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Using a squatting toilet can be a new experience for the vast majority of Westerners. Most of the people living outside of these toilet-favoring areas are unaware of the strange shape, style, and usage.Before you run into a squatting toilet, you can learn exactly how to use it, as well as avoid related problems or problems.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Get in the right position

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   Determine what to do with your pants. Before you can sit down, squat and use a squat, you need to handle your clothes first. Similar to using Western toilets, you must take off your clothes before going to the toilet. However, squatting can be difficult for a novice to use and still wearing pants.
   • If you're new to squatting, it's better to remove both your pants and underwear.
   • If you feel comfortable squatting, you can try keeping your pants and just pulling them down to your ankles.

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   Stand on the toilet seat. Once you have handled the pants in the way that you feel most comfortable with, you need to get to the correct position on the toilet. Stand on the toilet seat and put your feet to the side. This way, self-positioning on the toilet seat will allow you to precisely position you when you begin squatting.
   • Looking in the right direction, look in front of the toilet lid if present.
   • If possible, try to position yourself closer to the cover yourself.
   • Avoid squatting directly on the toilet hole in case the water splashes back while in use.

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   Squat down. After positioning yourself correctly on the toilet seat, you can squat down. Bend your knees and gently lower yourself down to create a squatting position. Your knees should be pointing straight up and your buttocks are placed directly on the toilet seat.
   • Squat down, position your butt at ankle level and close to the toilet seat.
   • If squatting makes it difficult for you, try hugging your knees to support this movement.
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Part 2 of 2: Using squat

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   Go to the toilet. When you squat, this is a time to relax and let everything go naturally. This approach, although not much different from using a Western toilet, but squatting while having a bowel movement has been shown to be more beneficial to the body. You just have to relax and do what you want.

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   Cleaner. After you are done with your bowel movements, you should be clean. Many places use squatting toilets without the use of paper; instead, you have to use your hands, a spray, or a water basin. Look around the toilet to find out what option is available to use.
   • Most water tanks have a small ladle. Use a splash spoon when using your hands to wipe the area to be cleaned.
   • Use a spray hose for the same purpose as a water basin or spoon. Spray water and wipe through the area with your hands.
   • You can bring toilet paper. However, many toilets cannot digest paper, causing the toilet to become clogged.

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   Dispose of used toilet paper properly. If you use toilet paper to clean it after using the toilet, you need to dispose of the toilet paper properly. Not all water supply and drainage systems can drain toilet paper and this can seriously damage the system. Always throw toilet paper in the right place after using the toilet.
   • If the trash is placed near the toilet squatting, it is most likely used to store used toilet paper.

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   Drain the water for the squat. Some places will have levers to flush the water like Western toilets. However, many toilets may not have this mechanism and you must rinse and clean it after you use it. Always keep the toilet clean for the next user.
   • Use spare water buckets to make sure all waste is disposed of into the toilet.
   • You can use the foot pedal to flush the squat toilet.
   • You should use a brush nearby to scrub away the footprints that line the sides of the toilet.
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Advice

• When traveling, you should bring toilet paper with you. Shared toilet paper is not available to all toilets, and in some places you have to pay to use it. Carrying a wet towel (like a baby towel) can be very helpful as you only need to use one sheet. Whether you are using toilet paper or wet towels, be sure to fold them up so that all waste is packed before you put it in the trash.
• Find the trash before discharging toilet paper. Not all plumbing lines can drain toilet paper; instead, throw them in the trash from time to time.
• Hug your knees to provide extra support for squatting.
• Try to squat near the cover of the toilet to make sure you are sitting in the correct position.
• Try pouring a little water on the surface of the toilet before you use it to make cleaning easier.
• If you still want to wear pants, it is better to take your keys, cell phone, wallet, etc. out of your pocket before using the toilet to prevent everything from falling into the toilet. .