What to do when the Toilet Paper is Gone and a Woman's honest review of Wysi-Wipes

River Rocks? Lamb's Ears? Corn Cobs? Newspaper? In the event that the shelves were no longer stocked at the local grocery store, what is your back-up plan for toilet paper? Clearly there are different solutions for various situations. I like wysi-wipes for travel, and a silicone wand for home use in a desperate situation, though sincerely, I hope we do not have this trial.
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[@danab4337]

Who's seeing this in 2020 for the 1st time due to Coronavirus toilet paper shortage???

[@marklyles3335]

Dana, I am here Pretty scary, huh? Stay in touch. Stay positive.

[@ericastout9873]

I am. Let's pray for each other and everyone else!

[@gypsyluv1118]

Me too. but my alternative to TP is a toilet seat bidet and also a travel one that is totally portable BioBidet makes them but so do other good companies.

[@gingerelvira6587]

Wash cloth any one?

[@DEPARTUERS19]

Me

[@susansykes9110]

I remember only having cloth diapers to use for my younger siblings as babies. We rinsed the diapers in the toilet to get rid of most of the poop, and then bleached them in hot water in the washer. We even had a hand wringer for clothes after washing! Then, they were hung up to dry on the clothesline. If you have to, use old rags, and get used to living less priviledged.

[@gummybear41283]

disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rdsimaging]

Back in the day everyone washed their bum rags... better than walking around with a poopy rear. I imagine it is like using a hanky to blow your nose too, way way softer and more pleasant to a sore nose. Though till the day comes I'll enjoy my tp for the bottom end lol...

[@HeKeepsMeSinging]

I remember those days. I even used cloth diapers for my first child in 1980. And our generation is accused if messing up the eco system when we drank from the water hose instead of using plastic bottles, hung our clothes out to dry vs power dryers, hand washed our dishes, oh I could go on and on about how modern convenience and a microwave society is what's destructive, not the way we lived in the "olden" days!

[@1970FLcrkr]

Did the same.

[@saltycat662]

@@gummybear41283 What a delicate little flower you are.

[@johnmunk5067]

This lady was three years ahead of everybody else buying toilet paper. Good for you Christa!

[@pietrojd3821]

In boy scouts l learned to use tree leafes or small smoth river rock. Poison oak leafs are not recommended. lol. Also one could use an old cotton shirt cut in small squares or socks. Roman soldiers each used to have a sea sponge on a stick that would be used and washed after each use. This makes me wonder how difficult it was going to a toilet back in the old days. How did the 50 thousands Israelites survive in the wilderness with no toilet nor toilet paper. Aren't we blessed to have a full bath with running water in our homes.?

[@carld.goldin9734]

"How did the 50 thousands Israelites survive in the wilderness with no toilet nor toilet paper. " 1) It was closer to 2,400,000 (600,000 males age 20-50, a similar number below 20 or over 50, and a similar number of women) 2) They subsisted on mann[a], which produced no waste, resulting in no defecation. But even if this were not the case, have you never heard of a field latrine and any of a hundred substitutes for tp (that predated tp)?

[@Julie-2112]

Until they take that away for not being compliant and letting the gate from hell deposit his vax in your bloodstream.

[@sabrinabowden-hughes1730]

Amen

[@kristyperry8044]

@@carld.goldin9734 Yes. You're correct. I breastfed my son & he never had waste either. Only unrine. Apparently it doesn't happen much but some babies do use all their food to sustain them.

[@jerrygeorge3604]

I was thinking about that just a week ago. Thought they'd be a scruffy, stinking bunch. 😎

[@tinafisher900]

How many of us are watching due to current craziness?!

[@patches1771]

Reading all the comments lol

[@TriniSimpleLiving]

this can be used also bidets

[@nicolepreston6497]

Me 😩

[@margaritarodriguez9035]

✋

[@mariamagdalenashapleyreyes830]

Me

[@debrabland2759]

You know folks I'm a senior, and I've always said if any big major event the younger generation wont know how to even wipe there butts !!! Never thought Id live to see it but guys but its here. Just a little laugh for the day. Have a blessed day.

[@thatbird2]

Hehehehehehh... Me also, and I couldn't agree more, Debra. Bless you too, mate.

[@pizzalover885]

😊

[@Qrayon]

I don't even know how to wipe my butt! Oh, no!

[@roncollins3078]

Debra Bland ...what to do if the Toilet Paper runs out, Well Run Out After It...! ! !

[@marcia.cesena6817]

Wendy Joseph h7

[@aura1298]

We did the 5 gallon bucket with contractor garbage bags and cat litter during the northeast blackout years ago. We had young kids, no power or water for 2 weeks. Worked a charm!

[@tonyz6421]

Sawdust works great too

[@vickieadams6648]

Thanks for the tip. I have to get some contractor bags. I keep hearing good things about those.

[@annmarietrupia6650]

People generally overuse things in general. In general, we are a horribly wasteful society. 😔 I grew up with a very frugal set of depression-era parents & I'm grateful for what I learned from them.

[@Kaleikat]

use old washcloths and then wash them in hot water. People did this during the Great Depression!

[@lindahollander3588]

That was my childhood

[@mariestreeting9145]

Exactly. I'm in Australia with no hand wipes available now so I use a zip lock bag, wet soapy face cloth and a few drops of antiseptic. It works fine then I soak them and wash as usual. We have to start thinking outside of the box and it's the same with toilet paper. What happens if the disposable nappies/diapers go? Do young mums even know how to use normal nappies/diapers? When i was young there was nothing nicer than a clothes line of freshly washed nappies/diapers. Best wishes everyone and start sharing ideas.

[@TriniSimpleLiving]

Joyce Smith most people forget about bidet and toilet hose more hygienic too see this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqi3opKGhdlli7s

[@sheri3135]

That is what I keep telling everybody !! My Grandmother, Mother, and Aunts had to use cloth diapers, I remember cloth diapers hanging all around the toliet drying it was a pain when you had to use the bathroom.

[@milels6917]

Linda Hollander we have girls who won’t go to school because they don’t have sanitary pad so now they have to get free ones from school how do they think we other women over the years managed cotton face cloths put into a bucket then washed like you have to with baby nappies 🇬🇧

[@floydalbright1214]

Being a plumber for over 40 years , those expandable wipes down a regular toilet have a strong possibility of plugging up your drain pipe.

[@lindahandley5267]

Just keep a separate trash bag for them.

[@mmaceoin]

Would not work with my septic system

[@margl6635]

Yup and it's already started. Public works is making announcements. They are finding sewers are backing up due to people flushing anything other than toilet paper. Another disaster.

[@TheCinden]

Throw in the trash, burn trash in the burn barrel

[@dawn7612]

@@TheCinden Anything other than toilet paper is NOT FLUSHABLE!!!!!!! Even if it says flushable it is NOT! Put all those other substitutes for toilet paper in the trash. Never flush. You all are sure to have a clogged toilet if you don't discard properly in the waste can next to the toilet. Take trash out every night to avoid smelling.

[@cordie2987]

The Toilet Paper tablets can be used as dish towels and dish cloths, bath cloths, baby wipes, face wipes etc. Anything a baby wipe can be used for, they can be used for. They can be placed in ziplock bags with a little water for pre-moistening, and removed when needed without having to carry a water bottle. When used for needs other than toilet paper use, they can be hung up and reused. They dry very quickly. Different brands may vary in strength and endurance.

