Cloth Toilet Paper (?!)

Cloth Toilet paper may sound strange but it can save a lot of money, be much better for the environment, reduce our dependence on society and is a sustainable solution to sanitation. It would also be a good "prep" for those who like to prepare for disasters.

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[starwish]

For those not sure about this - start by doing what I do - use the cloths for urination (90% of the bathroom trips), and have regular T.P. for the rest (10%).

[amariahg]

I just made about 100 cloth wipes/toilet cloths today for my family - we started using a bidet this year and my husband was converted completely, we've cut down on our toilet paper usage a ton! When I mentioned this to him recently he was all for it, since we're pretty much just drying off after rinsing with the bidet. We used cloth diapers for our kid so the idea of "bathroom laundry" is already part of our routine, these wipes will get washed separately from all other laundry and on a sanitize cycle. We'll keep some TP for guests but we won't be using it anymore.

[wandzettadarey]

I just started using cloth for bathroom trips and I also crocheted washcloths using cotton yarn. I took a empty dawn bottle fill with water and when I'm done squirt my private area and I always feel fresh and clean.🥰

[DebGilmore]

I tried this and am totally sold!!! I made over 100 double wipes. Now when I go in public....I really realized how much more my cloth wipes are so much more cleaner and makes you feel cleaner. Thank you so much!!

[sharonlatour]

My mother used cloth diapers and she wiped our bottoms with a clean wet wash cloth. back when I was born, there were no Pampers. She would rinse the soiled diapers and rags out in the toilet and put them in a covered bucket with dreft baby detergent along with the wash cloths.When she had enough for a load, which was every day or so, she washed them in hot water in the washer. so you who are squeamish, this is really nothing new. That was part of Baby laundry. She NEVER washed the rest of the other clothing in with those diapers and baby wash clothes.

[Dfender]

This is a great idea, but I highly recommend adding a bidet to the toilet. It’s wonderful! The water does all the cleaning, leaving practically nothing left, so the cloth rags can be used just to clean up the wetness. This way they are not that dirty when thrown in the designated hamper.

[cherosno]

You can use a pillow case as a trash bag and just throw it in with the wash of the wipey cloths

[theconfidentnovice]

I love the idea of having the kids pick out their own fabric!

[willanaify]

So amazing, I did this the first time I seen the video.  I'm elderly/alone and on a very small budget, the cost of TP is outrageous, ( plus the quanity get's smaller and prices rise all the time. You are a  wise lady.  I made these for my personal use, over a year ago, their great for quick wipe ups, easy to wash, I throw them in a lil basket,   am careful to wash an re-sanitize them often....you are brilliant. naturally i use regular toilet paper for the dirty JOB but truly this has proven to save me alot of money over this past year year....thank you a thousand times, sorry it took me so long.

[lisawelch]

This is the same idea that is used in making "period" kits for girls in third world countries that enables them to be able to attend school and other functions instead of being stuck at home during that time.  They often use bar soap and a stream to wash their reusable pads.  Sunshine kills the germs while they dry.

[kathryncooper]

Great video! Every day I research ways to make my life better, easier, more economical. I have learned to make my own laundry soap, cleaning solutions and skin-care products, and everything I have made is infinitely superior to the commercial products they replaced. Same goes for flannel bathroom wipes. I was certainly skeptical and uneasy about trying them, but the truth is that you never know until you try. I stitched up twenty-five 8" square flannel wipes and stack them next to the commode on a sealed receptacle, which I use to store the used wipes until I'm ready to put them into the wash. So far, I only use them after I've emptied my bladder, and use toilet paper for more extensive cleanups. They are far more comfortable on delicate tissue, and they don't fall apart in my hand, so I think they're actually more sanitary. They have no chlorine bleach or formaldehyde in them, so I know I'm no longer exposing myself to the toxic chemicals used in paper production. No plastic wrap and cardboard roller to add to the recycling bin. Deforestation is largely the result of worldwide consumer demand for single use paper products; trees are critical to the survival of the planet. This has turned out to be a splendid way to save money AND the world!

[nortfishlsweetnr]

I like the idea but I think I'd try to get everybody to use a portable bidet, squeeze bottle or peri bottle to blast off any #2 so that their pretty much using them just to dry, just cause I'm a big sissy.

[m.p.]

TP was one of the few things I didn't have to buy, thanks to your tutorial that I watched years ago. I learned much from you. Thank you for all that you do, I hope you and your family are safe and well.

[chasing_happiness]

Lmbo! I gotta ask...how many cloths were accidentally flushed as the family was adjusting to the transition?

[sarahbeee]

Thanks for posting. We are trying to be more eco friendly and save for a house. It will be in the country with septic so this will be much more easy on it. I didn’t think this was even possible, I’m just tired also of spending $20 on paper to throw away. I’m excited! Lol

[MichelleAndHerCurls]

i think this is so cool.  i'm a single college student and anything to keep costs down is welcome to me. i think this is a wonderful way to save money and the environment. 

[oggyreidmore]

We have a bidet spray nozel hooked up to the same water supply as the toilet tank. We use little towels to dry once we're clean. Bidet hoses are fairly cheap, and the extra water you use to bidet will be less than the price of toilet paper.

[doesntfighthascookie]

I've used cloth because of allergies for years. Most corn allergics can't handle the corn starch in tp and paper towels. When I first started I made extras for my shop to cover my start-up costs of using softer, nicer fabric like organic unbleached fleece. Hemp holds up best.

[dhearndon]

I’m here because of the Coronavirus of 2020 toilet paper crisis. Lol!

[diminishingerica]

I've often thought how much toilet paper a woman has to use because we have to use it *every* time we go to the bathroom. I, myself, can go through an entire roll in just over a day. It's ridiculous. It's a waste of money, a detriment to the environment, and I am SO going to make these soon. I have my flannel washed and ready to go. Of course, I (being the only lady in the house) will be the only one using them, and only for urine, not anything else. I also cloth diapered my son. Financially, we didn't have a choice. It's not as bad as a lot of people seem to think. I'm looking forward to cutting my spending here. This is going to save us a butt load of money. ;)