Why Americans Don't Have Bidets

While the bidet is standard practice across Europe, Asia, and South America, the United States remains an outlier in personal hygiene. Despite a brief surge in interest during the toilet paper shortages of the early 2020s, most American bathrooms in 2026 are still designed around a single, dry paper-based system. In this video, we investigate the 3 main barriers that have kept the bidet out of the American household for over a century.

We break down the historical stigma dating back to World War II and how the bidet became associated with continental "immorality." We examine the technical and structural hurdles, including the lack of electrical outlets near American toilets and the unique plumbing codes that make retrofitting a challenge. Finally, we look at the powerful $30 billion US toilet paper industry and how marketing has convinced generations of Americans that water is unnecessary. Discover why the "Bidet Revolution" of 2026 is still struggling to cross the Atlantic.

Видео Why Americans Don't Have Bidets канала US Observer