What to do When the Toilet Paper is Gone

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I use a "poor man's bidet." I recycle dish washing liquid bottles for the "bigger" job, and I fill one or two with water and use them to rinse off the affected areas. Sometimes I'll add witch hazel or vinegar if I think about it, but this is totally optional. Then the wipes are actually drying towels, and there is very little mess (if any) that gets on the towels. It has worked well for me for years.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

Tika California BEST SOLUTION. The thought of washing CLOTH wipes for #2 grosses me out!😁 That means running an empty machine on rinse cycle with disinfectant just to clean it. The water that's wasted you may as well buy toilet paper...

[@philosophical6827]

❤❤❤❤❤ What a great idea!!!

[@geotav9141]

Witch hazel is excellent

[@socialworker1677]

Thanks great idea

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

@@geotav9141 Vinegar is cheaper and a Natural antiseptic though...😁

[@bejai1962]

This is so interesting, so educational. I would never have thought of this but I do keep a wash cloth and soap at work in case of an emergency or just to freshen up. I actually have a flannel sheet set that I’m willing to sacrifice if it comes to that. Nobody here but me so it’s nobody’s business.

[@lorikulstad9320]

I buy unscented baby wipes. Now I will use the empty soap bottle. Best idea.

[@kimberluna2226]

Here's a hold onto to add just in case. The romans used sticks with sponges.. so next time at the .99 / dollar store pick you up one or two.. aka dish bottle sponge. Hangs well in the shower. Wash rinse...Sanitize. (spray bottle w desired wash ingriedents.. LOLl (like spray and wash..) works well for most anyone that has a surgery of sorts. Spray bottle of your chosing. Works great. Hopefully you don't have teenagers that like to take a roll of TP home in there backpack!!!!!! Roman sticks are a deterrent!!!!!!!!

[@dahanabaxter4401]

Our business now, Sis! Appreciate. PTL!!!

[@sashanoel167]

This is right on time 🕺🤸‍♀️ along with cloth wipes I've been using a picnic ketchup bottle like a handheld bidet for urine and poo. It rinses the urine and poo off completely and I feel fresh and clean. Don't think I'll be going back to toilet paper.

[@donnachavez8230]

May be a silly question, but how do you do the poor man’s bidet without it spraying all over the seat? To go from the front or the back?

[@sonileesmith2256]

@@donnachavez8230 I went to a salon store and bought a hair dye bottle. It had a longer nozzle..and tilted..I go front to back...while sitting, use cloth to dry.

[@carolpenn8455]

😁

[@chrissy4500]

I bought a clear rear, and it's WONDERFUL! I'll always use a bidet in the future!

[@shirleybarrett8503]

I already been using a portable 2 piece hygeine bidet. Or use the dish soap bottle, whatever size bottle you want. Used washed cloths to dab dry.yea.

[@rommelbillman4681]

Amen!!! We are so spoiled in this country. Go ask your 90 year old parents or grandparents what they used and the majority will tell you there was a Sears Roebuck catalog in the outhouse and they’d just rip a page out and wipe away. Most of us who are over 65 and had kids 40 years ago never used disposable diapers because they didn’t exist. Great useful video.

[@iri3977]

True!! Heart smiling - i remember grandfather's thunderbox. Thanks for the memories Lol, many Blessings 🕊️

[@sharoncrawford7192]

I'm 65 and have a 41 yr old daughter. I used cloth diapers on her at home to save money. Then when we went out somewhere I used disposable diapers.

[@mischief8404]

@@sharoncrawford7192 Yep. Me, too.

[@kaleidoscope8743]

@@sharoncrawford7192 and you washed them in ammonia period or that's what my mother did and her mother.

[@mikeylorene]

That's like saying we're spoiled because cars were invented. Toilet paper was invented for sanitation so why revert to having to deal with poop? And a 4 oz bottle of Collodial Siler costs almost $30, so it still costs lots of money to revert!

[@Mamasmovietime]

Just found your video and I totally agree with you. I tried to explain this concept to my other (I live alone) family members and they thought I was crazy. Simple life is a good life. Being able to adapt is essential! Thanks for the video ❣️

[@juliapace2845]

Odd how family members are the most resistant to our great ideas. sigh.

[@maryhill2346]

My mother always put the diapers to soak in an ammonia/water solution in a lidded diaper pail. We always rinsed the dirty ones in the toilet before soaking. I think she dumped most of the soak into the toilet before taking the bucket down to the basement laundry area. Then she’d dump the whole bucketful into the washer, rinse and drain and then add in baby and little kid clothes. I don’t recall ever seeing a stained one. I would’ve known because it was my job to fold them! Oldest daughter with three siblings under me. 2nd Mama job there. 😊

[@speakrighttogod]

As a child, I remember seeing that done in different homes. Memories!

[@donnadavis6190]

After wiping #2 i would first flush then soak the soiled cloth in the clean toilet water to remove feces. Immediately take to sink to use soap to hand wash and sanitize.

[@JR-zm2yu]

Very cool🙌🙏

[@reeree4735]

Wow I actually remember that.

[@MamaKalash]

When our son was born, in the l99Os, I used cloth diapers w/ plastic outer, undie pants, while we were at home, which was most of the time. (I used disposable for overnight and when going to town, since it was 50 mi away) I did the same thing your mother did with the cloth diapers. I kept a 5 gal bucket of bleach water, w/ a lid, in the bathroom. I would dump the contents of dirty diapers into the toilet, flush that down, then dip the dirtiest part of the diaper into the toilet to rinse it a little before putting it into the bucket. When it was full, I would put the diapers into the washing machine, then dump the bucket waste water outside further out, at the back of our property, or into the toilet. I soaked them in hot bleach water in the washer for at least 30 nins before turning on the washer. Them I hung them out on the line to dry, except during the frigid winters. I had been gifted a Diaper Genie that was kept in the nursery for the disposable diapers. (Those are super-nice!) I kept plastic grocery bags in the diaper bag, for throwing disposable diapers away. (Years later, I was really surprised at the number of young girls who never kept those bags, and just threw away dirty diapers without bagging them first. It's quite an unpleasant surprise to find a very ripe diaper in an obscure trash can, a couple of days later, having not been told it was thrown there, haha, or walking into a public restroom where they've been tossed, unbagged.

[@kayspencer4234]

I did cloth diapers for my kiddos. Rinsed them out in toilet using rubber gloves, the soiled ones. Soaked in diaper pail, borax/water solution, no odor, zero stains. Washed up beautifully!!

[@kaleidoscope8743]

How do you make the borax solution. What's the measurements

[@Lori-hc2bg]

Me too

[@leesadexter7187]

So did I.. cloth diapers or so much better than the disposable ones my kids didn't have any problem with him because I was always changing them

[@relsba]

Hanging them outside helped the bleaching process.

[@nursedee2996]

Now if we can only teach our young moms to not want instant gratification when it comes to raising babies cheaply but clean & healthy!

[@sunnyb3b]

Use a peri bottle to wash the area first to cut down on the waste that needs to be washed from the wipes

[@bobbiedurham5010]

My 39 yet old son, said, "use a bidet." How about a spray bottle? After birth of one of my babies, the hospital gave me a squeeze/squirt bottle for taking care of the area. It would work for this. Some kind of oil for the skin also makes clean up much easier. IF there is a proper amount of fiber in the diet, clean up is much less "messy". Less paper is so much easier on a septic system. I have been thinking of the pioneers who were traveling in wagons & ones who had no corner grocery or supermarket. :) My grandmother told me Mullen was called "cowboy toilet paper" & was Indian tobacco.

[@sheilam1918]

Yes. THe bottle you were issued after having a baby. They are on amazon.

[@lindaloutotz999]

Bobbie Durham l

[@csnanny1882]

I was born and raised in Tn. I never saw a roll of toilet paper until I was 15 ,I moved to Ohio. We used an out house with a Sears Roebuck catalogue for wiping.

[@sandyfavre7336]

Ouch

[@luranewton3402]

Apppp00

[@kayc591]

This has to be the best comment I read all day.

