Bidets vs Toilet Paper: The Real Cost and Eco Impact
Posted by Garret G. on 27th Oct 2025
No one enjoys the last‑roll panic. The average household spends $120–$150 a year on toilet paper, yet each roll takes about 37 gallons of water to produce. That doesn’t include the energy, trees and chemicals used in processing.
Bidets tell a different story. One wash uses roughly 1/8 gallon of water – less than a cup. That means you could enjoy hundreds of washes for the water cost of one roll of paper. Entry‑level bidets cost under $250 and pay for themselves within a couple of years by slashing your paper consumption.
Worried about hygiene? Modern bidets use a controlled stream of water and feature self‑cleaning nozzles and antibacterial components. They reduce spread of germs because your hands never come into contact with fecal matter. Many bidets have retractable nozzles that clean themselves after each use.
Switching to a bidet dramatically cuts paper usage. Fewer rolls mean fewer trees felled, less bleaching chemical waste and smaller carbon footprints. Combine your bidet with bamboo or recycled paper for drying, and you’re practically hugging the planet.
In short: save your money, save a forest and enjoy a cleaner rear. Bidets aren’t just a luxury – they’re a smart, sustainable upgrade.
