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03/26/07, 12:08 AM
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Alternative TP's?
I'm interested in alternative toilet paper ideas. Obviously non-toxic leaves would be good. But what about winter when there's snow on the ground? I have read to use snow. But not only is that an aweful idea, not all snow is the same and powder dry snow or slushy snow is just going to make a mess.
I don't know that crunchy dried leaves saved from summer would work so well either.
Moss is just wrong.
Any ideas for year round toilet paper?
I have a sawdust toilet, so it takes anything biodegradable.
Anyone use something other than TP?
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03/26/07, 12:24 AM
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Sounds like some around the forum here are using their hands! Yikes!
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03/26/07, 12:35 AM
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TP works for me. I just don't understand why one would not want to use it. It breaks down into nothing.
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03/26/07, 12:59 AM
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There are many, many other far better ways to save money AND our environment than skimping on toilet paper!
You can buy toilet paper made from recycled paper, if that appeals to you. Also unbleached toilet paper. Or both together. Just take a look in your supermarket.
If you live in a place which is blessed with a plentiful and permanent supply of water, you could also think about installing a bidet.
I admit to being curious however. Why on earth don't you want to use toilet paper??
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03/26/07, 06:29 AM
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There was long thread about this on countryside families a while back. You might want to check that out.
You could get a hand held bidet - theyre very inexpensive and ez to install.
The little nozzle hangs on the side of the toilet.
Here's a link to one, but you can find many kinds with a quick google search:
http://www.gadgetizer.com/2005/10/25...nd-held-bidet/
I'm not sure but it could be too much wetness for a sawdust set-up.
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03/26/07, 06:36 AM
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3 seashells!!!!! From Judge Dread! Too bad they never explained how to use them. Seriously though, aren't there better ways to save the environment? I've stopped using most commercial cleaning products and switched to borax and baking soda instead of cleanser, but skimping on tp just isn't on my agenda. I think the leaves would cause septic problems.
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03/26/07, 06:44 AM
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03/26/07, 06:50 AM
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Corncobs is what we used back in the day - kinda rough, but got da job done....
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03/26/07, 06:58 AM
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But will they go down when you flush???? ROTFL, sorry. I know Sears catalogs, leaves, and corn cobs all worked wonders in the outhouse but what about flush toilets?
I know you're talking about options for a sawdust toilet. Just the idea of leaves getting stuck in a flush toilet struck me as hillarious this am.
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03/26/07, 07:13 AM
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Anyone use something other than TP?
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03/26/07, 07:31 AM
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Back in the days that corncobs were used, there were varieties of corn grown specifically because they had softer fuzzier cobs, so they were much more pleasant to use (so I've heard) than common corncobs of today.
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03/26/07, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirtslinger
I'm interested in alternative toilet paper ideas. Obviously non-toxic leaves would be good. But what about winter when there's snow on the ground? I have read to use snow. But not only is that an aweful idea, not all snow is the same and powder dry snow or slushy snow is just going to make a mess.
I don't know that crunchy dried leaves saved from summer would work so well either.
Moss is just wrong.
Any ideas for year round toilet paper?
I have a sawdust toilet, so it takes anything biodegradable.
Anyone use something other than TP?
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Why???
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03/26/07, 08:37 AM
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Some people on this forum use washcloths/ rags. They keep a small trash can for that purpose and wash them daily.
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03/26/07, 09:04 AM
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Babies can wear cloth diapers. A diaper pail was used to soak them inuntil washing time. everything in the pail would flush or soak into your flower bed out back. You can use the same principle for your personal needs. I'd prefer corncobs myself. I've had plenty of experience in that field. You can toss them into your wood fired heating or cook stove. Anyone who can't afford toilet paper will have a wood burning stove out of nessesity.
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03/26/07, 10:18 AM
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I was raised in cloth diapers.
Thanks, there were a few good ideas in there.
If SHTF, what would YOU use? I imagine a bunch of filthy filthy people, without out a clue what to do, without their storebought toilet paper. One of those storebought things people take for granted. We aren't dogs, we can't just scoot.
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03/26/07, 10:26 AM
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Muslims use sand and water. Left hand only.
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03/26/07, 10:26 AM
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A bear and a rabbit were going to the bathroom in the woods. The bear asked the rabbit if he had any problems with poop sticking to his fur. The rabbit replied no. So the bear wiped his bottom with him.
Rabbit pelts. 
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03/26/07, 10:33 AM
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I imagine a bunch of filthy filthy people, without out a clue what to do, without their storebought toilet paper. One of those storebought things people take for granted. We aren't dogs, we can't just scoot.
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You'd think people on this forum would understand this. I admire your search for alternatives! I've not tried it, but I would go with the cloth alternative if need be.
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03/26/07, 11:02 AM
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Actually the neighbor's cat is always sitting on my deck cleaning it's fur. I suppose in a pinch.........
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03/26/07, 11:19 AM
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Traditional Muslim countries such as Arabia, Turkey, Afghanistan use their left hand. Needless to say it is a serious insult to touch anyone with your left hand in Islamic countries or eat with the left hand or even SHOW the palm of your left hand (as in waving) to someone.
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