[@samstwitch]

Early in 2020, I cut up a large old white flannel sheet into rectangles, doubled them up and sewed them on my machine. Then I ordered cloth baby diapers and did the same. In my bathroom cabinet I have a good stock of reusable cloth wipes for emergencies only. I have two large white buckets w/lids, one for after use like a diaper pail, and the other with an attachable toilet seat in case I can't use the regular toilet. Also stored ammonia in the bathroom and buckets of rainwater outside. If I run out of disposable toilet paper, I'll be using cloth ones. Thanks for the useful tips! I believe in being prepared for almost anything.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right after shooting the above video a year and a half ago, I made the complete change to cloth and have not looked back. I actually have an update video coming out tomorrow :)

[@vickilavender2791]

As a grandmother I have used half a old towel to use as a nappy in an emergency for the grandbabies. In our day as a young mother , we loved to see all the white nappies lined up in a row on the clothes line. And we always had mainly just one size raglan sleave nighties for babies from birth to12 - 18 months old. So life was so much cheaper to have babies, everything was mainly white for both boys and girls. Home knitted booties we had with soft edging elastic tied in a knot, instead of ribbons for baby booties.

[@dahanabaxter4401]

An emergency commode - great prep! PTL!!!

[@savedbygrace1582]

Tomorrows news headlines: For unknown reasons, flannel has completely disappeared off of store shelves.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hahahaha! Could happen!

[@richardmcgruder5437]

Eddie Murphy would say now that is funny🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulsit3624]

Hilarious! 😁 Yep the next item the crazies will be panic buying/hoarding will be flannel now, who knew something for ass wiping is so essential to preventing a virus?

[@franbolduc2763]

@@paulsit3624 it is being used to make face masks !

[@cookiemama4]

@@franbolduc2763 Flannel? I just saw the idea of sewing face masks but I'm not real clear on what fabric to use. I wouldn't want to smother the wearer! My 2 daughters work at a hospital, and there are no facemasks! Even the doctors are reusing theirs! :(

[@juliamartin9047]

God is good all the time. Lord pour out your Holy Spirit fire. We need you Lord.

[@TriciaRP]

Please send Him this way. I am tricked and feel sick and lost everything. Used to have abundance but was not rich towards Him. No children or husband. I feel cut and cursed. Sad. I am PK AND REGRET THIS WHOLE THING

[@MarySmith-ry9cu]

@@TriciaRP all you need to do is humble yourself before him. Confess it all! He will lift you up... Psalms says he's the lifter of our heads. Don't let shame or disgrace or pride keep you from him. Do it now dear beloved! ❤️

[@helendonohue5697]

@@TriciaRP just make sure to be your own best friend....you are enough....treat yourself lovingly and realise that you are down right now you will be up again...you make it happen and take wonderful care of yourself!

[@helendonohue5697]

Try to get a little counseling to help you get through this no fun time

[@lindashankle9645]

@@TriciaRP God really, really, really loves you. I'm praying for you right now for your spirits to be lifted and I'm sharing my favorite Psalm with you. Psalm 121:1-8 NIV I lift up my eyes to the mountains---where does my help come from? [2] My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. [3] He will not let your foot slip---he who watches over you will not slumber; [4] indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. [5] The Lord watches over you---the Lord is your shade at your right hand; [6] the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. [7] The Lord will keep you from all harm---he will watch over your life; [8] the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. I love you, God loves you and we all love you. Satan is trying hard to get you down, but the PK in you have a firm foundation that is being tampered with. I'm praying for your solid rock.

[@mickey3977]

Heidi, you're a woman after my own heart! Today's society has become SO spoiled and takes everything for granted. I'm so happy you are sharing the simplicity of what life once was, and can still be! People may poke fun at me for putting up all the foods I do, working multiple gardens, hunting, fishing, making health and beauty products, and prepping for emergencies. They're not laughing now. My dad told me over 30 years ago that I was born in the wrong era and every day I grow more fond of living a more simplistic life. Thank you for bringing an awakening to some that simplicity is a good thing. Blessings 💖

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for this!

[@upllitingpictures]

Yes I am born in the wrong century also😂 I'm loving the old ways! I'm not bothered by all who think I'm nuts. It's nice here. 😀

[@s.cthegladiator3514]

Love your show! Today's people lack these traditional trainings and depending on stores to solve their problems.

[@cookiemama4]

I bet if I did a survey, many more people from the south and midwest are using the natural ways, than other states like California.. My roots are in the south, along with my heart, but I live in CA.. :(

[@pennypiper7382]

Mickey ..hey, nothing wrong with being creative! It’s great fun and drives away depression. 😊👍

[@randomness8819]

Im Muslim we are commanded after using the restroom to have to rinse ourselves with running water before wiping and redoing our abalution. I always have a water bottle with me for such an issue and trust me you feel way cleaner than wiping with just paper. Welcome to my constant butt washing world. Lol Stay strong brothers and sisters and good luck with prepping. May we all be protected from harm and calamity. Ameen

[@bonnielucas153]

Thank God for Jesus Christ . He is truly The light of the world, the living water, the good shepherd, the prince of peace. The only way, the only truth, the only life. John 14:6

[@albertafarmer8638]

@@bonnielucas153 Amen, Bonnie.

[@albertafarmer8638]

We should use both. But the main thing is that you become born again before the rapture: thank JESUS CHRIST for paying for your sins on the cross and HIS resurrection on the 3rd day!!! It must come form the bottom of your heart and don't forget: JESUS is GOD, see John 1!

[@jazzk4072]

What is wrong with you people? This is a talk about butt wiping. Please don’t bring religion into it. I feel embarrassed by your bible thumping reaction. They were sharing a cultural custom, not preaching.

[@maryamal-ghazali8626]

Alhamdulillah for Islam, we are prepared for anything

[@Mimeh53]

Thanks for this video. As for diapers, Mama had 7 kids and NEVER used a disposable diaper. She'd rinse cloth diapers out in the toilet, soak them in a bleach solution overnight, then toss them into the washing machine. They were always spotless, and we never had diaper rash. People are really, REALLY spoiled in this day and age.

[@iri3977]

Yes, i did the same for my daughter 30 years ago. I loved the smell of fresh breeze dried diapers. Blessings 🕊️

[@lanonnz1764]

How right you are.

[@lettygsetumbeko2033]

People are not spoiled .they are brain washed not think they got knowledge to fend for themselves when shops are not there

[@lanonnz1764]

@@lettygsetumbeko2033 l always say, "take away their phones and they cannot survive" everything is on their mobile. If someone pulls a switch and turns them off they have nothing, no money, no food. See who the clever ones are then.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

Bless her heart!

[@suemoo22]

I bought a big pack of cheap washcloths for this purpose.

[@judithrichardson5860]

Thank you very much: God bless you for reminding people of how important it is to savor old-fashioned ideas. Does that make sense?? You nailed it for the people. You are really a blessing for the people..I mean it..smiles....

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Judith!

[@gurkamalkaur3207]

Love it. "You're not going to need toilet paper, if you don't have any food". You are definitely a new favorite. To the point, knowledgeable, practical, quality of videos very nice, voice easy for me to hear and understand (have some challenges). Will us my husband well worn flannel shirts to make the wipes, in case water is in short supply. Will use spray bottle to wet the wipes. Normally use bidet that fits under toilet seat. It is the best $35 that I have spent. Will use these flannel wipes to dry after bidet. Have been using wash clothes. Thank you for sharing this information

[@coramdayo]

Someone may have already suggested this but also buying baby receiving blankets (the flannel kind) at yard sales are great for this too! They are soft and a little thicker so super nice for this purpose!

[@katjodaniels4233]

I buy used flannel sheets from the second hand store

[@buckeyedav1]

@@katjodaniels4233 same Anna in Ohio

[@anthonylutz118]

Dumb.

[@bridgetgidget72]

I was thinking that sometimes, it’s super hard to find flannel sheets, but flannel shirts are always like $1 at the thrift store

[@m.walker7907]

@@bridgetgidget72 Not in midwest.flannel shirts used 5.00

[@declanmcleod9025]

We have stocked up, on most items, but within reason, and over a period of time....no panic here. But, it's crazy that people panic with toilet paper and bottled water, when there is plenty, if they stop panicking! I am an herbalist, forager, hunter, fisherman, trapper, and a great shot, and have a 26 acre pond, and I make herbal medicines...so we are fine, but, I hope the lesson learned in all of this, is exactly what you teach....learn how to be self sufficient, and learn not to depend on stores, and the medical industry, that may or may not be available in a crisis.....thank you for all you do! And most of all everyone.....get close to God, and trust in him, not man, who will almost always fail you....Our Father never does! Trust!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Love this! Thank you!

