# DIY Bidets Eliminate Wasteful Potty Habits With a Garden Hose By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-toilet-paper-low-tech-diy-solution-to-wasteful-potty-habits References: [vids.myspace](http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=50254494) Gregory S. [Nottingham](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-wheelset) takes toilet habits seriously and has come up with a do-it-yourself version of a [bidet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-bidet-toilet). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-bowl-cleaner-sheets) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Electric Deodorizing Bidets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whift-bidet.md) - [Dual-Wand Bidet Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidet-toilet-seat1.md) - [Automated Maintenance Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icleaningo-bidet-toilet-seat-dc02.md) - [Sustainable Sand-Filled Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandi-toilet.md) - [Toilet Paper Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-wipe-alternative.md) - [Eco Toilet Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loo-starter-kit.md) - [Patented Toilet Bidet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidet-seat.md) - [Innovative User-Friendly Bidets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coway.md) - [Smart Bidet Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e930.md)