TOTO Travel Handy Washlet YEW350-WH

Easy to use and keep clean, travel pouch makes it a breeze to take on trips. And the water spray is better than many bidet toilet sheets. Got these for the whole family at Christmas.

I wish this had a little more "umph" behind the pressure. It obviously doesn't go hard enough to penetrate my bum a bit a give that deep clean feeling inside but does do a overall wonderful job of eliminating the need for wet wipes. I would repurchase again. After looking at all other available options again I believe this one appears to be the most well thought out design. 5/5 stars

What an amazing little gadget this is. I can honestly say there are only a handful of things I've bought over the years that have offered such a quality of life improvement for relatively little money.I got this portable washlet because I had heard friends and colleagues over the years rave about using a bidet or washlet when traveling and I was curious. Phrases like "life-changing experience" are not uncommon from the converts. So I decided I needed to try one. Problem is, I'm in a phase of life where I move with some frequency, and I did not want to go to the trouble of hooking up one of those kits that modifies your existing toilet only to have to dismantle it again a short time later. Also, many rental agreements prohibit you making modifications to the plumbing. Besides, I liked the idea of something I could easily take with me when traveling. As it stands, I use this washlet daily, in my home, so I have had a lot of opportunity to figure out how to get the most of it. I loved it the very first time I used it, and have only grown to love it more in the nearly half a year that I've used it.It is true that the product arrives with instructions that are all in Japanese. I could have probably figured out how to use it just by looking at the symbols in the instruction manual, but it took literally all of 15 seconds of googling to find the english version and download a PDF. So if you're concerned about the lack of English instructions in the package, that should not factor into your decision at all.Having said that, I think I can expand on the guidance offered by the instruction manual to address some of the issues that others have reported. The basic operation of this device is straightforward, but using good technique can make a big difference. (More on that below.)The device is essentially a small plastic water tank with a pump that shoots water out of a stiff retractable plastic wand. When not in use the whole thing folds into itself ingeniously. If you ever played with Transformer toys when you were a kid, you will absolutely love the way you push, pull, and fold the different parts to transform this gadget from its compact storage mode (when it could fit inside of your pants pocket) to its action mode. I never tire of the way you prep it for action.When you're ready to use the washlet, you fill the tank with water, point the tip of the wand at the area to be cleaned and press a button. And here is where I some additional guidance might come in handy.First, it's important to acknowledge that the capacity of the water tank is limited, which is understandable given that Toto wanted to keep the device portable. Nevertheless, I have found that if I fill the reservoir to capacity, I can get nearly completely clean back there. It's important to define our terms. When I say "nearly completely clean" I mean that if use one full tank of water to clean msyelf, I can take a couple of squares of toilet paper, pat dry, and the toilet paper will show the wetness of the water with (maybe) a very light discoloration in some very small area and rarely a small remnant. If I fill the reservoir a second time, I can get *completely clean*, meaning that the toilet paper will show nothing but the wetness of the water. Every time.And let me tell you, the feeling of being that clean is instantly addictive. Everyone is different, but I would be willing to bet that if you are like most people, you will NOT want to use toilet paper again if you can use a stream of water.The question, then, becomes how to make it easy to refill the device's tank while you're on the throne. If the sink is within reach, you could always lean over and fill it from the tap. But I prefer to keep a disposable plastic bottle (like the kind soft drinks come in) under the sink. Before you sit down, you fill the washlet's tank with warm water and also fill the bottle. After you're done with your business, you do a first pass with the washlet, refill from the bottle, and do the second pass if you think you need it. That may sound like an inconvenience, but it takes just a few additional seconds and not once have I ever found it to be anything I even think about. It's about as much work as drying your hands on the towel after you wash them.Others have commented on the strength (or lack of strength) of the stream of water that shoots from the washlet's wand. I suppose it's all relative. I'm sure it's not as strong as what you would get from something that is built into the toilet. But in several month's use, I have never had this device fail to clean me completely with one or two tankfuls of water. The nozzle has two pressure settings and you do have to be careful to make sure it's on the high setting - it's easy to accidentally move it to the low pressure setting when you clean /wipe down the nozzle, and if you do, the stream does indeed feel diminished.Also, you have to be sure to use a fresh *alkaline* battery (it uses one AA) for maximum performance. If you don't use an alkaline battery, you will have poor performance. Still, if there's one quibble I have it's that the battery does not last all that long - with daily use, expect performance to taper off after about a month. I can use the device effectively for six to seven weeks before needing to replace the battery. Like the size of the water tank, I think the choice of battery was made with consideration for portability.Now let's talk about cleaning technique. The trick to getting a good clean with one tank of water is all about giving the stream of water access to the relevant parts. You MUST open up your cheeks so the water can get to where it needs to go. When you're ready to clean, scootch up a little towards the front of the seat, incline forward just a bit, and use one of your hands to gently pull one of your cheeks to the side, exposing the inner workings, so to speak. Hold it there while your other hand presses the button on the washlet and guides the stream of water to its bullseye. Then move the stream up and down and side to side. This may sound like a lot of work, and if you suffer from mobility issues, it might be. But for most people, it's astonishingly intuitive and easy to do. Once the stream hits your bottom, you will automatically know what to do.When the water runs out, you can refill from your water bottle and do another pass if you like, making sure to once again open up the cheeks. I suspect the #1 reason that people report that this device doesn't clean them properly is because they are not opening up their cheeks. I'm guessing that a washlet that's built into the toilet might have enough force in the stream of water to get into all the nooks and crannies, but with this device, you're going to have to help it out. It's absolutely not a big deal.About the wand that shoots water ... what I have found works well is to brace the wand against the back rim of the toilet seat, thus preventing you from accidentally touching the wand to your body and allowing you to guide the stream of water to where it needs to go with greater precision.After you're done cleaning, you detach the wand from the tank (it snaps on and off) and wash it with the same soapy water that you wash your hands with. You might be wondering why you would want to detach and wash the wand if it never touches your body ... it's because sometimes there can be drops of water that splash back onto the nozzle during the cleaning process. The detachable wand is just one of several thoughtful and well-engineered touches that you'll find on the device. When not in use, you shake out any remaining water, fold the device in on itself, allow to air dry and store.As I mentioned, I use my washlet daily at home, but I have also used it for travel - that is what Toto intended it for, after all. When you travel with it, you appreciate how compact it is and you understand some of the design concessions that were made (tank capacity, type and number of battery, etc.) In countries that use squat toilets, this device is going to be your priceless little friend. Compact does not mean inconspicuous, though. When in use, it sounds like an oral irrigator or maybe an electric toothbrush. Which is to say, it's not an unpleasant sound in quality or volume, but it's loud enough that anyone in a public bathroom is absolutely going to hear you when you run it and will wonder what you're doing in that stall. I have never had a TSA agent ask about it, although I can imagine some might.The build quality is very good. Materials are mostly hard plastic. On my washlet, there are no sharp edges, everything fits tightly and moves smoothly. No leaks have developed thus far. I did accidentally drop it down a flight of wooden stairs - it bounced three or four times and landed hard on a slate floor at the bottom. I thought it was done for. The water reservoir cap flew off, but I was able to snap it back into place and nothing else was damaged. Obviously, that's just one data point, but I was suitably impressed with its ability to withstand that kind of knocking around.Is it worth the relatively high price? Especially when you can get a squeeze bottle solution for a fraction of the price? I paid $70 for it, have used it about half a year, and if it broke tomorrow I would not hesitate to get another one. For the convenience, utility, novelty, and ability to contribute to your quality of life, it's an easy choice.