[@Ihave2quilt]

Please link your email/KZbin would like info

[@donnaleeclubb119]

AMEN.

[@ritajimmie3361]

I have always kept more food then what I need so I had no need to do panic shopping

[@bobbiedurham5010]

Yay, and yay! Well said!

[@lindachandler2293]

My favorite joke about toilet paper; yes, we do need to joke and keep our sense of humor, is now we know what to do with all those odd socks.

[@k.l4898]

Nice 😁

[@machellestupfel7862]

The cities are ridiculous . Wonder if people realize that if you don’t eat and drink , you don’t poo or pee. Wash rags are a good thing.

[@godistheanswer123ify]

Kunga Dorje lol😂😂 true

[@deannab9511]

You do realize people are buying both tp and food.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Actually that's not true your body is always removing toxins so you will p unless your dead

[@lorettatayor5840]

@L. A. McDonough actually if you run a fever you can get dehydrated so inside is hot & dry so you get constipated. Usually. But not always. It depends on the virus obviously. Just my 2 cents.

[@robertsample42]

Elle L. : Why does everyone need so much Toilet Paper . They must be throwing up out of their ASS!!! LOL.

[@evelynnieves4586]

I've invested in three bidets, one for each toilet. They come in different brands and prices and different budgets. It should be a very good idea if every household will invest in one of these babies

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

So, what's the cheapest that does the job?

[@juliesmith8339]

Do they require electricity?

[@sheridansplace1607]

Link?

[@shelahogletree7711]

Dreamingrightnow we got one on Amazon for $22 loved it so bought two more for backup. Dont know how we lived without a bidet.

[@margaretlemmon1143]

Cold water isn’t comfortable

[@hfortenberry]

I forgot to mention that I've been using pee cloths for a few months, since right before the virus hit (coincidentally, I just happened to be at that stage in practicing using my preps) and I found that a great fabric for pee cloths are those microfiber cleaning rags. They are so soft and absorbent! I picked up a package of bright yellow ones at Home Depot in the cleaning section. They come in a package of about 18 or 20 cloths. Each cloth is about 12" square and it's the PERFECT size for doing bird baths. I use the blue ones for doing bird baths (bathing with just hot water and a cloth instead of getting in the tub/shower). But the yellow ones are perfect as pee cloths when cut in half. So you just need blue 12" squares (folded into quarters and refolded for washing your privates) for bathing and the yellow (6" x 12" folded in half) for pee wipes. :-)

[@carolpenn8455]

You crack me up .but great ideas. We need to get back to basics ! 😁

[@francinewade8299]

I got what you are saying and as sometimes when I ran out of toilet paper I do use those old cloth but it goes into the trash but like you say somthing is coming for us and and we will need those suggesting things

[@sharoncrawford7192]

They have those at Walmart also.

[@H4me7215]

No electricity then what

[@m.walker7907]

@@H4me7215 Use coleman lanterns.Use kersone lamps.Candles.

[@chrisjones3901]

Oh your description for the word number two saying for the bigger job cracked me up

[@jeanmartin6410]

After about twenty years of use, my bath towels started developing holes. Yep. Not worried about tp.

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Isn't it weird how the old towels (and bed sheets) lasted so much longer?

[@hummingbird2254]

Now theres a use for a pair of socks that are getting holes, or for any odd socks where one disappeared.

[@rebeccashetter8389]

IF the person had a foot fungus I wouldn't.... you could have another problem

[@hummingbird2254]

@@rebeccashetter8389 As long as the socks have been laundered properly, I don't see a problem.

[@hummingbird275]

Rebecca Shetter 🤣🤣🤣

[@hummingbird275]

Rebecca Shetter It could cause “”fungus of the bungus””. lol😳

[@geotav9141]

@@hummingbird275 ROFL You're a nut. I sure needed a laugh. Thanks

[@RainCountryHomestead]

ATTENTION: Here is the most recent update video I did on using and caring for the cloth wipes since making the complete change after the above video was shot in early 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nPm3aefNVkbNk

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@Snarky Patrol Thanks but not interested in a bidet, I have gone cloth all the way and am very happy with it. No need for toilet paper or any other disposable product. They wash up easy and are much easier to deal with than the cloth diapers I did with my kids

[@ge0ld0re]

@C gull alert can't abide the cold; heated, a bidet would be fine, WITH a nice flannel square for drying!

[@ge0ld0re]

@C gull alert Thx for replying! I actually have a portable bidet; can use anytime, any water heat; just haven't.

[@evelina.amazonAtGmail]

@@ge0ld0re I know amazon sells them but I just use a plastic water bottle and warm water. I am from Europe and it is very common to have a bidet in your bathroom, I am missing it here in the US. I was watching a TV documentary from some place in Asia, it may have been south Korea, and they had a hand held bidet shower by the toilet and used it every time they used the toilet, the young man said: you are always clean! They prefer it that way.

[@andreaszule1558]

@@evelina.amazonAtGmail Finland has hand held spayers.I was weirded out by that as I don't want to touch anything that someone else handled....I'm thinking splash back. On that note....I got married at 15y. Had a babyjust atfer 16th birthday and part of the post-partum care was peri care. Every new mom got a peri bottle to aid in personal hygiene. The flannel is a great idea. I remember swishing diapers in the toilet and throwing them in the diaper pail which had water and dreft detergent. Gosh, I don't feel old at all😏

[@chrissyusa9765]

if everyone would shop as they normally do, there would be plenty of TP to go around. It’s beyond panic buying. It’s selfish hoarding!

[@karolsorrell827]

The hoarding isn't so bad as the people who buy a store out to sell on internet at 10 or 20x the going rate.

[@karolsorrell827]

Whoever they are, they'll get what's coming to them sooner or later. I hope they get HUGE fines for price gouging!

[@tamarabrown9364]

I’m very happy I don’t like to shop. I only do it quarterly, so I buy a 30 pack each time. It took awhile to buy more these days. I did learn my tp can last 6 months

[@kimjones2056]

The VP is telling people to Christmas shop now because there will be shortages

[@LittleOrla]

Chrissy USA My nephew is a hoarder. He told me he has a 7-year supply stored! 😳 Great nest for mice and bugs 🤨

[@charlottewall4675]

Mullein is also perfect, and it has great properties. Menthol. Cowboys lined their underside to prevent chapping. Back in the day, I lined my baby Dippers due to rash. In one day fixed. Us old timers Know a thing or two also. Found your channel, loving a young lady who is using old methods to get by. Your a peach! 💞

[@robinpritchard837]

My Grandparents used a Sears and Roebuck catalog in the out house

[@soxfan]

best thing....they're reuseable.

[@evek8220]

When my dad built our home. In 1950 we had an outhouse till the next spring when he finished our indoor plumbing. We also used the sears catalog

[@donnaleeclubb119]

My dad also. LOL. Not afraid to do that either.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

The ink though...

[@francesbruno8445]

@@estherstrategicadvisor749 today's newsprint inks are plant based -soya- so safer than when we used Sears and Canadian tire catalogues

[@55sunturbine30]

Spin mop bucket works great for pre clean on dirty cloth diapers! Would work just the same for adult wipes! Then just empty water from bucket down the toilet.

[@ragdoll49]

Maybe give a stack to each person in the house, having their own color. Color coded wipes.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

That's actually a good idea especially for Preteens through Adults, that way your only messing with your own waste. If you fill a basin with hot water, you can clean it out immediately and THEN put it to be washed so there's no 'fecal' matter sitting anywhere or ending up in the wash with the items of others.

[@bobbiedurham5010]

Excellent idea!

[@speakrighttogod]

@@Ms.Byrd68 Need to clean the basin afterwards!!!

[@Ms.Byrd68]

@@speakrighttogod After each use preferably.

[@denisekeeth4595]

My son only ever had cloth diapers and never a diaper rash, seven years later my daughter started with cloth then I moved to America and found disposable diapers, she had a diaper rash within a week so went back to cloth and no more rashes. No baby wipes just warm water and cotton wool to clean the mess off.

