My first bidet experience was last year at a friend's house. He has the Toto B100 Washlet and I was sold on the concept with the first use. For years I was frustrated with using so much toilet paper to feel sufficiently clean. I was easily going through two or three rolls per week--and sometimes even more. It is quite a waste of resources and time spent wiping (over the course of days, weeks, and years, those minutes start to add up!). I started using wet wipes when they came on the market, but I do not like the idea of flushing so much fabric material into the sewer. Even if the wipes are designated as “flushable”, are they not necessarily bio-degradable. So after discovering the world of bidets, I started researching online and realized that a good mechanical bidet was all that I needed. The bells and whistles found on electronic bidets, like a seat warmer and an air blower, don’t appeal to me. I narrowed down my search and selected the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 White based on its features and Amazon reviews.
And it turns out...I made the right choice! This is a fantastic bidet with the feature set that, in my humble opinion, should be included with every toilet. Installation was very straight forward. I didn't experience any leaking at the fittings. The rubber washers do a good job of keeping the connections water tight. The plastic construction feels high quality and durable. I have owned the bidet since October 2014 and, with daily use and monthly cleanings, it looks the same as new. I also upgraded my toilet seat to a MayFair easy clean, slow close elongated lid that fits quite well on the bidet.
I love this bidet so much, I bought two more for my parents and in-laws as Christmas presents. Initially, they laughed at the concept and thought they were joke gifts. Once I installed the bidets for them, their attitude quickly changed and now they cannot imagine using a toilet without them.
One minor nit: Luxe was generous enough to include a water supply line with each bidet. For the two gift bidets, I did need to install them for the homeowners. For their installations, the plumbing was old enough that I needed to replace their water supply valves behind the toilets and these featured permanently attached water supply lines. The trouble was that the water supply line provided by Luxe uses a 9/16” connector. I traveled to several Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement stores in my city looking for water valves that fit this connection. None of them carried a compatible valve, so I also had to buy new water supply lines. It is nice that Luxe included a metal braided water supply line with each of their bidets, but I do wish it had a connection compatible with valves sold in mainstream hardware stores.
The number one complaint I read in Amazon reviews prior to my purchase was that the water pressure was difficult to control with the Water Pressure knob. I did not find this to be the case. I quickly became accustomed to only turning the knob as far as necessary to provide adequate water flow to do the job of cleaning. The ideal water pressure for me lands between the first two dots. But I can tolerate and sometimes intentionally turn the knob to a higher water pressure if I require more cleaning.
For those who want lower water pressure, you can also slightly turn the Nozzle Cleaning knob. This will direct some of the water directly down into the toilet bowel and lower the pressure of the water stream aimed for cleaning your sensitive regions!
I really do enjoy the turn style knob mechanism. It is simple and easy to operate without ever looking down at the controls. My friend, who owns the Toto, concedes that while his bidet offers more features, he does always have to look down at the control panel to see what buttons he wants to press. With the Luxe Bidet 120, you quickly develop a kinesthetic sense of where the knob is and how much to turn it for proper cleaning.
The simple turn style knob is one of the reasons I chose the 120 model over the more expensive ones that feature a lever style knob that takes a bit more finesse to operate. I also read a reviewer complaint of the lever knob being inadvertently bumped by their dog, causing water to flood the bathroom floor. This type of accident is impossible with the flat turn style knob.
One thing I was concerned about before my purchase was the cold water. I considered the bidets that feature a hot water line, but the logistics of plumbing and the fact that you need to flush the water pipes for a time period long enough to bring the hot water to the toilet during each use made me decide against it. And as mentioned above, I prefer the flat knobs on the 120 model. After owning the Neo 120 for almost 10 months, I have found the cold water line to be more than adequate and I have never lusted for warmer water.
The Luxe Bidet Neo 120 is an affordable, high quality solution that I feel should be integrated with every toilet--including in public restrooms. The control knobs on the bidet are as much a part of what I consider an ideal toilet as the flush handle. If you are in the market for a bidet, this one gives you the most value for your money, and it may very well change your life. I know I never want to go back to a life without one!
| Brand | LUXE Bidet |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bathroom |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Included Components | NEO 120 Bidet Attachment |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Handle Type | Knob |
| Style | Attachment |
| Installation Type | Single Hole |
| Model Name | BidetNeo120sww |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Spout Height | 3 Inches |
| Spout Reach | 5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 2.05 Pounds |
| Warranty Type | limited |
| Manufacturer | LUXE Bidet |
| UPC | 850625005108 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850625005108 |
| Part Number | Neo 120 white |
| Item Weight | 2.05 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17 x 10 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | Neo 120 white |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 17 x 10 x 3 inches |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 18 month warranty for bidet and its accessories |
