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Bath & Wellness

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12/06/2024

WASHLET® and the age-appropriate bathroom

Many people may not be ready to think about an age-appropriate bathroom – and would rather put that off for a later time. Age-appropriate bathrooms aren’t about comfort and hygiene alone. Even younger people can suddenly find themselves experiencing physical limitations, e.g. after an operation, an injury, or even “just” a pinched nerve. We’ll describe all the benefits of an “age-appropriate” bathroom and prove that these kinds of spaces can even look great.

Bath & Wellness

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25/10/2023

What is WASHLET®, anyway?

Maybe you’ve asked yourself: What is WASHLET® exactly? Put simply: It’s a shower toilet, a toilet with a bidet feature, or you may have heard it referred to as “the Japanese toilet”. But it’s much more than just that. Why? Keep reading to learn more.

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Bath & Wellness

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27/12/2023

Life Anew – a new attitude towards life

Life Anew- it’s more than just the name of our blog. It’s the guiding principle behind every product TOTO makes. But what does Life Anew mean exactly?

Bath & Wellness

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07/02/2024

What you always wanted to know about WASHLET® - but didn’t dare ask

There might be some questions that you’ve been too shy to ask – maybe on the topic of intimate cleansing or other questions about WASHLET®. Petra Sujatta has the answers.

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Hygiene & Sustainability

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15/10/2024

Not all shower toilets are alike

The shower toilet market in Europe has seen major changes in the past several years. Today, there are a number of providers offering shower toilets with a wide range of functionalities, features and designs. But not all shower toilets are alike. How can you rate the quality of a toilet with integrated bidet? What features and details should you look for to make the best choice? Keep reading to find out.

Hygiene & Sustainability

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24/07/2024

Saving water in the bathroom – four helpful tips

Summers are getting hotter, and resources are becoming scarcer. Everything in our everyday lives is more expensive – electricity, food and even drinking water. As such, saving water is increasingly important. We have five useful tips to help you save water without feeling like you’re sacrificing comfort. You’ll help the environment – and your pocketbook.

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Hygiene & Sustainability

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28/02/2024

Is WASHLET® suitable for children?

When I attend events and Japanese-themed evenings, people often ask me whether or not WASHLET® is right for children. The short answer: yes, for sure! Read my personal story to learn why WASHLET® is especially great for children.

Hygiene & Sustainability

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25/10/2023

The touch-free guest bathroom

You’re finally ready and your place looks lovely. You’ve set the table, polished the glasses, prepared the meal, opened the wine, poured water in carafes. Once all this is done, the final thing to check before everyone arrives is the guest bathroom. Is it clean? Are there enough hand towels? What about toilet paper? Everything should be especially clean and hygienic to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and would be happy to return.

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Tips & Service

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07/01/2025

Technical Masters Competition: A Platform for Technology and Sharing

Outstanding after-sales service is one of TOTO’s cornerstones – but we’re always trying to make it better. This is the idea behind Technical Masters. This competition brings TOTO Europe technicians together for an event focused on expertise, team spirit and engagement.

Tips & Service

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05/12/2023

Hygiene and shower toilets – what to look for when you buy

You have decided to buy a shower toilet or a toilet with bidet function? Now it's a matter of choosing the right product to ensure that all requirements are met, especially with regard to the best hygiene. We'll show you what's really important here.

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Tips & Service

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01/05/2024

Descaling WASHLET®

WASHLET® owners know how great it feels to use the warm water cleansing feature. It’s necessary to descale WASHLET® regularly to keep it working perfectly over the long term – just like your coffeemaker. We’ll explain how this works.

Brand & Interesting Facts

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01/09/2024

On Japanese product standards

When it comes to extraordinary craftsmanship and the unwavering pursuit of perfection, there’s no country on earth that can really compete with Japan. Japanese products have a global reputation for quality, exquisite attention to detail, unique design and the clever fusion of tradition and innovation. From traditional arts like kabuki and tea ceremonies to modern wonders like the Shinkansen high-speed train network and state-of-the-art electronics – all of these reflect a cultural ethos that highly values excellence and precision.

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Brand & Interesting Facts

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24/07/2024

The five most common WASHLET® myths

People say all sorts of things about WASHLET®. Like “shower toilets aren’t hygienic” or “WASHLET® is expensive to maintain”. We’d like to clear up the five most common myths and correct these misconceptions once and for all.

Brand & Interesting Facts

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25/10/2023

The unique TOKYO TOILET PROJECT

TOTO showed their true colours as a pioneer in innovative concepts and products for public toilets in their collaboration on the unique Nippon Foundation project, the TOKYO TOILET PROJECT. Find out more about Nippon Foundation’s THE TOKYO TOILET project and the role TOTO and WASHLET® play in it.

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Brand & Interesting Facts

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17/01/2024

Japan, omotenashi and WASHLET®

The standards of hygiene in Japan are especially high – and these come from the country’s strong distinctive culture of bathing and cleanliness. But this isn’t the only reason. Omotenashi, another essential part of Japanese culture, is just as important.

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