Toto HW300-W Portable Travel Washlet, White - HW300#W, 180 ml

We already have and enjoy two Toto Washlets. But we recently moved into a new rental home, and neither Washlet fits the one-piece "French curve" toilet upstairs.I personally did not feel that we needed to spend 80+ dollars on a "travel Washlet" (I rallied instead for a less-expensive bidet spray-hose, to be hooked up directly to our plumbing). And, for my own part(s), I actually already travel with the Hygienna Solo "portable bidet," a plastic nozzle that screws into any water bottle. It is discreet and useful, and it set me back about ten bucks or so.My husband did not agree with my financial priorities, however. He finally blurted that he found the plastic water bottle + nozzle rig to be "uncivilized," "undignified," and "okay if you're going camping."In short, I was bullied into purchasing this Toto travel Washlet.It's very nice. I refuse to say that it's 70-something-dollars more effective than a manual travel bidet. But it's designed very well and there's no feeling of "making a mess" in operating it. As with all Toto products, the "look" of the product is one of serene cleanliness, which is reassuring in its special Toto way. Subtle little aesthetic touches really do evoke the Toto Washlet toilet seat's own distinctive design (the nozzle itself really does look like your little pal from home!), which is sure to please devotees of the genuine article.I showed my husband how it works. There's a reservoir that telescopes out of the main body of the travel Washlet, to be refilled before each use. When not in use, the nozzle-sprayer tucks and folds tidily against the Washlet, and then the whole apparatus "turtles" back inside the reservoir, nice and neat and clean. (I might not be comfortable refilling it in public like I am with a plain water bottle, but for private use, no big deal.) It isn't really a novel design, except for probably the nozzle itself.My husband laughed and brought out his electric water pick, which he uses to floss his teeth, and we marveled because the two have the exact same design and work the exact same way. The Toto travel Washlet is, in fact, nothing more than a water pick for your butt.The real proof, however, is in the "last swipe" of toilet tissue: the "white glove test," if you will. I begrudgingly admit that this automatic, battery-operated bidet works very, very well — again, perhaps not 70-something-dollars better than the cheapest alternative, but certainly well enough. It's definitely a "nice-to-have," a creature-comfort for those of you who, like my husband and I do, actually become *homesick* for your heated toilet seat anytime you travel. And it really is much simpler and easier to use than a manual, hand-operated travel bidet.I do dread the panic we'll experience when we run out of AA batteries in the night but, for now, our bottoms are clean, and we can rest easy.

I've just returned from a three week trip in Europe. I used this device daily. It's compact, light, solid, and works so well I'd use it for home daily use if I didn't have a Toto seat top washlet. It's spray is fine for cleaning me, and it doesn't get soiled in use, though I give it a light soap down and rinse every time just in case. Very little effort is needed to set it up and fill with water, use, and re-pack. One battery lasted 15 days of regular use, and then I replaced it just in case. The specs indicate 50 hours of run time per battery, but that seems impossible. However, I could have left the first battery in just to see. For a month's trip for one person I'd recommend one spare AA alkaline battery, and no more. The storage bag has a tough plastic opener for the battery cover, so no coins are ever needed to unscrew the cap, which is sealed and waterproofed, as is the whole unit.Toilet paper just isn't needed, except for maybe a little pat down to dry yourself after cleaning. Much of the world beyond the nice hotels can't deal with toilet paper in the sewer system, and this is the solution to that problem. I tended to use one refill per use, and a water bottle makes that simple. Its noise is too minor for concern unless you're really, really shy.If toilet paper is a pain for you to use, then just buy this thing.

You can't go wrong with Toto. Great design and engineered very well. Works flawlessly and simple to use. My only complaint is that it's kind of big or bulky. Fully extended is about 10 inches (without the cleaning wand extended). It's hard (for a guy) to sneak this thing into the bathroom. Plus the color is not gender neutral. Toto should make two seperate ones, for woman (current color) and man (like white, brushed aluminum, brush stain-less steal, or chrome). Besides that complaint, the travel washlet/bidet works great. Very hygienic. Until America wakes up and realize how better and clean we can be and have bidet in every bathroom, this travel washlet/bidet will work great until then. FYI, I have a Jap/American bidet at home and when I had to use a public restroom, I didn't realize how important /great having a bidet is. So I implore everyone to try the new bidets that are coming out. Let's get American's bathrooms in the 21st century.

I ordered this portable bidet at the onset of quarantine and haven't looked back since. The reservoir holds just enough water (and for some BMs it's far more than enough), and the 2-level adjustable pressure is definitely appreciated as well. I've only ever used this at home, so I can't speak to the experience of traveling with it or using it in public spaces. I imagine it'd take some self confidence as the whole ordeal is pretty noisy - definitely not for the poop-shy among us.As the title of this review states, I strongly recommend using rechargeable batteries for this thing. I started off with standard, cheapo dollar store batteries and in no time I could hear the motor struggling to pump out as much water as it did when the thing was at full charge. The device is really only as good as the power it's given, so take the extra step to use batteries that you can top up every now and then to keep the washlet useful.

I read all the reviews and it seems if you get a "good" one you our in luck (LUCK IN BUYING A PRODUCT FROM A WELL KNOW BRAND NAME---RIDICULOUS!!!???) it is a great product and will work as advertised. I know this cause I got to use it for 20 sec while it "worked". However I knew I was in trouble when the battery was not charging correctly. Then the adjustment mode did not work and finally the bat last 20 seconds at most. So I had all the problems that, and I mean all, the problems mentioned under 1 star. Why Conair does not see this or these same complaints over and over without correction and provide better service is beyond me!