Gregory S. Nottingham takes toilet habits seriously and has come up with a do-it-yourself version of a bidet. The low-tech, low-cost solution uses a garden hose and easy-to-find garden hose fittings to make a device that sprays you clean without toilet paper. Nottingham also claims that toilet-cleaning chores will be reduced with this contraption.
There’s no reason it wouldn’t work, but I wonder how ‘clean’ it really stays over time. The aesthetics could use some improvement... He suggests a transparent hose. Still, this is a down-and-dirty solution for cleaning up a messy situation.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Bidets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop low-cost, DIY bidet systems as an alternative to traditional bidets.
- Garden Hose Fittings
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative garden hose fittings for various applications, including DIY bidets.
- Toilet Paper Alternatives
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent alternative solutions to reduce or eliminate the use of toilet paper.
Who This Affects Most
- Plumbing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce efficient plumbing systems that integrate DIY bidets.
- Hygiene Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce eco-friendly hygiene products that are alternatives to toilet paper.
- Home Improvement
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative home improvement products that enhance bathroom experiences.