[@sunandthesoil3736]

🤣🤣🤣Toilet paper fights got us thinking. Thanks for providing us with some solutions

[@ChicReal]

I use mild soap and water to wash with and recycled cloths as TP. To me, it's a no brainier and so simple because I was raised this way. 🙏🏻❣️🙏🏻

[@carolynmcgee3152]

When TP became an issue in our city, I mentioned to my hubby that we have PLENTY of old towels. If we run out of TP I would cut up several of these towels and we would use it for TP. Everyone in my house is onboard. I also mentioned it while out shopping for groceries - it was amazing how many people within earshot went, oh, yeah. Sometimes you just need to think differently.

[@saltycat662]

We said the same thing. My family grew up poor. If we didn't have tp, we used towels or clothes. We knew people who even used newspaper. Seems like many people today have lost the ability to be self reliant.

[@hope3761]

Seniors need the TP we do not even have our own Washers in these Senior Apts to use washcloths . Why do I feel that not having TP is the end of life I always had Pads also and I am 60 and finding out how spoiled I am My Husband past away 8 years so guess his flannel shirts I did save are going to be used in a way he would never have dreamed of but I am sure he"d say "Go For It "

[@kingnasty5381]

Stay strong. God bless you.

[@lorettatayor5840]

Amen honey I'm doing the same thing. Use a old soft washrag too.

[@GiGiGoesShopping]

There are a variety of washer choices either requiring electricity or not on Amazon. Some need a sink and others are freestanding. Most good for small personal loads.

[@hope3761]

@@GiGiGoesShopping You can not use them in Senior apts they have laws for what you do use in them

[@hope3761]

@@kingnasty5381 Thank you You also

[@rickmars8581]

We made our own personal bidets out of brand new, 1 gallon garden sprayers. Just fill with warm water, pump to pressurize and wash away. The longer wand is very useful and this can be used where no running water is available, such as an outhouse or your favorite bush.

[@joyliedtke5551]

Definitely opened my eyes to the possible need down the road. Thank you so much. I was in the cloth diaper era, so I can picture it better.

[@johnsonandjohnson7298]

Amen. All the time God is good.. My pastor use to say this..

[@valorijohnsen4186]

I had surgery on my right hand, I'm right handed! With the physical therapy it took 4 months to get the hand working again. For the bathroom "clean up" job I bought a 1 gallon weed sprayer ($7.00), I call it my portable bidet. Love feeling clean all under! Now I use my small cloth wipes for drying. Try it, you'll love it too.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I know many are very happy with that method but the above video is 19 months old and I made the full switch to cloth before it even published and love it. I will never look back. Here is my recent update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nPm3aefNVkbNk

[@claudetteking6198]

I laughed, but thought what a 👍 great idea,I will get one, necessity is the mother of invention.

[@sylviashaw71]

We just happened to buy and install a bidet on our toilet about a week before things got crazy! I have to tell you guys it is WONDERFUL! For what it is, it was not expensive. Got it on Amazon. We have found, of course, that we don’t need nearly as much tp!!! We found that the two of us used approx. 1 roll of 400 sheets tp in about five days! We’re retired so have been home all of those days! It might be a great option for some of you. It is very easy to install! God Bless you all!

[@elliottmanning]

Good for you folks!!! eBay has BIDETs for about $20.00...

[@donnajohnson9647]

This might sound dumb, but I've never even seen a bidet, how, exactly do you use it? Just spray water or use a cloth, what?

[@xyztia12]

I still have a washboard for laundry because after a hurricane we were without power for months and had to do laundry by hand

[@avanellehansen4525]

I think the easiest way is to stop on it while you shower.

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

I'm 69 and Irish. Back when I was growing up, our toilet was outside the house. I would be terrified to go out in the dark. We used newspaper scrunched up and later really hard toilet rolls. I had 5 children and used to wash nappies. I hated the procedure and my stomach would heave. Looks like we're going back. We've all got very soft. Greetings from Ireland

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

I good way to eliminate the mess for the number two process would be to keep a squirt bottle of water to rinse parts before wiping. Then the wipes don't end up as messy. When all this crazy came out, I didn't panic at all. I am a natural for roughing it. So I instantly started thinking about what sheets/material I could tear for tp. We have 7 left in the house and five of us are females. You can imagine how much tp can be used. Another step we made was to buy condiment bottles for a water wash. I love the idea of using herbs. Awesome idea.

[@22lyric]

In the 70's Johnny Carson made a joke about there not being toilet paper in the stores and everyone went out and bought it and then the store shelves were empty. I never forgot that and realize lots of things can deplete the stocks of anything in the stores. We arr always very prepared. I also have lots of old sheets and towels which can be used for so many things.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

They're going to find in 6 to 8 months abandoned homes with people inside clutching a Year's worth of toilet paper but dead from starvation....

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep!

[@gdhhayes2129]

I first heard the rush was on both toilet paper and bottled water, to which my response was: will they pour their bottles water over their toilet paper to eat it for breakfast?! I, too, have publicly stated that without food you aren't going to need all that paper. I prefer beans and rice to eat while using rags to wipe my bum...

[@patriciamarquis3743]

I had a really bad flu about 20 years ago, my head hurt so bad to even touch the pillow. One thing I DIDN'T need was toilet paper !! Family made me broth and chicken noodle soup. NO one brought me toilet paper !! People are so damn stupid.

[@cookiemama4]

Toilet paper also takes up so much room!

[@vintagesouthernpicks3555]

@L. A. McDonough Please STOP! I'm laughing my head off at all these comments! I've got to to do these suggestions.

[@janklineburger201]

Thank you so much for this video. At first I thought, "I couldn't do that!" but then you mentioned it is just like the cloth diapers you used on your children and I was sold! I cut up an old flannel queen sheet but there were just too much fraying so did not use them. Hope to get them edged sometime. Another blog suggested using old t-shirts! These work great and I do not need to worry about fraying. We have been using the cloth wipes for about 4 months now and my daughter and I love them. We put them in a small bucket and there is no odor. I dump the bucket into the washer, no pre-wash, longest cycle with hot water, vinegar and extra rinse. I use a spray bottle with silver for cleaning off when needed. I have a rectocele condition and the wipes are perfect for that. Cloth does clean much better than paper.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I don't really understand why so many people get squeamish about wiping their butts with cloths. I used cloth diapers for my daughter and damp cloths to clean her off. I just rinsed the cloths and diapers in water then soaked them in water with small amount of borax in it. Drained on wash day then washed in hot water with more borax a little bleach and soap. Then I'd run them through a complete cycle (wash and rinse) with plain hot water. Only time she ever had a rash was when I left her at her grandmother's for the day and grandma used commercial wipes. Nowadays, i myself used damp cloths for personal ablution after relieving myself. Unlike when I did my daughter's diapers, now I presoak, drain wash with borax and small amount of soap in hot water. Being adult i don't feel the need to sterilize or double rinse that I did for a baby

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Because we (our society in general of course) have all been so pampered with the convenience of just flushing away the icky stuff that it is hard to imagine anything else. Just like when you are raised on using disposable feminine products, the idea of using cloth just seems nasty. But then you do it and realize how much better it is all the way around and very little extra work. That is all ladies had for thousands of years was cloth.

[@Lantanana]

Just an fyi, I (a 68 year old woman), have never had to launder items soiled that way. I never had children. I have really struggled with how to deal with the whole thing. Rain's video gives me some very good advice on how to handle this new challenge.... lol

[@cookiemama4]

@@RainCountryHomestead My grandmother used cloth for feminine needs. My granddaughter (age 20) loves with me (I raised her from birth). Can you please tell me how to make the pads so they won't leak through? Also, my 87 yr old mother needs "piddle" pads.. Thank you! I love the idea of going natural!

[@cookiemama4]

A fellow cloth diaper & wipe mama! Woo hoo!

[@arleneehrlinspiel5232]

cookiemama4 She has a video on how she makes her pads. You can either scroll through her videos or when your on her home page go up to the magnifier glass at the top and put in your question.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I have not run out of toilet paper, but the first thing I did was go buy some cheap rags (21 for 5 dollars) and a bucket for $5. The only thing that would probably be a problem is after wiping, a person might forget and let it drop in the toilet and it would have to be pulled out before flushing. It is amazing that people do not know how to handle this with no toilet paper and cooking from scratch and freezing food. Thank God I had a mom who taught me.