[@mariathornbrough9657]

The bucket and Luggable Loo idea may be great when camping, "butt", if your toilet is incapacitated at home, you could make sure it is turned off and line it with a garbage bag. Then change bags when necessary.

[@thatbird2]

That's exactly what my mum did in NZ when they had the big 'quake back in 2011...

[@natasjaoosthuizen3334]

What do you do with the black bag full of ....?

[@Sarahlikestohike]

Love that pun!

[@liajohnson685]

Who else is watching this now in the CORONAVIRUS 🦠 OUTBREAK of 2020 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@crystalwhite1637]

🙋🙋

[@pamelarogers1562]

Rather know than not. How many little things should we know in case of dire emergency.

[@cindyherget5196]

Lia Johnson Same here It’s 2am on 3/22/2020 Never heard of those wipes. But no mention of them being flushable. I use baby wipes when I’m camping

[@rosesarered2258]

Yep watching

[@senexarit]

Use WATER! Just keep a cup by the toilet, and swish with your left hand like you would in the shower. Keep wash cloths, cotton socks, whatever, for drying the WATER, not for wiping the yuck.

[@frauleinmona]

How many people thought that was a big basket of individually wrapped lifesaver mints?😂

[@misselder1]

ZasuPitts - I wondered why she had some spilled out.

[@valerierogers9609]

I know huh. Life savers... a part of living (especially for preppy preppers 😁)

[@dianeyoung2914]

She didn't really explain just why she didn't like the wysi wipes, is because they aren't really very flushable? I hadn't heard about these until coronavirus!!

[@strawberryme08]

ZasuPitts hide them from kids tossing them into the toilet to watch them expand lol eek

[@whoareyou8944]

Wait, what? They weren’t mints??

[@gailpape2927]

Wizzy wipes seem perfect for long hikes, wilderness. I think every car should be equipped with a Luggable Loo. So many of us get stranded in evacuations, restroom lines are long, no toilet paper. The state of Georgia closed and guarded all exits on evacuees return to Florida following a major storm. Your suggestions add to my NEW list of supplies to have on hand.

[@carolmurray5794]

Telephone book, junk mail, farmer's almanac, mullein leaves, big leaves off of trees, hankerchiefs, wash rags, sheep's wool, bidets, kleenex, baby wipes are all excellent alternatives to TP. Anyone who has dabbled in paper making or paper maché has an idea of how to make their own TP. I am going to order some of those wysi wipes because they look like a much better option than leaves or corn cobs 😉

[@isthatsonotsofast9604]

Learning to make paper is invaluable. Having a screen set aside to make it on hand when you need it is good to have in your supplies. Paper materials is so versatile. We made it for a program when I was a kid. We used leaves, rags, just about any natural material.

[@trishalutze8655]

Could you make a video of that?

[@Seek_Him]

Sears Catalog, Corn Cobbs...

[@judeoconnor1558]

I'm 81 and it was common in my youth for last years Sears catalog to be used as TP; tear off a page and work it to softness by rubbing and working it to softness. The old catalog was in every outhouse.

[@ginfonte3386]

Old growth forests in US and Canada are being clear cut to make TP for the western world!!!! So glad so many people are discovering alternatives to TP. After the pandemic ends, PLEASE continue this practice. It's really not a big deal once you get used to it. 💟 save the trees!!! And $$$

[@samsmom400]

About a year ago I bought a 12 pack of Charmin and the rolls were half the size that they used to be. So, I went out and bought some soft hand towels and cut them into smaller squares and I use those now. The first couple of times I used them, I accidentally threw them in the toilet, but after having to fish them out, I remembered not to do it. the first time I washed them they unraveled a bit. I just cut the loose threads and that was the end of that. I also bought some baby wash cloths. I use them more than once, just fold them over and use a different spot. I only use those for #1. For #2 I use flushable baby wipes. If I run out of those, I'll just use the cloths. I'll rinse them out like it used to be done on diapers and throw them in the laundry. I wash mine every week. I made enough to last for two weeks. I also use cloth napkins now. I bought the 12 X 12, but those are really too big. I'll probably cut them in half. If you order them online you can get the small cocktail size and they'll be fine. Or you can go to the fabric store and get some cotton material and make them yourself, which is way cheaper. I use cloth towels for the kitchen. I have saved so much money by doing this! It's much more doable then having to buy all the paper products! I live by myself. If I had to do this for a family, I would buy a certain color or pattern for each individual person. What my friends thought was weird a year ago ... they find to be brilliant now!! I do keep toilet paper for company, but that is far and few between. I hope this helps!!

[@douglas136]

Flushable wipes do not dissolve. I learned the expensive way. The plumber said they are the number one cause of plugged sewer pipes.

[@femvetusa5263]

"Flushable " wipes are a huge problem!! Expect a plumbers bill in the near future.

[@lisahernandez919]

What if the water runs out and you can’t wash???

[@sreetips]

At first I thought how hospitable, she keeps a big bowl of mints for visitors. Thank you, I had never heard of Wysi Wipe. My wife will love them.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

haha! In an emergency, I suppose a visitor might be just as thankful for this as a mint. :)

[@wntu4]

I love your practicality and lack of squeamishness in dealing with delicate subjects.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, David!

[@omnicopynotfooled5973]

A mullein plant has great soft leaves that is great for tiolet paper. The leaves were used for diaper rash by our ancestors. You can look up a picture of mullein and it grows in many places.

[@tall5418]

Install a handheld bidet sprayer, available in Homedepot and wash your rear end. It’s way more cheaper, cleaner and easier.

[@ej1722]

The water is cold😳I put water in a squirt bottle with warm water.

[@almaslakhani6693]

Treesa Michael thanks for telling me they sell that .we always spray water and than wipe with towel

[@dawn7612]

@@ej1722 Excellent thought. Why didn't I think of that. I hop up on the edge of the sink and almost fall. 😣 Your idea is brilliant! 👍

[@rkhnd51]

@@ej1722 You can buy these on line cheap. I ordered one, just in case. Smile.

[@sweetmoiraify]

@@ej1722 we use a jug with a special spout .. but have use squirt bottles . no need for toilet paper

[@MamaMia-ye2be]

I am completely confused as to why people are hoarding toilet paper

[@OfftoShambala]

Seriously? I have been trying to buy toilet paper for the last two days... can’t find any. I have always made efforts to keep a stock to last at least a couple weeks at the least, but I have been managing a family household ... but often I buy two or three months worth at a time... I just moved into a new house and had only purchased a relatively small amount right before the government decided to shut down schools and restaurants and I cant find any and I’m now down to one roll. There are ways to deal with this... but, I prefer to actually have toilet paper. And under this governmental tyranny, I’m frankly concerned about the future.

[@clydeswinfield1556]

China makes toilet paper and since we get our toilet paper from them and the coronavirus is leaked from China it's a good idea to buy it in bunks cuz they may stop selling it to the United States!

[@jacwrd51]

Mama Mia brain dead what’s next?

[@ntamny]

OfftoShambala, I ordered a bidet that attaches to existing toilet from Amazon for around $40. There is an excellent YT on how to install it. My husband did it but it looked easy. At least if you have to use old cut up t-shirts and wash them in hot water they wouldn’t be as yucky if you have a bidet.

