The birth of WASHLET
The beginning of the warm water self-cleaning culture
The birth of WASHLET creates a new culture of comfort and cleanliness through the shift from using toilet paper to self-cleaning with warm water. WASHLET is the origin of warm water self-cleaning and is spreading this culture across the world.
A SELF CLEANING WAND
ensures the wand is
always clean
Develops the function of cleaning the whole wand each time you use it, so the wand is always clean.
First overseas expansion of WASHLET
After six years, the culture of self-cleaning with warm water is showing steady growth throughout the world.
Launches WASHLET SⅢ in USA
1 Million WASHLET sold
Launches QUEEN as the first WASHLET
integrated toilet
The birth of NEOREST as the next generation of toilets with hygiene
Launches NEOREST EX as the first tankless toilet design
This low-silhouette-type toilet is realised by developing a flushing system with the industry's first electronic control system.
Develops PULSATING and OSCILLATING CLEANING for a comfortable feeling whilst cleaning
PULSATING CLEANING:
Rhythmically pulsating stream of cleaning warm water
OSCILLATING CLEANING:
The back-and-forth movement of the wand ensures thorough cleaning
First sales of WASHLET in China
Develops CEFIONTECT
Ultra-smooth ceramic bowl which leaves nowhere for waste to cling
10 Million WASHLET sold
The birth of WASHLET Apricot with WONDER WAVE
With WONDER WAVE water droplets make cleansing more comfortable and cuts water usage by up to one-third. This simple design leads to a new WASHLET without a hot water tank.
Develops AUTO ENERGY SAVER.
WASHLET learns your bathroom habits automatically to conserve electricity
Develops RIMLESS and TORNADO FLUSH.
360 degree cleaning power reaches entire surface using less water
Develops AUTO OPEN/CLOSE LID and AUTO FLUSH.
Easy to use and comfortable for everyone anytime
20 Million WASHLET sold
In Japan WASHLET is becoming increasingly popular, not only in public locations such as hotels and commercial facilities, but also on transportation eg. Trains and airplane.
Launches NEOREST SE/LE
30 Million WASHLET sold
Develops EWATER+ for WAND
WAND is always kept clean with EWATER+
Washing wand with EWATER+. This reduces dirt.
Develops EWATER+ for BOWL
Bowl is automatically cleaned with EWATER+
TOTO reaches the next stage of cleanliness and comfort
