Thank you about your in depth talk about the flannel. I've been struggling with prettying up my scrub rags and woven flannel is my answer (thanks to you). With a woven flannel I won't be worried about stains as much as a flowered calico. Thanks for giving me the info to move forward in treating myself to more pretty in my life. Your video made a difference. Thanks. Sending lots of love 💕 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other. 😷
Invest in a bidet. They attach to your toilet under the seat and tap in to the water tank supply. They only cosy about $20 on Amazon and then all your using the cloth wipes for is to dry. I’ve been doing this for years.
That is a great idea am moving out in a couple of months guess what I have been doing. Made my own cloth pad. Unpaper towel, produce bags. Grocery bag. I made my own laundry bag. This is my next project. I will be having a paperless home and saving money at the same time. Ps all these I recycled from my old clothes and sheets. Greet money saver
With this Covid 19 pandemic, the store shelves are almost completely bare. I Will be taking NO chances. I Will be making fabric/cloth toilet wipes as well as fabric/cloth sanitary pads. It's best to stock up on these items, You wouldn't want to get caught with your pants down! BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
@@TarasSimpleCrochet Awesome! There's really nothing fancy needed in making cloth toilet paper. Just cut fabric, into strips the size of the amount of toilet paper squares you would normally use. Then stitch around the edge. VIOLA!
Robin Blake yup that’s what I did today :) and I used pinking shears to help with fray and straight stitch around:) just made some to use as paper towel replacement just made them the size of paper towels instead :)
I've been saving flannel for years, old flannel shirts pjs sheets receiving blankets. I always said I was going to pick up sewing, and today was that day. 💁
Same here! I can't locate any tp anywhere! At 1 roll left I'm going to make those as well. I've already been into minimalism for a few yrs now so I'm happy to make those, never even occurred to me before this pandemic to go TP free... Everything else I have now is up-cycle, easy to go this way!!
Hi, reading through your comments I smiled, because posting a video like this there's no way to AVOID the TMI question is there? I'd never heard of family cloths until today and I'm hoping you can offer some advice. Assuming we've finished freaking out at the whole idea of them, the basic requirements are a big enough pile of clean cloths and a bucket for used cloths? You offer the spray bottle to help clean up the soiling that happens with No. 2's, do you spray the cloth then wipe? (Duh! of course you do, unless you're a flippin' contortionist) I wonder at your reusable monthly cloths & forgive me for being incredibly personal, but, is that all the girls in your house use or is it just supplemental to internal protection? And how do you deal with them once used (& HOW do you manage the stains?) I think the idea is so alien to us nowadays that a 'Noddy - How to....' step by step video is a good idea, I think everyone's biggest fear is hygiene, then laundry (what temp is a 'sanitise' wash?) & do you use biological washing powder or make your own? which makes the lack of staining even more impressive! Do you offer TP to guests in your home or do you just keep brand new cloths on hand for them? Thank you in advance and I apologise if I've in any way offended, it was not my intention at all.
Tina, Just to let you know that my husband & I have been using Dollar Tree wash cloths, 2 for 1.00, I got 6 double packs or total of 12 washcloth cloths. We wash towels every other day. For many years we used a dark blue and green. When I replaced them I was able to but gray and green washcloths. We fold and put them in their own pile in the towel cabinet. Everyday after use the cloths are thrown into the towel pile, we wash and fold ALL washcloths with towel and hand towels, and put them back into the cabinet. Our detergent has anti viral eo. Thank you for the flannel idea, I will look for them and Thank you. cl
I love the way yours turned out! I made some with an overlock foot, although I haven't washed them yet, I just LOVE the perfect, even fraying on the sides of yours! It looks so cute! I have a handheld bidet attachment, so I ended up doing mine 2 ply but rectangular rather than square so I can roll them on a tp roll or a piece of small PVC. The 2-ply is better with a bidet for all the extra water clean up.
Best video I've seen on this yet. I really love your ideas. Thanks for sharing, will try this asap. (feeling kinda stupid for how much money I've wasted on decades of TP)
I know you posted this comment a while ago but I've been using Family Cloth for a while. I made a bunch of them a few years ago. I just use them for #1. But it's worked really well with no smell. I make them about the size of a sheet of toilet paper, using flannel. I cut it double the size and then sew the three ends together inside out and turn it just before closing up the last end. I sew them by hand since I had so much trouble with my machine and it goes pretty quickly. I hope you are enjoying the cloths. I love them. For washing, I just bought a small longerie laundry thing and I put that in a garbage can in the bathroom and keep them in there, then zip up and wash.