[@stanjelinek62]

Think really hard

[@bugander9802]

During archaeological excavations it’s very common to grab a handful of lengthy grass, twist it into a knot and away you go. (Don’t forget to rotate it with each wipe)

[@Quiltlady9]

This just showed up, and being recorded order 2 years ago....who knew. A couple of years ago, I made fabric wipes out of scrap flannel. I am the only one in this household that uses them, but have plenty to share with the rest of the family when the TP is gone. We grew up with a privy also, and used newspapers and Sears catalogs. If I remember correctly, flannell feels a lot better than newspapers or catalog pages.

[@mariadeavila8189]

Published two years ago and got a million views in the last 3 week.😂😂

[@juliamartin9047]

This is pretty cool.

[@velvetvanburen3045]

Cut up rags...im old enough to remember washable diapers

[@ericastout9873]

Me too

[@patriciacoulsonyork7803]

Cloth diapers still very much a live in my house 25 years ago. If I need to, I would still do it that way. Natural. No landfill.

[@GeraldPatt]

Velvet VanBuren Guest What was used (reusable) before sanitary napkins? Rags and old towels.

[@pegeverts6711]

Yep, a little detergent and bleach in the water and you're good to go. I had a diaper pale too for my kids.

[@zdcyclops1lickley190]

Eliminate the middle man and wash your ass instead. Have you NEVER shit yourself? Did you use toilet paper to clean up or did you hop in the shower, crappy pants and all, remove all your clothes, rinse the crap off the clothes, and your bottom then wash with soap.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

Peri bottles and family wipes. I made 200+ rewashable rectangles (4"x 7") of flannel fabric with old towel pieces sewn between. Super soft, super absorbable. Can be soaked in bleach solutions until washed. If you're washing with the Peri bottle, youre close to clean any way, so really wiping off moisture. These can be used as sanitary pads also. On a side note = I think the Wizy wipes are genious!

[@JayeEllis]

2020 taught me to invest in a bidet attachment for the toilet. They're surprisingly affordable.

[@johnwalker4221]

Think about how much inherent class this lady has to be able to cover this subject so effortlessly.

[@iamdlogan1]

After 30 years in preparedness I have found that a 1.00 package of baby wipes will last approx 1 month for normal use...that is 12 per year times 8 family and extended family members equals 96 dollars for our large family...buy a couple bottles of witch hazel and add to the packs if they become dry and you have a very viable product that will be of invaluable use. Also the whole 96 packs will store in a small under the bed plastic container.

[@usaresident8181]

Witch Hazel is very soothing too. Many new mommies have used it after giving birth and we have all been very thankful for that advice from our OB's.

[@loycemarch9603]

Dennis Lundberg Even water will rehydrate them.

[@bbongwaterbongwater9201]

Dennis Lundberg Thanks! That is some really great information you shared. :)

[@christinecameron1612]

Witch hazel? OMg that stuff burned like fire after my son was born, it was horrible.

[@angiew2324]

Christine Cameron, it can burn if you have any open cuts or hemorrhoids, but it's good to use for both of those things as well. It cleans them and can be soothing... after the initial burn. Lol But it will help to clean and keep it from getting infected.

[@jeannettecalderon207]

OMG, I just realized I have been reading the comments for over 1 1/2 hours!! It's so good to learn.!

[@arshtruth3649]

Me too

[@helenposee2508]

Me too!

[@betsytrueman4123]

U funny

[@QHealer]

Me tooo... Soo funny... We are losing our marbles, my dears.. I've got stuff to do, courses to learn, apples to grate and make a shortcrust pastry to make a lovely apple pie... Paintings to paint and drawings to draw.... Not that busy, it seems... 🤔🙄😂

[@olgachavez4667]

Jeannette Calderon Me too!

[@taradeacon6945]

The funniest thing is sure this went viral during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 😆 I love her videos they are awesome!! Thankfully I was a girl guide and I already knew how to deal with it!! LoL but to be honest I was more than prepared and didn't have to utilize any of my desperate times call for desperate measures techniques!!

[@AisAL321]

Bidet manufacturers are going to start making fortunes.

[@MustangWriter]

This whole Coronavirus has been a good practice scenario. To see which shelves empty first in the stores. It's been an eye opener.

[@alohr3491]

Yes. Only it’s not so much a practice as the real thing

[@sergeisukhoruchenkov2915]

@@alohr3491 A real psyop , it is ! Not a real virus ! An unconventional warfare !

[@stevefarris9433]

Canned beans and TP vanished the first day when people realized here was an issue.

[@FM19MONTH]

Yes, can definitely tell which items people prefer😄

[@cynthiabiel7714]

@@sergeisukhoruchenkov2915 I am with you..in that I have felt something big would happen....one day...but do you think that a small group could pull a worldwide hoax.....what about the people who have passed away...

[@GardenDevotions]

Maybe worth mentioning that you shouldn't flush those things since they are a type of towel. The last thing you need in an emergency is a backed up toilet.

[@Weslag1]

No, not really worth mentioning. Do you somehow think that if your life gets down to needing toilet paper substitutes that there will be any running water to flush toilets? Even if you have your own well, there will be no electricity to pump water out with, unless you have a solar setup.

[@donnasouthwood]

You don't need running water to flush a toilet. You just need a bucket of water. Where I live we have storms that knock out the power for days. It makes no difference to our ability to flush a toilet. We have a septic system, and we pour buckets of water in the toilet. Even if the power was out for months we could still flush our toilet. So ya, maybe worth mentioning not to flush those things.

[@bethrobb3684]

Garden Devotions Do not use newspaper, Kleenex,paper towel in your toilet, these products will clog, they do not breakdown easily, even Lysol wipes I put in the garbage. Just sayin!!

[@kathleenhall5855]

Weslag1 sign language

[@princessgreen726]

beth robb People here use water put in a plastic bottle with holes on the cover, the press the bottle toward the bum and wash the bum and use soap to wash the hands. Saves millions of money from Toilet tissues! No big deal.

[@cdeedrick]

Wow, practical solutions I never knew existed. Thanks! Makes us appreciate a lot of conveniences we've become accustomed to, and take for granted. Thanks.

[@meaganframe1605]

Be careful what you flush: tissues, paper towels, napkins and fabric will clog sewers. Wash your butt!! 😂

[@sonyobregon3291]

People get yourself a bidet for home.

[@terryrussel3369]

We just dug out the old diaper pail, a small bottle of bleach, 1 teaspoon measure and cut up old T-shirts and added some good cleaning rags to a hanging bag, mostly for tinkle trips to the bathroom.

[@sweetmoiraify]

@@sonyobregon3291 or a jug of water and towel to get dry

[@mohanasrao]

Forget the current Emergency! We Lived in the US for THIRTY- FIVE + YEARS and I always used Only WATER and Liquid Soap to clean myself. I used the TP only when I was away from home.

[@Qrayon]

@@sonyobregon3291 What if you can't afford the trip to France?

[@ladyofthemasque]

Kitty litter also works for dumping on the mess. It's literally designed to absorb liquids and neutralize biowaste odors.

[@bbongwaterbongwater9201]

Yes, but for older folks it might get a little heavy to carry to a garbage can. There is some that's made from corn I believe. It's not too heavy.

[@johndoolittle7766]

Agree, kitty litter is the way to handle the go.

[@stho422982]

And where are you going to get kitty litter when SHTF? Like everything else, the stores will run out of that as well, but a good idea! Thanks.

[@inUR2teeth]

nah... just grab the cat and use it right..... kitty... kitty... kitty...

[@alanwong9280]

Keeping your urine SEPARATE from your fecal matter will significantly reduce those terrible sewer type smells. the bacteria in the fecal matter LOVE the nitrogen molecules and consume them like crazy. DONT pee where you POOP!

