Perineal Wash Bottles: Types and How to Choose [2026 Guide]

English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on June 14, 2021. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Product information and dates refer to the original article. Images and manufacturer videos may contain Japanese.

When choosing a perineal wash bottle, consider nozzle direction, ease of squeezing, and cleaning after use as well as capacity. This article reviews types and selection points, then introduces manufacturers’ product examples.

Types of perineal wash bottle

These bottles are designed to hold water or cleansing solution for perineal washing. Some have angled nozzles. Others have flexible accordion-style nozzles with adjustable angles. Capacity varies by product, with options around 200–450mL.

How to choose a perineal wash bottle

When using a diluted perineal cleanser, follow its dilution instructions and check whether rinsing is required. Choose according to the amount needed and ease of holding: for example, 400–450mL when more rinse water is needed, or around 200–300mL when handling smaller amounts.

Alongside capacity, check nozzle angle, squeezing ease, measurement markings, and cleaning methods. Heat resistance and suitability for boiling or chemical disinfection vary by product.

Perineal wash bottle products

Product names, capacities, and features were checked against official manufacturer information on October 4, 2026. The following are examples of current products. Check each manufacturer’s latest labeling before buying.

Unicharm

Lifree Shower Bottle

A 300mL bottle with measurement markings. The nozzle shape makes flow and pressure easier to adjust. Listed as an accessory for Oshiri Cleansing Solution Neo.

Source: Unicharm official website

Richell

Oshiri Shower 300

An angled nozzle and a shape convenient for use upright or on its side. Capacity is 350mL, with markings up to 300mL. Heat resistance is 100°C. The manufacturer states that boiling and chemical disinfection are supported.

Source: Richell official website

Oshiri Shower 300 Plus

The accordion-style nozzle allows angle adjustment. Capacity up to the accordion section is 340mL, with markings up to 300mL. Heat resistance is 75°C. Chemical disinfection is supported, but boiling is not.

Source: Richell official website

Oshiri Shower (Regular)

A regular type with 450mL capacity. Has an angled nozzle and can be used upright or on its side. Heat resistance is 100°C. The former Compact version has been discontinued, so the current regular type is introduced here.

Source: Richell official website

Shawazo

The nozzle angle is adjustable. Water flow can switch between shower and straight stream, and can also be stopped. Capacity is 450mL and heat resistance is 75°C.

Source: Richell official website

Livedo Corporation

Refre Oshiri Kirei Wash Bottle

A 400mL bottle with six holes for shower-like washing. Squeezing the soft bottle adjusts water pressure. The cap is heat-resistant to 100°C and can be boiled, but the bottle body is only heat-resistant to 60°C. Check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions so the body is not boiled along with the cap.

Source: Livedo Corporation official website

Kawamoto Corporation

Shower Wash Bottle

A smaller 230mL bottle. Three holes in the nozzle provide a broad shower-like spray. Squeezing pressure adjusts water flow. Remove any water remaining after use before storage.

Source: Kawamoto Corporation official website

Hiroshi Yagi

See the link below for information on cleansers used during perineal washing.

Perineal cleansing solutions: types, use and precautions [2026]