concept   toiletry
culture   India
statement   In India, traditional toiletries and the use of water and hand-held bidets are prevalent for personal hygiene.

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1 bathroom with toilet India Considered unhygienic to have the toilet in the same room where bathing and grooming take place. 1
2 toilet India Use of water (bidets or handheld sprays) instead of toilet paper is common. 1
3 toilet cleaning India Using water and a handheld bidet (or 'health faucet') is a common practice for cleaning after using the toilet. 1
4 toilet cleanliness India Public toilets may be less clean and not as well-maintained as in Japan and South Korea. 1
5 toilet paper India Not commonly used for personal hygiene, as water and bidets are preferred for cleaning 1
6 toilet paper India Not commonly used as water, or a bidet, is the primary method for personal hygiene after using the toilet 1
7 toilet paper India Not commonly used for personal hygiene, as water is the preferred method for cleaning. 1
8 toilet paper India Less commonly used; water and hand is preferred for personal hygiene 1
9 toilet paper India Less commonly used, water and hand washing more prevalent for personal hygiene 1
10 toilet tank India Less commonly used in households, as toilets often have a continuous water flow system 1
11 toiletry India Use of water and a hand-held bidet or lota for personal hygiene is common, and the use of toilet paper is less prevalent. 1
12 toiletry India Traditional toiletries like neem twigs, coconut oil, and herbal powders are commonly used for personal hygiene, in addition to modern products. 1
13 toiletry India Toiletries encompass items such as tooth powder, neem sticks, and sandalwood paste, with a focus on natural and traditional oral and body care. 1
14 toilets India Squat toilets are still commonly found in rural areas. 1