[@catherineshiddengarden2596]

We live just north of Detroit in a little town called Marysville. And it was just crazy watching the people buy the toilet paper here. But yesterday the store was already restocking. And there was a limit put on how many you could buy. Along with the eggs and other important groceries. It’s just pure madness. I enjoyed your video on using cloth for our uses in the bathroom. I was just going to plan on using washcloths if I ran out of toilet paper. But that would’ve taken about a month and a half. Because it’s just my husband and me. And we only buy four rolls at a time. 😉 also A suggestion for the city folks. They can get bidet.

[@katjodaniels4233]

Yep. I just bought food. I have 3 rolls of toilet paper but I use cloth for #1 and save the paper for the other for now. Not worried about this minor category lol

[@karin0963]

I've been telling my family I have fabric and will make fabric wipes if needed.

[@vadamsable]

May go on to Walmart and grab cloth scraps before idiots get wise to that. I don't wanna have to drive to Timbuktu for butt wipe 😵.

[@moniquechampagne6343]

Hello, I just wanted to interject as I'm understanding that you're talking about using the wipes directly on your bottom as you would TP. What I've been doing is I have two bottles in my bathroom. One has a mix I make for myself but anyone could just put some water, a drop of white vinegar and a drop of teatree oil. This I spray on myself after I pee and then I wipe with a cloth. For #2, I have a bottle that I fill with warm water and I spray myself after doing my business and then I use some liquid soap and spray again to rinse...THEN I wipe to dry. That way is the cleanest possible method and there is very little dirt or bacteria on the wipes. Obviously, this only works as long as you have access to water and I can only use it at home. But it keeps me super clean and has saved me tons of money and of course is better for the environment. :) Hope this helps. ps: love watching your channel

[@beankeys8812]

Monique Champagne I have done something similar with a small plastic bottle, like an old liquid dish soap bottle. Works great and no plumbing a bidet. Now I just perch on the edge of my tub and use soap and the handheld spray ( after using TP). Very refreshing!

[@614pinetree]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@elliottmanning]

@@beankeys8812 You are now ready for an add-on BIDET!!! On eBay, about 20.00...

[@ruthcasteel5311]

my town is 52-89 miles away from groceries/supplies...yes i live on a monthly alottment, ss, but now theres no tp in those stores , & now our little store that about 800 residents use is out of tp...so stupid...only during extreme snowstorm did this ever happen during my life time...wth...i do remember my grandmothers "ways"...so i will resort to the "old ways"... like your show, thanks

[@dianaashton2512]

I would suggest buying very inexpensive wash clothes that come in packs. Would hold up well . Toilet paper is now almost a dollar a roll. Imagine the cost for a family of four.

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

My husband and I already discussed this and agreed we could rip up old t shirts drop in a diaper pail with some sort of solution and wash them up.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Elda MacDonald exactly. I have some flannel and covered buckets at the ready, just in case. However...I've had that in place a long time already. The TP apocalypse of 2020 is quite amazing to me.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

It is so much better and it will save you a lot of money!

[@cookiemama4]

@@rosehavenfarm2969 I've lived through a few national crisis. I do recall one where toilet paper was wiped out! (Pun intended) 😁

[@hummingbird275]

cookiemama4 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonylutz118]

Really dumb.

[@paulajpurcell9775]

Grandma alwasys left the old Sears and Robuck catalog in the our house, rip off a page, wade it up to make it soft, do your business and your out the door

[@MsUnchat]

I helped wash the Cloth Diapers for my Niece so I’m not opposed to using cloth. Thanks so much for the great tips!

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@MsUnchat yes, I used to hand-wash my children's cloth diapers until later, I got a washing machine. Even today I would use cloth and not that chemical-infested stuff they sell in stores. ha ha

[@mchrysogelos7623]

My question is what do you do with the "used" page? and where do you dispose of it eventually when your container or whatever - is full? I know in the old ouhouse it would just go in the ground but what about today? I have lots of old telephone book directories, but wonder about the inks used in them?? hmmm

[@muzerhythm2242]

I feel the same as you...rather get food items than toilet paper. I'be been doing the same as you before all this hit (mainly for the weeks money is tight because of emergency expense like car repair until my next check). During these crazy times I'm grateful I listened to how my grandfather told me how he grew up and what they did during the depression... I'm using everything I learned.😁

[@yvonnevansickle53]

Homemade bidet. You can use one of those pump garden sprayers next to the toilet and spray away the "cling ons" before using the cloth. The long spray nozzle can be angled for more ease of use. Or even using a plastic squeeze ketchup/mustard container. I even believe you can order something of the sort online, specifically for that purpose, possibly from an outdoor or camping site. That makes the cloth squares more for simply drying off.

[@sherryk30]

Excellent! I was just sitting here thinking about squeeze bottles. I LOVE Rain Country vids and the comment section!😁😁👍💕

[@americaneden3090]

YES! I saw Julianne from Dirtpatcheavan do a video on this very topic, ur explanation is right in line with that very good advice. Tfs! 👍❤️

[@arthurleslie9669]

Yvonne VanSickle ... I prefer that option as well. Surprisingly, people don’t use their brain and will never think of it.

[@tofumommy]

Yvonne VanSickle I love the idea of using a pump garden sprayer! Any squeeze bottle could be used as a “peri bottle” like the ones women use after childbirth.

[@ThePaPappy]

@ Rain Country - funny that people poo-poo and laugh at these recommendations. Those old timers used these very practices. Anybody read those old FoxFire Books ? Country folk can survive ! I knew my grandma who was born in the 1880's and my father who was born in 1906. What was normal for them is amazing to us ! 😀👍

[@mchrysogelos7623]

and what is "normal" for today, was amazing (or unheard of) to them! space travel, etc. I remember how excited my dad was when they landed on the moon, and I just looked at him, thinking, yes, and what about it? ha ha. I remember how exciting it was for him using a computer - or playing solitaire on the computer! (back in the 1990s). Oh how times, change and how they stay the same! My grandma was born in 1899 and died in 1999. those generations really saw a LOT of change!

[@patriciacole8773]

🤣you said poo-poo! Just kidding 🤪

[@ThePaPappy]

@@patriciacole8773 👍😆

[@4chomestead680]

Hi Heidi, I have been using cloth wipes since 2011. We went through a really rough time and had to cut out everything that wasn't absolutely necessary. When things got better, no one wanted to go back to toilet paper! I do soak mine in water between washings... that was recommended when I started many years ago. I just dump them in the wash once a week, spin them out and then wash. However, I think I might try the no water method that you suggest since I have to carry the buckets up and down two flights of stairs. Oh and when I use them for the "bigger job" I always wet them, they clean so much better that way! Thanks for the video! BTW, I just went to etsy and purchased some wooly lamb's ear seed from you. I can't wait to grow it in my garden!

[@elliottmanning]

Don't forget an add-on BIDET. On eBay about $20.00...

[@nicolettedean4331]

@@elliottmanning Are you selling these? Considering it is about your 4th post on this thread, one might think so

[@elliottmanning]

@@nicolettedean4331 Nope, Have been introduced to the BIDET in Europe back in the 1990s. Was able to find an affordable BIDET on eBay a few years ago and have not bought TP in years!!! A BIDET is so much more hygienic and earth-friendly!!!

[@obsidiangraves5961]

I've been using cloth for years. Itx way better, I wet them first, and wet cloth cleans poop better than dry paper. Plus we dont spend money on t.p. anymore. We give them a quick rinse in the sink..and I keep a bottle of cleaner beside sink to give a little spray to disinfect sink. Then we put cloth into a flip top garbage can with a wet bag inside. No smell no leaks no problems

[@coramdayo]

What do you mean by (or use for) 'wet bag' inside your garbage can?

[@obsidiangraves5961]

@@coramdayo they are a water proof bag made of PUL or ployursthanr laminate fabric. The same thing they use for cloth diapers(we also cloth diaper our child) if u wring out ur wipes good a regular bag or even just a plastic bucket will work. Were just fancy bc we have diapers too so they all go in together.

[@hfortenberry]

I love this method and will try it. Thank you!