I’ve convinced our entire family to use a bidet and cloths. My 13 year old son says he can’t ever go back to toilet paper. I love the idea of using flannel sheets! Currently searching for flannel sheets in my linen stash…
Great to see someone still sews! And the use of "family cloths" - I have to give you a lot of credit for doing this. It took a bit to wrap my head around it, but it's a great idea as long as you have the sanitize feature for washing. That's something I don't have. I'd be bleaching the heck out of everything and doing a lot of small loads since there are only 2 people in the house. Still, a great way to save $ and resources.
Chattahoochee Homestead It took my hubby a bit to adjust as well. I really love it though and it has been totally worth it! I think that using a hot cycle like you use for your whites would be fine. I use vinegar instead of bleach because we are on a septic system and it works great.
Hello, I was doing a search on alternatives to using paper toilet paper and came across here. I am finding I am allergic to the toilet paper, any brand, and the unbleached paper is very expensive. I am going to make myself some of these wipes, but I have a question regarding washing of them when one does more than wipe urine. I do not know how else to ask such a delicate question, but if you could share. Thank you so much vivian
+vivian king No worries! Generally they don't get as nasty as you would think. I make sure to open them all up before laundering and run them through the washer on a sanitize cycle. They always come out clean. Should you have extremely messy bowls (for example if someone was ill...sorry) you could rinse or soak them like you would cloth diapers. It isn't as gross as many people think. I think that you will really like them. Hope that helps.
My late grandmother told me about such things in her day. They would use a white wash cloth to wash their bottoms after going potty; called a potty cloth, then there were kitchen cloths. When finished each person was responsible for hand washing out their cloth own cloth.
Thank you so much for so much great info! I am now on a quest to find a flannel at a thrift store! If I am understanding you correctly, your cloths are 2-ply.....Two squares, right sides together....is that right?
I call it cloth tp . I switched several years ago & never looked back. I just cut up old, white T shirts. New sewing needed. Jersey doesn't fray. I just stuff the cloths in clothespin bags which I hang in our bathrooms. Super simple. I have a flip-top waste can in each bathroom (w/a bucket liner) for tossing cloths in after use. Never have had an odor problem.
So, I get that you line your bucket with clothespin bags, but do you take them out of the bags to wash? Or do you throw the bag and the cloths still inside into the wash machine (like lingerie in a lingerie bag)? 💕🌞🌵😷
3:06 Oh, I must not have explained my system very well! I keep a supply of clean cloth tp in clothespin bags ( 1 in each of our 2 bathrooms). After I use a cloth, I toss it in the flip top wastecan. It has a removable bucket liner. When it's time to wash the used cloths, I just take the bucket out, dump the cloths in the washer, then put the bucket liner back in the flip top can. The clothespin bags are only for storing clean cloths. The clothespin bags don't line the bucket s. The flip top cans are for used cloths. Some people put clean cloths in a basket...I keep mine in clothespin bags. Are you familiar w/ a clothespin bag? They're old-fashioned. It's a bag w/ a hanger in the top so it can be hung on a clothesline. And it has an opening near the top so you can reach in to get clothespins. I hang my bags on a hook near both toilets.. then I can reach into the bag & get a clean cloth. So,no, the clothespin bags are not used the way lingerie bags are.. I hope that clears things up. 🙋♀️ 😊 @@suzisaintjames
I've been doing this for several years. I don't do anything to the edges since I'm the only one that uses them. I dont really care if they fray on the edges. My family are traditionalist and think that cloth wipes are gross. But I like them better then traditional tp, I think they make me cleaner and they do a better job. I also use cloth pads. I think it's better for the environment.
Hi Tina, thanks for this video. Don’t know if your still monitoring this or not but I want to know. Do I HAVE to use flannel? Can I use old t-shirts doubled? Just asking because I have a lot of them and trying to reduce. Once again Thanks for the video. Shalom
Frank Stockton hello I just wanted to jump in :) and say yes you can use old t shirts just make sure they are 100% cotton so they absorb well. I’m doing the same with my t-shirts 😁
Sorry for the late reply but use whatever you have handy. The first ones I made were from flannel pj pants that my kids outgrew. Cotton or other natural fabrics would be my first choice. I have used old flannel sheets as well. We just prefer the flannel.
I've been using cloths made from flannel for about 6 month now. I wash them in very hot water and hang them outside to dry. I have a very large fabric stash, so have used flannel that was too small to really make anything else. We too use cloth napkins and fabric rags. I do use paper napkins when I take my dog for a walk and need to clean up after him.
+LINDA BROWN I just love using the cloth for everything now instead of paper products. We have been totally paperless for about a year and a half now and I don't miss it at all! So glad to hear from others who get it! Thanks for the comment!
