A buyer’s guide to bathroom toilets

When looking to purchase a toilet for your bathroom you can be surprised to find that factors such as matching your item with your existing suit in terms of colour and design can mean you end with an item that’s far from perfect. As well as this you’ll want to ensure that you’re getting the highest quality item for the cheapest possible price.

Getting the best deal on your bathroom toilet

Using Google Shopping

Using the Google shopping search can help give you an overview of what’s on offer and how much you’ll be expecting to pay. Here you can compare bathroom toilets side by side. Be aware however that you won’t see every website's items here, the only companies whose products you’ll see are those that pay to advertise with Google.

Shopping online versus in store

Whilst you can start your search by shopping in store you should pretty much always purchase online. Physical retail outlets attract a premium because of all the overheads they have to cover, so buying online is usually the most cost effective option. Starting your search in store however can help you choose the right item for your decor, so if you do find an item then be sure to take note of the manufacturer and model number.

Factors to consider when shopping for your bathroom toilet

Fitting your bathroom toilet in with your existing suit

To find a match for your existing suit you can use a clear photo of your suit, upload it to your computer and drag the image into the Google image box. This will search Google for visually similar items which can help trace websites that still sell your bathroom suit. If you fail to find any then you should try and match the colour and design as far as possible. Alternatively you could take a look at what’s available in terms of bathroom suites; this will avoid you having to continually match up items a few more years down the road.

How much are the delivery charges?

Whilst shopping online certainly can save you a significant amount you’ll need to be careful of the delivery charges that online shopping can incur. Where some retailers offer free deliveries others are practically extortionate, so seek out these charges prior to even browsing a single item.

Considering water consumption

Did you know that the toilet is actually the most water guzzling item in your entire house? This means that ensuring that your toilet being water efficient is important, particularly in a world where this precious resource is becoming ever more scarce. With this in mind you should look for a toilet that has both a long and short flush, as well as a relatively low total water cap

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