[@patsycav]

I save tap water in juice and other bottles instead of recycling them. I keep several bottles of water in the bathroom in the event that I can't flush the toilet, whether it's needing a new part for the toilet or some other eventful emergency. I also keep water in large bottles in my kitchen, in a corner, in case of a water dilemma. I have a filter pitcher and will never be without water if I can help it. I have been yearning for a generator in case of an electrical outage, but it's hard to afford one on my meager income, so I will keep trying to save for that item, also for two or three solar panels, an inverter, a battery bank and monitor, and the other necessary accessories to maintain an independent power source for emergencies. The portapotty isn't at the top of the list, as it isn't a problem...I have a back yard and lots of privacy with woods behind me...I also have a big bucket and will order some kitty litter and some baking soda, as well as white vinegar and laundry detergent. I always buy toilet paper with my monthly order, whether I need it or not. I plan to have wall to wall, floor to ceiling toilet paper in my spare room, as soon as possible. I may save one side of the room for my coffee and canned milk. If you trace your steps from morning to night, you will figure out what you need the most, and take it from there. However, the list seems to take on a life of its own and keeps growing...so try to control the list. Good luck, fellow Americans and everyone on the planet, for none of us is immune to the unexpected.Another way to be prepared...watch the videos and learn from them and be sure to follow their advice...don't get distracted by your other 'stuff.'

[@carolynhelmic1474]

Pat Cavanaugh, you can buy a solar powered generator. Need the sun or at least bright day. But the other generators take gasoline which also takes electricity to run the stations pumps. You can also get a Sun Oven that will boil water with the sun to purify it plus cook most foods. Hot water for coffee or hand washed laundry.

[@danielcesena7951]

Pat Cavanaugh HooRaah ! Been going down this list of Ideas, finally found the GENIOUS ! After my own heart. You are great !, Great Grandpa, ( of 1863) talked to us about his travels, ideas as a scout. Our families lived, learned, and survived well during the war, we can survive this plague together. So, listen to the old folks, stand by them, you have much to learn, things they don’t teach in schools. Good job Pat.

[@deliadsantiago9895]

I have been using this for years! I take them along when I travel. Very handy to have especially when traveling abroad when toilet paper is treated like gold🤣.

[@kater4052]

DH added bidet attachments to all our toilets this past December. We now use very little toilet paper, just 2 or 3 sheets to blot the water off and our heinies are nice and clean. The bidet attachments are easy to install and are very affordable (around $40 each). So glad now that he did that.

[@leenaright3949]

I often find plain paper napkins at the grocery..500 per pkg for 2.50. Sometimes they are buy one get one ! Each napkin, when unfolded, equals approx 4 squares of TP. 🌻

[@melig7543]

😳 Brilliant!

[@waynotraffo9221]

That's what people are buying at Costco...napkins and pepper towels because there is no tissue paper right now in eastern Canada

[@jc1157]

Very good idea to buy napkins its stil paper rather than what this women is demonstrating too much of a hassle having to soak it when u are in a hurry to go.

[@djelmorris8912]

Napkins & paper towels dont break down like toilet paper is made to. Be mindful of your sewer/septic systems.

[@melaniecurtin6402]

Just can’t flush them...

[@skyhigh6]

We did not buy toilet paper until I was 15 years old. Of course, we had a privy, old newspaper, catalogs, or any old paper. In the last 4 years, I purchased a bidet. Best purchase I have ver made.

[@stevefarris9433]

Don't you still have to use your hand to wipe he water away/ Obviously I have never used a Bidet.

[@calisweetheart333]

Sky High I agree! A bidet is a great investment and comes in handy with the TP shortage.

[@almaslakhani6693]

Sky High we never had TP we always use water and dry with towel

[@QueenKatz8]

@@stevefarris9433 Steve, upmarket electric bidets blow warm air (temperatures can be adjusted on some of them) onto your 'toilet parts' to dry them following the wash/clean cycle. No need to put your hands anywhere near your butt.

[@lapnoloc]

Hi, Thank you young lady for this info that I did not know. You opened my eyes and gave me knowledge I did not have prior to watching your clip. Keep up the positive good work. God Bless you.

[@rivershere01]

Ebay has 500 for $25. The thing I like about them is they save space. Good in an emergency if you run out of TP

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

I went through Hurricane Andrew; we had no power for nearly 4 months; no water for days (I drank water out of a hotel swimming pool), no food for about a month (I ate all the food I had in storage in one week - after that I lived on coconuts and nearly killed and ate a seagull because I was so hungry). I slept outside on the sidewalk because inside my house the temperature was 110 degrees. I slept with my shotgun, because there was no law and order left in the town... Thankfully I did not run out of toilet paper, otherwise I probably would have lost my mind (I was already close to that point anyway). I was so hot, so filthy dirty, so tired, so hungry, so thirsty - ugh, it was terrible, but I survived.

[@amandahugginkiss61]

Hannah Cwik, that’s amazing! I’m glad you survived! I wish you could’ve gotten that full, too.

[@carollopez8597]

Hannah Cwik :. Good lord Hannah! You're the true survival master (or mistress) ! Maybe we should ask ourselves what our ancestors did before all our conveniences. There are good answers in such research. But you and the people with you lived it and came out alive. So did our ancestors....and if they hadn't survived it none of us would be here today. I'm so sorry you had to go through that and I pray your life has been much better now, and will be in the future.

[@angiekrajewski6419]

Hannah Cwik you know what hannah if i were you i would buy myself a berkey water filter..they come in a verious demension up to you to find the one you need....,this berkey water filter would have filtered very awful water polluted into good fraîche water... it is very reliable..,soin cases like this it is very important to have emergency things ready in case.,you could have also boiled your water.,for drinking once cooled down.,,there are loads of stuff you can and should have ...in case.

[@jonathonblack3063]

Hannah Cwik Story sounds fishy. Not sure I’m buying it!!

[@4712guest]

wow

[@mycatalby630]

When we were kids we used to use the sears catalogues or newspaper. I don’t ever remember having toilet paper. 🥰

[@anniewright6358]

The wizzy wipes cannot be put in the toilet. It will clog up the pumping station. It was on our tv the other night with a plea. DONT put them in the toilet

[@wittwittwer1043]

Rita wites: "When we were kids we used to use the sears catalogues or newspaper ..... But you probably had an outhouse, and no indoor plumbing, right?

[@jscursions]

I think it’s brilliant, wet or not! Perhaps to use in you home, maybe not the best idea. But having something just to wipe your behind or hands (as needed) when you’re out in the woods, it’s something I’d add to my bag pack.

[@juliegianferrara5987]

Just imagine, less than 100 years ago, my grandmother and her generation, had outhouses. They had to go outside, regardless of weather or time of day. They used whatever was available to wipe clean from magazine and news papers to old rags, even leaves if that’s all there was. We currently can still use washable cloth diapers on babies so if you can wash and sanitize reusable rags maybe? I use flour sacks/cloths as a towel when drying off. I’ve never found anything more absorbable than something designed to store flour. It’s very thin, easy to wash, takes up little space and has multiple uses. I think the challenge will not be how to supplement for items not made but methods of sanitation. If absolutely necessary, and this is gross, you can use your hand and wash it good, yuuuuck. I’d like to hear more on ways to wash, clean, etc if no cleaning products at all were available. None. I wonder what the Native Americans ancestors knew. They were nomadic and knew the land. I’m sure they still have so much to wisdom and knowledge to share. You can stock up on anything but eventually everything will run out. It’s a matter of what can you use that’s right around you. Temporary it’s fine but plastic breaks, wipes will run out. This is hypothetical if a disaster was so severe that very few were left alive. Makes me think of Castaway with Tom Hanks, Lol. Thank you, peace and grace abide.

