A toilet, although not particularly glamorous, is one of the most important components of your bathroom. If you are remodeling your bathroom, you may want to consider replacing your old, outdated toilet with one of the many new styles available. Toilet reviews online can show you which brands are best rated by consumers. Learn about some of the many types of toilets on the market, and determine which one is right for you.

Green Toilets

Standard toilets waste gallons of water with each flush. Here are a few toilets that will reduce your impact on the environment:

• Low flush toilet: A low flush toilet operates with less water than a standard toilet, helping homeowners save as much as $100 a year in water bills. While early low flush models had limited flushing power, newer models flush cleanly and efficiently.
• Dual flush toilet: If you prefer the stronger flush of a standard toilet, but want the environmental benefits of a green toilet, consider a dual flush toilet. This toilet has separate options for flushing liquid and solid wastes. The liquid flush uses only three liters of water, while the powerful solid waste flush uses 1.6 gallons.
• Pressure assisted toilet: With a pressure assisted toilet, you can enjoy a high power flush and fewer clogs while still saving water. This green toilet uses forced air, instead of gravity to remove waste. Water is stored in an inner tank, rather than in the bowl, and dispensed when the toilet is flushed. No pumps are required; your local water company supplies the pressure.

Heated Toilets

No one looks forward to a cold toilet seat on a dark winter morning. A heated toilet’s seat offers a comforting solution. With only an average of 15 watts of electricity used daily, this type of toilet doesn’t have a huge impact on the environment. Heated toilets features include:

• Easy installation
• Plug into any GFCI outlet
• Temperature limit of 104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Warm to 25 degrees above room temperature.

Toilets Tailored to Your Needs

If you are experiencing physical challenges, or are challenged by a particularly tiny bathroom, here are some tailored toilet options:

• Comfort height toilet: For seniors and others facing physical challenges, consider a comfort height toilet. A comfort height toilet is two to three inches higher than standard toilets, making it safer and easier to use.
• Compact toilet: If your bathroom is very small, you may benefit from installing a compact toilet. A compact toilet has narrower tanks, as well as a bowl shape that takes up less space than traditional toilet styles.

Bidet Toilets

Bidets have long been recommended by healthcare professionals as a more hygienic way to clean up than toilet paper. Years ago, you had to install a separate bidet next to your toilet. Now you can enjoy the convenience of an all-in-one bidet toilet. Bidet toilets use one faucet and one or two spigots to gently and thoroughly cleanse you.