly - very controlable and smooth operation. And there are 2 sized wands and 2 different sprayer plates to personalize the sprayer's function. It's also nice to have the easily reached [while sitting down] safety shut-off valve for peace of mind. It's an attractive and high quality sprayer. I love how I have cut way down on toilet paper [although still use tp to finish with on the backside] and just have a hand towel hanging nearby to dry with [my personal bathroom]. Using this keeps me so much fresher during the day and waaay less irritated. One thing I to consider though is that attaching to the toilet will only provide you with cold water, which is a bit shocking in colder climates, especially in the winter! I have gotten used to it but even luke warm water would be nice. My toilet is not near a hot water source but if it was I might be tempted to figure out a way to hook it up to a mixing valve somehow.

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This was my second attempt to install a handheld bidet sprayer. The first product was a disaster - plastic, confusing, no pressure control, hard to hold, leaky, the hose was constantly twisted. This one is fantastic, very solid, easy to use, effortless water pressure control, works perfectly. I highly recommend this sprayer. The extra expense is worth it.

I owned the previous Aquaus Rinseworks bidet, with the black plastic button on he handle - the fittings leaked and the button mechanism broke (jammed on). They have greatly improved the construction with this model. The hardware in the Aquaus 360 is pretty solid, nice hose and good quality rubber on the O rings. I have been using it for about 4 months, and it has been problem free. No leaking (I leave the T-valve turned on, as flipping it back and forth seems more likely to cause this issue than prevent it), no springs or fragile plastic mechanisms to fail. I use the 1/2" (small) sprayer end with the 5" extension. The extension keeps splashback away from my hands and allows me to aim it wherever needed. I've never used the seat-type bidets, but my friend has, and prefers this one. My house has low water pressure, but it doesn't take much to get enough of a stream to clean things. The pressure/on/off control slides smoothly and works perfectly. I was a little concerned about bumping it on accidentally when hanging it back on its hook, but it hasn't been a problem. The spot where the T-valve attaches to the toilet tank is cramped because of the shape of my toilet. I had to trim the wings on the T-valve's hard rubber nut in order to tighten it all the way. This doesn't affect the function, it was just an inconvenience. This is a the fault of the toilet design, and common to most nuts designed to screw into that spot. Conclusions: This is a well made, problem free bidet, with a useful selection of fittings for individual customization. There is nothing about the design that I would want to change. Excellent unit.