Four years after the toilet paper shortage of 2020, bidet converts say they’re never going back

While the toilet paper shortages that hit the United States during pandemic lockdowns in the spring of 2020 ultimately eased up, they’ve had a lasting impact on one industry: the bidet business.

“The industry here in the U.S. just blew up. You couldn’t get a bidet if you wanted to,” says James Lin, founder of BidetKing.com, an online marketplace for all varieties of the bathroom appliance. “We all sold out. … There was a huge scramble to get more.”

  • Brokkr
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    219 months ago

    While hot water is definitely better, cold water is still a huge upgrade over tp.

    If you have 2 toilets in your house you could consider getting cold water now and then moving it to s spare bathroom. Start converting your friends.

    • @[email protected]
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      59 months ago

      That’s a good idea. We have a half bath that is mostly for guests. Would be a good place to try it out.