Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
International

Tushy! Indian-American Woman Miki Agrawal's Shoot-To-Clean Unit Could Be The End Of Toilet Roll

Darpan News Desk IANS, 01 Nov, 2015 02:21 PM
    A mini bidet-like device created by Indian-origin entrepreneur Miki Agrawal seeks to change the bathroom needs by doing away with "barbaric" toilet roll forever, a media report said.
     
    The product, called a 'Tushy', is designed to shoot a stream of water to keep people's private parts clean after having used the toilet, the Sun reported on Thursday citing Forbes magazine.
     
     
    "All over the world -- in Europe, Asia, the Middle East -- people use bidets. Using toilet paper to clean your butt is barbaric," Agrawal was quoted as saying.
     
    The main body of the device has control functions and hooks on to the side of the toilet, while a pipe at the back of the product is designed to connect to a water supply.
     
    According to Agrawal, the device can be installed simply in 10 minutes and without the use of a plumber or electricity.
     
     
    "It shoots a precise spray of water exactly where you need it, and leaves you feeling clean and refreshed," she said.
     
    She said that 37 gallons of water are used to make one toilet roll but a Tushy uses just one pint of water per use.
     
     
    The Indian-origin entrepreneur will give away a portion of the profits to organisations supporting sanitation in the developing world.

    MORE International ARTICLES

    Seven Indians On Forbes Asia's List Of Philanthropists

    Seven Indians On Forbes Asia's List Of Philanthropists
    They highlight some of the region's most noteworthy givers from 13 countries across Asia Pacific.

    Seven Indians On Forbes Asia's List Of Philanthropists

    Former Centerra CEO Leonard Homeniuk Detained Again In Bulgaria Over Kyrgyz Corruption Allegations

    Former Centerra CEO Leonard Homeniuk Detained Again In Bulgaria Over Kyrgyz Corruption Allegations
    The company says Homeniuk was apprehended in late July while on vacation with his family at the request of Kyrgyzstan.

    Former Centerra CEO Leonard Homeniuk Detained Again In Bulgaria Over Kyrgyz Corruption Allegations

    Man Fires Shot At 'Billu's Indian Eatery' In Australia

    Man Fires Shot At 'Billu's Indian Eatery' In Australia
    An Indian restaurant in a suburb here witnessed gunfire when an unidentified gunman fired a shot, a media report said.

    Man Fires Shot At 'Billu's Indian Eatery' In Australia

    J.P. Morgan Securities Analyst Ashish Aggarwal Charged With Insider Trading

    J.P. Morgan Securities Analyst Ashish Aggarwal Charged With Insider Trading
    A young Silicon Valley investment banker of Indian descent and two of his friends have been charged with insider trading in a scheme that allegedly netted them more than $600,000, Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell announced Tuesday.

    J.P. Morgan Securities Analyst Ashish Aggarwal Charged With Insider Trading

    US Court Rejects Sikhs For Justice's Case Against Sonia Gandhi In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

    US Court Rejects Sikhs For Justice's Case Against Sonia Gandhi In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
    Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) filed a lawsuit in 2013 against Sonia Gandhi for allegedly shielding and protecting Congress party leaders accused of inciting violence against the Sikhs

    US Court Rejects Sikhs For Justice's Case Against Sonia Gandhi In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots

    Two US Journalists Shot Dead On Live TV In Virginia

    Two US Journalists Shot Dead On Live TV In Virginia
    Alison Parker was doing the interview at about 6.45 a.m. at Bridgewater Plaza near Moneta, Virginia, when shots rang out

    Two US Journalists Shot Dead On Live TV In Virginia