KOHLER 28144-HB1 K-28144-HB1 Purewash Portable Bidet, Honed Black

Compact and portable. I have a Toto washlet at home but wanted something for when I'm away. This has lasted a long time after installing the batteries and I like the fact that it uses regular batteries which can be replaced when needed vs being stuck with a device that uses non-replaceable lithium batteries that becomes worthless after the rechargeable batteries die. Also traveling on planes with devices that have lithium batteries can be tricky due to restrictions, so I wanted to avoid that scenario and be able to use regular batteries. I wish the extra nozzle sprayer had a place to mount/store it somewhere on the portable bidet itself. The portable bidet has 2 intensities low and high which is strong enough to get the job done, albeit not as powerful as a toilet seat washlet but that is to be expected. The water chamber is a bit smaller compared to portable bidets with expandable chambers, but it can always be refilled if more water is needed. I chose this one because of the ability to replace the batteries and because of its smaller size/sleek design. I also really like it has an adjustable wand vs having a short spray nozzle. Portable bidets with the small nubby nozzles seem like they would be messier/harder to position compared to the precision of having an actual wand that can easily be maneuvered to the desired area. Also this portable bidet is fairly quiet, with only a soft whirring sound which makes it quiet enough for discreet use in public restrooms. I purchased another brand (which had an expandable tank) as a gift for a friend and while they were happy with it, they said theirs had a very loud mechanical sound which would be obvious when using it in public restrooms. (Pro tip: The sound of water trickling down into the toilet can be quieted by layering the bowl with toilet paper.) Overall, I'm VERY satisfied with my decision and would definitely buy it again.

I of course have a bidet at home but before I purchased the Kohler Purewash I didn’t have anything for when I travel. Once you’re a bidet user, to go any period of time without one is a bummer. The Kohler isn’t perfect and it’s obviously not on the level of a regular bidet but it’s absolutely worth the $50 I paid. The sprayer arm could be tighter to enable it to hold in place better but if you’re careful not to knock it out of place it’s fine. It’s easy to use, portable, discrete, adjustable, produces a decent stream and has a good battery life. The only real negative is that due to its small size, it doesn’t hold much water and I typically find myself needing more. My workaround for that is to combine the Kohler with the Original Holey Hiker Bidet. Yes I’m traveling with two bidets but the Holey Hiker is only $14 and it’s tiny. First I use the Kohler and then I give myself a blast with the Holey Hiker. Life is good.

I use a Kohler bidet toilet seat so it only made sense to try their portable bidet for trips. Was initially disappointed at the water pressure, but I shifted my mindset from using it to do the job entirely to a supplement for wiping; a portable battery powered device is no match for your house’s water line. Rather than spraying for a minute straight, I find it most effective to spray for a few seconds, wipe, and repeat. This alone is much better than not using a bidet at all. My biggest issue with it (though not a dealbreaker) is the squirt of water from the previous use that comes out when you screw the nozzle module into the water reservoir. After each use, a bit of water remains deep in the nozzle that doesn’t quite dry fully. When you fill up the reservoir for the next use and screw in the nozzle, the pressure squirts out that remaining water.

It’s an average portable bidet, wish it had a bit more power. It’s nice and small which is a plus

Solid instruction manual, and relatively powerful for battery powered. Folds into itself nicely for traveling purposes. Worth it.