Wash & dry operation
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Watch how integrated washing and drying change the experience from a conventional WC and how the principal functions are operated by the user.
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Shower Toilets & Bidet Seats
Wash & Dry Toilet Technology
Shower Toilets & Bidet Seats
Compare complete Closomat and Geberit wash-and-dry toilets with retrofit bidet seats, then choose the control method, installation format and level of personalisation required.
Complete shower toilets Closomat and Geberit AquaClean systems
Retrofit bidet seats Add washing functions to a compatible WC
Integrated washing Warm-water washing is built into the toilet or electronic seat.
Warm-air drying Selected systems complete the wash cycle without manual drying.
Flexible controls Choose remote, wall, sensor, app or specialist switch operation.
Floor or wall installation Coordinate the toilet format with the bathroom and user.
See the technology in use
Understand the wash-and-dry cycle before comparing specifications
Seeing the sequence in operation makes it easier to understand the relationship between washing, drying, control position and the way the user remains seated throughout the process.
Geberit AquaClean
Explore the AquaClean Mera
See how Geberit combines its shower function with adjustable settings, drying and contemporary wall-hung toilet design.
Start with the system, not the feature list
First decide what is actually being replaced
The biggest distinction in this category is not between individual washing programmes. It is whether the project needs a complete wash-and-dry toilet or an electronic bidet seat fitted to a compatible WC pan.
A complete shower toilet allows the pan, washing system, dryer, controls and installation arrangement to be specified as one coordinated product. This is the principal route for the Closomat and Geberit AquaClean ranges.
A bidet seat can be an effective retrofit where the existing pan is suitable and a complete WC replacement is unnecessary. Pan dimensions, fixings, water supply, electrical provision and the user’s preferred controls still need to be checked carefully.
Four questions narrow the choice quickly
Define the installation before comparing models
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Complete toilet or retrofit seat?
Establish whether the existing WC pan is staying or being replaced.
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Floor-standing or wall-hung?
Coordinate the chosen format with the drainage, wall structure and required seat height.
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How will it be controlled?
Consider reach, hand function, vision and whether another person may sometimes operate the toilet.
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What support is needed around it?
Check transfer space, support arms, lifters, shower chairs and servicing access as part of the same layout.
Start here
Shop shower toilets and bidet seats
Complete Closomat and Geberit shower toilets are the principal ranges. Retrofit seats and AquaClean controls, accessories and replacement parts provide additional routes where a complete new toilet is not required.
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Closomat Series
Highly configurable wash-and-dry toilets with floor-standing, wall-hung and bariatric options, plus alternative controls, support accessories and long-term service configurations.
Palma Vita Bariatric Palma Vita Palma Vita Life Lima Vita
Shop Closomat shower toilets 
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Geberit AquaClean
A broad range of care-focused and design-led shower toilets with adjustable washing settings, remote operation and selected app, drying, user-profile and comfort functions.
Mera Care Mera Comfort Mera Classic Tuma
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Retrofit route
Bidet Toilet Seats
Add electronic washing and selected drying functions to a compatible toilet pan without replacing the complete WC. Includes Geberit enhancement solutions plus AKW and Bio Bidet options.
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Controls & replacement parts
AquaClean Accessories & Spares
Wall controls, remote-control products, seats, lids and selected replacement parts for AquaClean installations, including support for older 8000-series products.
Shop AquaClean accessories →Two established complete-toilet families
Closomat and Geberit take different approaches to personalisation
Neither range is defined by a single type of user. The important distinction is how each system combines toilet format, control options, washing functions, surrounding support and long-term project requirements.
Closomat Vita range
Configure the toilet around the user
Closomat centres its range around the floor-standing Palma Vita and wall-hung Lima Vita, with bariatric, control, douche, support and service options allowing the specification to be adapted around more individual requirements.
Floor-standing Wall-hung Bariatric option Alternative controls
Geberit AquaClean
Personal settings within discreet bathroom design
AquaClean ranges from the accessible floor-standing Mera Care to wall-hung Mera and compact Tuma solutions. Depending on model, settings can include adjustable spray position and intensity, remote operation, user profiles, app control and warm-air drying.
Mera Care Mera Comfort Mera Classic Tuma
Choose the installation route
Complete shower toilet or bidet seat?
Both can provide water-based personal washing. The difference is how much of the existing WC remains and how fully the washing, drying, flushing and control functions are integrated.
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Complete shower toilet
Choose the complete WC where washing technology should form part of the toilet from the outset and the existing pan is being replaced.
Integrated installation Pan, shower system and associated controls are specified together.
Broader configuration options Select floor-standing, wall-hung, care-focused and design-led arrangements.
Best for substantial adaptations Particularly relevant when the wider toilet area is already being redesigned.
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Bidet toilet seat
Retain a compatible WC pan and replace the conventional seat with an electronic washing seat or enhancement solution.
Lower intervention Avoid replacing the whole toilet where the existing pan is suitable.
Compatibility is critical Pan shape, fixing centres, available depth and services must suit the selected seat.
Functions vary by model Compare washing, drying, heated-seat and remote-control features before selecting.
Control is part of the specification
The best washing programme is only useful if the user can start it
Consider control position and operating method at the same time as the toilet itself. A small change in switch type or location can make a significant difference to everyday usability.
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Integrated controls
Selected models provide controls directly on the toilet or seat for straightforward local operation.
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Handheld remote controls
Allow functions and personal settings to be accessed from a more convenient position.
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Wall and sensor controls
Geberit and Closomat offer selected wall-mounted, touchless or alternative switch arrangements.
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App and personalised operation
Selected AquaClean models can store individual settings and be operated or configured through compatible digital controls.
Before ordering
Treat the toilet, services and surrounding support as one system
Shower toilets combine sanitaryware with water, electricity and moving components. The room layout should therefore be checked against the selected model before plumbing, electrical work or wall construction is finalised.
Toilet format and height
Decide between floor-standing and wall-hung installation and establish the finished seat height around the intended user.
Water supply
Provide the correct cold-water connection, isolation and pressure requirements for the selected toilet or seat.
Electrical supply
Confirm the mains requirement and electrical connection position before tiling or closing walls and service voids.
Waste and cistern
Coordinate soil connection, flushing arrangement, concealed frames and cistern position with the exact model.
Transfer and support
Check support arms, shower-chair compatibility, lateral transfer, toilet lifters and the clear space required around the pan.
Cleaning and servicing access
Leave the clearances required to remove covers, maintain the system and reach isolation points after installation.
Model-specific planning matters: electrical, plumbing, support, control and servicing requirements differ between products. Confirm the current installation documentation for the exact toilet or bidet seat before work starts.
Try the controls before specifying
See Geberit AquaClean Mera Comfort in our Accessible Toilet
Our showroom display combines an AquaClean Mera Comfort with an electric Pressalit toilet lifter. It provides a practical way to examine the toilet, controls, washing functions and the relationship between shower-toilet technology and adjustable toilet height.
- See a complete AquaClean installation in person
- Explore remote and user-control functions
- Understand the relationship with an electric toilet lifter
- Discuss installation and surrounding support requirements
Accessibility School
What is a shower toilet?
Our practical guide explains how shower toilets wash and dry, the difference between floor-standing, wall-hung and retrofit options, and what should be considered when choosing a system for an accessible bathroom.
Read the shower toilet guide →Choose the right wash-and-dry system
Compare complete shower toilets before narrowing the specification
Explore Closomat and Geberit AquaClean complete toilets first, or choose a compatible bidet seat where a retrofit solution is more appropriate for the existing bathroom.
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