[@antoniaang5542]

Julie Gianferrara we use that in Philippines when I was young in province we survived

[@tobyturcott]

Native Americans probably used rocks - I know! They work.

[@Puzzledrev]

They had chamber pots where my grandparents were. No way they were using the outhouse in the middle of the night when it was 20 below.

[@staceyward777]

I don't know how old you are, but I was a kid in the 80s and we had an outhouse in our backyard. Our small country church also had one because it didn't have any type of plumbing. The TP was kept in a coffee can with a lid and that sat on a Sears catalog in case the TP ran out.

[@norahbradley5138]

Great video. Subscribed. My plan works as follows: 1. I buy about six months worth of toilet paper when it goes on sale. That is what is in my working pantry/storage. 2. I also keep cases of diaper wipes on hand. I'm a mom and I've got to tell you that the sensitive skin unscented ones are very underrated. They are great for quick wipe up of kid messes, messy hands and faces, they are good for cleaning up during camping trips and yes we use them in place of tp when camping. I buy these on sale with coupons. 3. Perineal bottles with safe water. Now in Canada there is a lot of water which I can make sanitary so that's not really an issue. Ladies please boil rain water, stream water or lake water and let it cool before you use it to clean your private parts. That's not the place where you want bacteria. I bought one for each of use because I thought they'd work like a mini bidet. I'm pleased with the result, but again ladies use this with potable water only. 4. My next level of storage are those little compressed towelettes and yes I've tried them. They are very good and they are a better option than trying to store 3 years worth of tp. Again you want to use clean water on those things. 5. The next step down the line are clothes. I bought a lot of cheap face cloths and have them stored. I am hoping that we never have to resort to this because yours truly will be the one washing them and that will be less than pleasant. 6. The last option are leaves. You need to know your plants for this to be safe. You don't want to grab poison ivy or poison oak and you also don't want to use something that you personally are allergic to. Again this was a great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more. It's nice to get practical ideas from other women.

[@jetenginethrust863]

Sure am glad my Wife had me install a bidet seat about a year ago because the s**t is hitting the fan about now with the Corona virus March 19th, 2020. Bottled water, toilet paper, meats etc. are hard to find here in the San Antonio, TX area & in Western, N.Y., & Tampa, FL areas where my siblings live. Be safe & kind to one another :-) GOD Bless...

[@nancycoston4822]

Jet Engine Thrust got one

[@lisatraxler6739]

Same thing here in Philadelphia - be safe.

[@lonnibaird9244]

Bidet seat? Do they fit any size toilet seat? How much are they?

[@QueenKatz8]

My new bidet was delivered today! Woo hoo! I'll never need dunny paper (at home) again!

[@lnelson1252]

Jet Engine Thrust That’s funny because that was the first to go in Chicago too. Also any kind of packaged noodles and spaghetti or tomato sauces

[@drewga403]

Christa - you are truly a lady ahead of your time! Thanks for your foresight and pragmatism. Look forward to exploring your other videos!

[@allurakowalski1312]

I had never seen any of these things. very neat little wipes.Thanks Allura

[@grinning_owl]

In a SHTF scenario, small bits of cloth are going to be your best option when paper types are no longer available because it is so plentiful. A trench or hole can be dug to bury the cloth a few inches deep. If it's a natural fiber such as 100% cotton, it will rot faster. If you are lucky enough to have lime (or fireplace/wood ashes/sawdust/sand) on hand, toss a handful of that into the hole/trench to aid in decomposing the waste material. This method means you will need a spoon, trowel, camping shovel (or larger) to dig that hole or trench. It doesn't have to be very deep, just not near a drinking-water source. Even a sturdy piece of tree bark, stick, rock, oyster shell, clam shell, etc. will work as a shovel. Learn from the cats......Dig and Cover to help keep the environment disease-free. And prepare ahead if you are sheltering-in-place. When the weather is nice, dig a long trench in a rear-portion of your yard. Deposit waste starting at one end then cover up that small section. Repeat until the trench has been filled. Then dig a new trench next to it. Digging a trench in advance will come in handy when it's freezing outside. If you store loose dirt in sandbags, it will also make it faster and easier to cover the waste so you can rush back inside where it's warmer and safer.

[@songbirdforjesus2381]

I heard dogs will dig it up if it's not deep enough. What does everyone say about what to do about roaming dog packs or coyotes if you don't have at least six to seven foot fence

[@grinning_owl]

​@@songbirdforjesus2381 Thanks for your reply. Your concern is very real and a possible problem for which we should develop a plan. My initial tactic would be to spray the waste with a vinegar/cayenne pepper solution. An alternate method to mixing the two ingredients would be to spray with vinegar first, then sprinkle on the cayenne pepper. I heard about this deterrent decades ago before the "leash law" was passed. Dogs were turning over garbage cans in search of food, which prompted people to think of ways to discourage the dogs. I can't recall the exact vinegar-to-pepper ratio, but I imagine it consisted of mostly vinegar to a small amount of pepper. Many who tested it said the dogs seemed to hate the smell and would move on to the next garbage can. I never tested or used the method, but am just throwing the suggestion out there. I think I should add that in the case of an extended SHTF scenario and the food supply runs out, roaming dogs won't be a problem. Instead, they will be "dinner". In the meantime, I suggest using a slingshot or a BBgun to keep them at bay. Take care and God bless.

[@frankstanton93]

Thank you I love the fact that you do a bible reading at the end of the class

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I'm so glad!

[@mitch5077]

Me Too!

[@maryperkins4509]

When I was a little girl, my Aunt Gladys had an outhouse & they kept a catalog in there. U could look @ what Sears Roebuck had to sell & then page @ a time...take care of business. Doesn't clog up pipes either.😁

[@beverlydavid581]

Please include me in that appreciation of the Bible reading.

[@jessicaaiello1782]

@@mitch5077 k

[@june049]

Whatever you do...DO NOT FLUSH PAPER , PAPER TOWELS or WET WIPES. You don’t want to create a plumbing issue when there may not be a plumber to help you.

[@susanberner5177]

I've been using or wiping w/ plain ole baby lotion after the first or second wipe, just like you or you mom did to you! It not only works perfectly but it leaves a nice clean scent too! You are so darn welcome!

[@cyndifoore7743]

There is a better thing, reusable wipes. If you have scissors and a sewing machine buy flannel when it’s on sale and cut to the size you want/need, layer them to whatever you like and zigzag around the edges and diagonally from corner to corner. We washed cloth diapers so this is the same thing, keep a bucket with a lid, add water and a little chlorox and put used ‘wipes’ in it. Wash as you would have done diapers. If we’re without power then put on the rubber gloves and use a washboard.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Cyndi Foore Great if you have lots of reasonably clean water but otherwise useless.

[@wendyweir8094]

Reusable wipes really aren't flushable as they are touted to be. Many cities/utility systems have banned their use as they don't break down quickly enough to not plug up pipes.

[@createdbooks]

I used to make flannel wipes, but then I discovered cotton knit! I take old t-shirts that are worn out or stained, and cut them into about 12 inch squares. You don't have to hem them, or anything, and they're soft and stretchy. Great for hankies, too. I personally only use toilet paper away from home (not on vacation, though - I take my wipes with me for long stays). I can't stand toilet paper. If we got poop on our arm, we wouldn't wipe it off with a little tissue and call it good!! Why do we do this with other parts?