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

We always rinsed the diapers in the toilet and then put them in a bucket. We lived in an area where we had outdoor toilets so many times we just put the dirty diapers in a bucket with water. The same thing would work with cloth wipes.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Great video for the crisis we're experiencing! Helpful! One thing I am considering is a big bag of old t-shirts that I have kept. I make reusable t-shirt bags from old t-shirts (just a few cuts and I hand sew one seam across the bottom). I have plenty of bags...so I may use some of the t shirts as TP, if it comes to that. While t-shirt material isn't as nice as flannel for the job at hand (pun intended ;) )....it's something I have on hand already and hey--it's for butt wiping, so nothin' fancy required. lol Thaks for keepin' it positive!

[@lorivinson6845]

That's what I use tees

[@carriem7832]

I ordered two,packages from Amazon but will only be getting one because they ran out. You can make your own TP from recycled computer paper...eHow tells you how. My husband said a young guy was complaining he could not find diapers and he told the young guy go back to what moms always did....use cloth ones or make cloth ones......he said the young guy looked at him like ewwwww.... I’m tearing up all the old flannel shirts today to make some...thanks for the idea

[@jazymamajo]

Nothing like going back to basics. All natural like your baskets! Thank You.

[@pjsmith4716]

I listened to this a couple of months ago. Then went to Walmart and bought some cloth, cut it up, washed it and I've been using it every since. It has really cut down on the use of toilet paper and saved a lot of money. Thanks for the great idea. I also bought a couple of packages of paperless towels. They are soft, about the size of a washcloth, relatively cheap and perfect for my hubby to blow his nose. We are also using cloth napkins and kitchen towels. I work 45 to 50 hrs outside the home, and I've had no problem keeping them washed up. It is just the 2 of us with our kids all gone and my husband is waiting for neck and back surgery and his help is limited. I'm glad I did it. Again, thanks!

[@marjoryvick1179]

I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE SOMEONE ELSE WHO THINKS LIKE ME!!!!! Last year my husband said that I use to much toilet paper, so I took some old bath towels that had seen better days and I ripped them up into squares. I use them for #1 only. If I need to do #2, then I rinse myself with a bide (sorry can't spell) basically it is a metal hose and sprayer made to attach to the underside of the toilet tank and hangs on the side of the tank. (My daughter in law is from a country that does not generally use toilet paper, it is a luxury item and mainly used for xpats and visitors from countries that use T.P.) So what they use is a sprayer of sorts. So that is what I use for #2 and then I dry off with a square. Easy. Saving Money and it does feel cleaner than paper and softer. Why not? People use cloth diapers and cloth wipies for their babies, I do not see the difference really. Thanks for sharing what you share. Very informative and interesting.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

OH.... Do you mean 'bidet'? I know in Europe it is more common than in the US. Also in Thailand, I think they might use them. We don't have the little hose and sprayer here in the US. the bidets I have seen were like a water-fountain-toilet! ha ha. thanks for your input!

[@cookiemama4]

I'm 67 and was raised by my grandmother down south for a while, till I had to move with my mom to California. My grandparents lived on a farm.. How I long for the old days! So, I've been thinking about alternatives now. I bought some spray bottles to spray after "bathroom duties", then use cloths. I have bad allergies and have used a lot of paper products for blowing my nose. I'm going to use the flannel squares idea for that purpose! It's much softer anyway. My grandparents also used hankies! :)

[@lysp1372]

I use a squeeze bottle that I fill with warm water . Solves the occasional messy poo problem! 😂

[@itsaqualcom]

Yes I have been using my 40- 4x4" double thickness flannel squares for about 10 years now. They are the perfect size and they just don't wear out I did surge the ends together to keep them neat and together. I too only use them for the light jobs and I use the TP for the bigger jobs. But there is no reason not to do this. It makes you feel so good about yourself. I also use the bathroom a lot through the night so to lasts me through whole week I would double this amount to 80. I believe I started out with 50 and then a few times forgot and flushed a few down. Anyway, I use a small shiny metal trash can from Walmart that has a foot peddle to open it with. I line it with a mesh zippered bag so all I have to do is take it out, zip it up and throw it in the Sunday wash with the laundry.

[@peggystanford2395]

Good one.

[@mls3555]

BRILLIANT!!! I am definitely doing that

[@borwin98]

'' Toilet paper is expensive. Why would any of us go back to it after getting used to this alternative?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I made the full switch after this video published and I have been pleased with how easy it all cleans up, no smell, even after allowing the bucket to sit for three days, and even more savings on TP. No going back for me!

[@bobbiedurham5010]

AMEN! I'm seriously considering alternatives even though we really don't need to. We're on septic so...

[@annalake4376]

I haven't used tp in over a year, to save money I've been using cloth wipes made from the ridiculous amount of clothing I own, toilet paper is a want not a need!!!

[@mchrysogelos7623]

good for you!

[@Kissesmom1]

Hmmm I guess that there's another sense when people say LET'S MAKE THE WORLD GO GREEN!!! I Guess that not using as much toilet paper as usual is just a way to see the greener side of toilet paper!!! LOL LOL LOL!!!

[@monyscell8352]

In the interest of maybe helping others at this time, I'm going to share my experience. I don't see toilet paper as a luxury. Using cloth is the luxury - NOT toilet paper. For me I switched to flannel cloths years ago for everything and I would never ever go back to tp. I knew it was full of chemicals and very bad for you, tho at the time I didn't realise just how many chemicals - 100, 000 among which is triclosan. I think it's sad that people don't realize that paper products are anything but clean. I do use my wipes for everything but I will say that I use the occasional piece of tp to remove solids from the wipe - not my skin. The wipes still save me a ton of money. And at least if I can't get tp, I can do without. For me personally I made the switch because I no longer wanted tp on my skin - it doesn't do a decent job and I was fed up with it in every aspect. As for the washing, I once read on the CDC site that regular hot washing is sufficient to kill anything that might hurt us. There's really no need to use bleach either. I don't think soaking in a bucket of water is a good idea because it's more likely to make things worse not to mention harder to deal with. It's really more about what's in our mind than any actual danger, but adding water to solid waste is what creates "raw sewage". For the same reason, in the case of a composting toilet it's better to separate liquid waste from solid - safer and it reduces smell. It's water that causes contamination - people don't seem to realize that water = bacteria. It also brings with it mold and fungus. So I don't use any kind of spray to dampen the cloth though it's tempting sometimes but the danger there is that if you don't dry your skin sufficiently you risk fungal infection. You can avoid this if you really want to use a spray by keeping a dry cloth for patting yourself dry and/or powdering your skin afterwards with arrowroot powder, but that's where it can get a bit more time consuming and fussy. It's generally easier to keep it simple. I definitely find using cloth cleaner and while I get that many people can't be bothered, again it's more about the mindset than anything else. Having done my research when I made the switch I found those who were against it had never even tried it and from what I could see everyone who gave it a go loved it and agreed that it's cleaner. I keep soiled cloths in a stainless steel composter bucket and throw it in the wash once a week with towels and other cloth used for personal care. I wouldn't wash them with other clothing except undergarments, and never with kitchen towels or such. I think it's pretty straightforward. It's really not as messy as people imagine and I appreciate it so much that I consider the washing to be a labor of love. it saves me money and tons of stress, to say nothing of the health benefits. Now I purchased mine from Etsy because I realized I couldn't sew enough of them myself. I did sew several but then ordered 2-ply flannel cloths in black so they'd be low maintenance. I think it helps having proper cloths made for the job, and the ones I sewed myself I use when I'm out. I might use this rip technique for that purpose in future but I find the 2-ply gives the cloth more structure and makes its easier to hold and use. Bigger isn't actually better here, it makes it more awkward to hold and deal with. Mine are about 6.5ish " x 7.5". you really don't need anything overly large and I think in all the time I've been using cloth I've maybe only ever had to use more than one a couple of times. I suppose some folks might be surprised that I use my own cloth wipes on the go too, but at times like these we become more aware of the health risks and conscious of the things we touch that we have no control over. No one likes using public restrooms but it's a necessity and when I need to use one I prefer to touch as little as possible while there. They have the worst paper anyway and who knows where those huge horrid rolls have been or who's touched them. It makes using these facilities easier and more hygienic to just bring-your-own.. lol. I think that about covers it and I hope someone finds this helpful. I can only add that switching to cloth has been one of the most important changes I've made in moving towards a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle and the feeling of more self-sufficiency it's given me has been worth the effort. I highly recommend it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Wonderful comments and so very helpful! I had thought the same about putting the cloths in a soaking solution. I had tried that ONCE with my cloth feminine napkins thinking it would be a good idea, YUCK! Never did that again! I also love how you call using cloth the luxury, it really makes sense. The only reason I called tp that was because of the ease of just throwing away but just like with anything else, once you get into the habit of taking that extra step to wash, it is easy and the money you save not buying tp and filling up the septic tank makes it more than worth it. All this talk has me wanting to make the full change to cloth now, even though we really do not need to.

