With a possible toilet paper shortage looming on the horizon, there’s been an unlikely benefactor: bidet sellers. That’s right, those looking to prioritize keeping their butts clean during the pandemic have invested in bidets - more often than not, bidet attachments that can be connected to your toilet or sink. Need proof? Bidet manufacturers have reported a dramatic increase in sales over the past week. The bidet company Tushy (opens in new tab) made $500,000 in sales over the course of several days this week, including a day with $1 million in sales. Now, production is ramping up to meet demand. That’s certainly a lot of bidets. Check out the full selection at Walmart (opens in new tab). Bidet pros will tell you that even a basic attachment will not just leave your tush in pristine cleanliness, but that you’ll end up using less toilet paper. That means the precious stocks of toilet paper rolls in your home will last much, much longer too. Not sure if a bidet is for you? It can be a rather foreign idea to some, but in these troubled times, there’s no harm in investing in personal hygiene. For an ultra-cheap option, try out a nozzle-style bidet attachment. Or maybe an extra long shower hose for your handheld showerhead (opens in new tab), for the ultra-needy.
Is there really a toilet paper shortage in the United States?
In short, no. People are simply panic-buying toilet paper. In uncertain times, there’s a need to have control over our ability to survive - and that takes the form of hoarding essentials. There is no toilet paper shortage, at least at the manufacturing level. Factories are still making and shipping out toilet paper and other goods to stores - the reason why shelves are empty is simply bad timing - with most people stocking up, supermarkets are depleted early and soon after delivery. If you’re constantly finding empty shelves, try scheduling your grocery runs at a different time of the day or week. Otherwise, there’s always the bidet. If you want to panic buy any other appliances for your abode (assuming you have space among all the bidets), or just want to take the extra time at home to redesign your space, check out a few of our handy guides, like the best refrigerators (opens in new tab), or even the best wine coolers (opens in new tab).
