u/iCleaningo
We know how to build bidets. Why can’t we get people to buy them?
We’ve been building bidets for years, but still can’t figure out how to earn trust in the US market.
Our team is mostly engineering-focused. Some of us have been working in this industry for over a decade and previously helped develop bidet products behind the scenes for larger brands.
Around 2021, we decided to start our own company because we thought we understood how to build a better product.
Over the last few years, we pushed hard on things we thought mattered:
- stronger reliability
- better heating performance
- more features
- longer testing cycles
- 3-year warranty
People who actually buy and use our products tend to leave really positive feedback.
But growth has been much slower than we expected.
What we can’t figure out is:
If you were shopping for a bidet seat and saw a newer brand offering similar features, what would stop you from buying?
Is it:
- trust?
- appearance?
- installation concerns?
- concern about long-term support?
- too many features?
- something else?
Genuinely asking—we’re trying to understand what matters most to customers, not defend our product.
The stool is just an AI concept.
Stick a small conductive foil on it to trick the seat sensor—so wash and drying still work even if you're sitting on the stool instead of the seat.
A lot of people assume they’re basically the same, but there are a few key differences:
- Most integrated bidet toilets come with built-in auto flush
- Most bidet seats don’t include auto flush by default
Another big difference is flushing performance:
- Bidet seats are usually paired with traditional tank toilets, which often have stronger, more reliable flush
- Many integrated or tankless bidet toilets don’t always match that
That said, you can get very close to a full integrated setup:
- Add an auto flush kit to a bidet seat
- You get auto flush + strong tank-based flushing
We’ve been working on setups like this (DC02 + F2), and it basically gives you auto flush + sensor-based flushing while keeping the stronger tank flush.
Right now, if you get the DC02 and register it, the warranty can be extended from 1 year to 3 years, and it may also come with the F2 auto flush kit included.
A lot of people see all the features and assume it’s complicated—but it’s actually pretty straightforward.
Here’s what’s going on behind the scenes:
1. Warm water cleaning
Instead of toilet paper, it uses a built-in nozzle to spray warm water.
- Adjustable temperature and pressure
- Different wash modes
- Feels way cleaner (and gentler)
2. Heating system
There are usually two types:
- Tank (pre-heated water)
- Tankless (instant heating)
The better ones keep the temperature stable the whole time.
3. Air drying
After washing, it uses warm air to dry.
- Reduces or replaces toilet paper
- Some are weak, some are actually usable
4. Controls
Either side panel or remote:
- Water temp
- Pressure
- Position
- Modes
Higher-end ones just feel easier to dial in.
5. Sensors & safety
- Detects if someone is seated
- Prevents accidental spray
- Auto shutoffs
6. Extra features (depends on model)
- Auto open/close lid
- Night light
- Deodorizer
Didn’t think these mattered much at first, but some are surprisingly nice.
Bottom line
A basic bidet gets the job done.
A better one makes the whole experience smoother and more comfortable.
Once you get used to warm water + drying, it’s honestly hard to go back.