[@nelliehowell8268]

Mony's cell ,

[@mchrysogelos7623]

Nice comment and thanks for the input; it gives me the hope and courage to do it myself. I really want to, but the part about storing them, in between washings, makes me worry. I cannot run the washer everyday. I only do a small load once a week, so now it will have to be 2 loads a week. but that is do-able. thanks again.

[@elliottmanning]

Consider using a BIDET and using your cloth rags to pat dry, so much cleaner!!! An add-on to your toilet is a BIDET at eBay for about $20.00...

[@pjj9491]

I remember when I had kids in 60s.. before disposable diapers....loved it...the best shower gifts were a monthly sub to a diaper service....

[@carysmith6458]

This sounds a little gross but as my parents did with diapers, if there is too much matter on the cloth. Flush toilet then dunk the cloth in toilet till matter comes off cloth. Then put cloth in a container with lid till you can transport container to washing machine. We had a porcelain diaper bucket with a tight lid. This kept the smell down till we wash the diapers. It's getting back to how we did things in the old days before disposable diapers.

[@wild-radio7373]

I was taught this method for cleaning out period undies also! My mom said, flush it clear then hold the dirty item in one hand and flush a second time... the water movement rinses the cloth. Then you wring out the water, toss into laundry pile and wash your hands. Easy Peasy. People are too squeamish now days♡

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@wild-radio7373 yep, the good old days of doing that with undies and diapers!

[@lunasmum6869]

I used terry nappies for all four of my babies. What is the problem a lot of people have with washing them? We just got on with it. When someone was expecting a baby it was like a signal that the baby had been born when a row of lovely white nappies (I am in UK) appeared on the washing line. I used the same nappies for all of my babies and they were as white as the day I bought them though getting a bit thin. I see parents leaving the supermarket laden down with packets of disposable nappies which are only going to clog up the earth while they take hundreds of years to bio-degrade. They are wasting so much money. I use cloth pads and have a portable bidet for in the toilet. Shortage of toilet rolls? There is no need for a shortage. Oh I could go on for hours how mothers were hoodwinked into using disposable nappies. The figures they (the manufacturers) gave out were flawed. They quoted the cost of terries as expensive because they quoted one washload for one nappy!!! Right, rant over! Keep safe and well.

[@Purple-gl4vy]

First time visiting your channel. Looking for alternative to TP. Thank you for showing this. I love this idea. My grandparents also used cloth. I will be looking for flannel fabric. Thanks again!

[@plzsavethebeez743]

I did cloth diapers and hung out to dry in wonderful Sun!

[@florencejones8575]

Where I come from they used Corn leaves from the Vine or Rub the Newspaper and wipe with it;when you make Bowel Movement we used these Items in the field. When working in the Field picking Cotton. we used Cotton if we had to go We did not take a PocketBook to work because no wear to keep it ! When women had their Cycle you could not afford Napkins we used rags and wash them out for next month.My mother had a large Family; My Father had died so we had to wait for his Social Security Check. In those days you got smaller amount because Food and Rent were Cheat! My Mother have a Black big Pot she make a Fire and a rub Board and LyeSoap She used Cloth Diaper for the Baby. She would let the Diaper sit to get the Stool out and them put them in the B Pot to Wash; with Bleach and lye Soap Soap Powger. and rub them out. She changed to a new Water to wash them with the RubBoard and Rinsed;Two or Three! time Put them on the Clothes line to Dry! With that Black Pot she could Boil them a little While! Everything came out Snow White Blankets Sheets went into that Black Pot we had no Washer.

[@1994abbygirl]

I gave up trying to find toilet paper and headed over to the baby aisle and bought baby wipes, from there I ran over to the fabric aisle and bought flannel. Homemade bidet works great!

[@ruthgraham6131]

No to in my town but oddley plenty of paper table napkins an I got several pks,no one seemed to think of that.just trash them in plastic bag.would STOP UP toilet I think??!!

[@anthonylutz118]

Why don't you just go over to Home Depot and buy the nozzle they sell for this use? Works great. No gross disgusting pile of s**ty flannel sitting in your house. Not rocket science people.

[@1994abbygirl]

Nozzle?

[@anthonylutz118]

@@1994abbygirl Yes, of course. It looks very much like the long spray nozzle at your kitchen sink. It works so perfectly I can't imagine someone coming up with a better idea. It is designed and sold for this exact purpose. Bath section at Home Depot. Hooks up to the toilet fill tank shut off valve in less than 5 minutes. There are millions upon millions of people all over the world that use this method. It's so easy and clean and sanitary you'll be embarrassed to admit that you ever used a caveman method such as toilet paper. I guarentee to you that people around the world stand with their mouth agape shaking their head trying to visualize how you wipe feces around on your backside. Visualize taking a shower after every toilet session while seated and actually walking away clean. Trust me on this, it's the sophisticated way to go. Just need a small towel to pat dry. Toilet paper? Really?

