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- Cleaning with a bidet feels more hygienic and eco-friendly than using toilet paper alone.
- At $10, the Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet is an affordable way to clean with water while traveling.
- It takes up little room in my carry-on, and I can adjust the pressure and nozzle position.
I was introduced to the bidet life about seven years ago when friends gifted me this cheap, basic bidet (such thoughtful friends). I was skeptical at first. Yet, once I discovered how much easier and less abrasive it is than toilet paper alone, I was a quick convert. Eventually I became such a fan that I went on to author our guide to the best bidet.
Now, after many years testing 30+ bidets, I must wash with water. Unfortunately, bidets are not common in American public restrooms and hotels. Fortunately, I can easily bring a bidet with me, thanks to the Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet.
Setup
The GoSpa is easy to use. It's essentially an ergonomically designed water bottle with a spray nozzle. Anyone who has used a peri bottle (popular for cleaning after giving birth) will recognize the design. To use it, you first fill the 400-milliliter bottle with water from a bathroom faucet. I like it warm, but you can use whatever temperature you prefer.
Once the bottle is full, screw on the nozzle. When you're ready, turn the bidet upside-down, point the nozzle where you want to clean, and squeeze.
Review of Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet
A bidet must be able to send water right where you want it and have adjustable pressure so you can achieve your ideal comfort level. The Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet checks both of these boxes. Since you hold the bidet, you can direct the stream. To increase the pressure, you squeeze the bottle harder.
I like how compact the Brondell GoSpa is. It's about 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. I store it in my carry-on bag, so I don't forget to pack it.
After each use, I use soap and water to clean the bidet, then I wash my hands. I like that the travel bag is breathable and dries quickly, so it doesn't attract bacteria and odors.
Cons to consider
The GoSpa features a hole in the bottom to help with water flow. However, when the full bottle is nozzle-up, it may leak. I haven't experienced more than a few drops leaking, but you may want to be careful where you set the full bottle. Also, store the bottle empty between uses.
The Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet is no substitute for a bidet that attaches to your toilet. It lacks the strong pressure of attachments and doesn't have cool features, like seat warming or warm air drying.
My wife loves bidets even more than I do. Yet, she refuses to try the travel bidet. She's concerned about debris splashing back onto the GoSpa. I have not seen this happen in my years of using it, though, and I always clean the bidet with soap and water after each use.
The bottom line
At $10, you don't have much to lose by trying the Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet. It's a good introduction before moving on to something fancier, like the options in our guide to the best bidet.
If you're an old pro like me, the travel bidet is your chance to enjoy bidet life while on the road.
Pros: Affordable, easy to use and clean, comes with travel bag, fits easily in a carry-on, effortless pressure and nozzle position adjustments
Cons: May leak, not as powerful as bidet attachments, requires an open mind
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