[@crystalrios3187]

@grumpy old fart Where are you from? Just curious.

[@patriotamazon189]

Cyndi Foore Handi-Wipes work great

[@anijohnson8082]

A swim noodle cut in half and sliced down the middle on a 5 gal bucket also works with the wood shavings. Place a garbage bag inside

[@Hudson1910]

I have a friend that has to live this way, and will suggest the wood shavings and pool noodle.

[@defenderoffreespeechpronra336]

Great idea. You can store the noodle in the bucket until needed.

[@bbongwaterbongwater9201]

Yeah but a luggable lou has a lid. I like lids on my toilets.

[@Pridegriffin]

Do they make taller 5 gallon buckets. I hate to squat down to such a low height. Anyone got ideas to get it at a reasonable height and be safe.

[@oldftroggie]

C. S. Pridegriffin1980 take a old wooden kitchen chair, make a hole in it like an outhouse has and put the bucket under it

[@utuber1000]

Thanks for your video but it would be helpful if you could make a short "Readers Digest" version. You are an intelligent woman and I'm sure you could tell us the whole story in a lot less than 15 minutes! Just got very impatient waiting for you to tell us what we needed to know to consider using this product.

[@gloriaowensby1475]

I've used Coffee Filters before, when I ran Totally Out of TP!! Not as soft, but it Works!!

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

That' funny, I just figured out I can reuse coffee filters for wiping the counter or when I need to get grease out of a pan before washing it. I have really sturdy filters for my Chemex and they're excellent. Haven't tried them as a tp replacement, but now I will. I've been on a journey in the last couple of years to see what I could stop buying. Paper towels was first, but now with the virus craziness I'm even more motivated and finding I don't need that much from the store. My cleaning supplies are mostly alcohol, bleach, vinegar and baking soda.. I do still love my Dawn, but I'll figure that one out too, lol.

[@princessterza3936]

Don’t flush flushable wipes,paper towels,Kleenex you will have a mess!! When you see wipes that say flushable they are not flushable!!

[@jesussaves7973]

Princessterza truth!!

[@marykrebs5952]

Why. Inquiring minds wanna know. I’m searching for options, seeing flushable wipes at Aldi

[@priscilladaley7454]

Have a trash can nearby to throw it in jus like you do with diapers..You don't throw diapers in toilets!

[@bethieboop5504]

Flushing wipes flush but are not biodegradable and clog sewer lines.

[@noreenfreeman1658]

Princessterza you might find them all over your yard drying out ! 🏡. 😂

[@DesiRecipesReviews]

2 years after you posted this vid ,now in 2020 coronavirus is out here and my local stores are all out of toilet paper

[@elizabethcole3662]

Come on were British show the world what were m ade of.

[@mildredransdell4010]

Russell Gerdes 8

[@donnabordner2578]

I just found your videos, Christa & am loving watching them. Lots of great info. Love your presentation.

[@estherelliott412]

Ty ty ty. I’ve never seen the luggable loos. I’m going to get one for camping!! I’m a senior citizen and am not able together up in the night and walk outside and go a distance to find a bathroom, so this will be amazing to have!! Also going to get some Wisy wipes too!! God bless you❤️❤️!

[@gailhickman5843]

As a kid, I remember my Grandad sitting at the table ripping newspapers into squares and stashing it in the outhouse!

[@veronicayoho2026]

True

[@bernadinetinker3028]

White pages lol.

[@robertschmidtke9322]

Sears and mout

[@lisaharman4999]

me too but my father using a serrated knife and put on the floor of our inhouse loo

[@robertcollins7515]

@@robertschmidtke9322 Sears gone, just look for anything. Wash cloth like keeping babies in diapers. Wash ,rinse. Wash laundry. And go again. Fasting and Atkins-keto works great. Fasting, no bathroom. Atkins and keto I find I have less waste. My body uses more of what I put in it .

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

Plant a lot of Lamb's Ear - as known as Herbaceous perennial.... Biodegradable soft and can be used as tissue paper.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

That is a wonderful idea, Diana. Mullein also!

[@lindawise127]

Lambs ear is almost too soft to be effective toilet paper

[@SK-ty6oi]

Great idea also useful for dressing a wound

[@CinemaSasquatch]

@@PREPSTEADERS I bought Mullein seeds and want to try growing it in my garden.

[@JesusistheOnlyWay222]

@@lindawise127 2 ply? 😁

[@Willowsilvermoon]

Why don't more people know about these for COVID-19 scare ? So many people are sooooo afraid of running out of toilet paper that they're hoarding it! I don't worry about it. Anyhow, this is a perfect backup. Plus, it's perfect for the car, camper, the neighbor, etc. Thanks for posting this!!

[@RattledEditor]

you are sooo adorable! I'm sittin' here making my silica gel pkts (thx to you) and watching this review, literally LOL...you are soo sweet with all the times you say UHM, it's got holes but I'm thankful i... It's kind of OBLONG...but, it's not that big but I'm grateful it's oblong...you had to look and found things to be grateful about, which is what I'm writing for...I'm so thank fulllll for YOU! My entire prepper movement is based on you, Lovely One. what a blessing you are! I'm pretty sure your videos and incredible know-how will have saved my life in these coming days, darlin'...

[@stormryder53]

I keep a 1 gallon garden pressure sprayer. The kind used for applying fertilizer. As long as there is access to water you can spray yourself clean.

[@helened6896]

Wonderful idea.

[@dandavis8300]

Great idea! Or even a pump sprayer if bulk and weight is a factor.

[@komadori9611]

that's what I put the sun heated water in for that "pressure washed" camp site shower! Works great for the dishes too! Once it was an impromptu fire extinguisher!

[@georgegates526]

Do you have two of them? 1 detergent. And 1 water for rinse?

[@MyButtercup]

A dish soap bottle will work too.

[@graceandglory1948]

We went to Costco and bought a huge amount of paper coffee filters. Should last a long time.. Maybe not the best idea, but cheap and surely better than nothing.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

At least they don't have holes. . .and they are pretty sturdy yet biodegradable. Clever!

[@pspcraft]

Great idea... thank you for the tip - going to buy some coffee filters.

[@tyrroo]

Another great thing about coffee filters is that they're lint-free!

[@nanaaw5395]

And you can get them at The Dollar Tree or 99 Cent stores.

[@paulanetecke1128]

PREPSTEADERS + the wizzy wipes could be used for gauze, or cheese cloth, or in place of gauze, or cheese cloth, for water filtering or for whatever those might be used for. Or fold them and wet'em to use as wet wipes for hands or bums, or for baby wipes, etc...

[@vzlacaracas]

Loveeeeee your show and see the Love of God expressed throughout you! For those bucket's it is a real great idea to place the plastic bag and with it a little scoop of cat litter, super cheap at the Dollar General, or Dollar Store... Do your #2's then closed it up and make sure to have a place to disposal this bag, at least 12 feet away from your house in a whole on the ground, at least 6 foot deep from the surface

[@susananderson9619]

When I was a truck driver, solo, I used the 5 gallon bucket, and double or triple tall kitchen bags thickness placed in the bucket.I also got the stuff they use in RVs after I nestled the bags inside and always had the lid that came w the bucket. I tried to only pee in it but sometimes there were emergencies. And I threw it away ever day or more iften

[@cdhlj]

Crazy how this was 2 years ago and now it’s happened the store shelves are emptied-most of your options are not available either.