[@thinkingofothers353]

~~~ Mrs. Heidi may I say in a nice way ,,, you are the best my friend....I used to teach homeschoolers about 45 homesteaders and i would of asked you if we could use your videos . The children would not only learned but loved you and Patrick. ...I also liked your ideas in this video. Please know I pray for you and your loved on every day...GOD'S JOY.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you so much Dave! We really appreciate your many kind words!

[@wolfm2576]

I recommend a spray bottle water a little baking soda and pat dry if your out

[@dannyg8130]

Dollar store i bought micro fiber wash cloths. Simple to clean and dry

[@hfortenberry]

I use microfiber cloths for this purpose too and they work great! Soft and absorbent!

[@shirleycooper5674]

This is a good idea and I actually thought to do this when the toilet paper buying panic started. I bought toilet paper, and as a backup when that was gone, I bought paper towels and when that is gone, I have wash cloths. Another thing I stocked up on that the cashiers were saying NOBODY was buying, was soap. Also a tip for bringing a fever down, if you get it is take a bath or sponge bath (with a wash cloth) with warm water and baking soda. It pulls the fever right out.

[@patriciacole8773]

Also peppermint oil. Do not get it in or near the eyes!!

[@nibabi]

I bought shower gel as well.

[@hummingbird2254]

I've been following the channel of Dr. John Campbell. He's an a U.K. doctor that puts out videos everyday about Covid 19. He said that a fever is the body's way of fighting the virus. Viruses don't like heat, and it's the body's way of trying to destroy the virus. He said that we shouldn't be so quick to lower a temperature, unless it gets too high, especially in children. The virus can't multiple as quick when our body temperature is up. So when you lower your body's temperature, the virus starts to multiply more rapidly again. He said that it's best to tough it out, even though you will feel terrible. Lowering your temperature actually prolongs the illness. I would suggest of course that you speak with your own healthcare provider.

[@doriravenwood6819]

Havent done this for years but when my youngest was a baby she was allergic to all commercial wipes and diapers. I made flannel wipes and used cloth diapers for her. I also used cloth pads for years cause the store ones bothered me. I kept a 5 gallon bucket with vinegar in the bathroom with a lid. My husband put a few holes in the lid cause I thought I should. At the end of each day I pour it all into the washer with my homemade laundry detergent. My cloth reusable dry sheets I had essential oil of lemon on. They came out nice and clean every time. Also the soaking water I used was very hot at the beginning of each day, I didnt keep anything in there all night. I think these wipes system could work well for cloth TP if needed.

[@bobbiedurham5010]

I totally agree! I also used the power of the sun to bleach the diapers. Then I was told to let the diapers freeze on the line. Worked! I had to quit soaking them in clorine bleach. Then we started using Amway, so I soaked them in all-fabric bleach. No more holes in the diapers! At the time I didn't know about using vinegar. (After I was done with the diapers my husband and father-in-law used them for various jobs they had. Great on windshields)

[@doriravenwood6819]

@@bobbiedurham5010 very cool!

[@sandiv.2388]

Cut up old flannel PJ's and shirts! Recycle!

[@thegreatestislove8604]

If you poop only once or twice in a day you could just take a shower and spray the tub with cleaner afterwards so you don’t have to clean poo out of the cloths. Tub gets cleaned and you get a shower. Kill three birds with one stone lol

[@thegreatestislove8604]

L. A. McDonough rinse your butt or buy a 20 dollar hand held bidet

[@thegreatestislove8604]

L. A. McDonough you can even crinkle up old news paper or scrap paper until it’s soft enough for those kind of moments. Where there is a will there is a way 😁

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@thegreatestislove8604 ha ha I had to laugh at the question - although, it isn't really a laughing matter! where do you get the hand-help bidet? and is it called that (if asking at a store)? I have never heard of it here in US. I think I have seen it in other countries and wondered what it was for! Now I know!

[@thegreatestislove8604]

M Chrysogelos 😅 no kidding! I bought my hand held bidet from amazon but I bet you could buy it from eBay too. Walmart, target, or other big stores like that may keep them in the pharmacy section or down by the feminine care products possibly. You could most likely buy them online from Walmart or target. If there’s no way for you to get one, I bet a reusable douche/enema bottle may work just as effective and I know they carry those! At the very least, I bet a disposable water bottle with holes poked in the cap will do the trick. I think this is really a great lesson for us Americans to become more resourceful and learn how to be less dependent on others for our needs!

[@elliottmanning]

@@mchrysogelos7623 On eBay the BIDETs are about $20.00, That attaches to your toilet and free shipping!!!

[@mls3555]

THANK you Heidi for another great & necessary topic! FUN FACT: My Grandmother died at 101 yrs of age. I remember her saying that she remembered when they didn't have toilet paper (before it was invented). They had an outhouse & they used NEWSPAPER to wipe!! Apparently, the newspaper was printed on paper that was more like linen cloth. Their dad would read the morning paper & take it in with him after... That is probably better than having to hand WASH those rags. Very few people get a daily paper anymore, & they're so full of chemicals. I can't imagine, I could wash diapers by hand if needed - babies are totally different than adults. I think I would pray that a bidet was still available & have my husband put one in. I may just do that as insurance LOL I love the idea of tinkle towels for sure. That alone would cut tp use drastically, I am well hydrated so I go often=) I am conscientious about using as little paper as needed to do the job.

[@JJ-nb4ci]

Ordered a bidet from Amazon that attaches to your toilet. These wipes will work great for drying off!

[@maryisabell8760]

JJ : Hope U got a TUSHY - U will love it ! One of the BEST things we ever did .

[@JJ-nb4ci]

I bought the cheap one but I'm hooking warm water to it!

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@maryisabell8760 Is that the Name of it??? I need to get one, so I ask for a "tushy" (or can you order online?)

[@sylviashaw71]

Yes. We happened to put on a bidet before things got nuts! We only use about 1 roll (400 sheets) in 5 days for two of us. But this idea of using the fabric wipes to dry off makes great sense too!

[@sheri023]

Me too, got my hand held spray bidet last year and just use wash cloth to pat dry.

[@emsdiy6857]

Thank you, I'm not afraid to run out ,I know I can use other thing ,people do need to calm down. God bless you.

[@mpedals]

sometimes i type something, and it disappears,,,,uggggg, that just happened. Around me, the dollar store has had their weekly delivery cancelled, the shelves were empty. we didnt need anything, i go in to get cardboard for my garden paths,,,but i feel bad for the store employees, they are already overworked and understaffed, so now they have to unload two trucks next week,,,,,and there stuff might get postponed again,,,,,astragulous and elecampane,are a couple new herbs for this year, ,,,Feel a little bad for the kids out there that dont have a clue about washing a diaper and rubber pants,,,ok,,,heading to your store, need some more marshmallow seeds,,,have a great day and god bless

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Our son is assistant manager at our local store and does a good amount of the ordering, it has indeed been crazy!

[@peggymcnabb7343]

Plastic buckets would work. I NEVER used disposable diapers on my kids. only cotton diapers, so YES I used a diaper pail - I was blessed to have a wringer washer, I wish I had one now.

[@chrisjones3901]

Oh you reminded me when we we kids in the country if we we out in the deep countryside and hour away from home to walk we used dock leaves,we may see random people going to the toilet behind the hedgerows lol.sorry but if we dont laugh we cry.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right! We need to find levity where we can! :D

[@sherryk30]

I grow mullein and I think those giant, soft, fuzzy leaves would be perfect for "a big job"!

[@iartistdotme]

That's why they are called Cowboy TP!

[@4chomestead680]

Mullein grows around where I live...I always "joke" with my family but they are awesome to clean up with. They are also medicinal!!

[@iartistdotme]

@@4chomestead680 I just put up a batch of mullein cough syrup - blossoms in honey and dried the leaves which I use in soup and tea for immune boosting. I love this plant and have ordered seeds so I have it at home.

[@sherryk30]

@@iartistdotme how did u make it? U infused mullein blossoms in honey?

[@iartistdotme]

@@sherryk30 I picked some blossoms of each plant leaving plenty for pollinators. They are easy to pick and if you look inside each you will see orange pollen - I didn't pick those, just the ones that had already lost their pollen. They come off easy if you GENTLY pull down at the base - they just pop off their stem leaving the base behind. I gathered them into a bag I carried as the petals are so very thin and mush easily. Try to gather after dew has dried. They blossom in different places along the stem and news ones every day. Then dump them on a cookie sheet or something to let them sit for an hour or so - that way the bugs (if any) will crawl out. I then begin layering them into a glass jar, maybe an inch of blossoms packed well covered by an equal amount of local honey. I repeat this until the jar if filled with the last layer being honey. They tend to float to the top but you can stir them down every day. I cover the jar, set in a sunny window, and let set for at least a week. Then strain out the blossoms which takes a long time since it is honey. Store in a dark place. A spoon full helps cough and it delicious. Others have done the same directions using just white cane sugar but I don't have a consistent sunny window so the sugar just clumped and was difficult to smoosh so I switched to honey. If you can warm it (VERY0 slightly, that should work great. I think next time I will set it in warm water wrapped with a towel or use a slightly warm heat pad. There are several good sites on YT to watch. I also infused Vodka with Usnea which works like magic for a bad cough that keeps you up at night. Search that one also, as it is my favorite but for kids the Mullein is really nice.

[@thissideofcrazy2133]

I have a hand held spray, to wash butts, then wash cloth/rag to to scrub and then dry. You can sub a spray bottle, with clean water. I also like to have small bead size soaps to use, about tic tac size🤗

[@gayaartfyx8519]

I love that you shared this. I use reusable bamboo facial wipes instead of TP. They are about 3" diameter and definitely big enough and absorbent for a quick wipe. A portable camper's bidet works great for a pre-rinse before wiping a messy job. So happy to see others finding ways to make less waste in the world overall. No worries here if everyone else buys all the TP. ;)

[@gloriakipfer3144]

Great points !! Many today wouldn't even consider this. Love your Bible verse today!! God bless and ty for sharing...

[@barbaradiaz6920]

God bless you and everyone out there. My personal opinion is that for us that were born here in the United States. We are spoiled brats we had toilet paper. But that doesn't matter right know. We need to come to Gather. And quit fighting over stupid stuff.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right!

[@rosepearl7092]

My folks told me that when they were kids, there was no toilet paper - they would tear newspaper into strips and put it in a basket in the outhouse. My mom told me that as a child, she hated this. She would go to the market and search behind the fruit and vegetable stalls for discarded tissue paper that was used to wrap delicate fruit such as peaches and grapes. She would gather those up and keep a stash to use..

[@deniothompson5100]

I can remember having old Sears catalogs in the outhouse in case we didn't have any toilet paper, in the '50's. The toilet paper, then, was really rough, too, and the catalog pages was softer! Ha Ha

[@kingsmagic4u]

Helpful. I cut the long end of a large cotton sock to diaper my pt & qt jars. No longer have to worry about them touching one another. Great for RV camping as well. After watching your video I now know what to use the other end for. Nice soft glove to use after the bidet. Added these to the wash cloth pile you spoke about. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas you put out there!

[@LisadeKramer]

So glad to see someone that recommends rags