Spill the beans... on how to minimise loo paper use

barrenelly

Elvisia wrote: »

Just go in the garden, that way you save money on bog roll and you fertilise your plants at the same time. The cat's been doing it for years, don't see why we shouldn't.

This is a good idea in part, though I don't see how it saves on loo-paper, as you still need to wipe. I understand the cat uses her tongue for this purpose ...

gayleygoo

Aldahbra wrote: »

Presumably it is only like a nappy bucket, it would be OK as long as they kept the lid on, probably they have some milton or something in the bucket as well. It would be better than having a cat litter tray or something.

Personally I think life is too short and would rather resort to using old newspaper and books if I got that hard up. Fortunately I'm not..... yet.

I use cloth nappies and wipes (and washable training pants when necessary) on my kiddies, and using cloth wipes - made from old sheets and towels, heehee - when I go to the loo is no different. Luckily I have a nappy bin in the bathroom so it doesn't feel weird at all. In a few months I will probably be saying goodbye to the nappy bin again and using a small tub with a well-fitting lid, in which to store and soak used cloth sanitary pads and washable wipes - which I encourage my daughter to use when wiping, although DH is not so inclined The pads are washed along with the nappies at 70 degrees and come out very clean! I do use toilet roll too, and obviously have it for guests, but we've easily halved our usage of it by using cloth wipes part time. I know it's not for everyone but I'd certainly recommend it

kaymo

Wipe once, use bidet (or hose if you're a masochist). Also, get rid of kids!

littlemissbossy

swanoffing wrote: »

Not money saving on first consideration, but apparently there was (or is) a toilet paper that glowed in the dark - presumably to help users see what they were doing without having to turn on the lights (saving on electricity.

I've often wondered however if this would mean that by wiping one's botty with such coated paper would it rub off and give a new meaning to "the sun shining out of uranus"?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

phil007439

I always re-use my loo-roll,

Remember:

Waste not, want not.

sam959

i cant believe this convo its so funny! why?

pjvenner

We can't all afford (or make space for) a bidet but an adjustable shower head does the same job if you sit on the edge of the bath... Used after a quick wipe with Cushelle formerly Charmin with a drop of aloe vera 'Carex' type cleanser you'll have the freshest butt in town & save on loo roll!

My shower head was under a tenner and the Charmin was around £8 for 24 rolls (both on special from Lidl). Use a waterproof glue to block some of the nozzles on the head for an even more invigorating clean!:D

lady_jane

Yorkie1 wrote: »

Go for the deals in the supermarket - compare prices per 100 sheets.

Generally take one sheet at a time and make maximum use of it within the realms of decency and hygiene.

Certainly don't go for the shiny tracing paper as there is absolutely no absorbency there!

I think the cheapest, thinnest brands also mean you can't maximise usage from the sheets and they tear easily, so a false economy to a certain degree.





Not sure about wet wipes - think they would block my plumbing (there's been quite a few posts on the DIY boards about drains being blocked by these).

Over to others ... !

That's because you shouldn;t put them down the toilet if you read the pack it says bin them!!

pjvenner

Remove the toilet seat so women won't use your toilet along with half a roll of TP on each visit!

pjvenner

How to wipe with a single sheet (I learned this trick on camp with the TA about 20 years ago):

• Take a single sheet of TP
• Fold it in half
• Fold in half again the other way so you're left with a small square
• Tear off the corner where the fold meet
• Open up the folded sheet
• Stick one finger through the hole in the middle & wipe!
• Hope you didn't discard the corner you tore off - That's for cleaning under your nails afterwards!