I went to 2 different wally worlds in Siloam springs yesterday to get tp. Shelves were depleted. Had to buy what was avail, only 1ply and 1 pack of Charmin at the last one.
Anyone else seeing empty tp shelves? Paper towels were not empty like tp tho.
Are you doing this because you are very frugal, poor, or just….different?
Some things lend themselves to disposable items… Like Qtips (Just kidding on all this, just poking fun, you are free to do whatever you like)
I myself am a bidet and a couple squares of TP guy. The cloth method is not my cup of tea but if things get worse and supplies truly become scarce, I'll go for it.
The other method for the cloth is to have a large pack of 1 time use cloths similar to reusable diapers. Use em once, and do the laundry when your low. It sounds gross but after a proper spritz, you're not wiping huge schmears of poo off your bum onto the cloth.
When supplies become scarce, and adequate planning was not done....people will resort to all sorts of things...
Like I said, I'm just poking fun....
This is a whole thread I have never imagined reading. Part of me wishes I hadn't. Part of me is intrigued.
I too felt myself swirling around down this toilet hole. Can't believe I took the time to read it all!
While I am here, I will say this.
Shit before you shower and there is no need for any TP, rags, or anything else. Just use a bar of soap and thoroughly clean yourself up. Problem solved.
That's what third-worlders do. Actually, they use a dipper with one hand and soap in the other. Pouring water. The only problem is that you gotta bring your own soap, because bathrooms without TP rarely have soap.
Shaking hands and hugs aren't as popular in some parts of the world.
As a big man, I sit on a towel/mat that hangs over the tub. Bidets are the only way.