[@firebreathingmoonbeam3961]

Thank you for reviewing. I actually really like these. They are sanitary so they can be used for so many things. You can use it in a medical emergency if it's not too wet.

[@QueenKatz8]

I just checked Amazon Australia and although Wysi Wipes are sold here, they are currently unavailable - wonder why!!!! I think they're a great idea for emergencies (in normal times). Easy to keep a few of them in your purse, gym bag, car glove compartment/centre console etc. An old Berocca or similar fizzy vitamin tube is the perfect container. The Luggable Loo can be purchased through Amazon in Oz as well.

[@wandaalexander1972]

My aunt grew up on a farm where they had an outhouse. They use to save up all the corn cobs after dinner and use them to wipe with. They also used old Sears catalogues and magazines.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Actually, I think the Wysi-Wipes are brilliant!!

[@karenpierce6424]

They look good on paper. Have you tried them?

[@leannemackenzie6786]

Not flushable. Will block your toilet.

[@braveheart977]

Me too

[@RainbowExplorerRN]

If your home has solar (PVC ) or wind power, a BioBidet toilet (an electronic bidet toilet appliance), works beautifully year-round to make toilet paper obsolete under most circumstances. It is far more hygienic than using TP, as it both cleans and dries the entire perineal area, regardless of age or gender, without contaminating the hands in the process. It's particularly beneficial for those with mobility challenges, permitting nearly all to remain independent and to live with dignity, when toileting.

[@alanwong9280]

Have you ever used this? Do you own one? Brand and rough cost estimates? I've never seen anything like it in the US.

[@alanwong9280]

I just googled: BioBidet toilet

[@tygrr69]

BWAHAHAHA

[@jeanscruggs6049]

In case of a black out, I purchased plastic hospital specimen collectors for my toilet. For "liquid", when finished pour it into a covered bucket (I have Christmas cookie containers with handle and lid). When full, carry outside to dispose of. For "solids" use a bag, put a small amt of litter on the bottom. When finished, cover with litter, tie off the bag and dispose of outside. I've stockpiled toilet paper, but also cheap table napkins that I cut up into squares for "droplets". I also have small coffee filters for lighter loads to reserve TP supply. I also have plastic restaurant gloves, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and hand sanitizer to stay clean and healthy. I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel. You are very pretty and personable too! 😊

[@jeffdiamond3346]

I have a composting toilet also mention about camp toilets. I bought 3 of them and a portable water filled sink.at yards sales.Also I bought a porta potion from a company that was updating their s for $100

[@thatbird2]

Self composting toilets are the go. Also pretty easy to make - especially if your back yard has a slope, or a decent sized hummock. In Victoria, (Australia,) all of the rural public toilets are self composting. Nobody needs to empty the "honey carts," just rake the finished product out from down below. The first one I ever saw was a repurposed telephone box. :)

[@mrssmith7868]

I made reusable wipes for urine out of old t-shirts. Once used, I just wash them. We only use store-purchased TP for solids.

[@joycegallowayparker9652]

Finally! Someone commenting on what women can use to dry ourselves with after we urinate, so thank you! I was beginning to think no one else had thought of it but me. But as one with a bladder condition (Interstitial Cystitis) that causes me to go up to 15 times a day, I was so glad to see your comment. I'll keep using TP as long as they keep selling it but if, God forbid, the day ever comes where there simply is no more TP, I now know what to do. I just need to come up with a 'travel pack' of washable wipes and a way to store them in a purse sized container to wash later. It's not like we women can just 'shake' ourselves dry. lol

[@naomimay82]

I bought some flannel cloths made for reusable toilet paper. I have switched to using them after I pee and am saving toilet paper for poop only. The kids and I are home all the time right now, so we will go through more toilet paper. While we do have a decent amount on hand (I always keep us well stocked), I am noticing the stores just don’t have toilet paper right now. I may not be able to buy more. I need to stretch out what we have. I am the biggest user of toilet paper in the house cause I pee a lot. I can save a ton of toilet paper by using cloth to dry off after I pee.

[@patriciasomji1100]

great idea.

[@arweninnj]

@@joycegallowayparker9652 Have you ever thought about a bidet? More hygienic than wiping with TP. Search for "Hello Tushy". Less than $100; about 15 minutes to install. The basic model is cold water, but that is not nearly as bad as sounds! Better for my septic, better for my butt and better for the environment. I got one as a gift and I love it.

[@stephanies6740]

I come from earthquake country now living in tornado alley. I've been keeping emergency kits in my home and car. A couple of years ago I saw a video on how to make a portable toilet so I made one. People don't realize just because there is an emergency doesn't mean people don't have to go.

[@lowkedoutqueen]

Stephanie S I'm new to this tornado alley business myself... I'm hoping this year will be calm... Good luck Dear

[@lupitavela1475]

I like this responses. I live by Rio Grande River Bank. I saved my mom's potty chair after she passed away. I now plan to place a bucket under it and put ashes from burned trash, sand, dirt, or saw dust to use should I not have running water. I live below flood zone and could possible one day be off the grid should a lake break above- up 12 miles from my house. For TP, no poblem! I have tons of old clothes I no longer use and are in bags to give away. I could save some that are soft fabrics and cut into smaller squares.

[@bethrobb3684]

Stephanie S Good to always be prepared!

[@nancyv9916]

WHETHER PPL LIKE OR NOT I APPRECIATE YOUR TAKING THE TIME IN SHARING OTHER OPTIONS AND HOW THEY WORK !! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY

[@tronalpha9137]

G"day from QLD Australia. i am an livaboard on my sailing boa, an 25ft, yacht. Remember the old wash out nappies that you would hang out to dry ? you can use them but i use sometimes wash cloths made by chucx and wash them out as well. Allso just get a bag of rags from the hardwere store. They break down as well. Gerard.

[@sonnyshiner2619]

Goodwill. Stores used to sell large bags of old clothing/ linnins for just a few bucks. Dont know if they still do but ive baught them in the past for automotive rags before. They sold them as rags. ;)

[@bbongwaterbongwater9201]

Some janitorial supply companies sell rags in a bag. Just be sure and check them. Sometimes they have a lot of polyester which you don't want of course.

[@createdbooks]

My husband buys bags of rags in the paint department at Home Depot.

[@lindahandley5267]

A month ago, who would have thought? People are SO selfish with their hoarding. We can't find t.p. ANY where. I just ordered some!

[@luckysmith8275]

I know! It's really annoying. I don't usually buy tp until I only have a few rolls left and it just happened that I was running low just when this hoarding hit and now I can't find any anywhere!

[@loloholmes2793]

@@luckysmith8275 where are u able to find it online? Amazon has a month wait

[@Sandra-jg5tv]

What are those called and WHERE do we get it?