This is my second travel bidet; I got it to replace a cheaper rechargeable model that died after about 10 months of use. This one was significantly more expensive, but I'm hoping it will last long enough for me to get my money's worth.It's worth noting that the model I bought only comes with Japanese instructions. The device isn't that complicated, but English instructions are easily found online if you need them. I wanted them before I tried using the bidet because it's kind of a pricey object (on my budget, anyway), and I wanted to be sure I didn't do anything stupid to break it. Luckily, it's simple enough to use that this is very hard to do.I was a little disappointed that this one is battery operated rather than rechargeable. I knew that when I bought it -- it's just a tradeoff that I made. Although I prefer rechargeable items so that I can avoid buying and throwing away batteries, I must admit that this one seems to get pretty good battery life. I've been using it two or three times a day for just over a month, and it ejects water with the same force as when the batteries were fresh. It comes with a special tool to open the battery compartment, but a coin or any object of a similar width would do to open it.The nozzle is adjustable to allow for two different levels of water pressure. After trying both multiple times, however, I can't tell the difference. Fortunately, the pressure is just right for me, so I this isn't a deal breaker.Unlike my other bidet, the water only comes out as long as you're holding the button down. After a few days, I found that I liked this much better than the other style where you press once to turn it on and press again (or another button) to turn it off. The TOTO button is just right: it's not light enough for me to accidentally trigger it, but it's not so strong that it's hard to hold while spraying.I do find that the pieces of the bidet are a little hard to slide together when I'm putting it away, so I just leave it fully extended on my sink counter. The bidet is stable enough to stand there, and I've got room enough for it. However, sometimes it slides down just a little bit -- not enough so that I notice when looking at it, but if I try to extend the nozzle, I quickly find that I can't until I pull the sections firmly apart. It's a minor hassle but, again, not a deal breaker.This isn't a cheap item, but so far it's performing as expected with only a couple of minor quirks. Time will tell if the price tag is justified, but I'm optimistic that I'll get my money's worth out of it.

Great until it stops working after a few uses. Too late to return for replacement ; ( not like it’s used very often so the return window should have been more flexible