No T.P.? Suggestions...

[WhiteWaterLady]

I hope this is the right place for off-fowl topics. If not, I'm sorry!

I'm seeing a lot of comments about stores being empty of TP. It's been a problem here in our very rural community as well (nearest "big box" store is about 65-70 miles away) so I posted a couple of suggestions on my blog https://eclecticmusings.blog/2020/04/01/no-t-p-help-is-on-the-way/

If you don't want to read that, in a nutshell, there are 3 ways I know of to handle the job w/o TP, but only of which I personally recommend, that would be the use of a bidet. Personally, I add a clean white washcloth to dry off with afterwards, but I guess it's not essential.

If you don't have a bidet and they're sold out as well, any squirt bottle (ketchup, mustard...) that can keep it's top while filled with warm water under pressure of being squirted will work.

I actually prefer using a bidet to T.P. With a little practice, it gets the job done faster and better.

 

[2 many chickens]

Baby wipes work too in place of toilet paper

 

[WhiteWaterLady]

Baby wipes do work also, but they are in just as short supply around here as toilet paper, and many of them are not flushable without risking a sizable plumbing problem/bill down the road. I used to use baby wipes, and flush them, until the second time I had to have the sewer clean-out folks come out and do their magic somewhere between the house and the city sewer line. They said it looked like someone had been flushing paper towels, but I knew exactly what was out there.

 

[2 many chickens]

Yes, definitely do not flush them, only throw them in the trash! Lol

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

The problem is is that the demand is so high stores are only receiving one pallet per order. If you call ahead they can let you know if they have it. You pretty much have to shop "senior hour" to get it. Most stores are limiting the amount you can purchase but that doesnt stop people from buying it, going back to their cars and then going back into the store for more. It also does not apply to the store employees...