[@samsmom400]

About a year ago I bought a 12 pack of Charmin and the rolls were half the size that they used to be. So, I went out and bought some soft hand towels and cut them into smaller squares and I use those now. The first couple of times I used them, I accidentally threw them in the toilet, but after having to fish them out, I remembered not to do it. the first time I washed them they unraveled a bit. I just cut the loose threads and that was the end of that. I also bought some baby wash cloths. I use them more than once, just fold them over and use a different spot. I only use those for #1. For #2 I use flushable baby wipes. If I run out of those, I'll just use the cloths. I'll rinse them out like it used to be done on diapers and throw them in the laundry. I wash mine every week. I made enough to last for two weeks. I also use cloth napkins now. I bought the 12 X 12, but those are really too big. I'll probably cut them in half. If you order them online you can get the small cocktail size and they'll be fine. Or you can go to the fabric store and get some cotton material and make them yourself, which is way cheaper. I use cloth towels for the kitchen. I have saved so much money by doing this! It's much more doable then having to buy all the paper products! I live by myself. If I had to do this for a family, I would buy a certain color or pattern for each individual person. What my friends thought was weird a year ago ... they find to be brilliant now!! I do keep toilet paper for company, but that is far and few between. I hope this helps!!

[@scpmdt]

Those who have hoarded T.P & face tissues & household disinfectants & hand sanitizers are those who bought them to make a profit & loaded them on eBay & other internet selling sites. These are the same people who brought the virus into our country, & now overstocking what is for every one & profiteering. Shameful low creatures.

[@liligal2390]

Add ‘Kitty Litter’ - it soaks up fluids and neutralises ‘smells’. Yes, it’s more expensive than dirt but it’s much more ‘efficient’ and ‘suitable for purpose’. Buy on deal and your on a winner. Better still, buy wholesale or trade price for even better deal. I’ve found setting up a small company for prepping and prep purchases has saved me LOTS - just as long as you stay ‘tax aware’ and keep about $1k below any tax threshold. Happy prepping!! 👍👍

[@susananderson9619]

I moved in with my neighbor and was thrilled she had installed a bidet. They are wonderful. Yes ,I use toilet paper , but less, now.

[@joebloggs619]

As a primary school kid I recall our teacher giving us a lecture on exactly how many sheets of toilet paper each kid needed per toilet visit. It was 3 sheets max. (Kids had been unravelling toilet rolls and clogging up old style toilets that parents used to empty by hand into a pit and clean). Toilet paper was a rare thing and a novelty in the bush, where there were no shops, so kids were fascinated by its potential for playing games, as their homes had the usual cut up squares of newspaper with string through a hole in the corner, attached to the toilet door. These were great because you could sit and read the newsprint, or the part that wasn't it off. And wonder what the rest of the article or story said... That's how some of us more creatively minded literary kids developed our imagination. Sitting on these old style wooden box outback Aussie toilets, reading the newsprint incomplete stories on the squares of newspaper and inventing the sections that had been cut off the square. Once, my mother had enough of the amount of time I spent in the toilet, reading this newsprint dunny paper and she started calling me, banging on the toilet door when I refused to come out, because I had forgotten why I had even gone there originally and got engrossed in the toilet newspaper stories. "Give me that toilet paper... What are you doing in there? Get out!" she ordered, grabbing my half finished story I had started on some scrap butcher's white paper using one of my father's workman marking pencils I had found in the toilet. She grabbed my story tore it up and threw it in the toilet, told me I was mad and removed the newsprint toilet paper on the string. So, I ventured into the Aussie folk"s toilets, which were really interesting because they had the usual newsprint newspaper,but there were also complete women's magazines I could sit in the toilet and read, plus a little step and witty signs on the back of the toilet door that made me laugh.I concluded they were a far superior civilisation and culture than my parents, on account of the types of toilets they had. One could spend ages in them, amusing oneself. I told my parents about the sophisticated Aussie toilets and got the usual predictable response:The Romans invented toilets. If I was to believe them, the Romans seem to have invented everything! (But never anything bad, though...).About a month ago, rummaging in a junk shop I found real treasure. Forget fancy embossed triple play soft claasy Quilton toilet paper. I had something far superior. A toll of toilet paper that had newsprint printed on every sheet. As soon as I saw it, I grabbed it with glee, to entertain guests at any dinner party I might throw, as the newsprint on the toilet roll is actually a series of hilarious jokes. It proved to be a great conversation starter for guests... I wish I could buy another roll when this one runs out.

[@gr82bloved43]

I thank you for your honest opinion. I'm military retired, and know that when the SHTF and you're out in the field you're not looking for comfort TP - just to get the job done. lol ! Our MRE has TP and as I'm taking it apart now, it consist of 8 little squares LOL... of TP! Yes siree ... God forbid an MRE doesn't agree with you or you use leaves! haha... Anyway, the company making these wipes you demonstrated did come up with a bigger version... just FYI ;-)... i can see the water being an issue. There's also the issue of our monthly and we need 2-3x's the amount of wipes at times for obvious reasons... so for all you female peppers out there - something to consider. --- Thank you for the video!

[@laplante1367]

Extremely well done! This lady is very impressive!

[@charlottehulett1738]

Having lived with my Grandparents "during the war" IE: WW2 ... We used Sears catalog pages, sewing scraps, Corn husks (the absolute best option for #2.) and rags for #1, which were then washed. ... I don't want to go back to any of those, but they are options in a pinch,

[@rrcaniglia]

If it’s damp, it will clean more efficiently than dry tp. Should require fewer ‘squares’.

[@rrcaniglia]

BTW, we used quick lime in the Army in the latrines.

[@TheIndigodog]

Flannel cut in squares, washable. Just soak in a bucket with water and vinegar solution until ready to wash. Flannel can also be used for sanitary napkins.

[@helened6896]

Wonderful idea. Thank you.

[@alanwong9280]

vinegar will NOT kill all pathogens. If that is all you have, I would rinse the cloths till clean--REALLY clean, THEN use the vinegar. Vinegar is only a weak aldehyde. Its ok for general cleaning, but not for E. choli and other dangerous bacteria. You are much better off buying multiple bottles of chlorine bleach. It will go a lot farther because you use a lot less--and its cheaper than buying all the vinegar you would need to do what you wrongly hope it will do. Buy the NON scented kind, as it can be also used to purify DRINKING water. I understand the scented chlorine bleach can kill you if ingested.

[@sabrinamassie5606]

Less lint with t-shirt material ...

[@soniaoliveira8207]

@@alanwong9280 the vinegar is for the smell until You do laundry. You wash the cloths in soap and hot water.

[@hfortenberry]

@@alanwong9280 Alan, before freaking out, read the entire comment. She said she uses the vinegar to soak UNTIL READY TO WASH.

[@kataradixon8412]

I remember when we use to use news papers rub them together til soft and use them as far as water boil the faucet water then refrigerate it. We werent raised up on bottle water only the new generation. Us as being older and knowing this its always good to let your children know there's other options.

[@mooster47]

My "newspapers" have been on screens for years. Maybe we'd all better start hoarding junk mail while that lasts.

[@rkhnd51]

Interesting about the newspaper. Thanks, Katara.

[@20greeneyes20]

Gives read my mind new meaning. Read my butt

[@jimfoard5671]

Instead of toilet paper buy a long loofa with rope handles on each end. Wet it and use it and dry off with a re-washable cloth towel or cloth napkin. Clean the loofa in the sink and drop it in a bucket of water with a cap-full of bleach to disinfect it. Also use re-washable cloth napkins instead of paper towels. And remember, the oldest form of currency was salt. Stock up on salt, flour and vegetable oil. With that you can make tortillas, flat bread, sandwich wraps and lots of stuff. Take care. Also, order supplies online from the Walmart ahead of time for pick-up at your next destination. Get cat litter at a sand and gravel place. And learn to barter and network. You've got some pretty good skills. Find out whose planning a wedding and needs a photographer. Advertise for kitchen cabinet work. And find out who may need you to help them. We'll make it working together.