VivianRinSC I know that it is hard for some to switch over but I promise you that when you do you will love it! I hate using paper now when I'm not at home.
Maybe it's TMI to ask, but the spray bottle? Use before wiping? I know some Middle Easterners that keep a plant waterer, the kinds with long narrow necks that pour in a single hole, by their toilets. All I learned was they'd fill up the waterer with warm to hot water when going in to poop.
VivianRinSC Not to be too graphic :/ but I only use the sprayer when it's "that time of the month". It is also handy if someone is suffering from a stomach flu (loose or runny stools). You could also use the bottles like they give you at the hospital that have a stream of water. Hope that's not TMI. :).
@@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel thank you for being descriptive and if you were worried about appearing "too much" you absolutely were not. You actually answered one of my couple questions I had! Thank you so much. Will subscribe.. especially now after getting to the making your own pads part of the video halfway through!!😍😍😍❤
The pattern is part of the fabric and not printed on it. That means if your flanell has blue lines the yarn they used was really blue. Woven patterns don't wash off, so the tissues look good for much longer. But for the wiping act itself it makes no difference what flanell you use. 😊
Just starting on this journey and loved your video! Question: was your family completely on board or did you have anyone not so eager to make the change?
+Just A Homesteading Dream Well they were not totally sure about it in the beginning but if you take away their tp and they have no other option they get used to it really fast! Now it is a normal thing for them. :)
Thank you for video. Been thinking this may be the way of the future since Covid-19 has opened my eyes to how wasteful we really are. And how dependent we really are on some things like toilet a paper. Not a pleasant experience when you cant buy any.... now I can make our own. Now... if I can get the husband on board with this. He’s protesting right now. But.... going to make them and have them handy anyway.
I am allergic to fragrances so have to buy unscented TP. Quilted northern is the best brand I have found that is unscented. After watching this video I decided to figure out just what we are paying per wipe. I decided 6 squares was an average amount used. I buy a a years worth of packages when Costco puts it on sale so I always get it there. I pay about $15 for 30 rolls. I did the math: 267 squares per roll x 30 rolls= 8010 squares for the $15. 8010÷6 (the amount used per wipe)=1335 wipes $15÷1335 wipes = .011 cents per wipe. Now compare that to a gallon of vinegar at $3 a week to soak the rags in. We would have to wipe and wipe 273 times a week to break even with the cost of toilet paper that doesn't require any washing or storage after use.
tjkasgl what i find is that you fold the wipe and use it several times. Ive literally never used more than a two wipes for even some intense cleaning. And mine arent even two ply! I sewed nothing. I just cut out pieces aroind the size of two squares of regular tp and that all i need . that being said some people use cloth to wipe up pee only and use regular tp for poop. I only use it when im not home. And only when ive run out of clean ones in my purse. It it so much softer and i find i dont get irrritated as mich as i used to
You are paying waaayyy too much for vinegar first off. Second, You should only need a gallon a month if that.These are much nicer to use, environmentally friendly and last for years! The ones that I showed on that video are now 5 years old and look just the same. They were repurposed from my son's pj pants so they really didn't cost me anything as they would have just gone to charity if I hadn't used them.Plus, you wouldn't have to worry about the chemicals and artificial scents.In the long run, you will save a ton! Let's see... what would 5 yrs of toilet paper for a household of 4 cost me???? Food for thought.
I will try to make these reusable toilet for own. But I think toilet paper still very useful for outside and more. Also I feel disgust to wash other people...you know... They should use separate and wash their own not other people. Btw I think muslim who used their left hand wash bottom better and not waste any paper/cloth.
I do not believe that cloth where you've wiped your crap sitting there don't smell if I was doing it I put some water in the plastic container with a little bit of Clorox in there that's what I would do. That's what I did when I raised four children was cloth diapers.
I would only use this system IF I threw them away when used, if that could not be done I will continue with toilet paper. I do not use any other paper product & the toilet paper is only $3.50 for 4 rolls a month & I have toilet paper as a priority. The best to your family.
I guess what's making me think about doing this is the question 'if you had poop on your hand would you feel clean just wiping with some dry paper?' I'm installing a bidet and going to make some of these for drying.
Thank you about your in depth talk about the flannel. I've been struggling with prettying up my scrub rags and woven flannel is my answer (thanks to you). With a woven flannel I won't be worried about stains as much as a flowered calico. Thanks for giving me the info to move forward in treating myself to more pretty in my life. Your video made a difference. Thanks. Sending lots of love 💕 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other. 😷
Invest in a bidet. They attach to your toilet under the seat and tap in to the water tank supply. They only cosy about $20 on Amazon and then all your using the cloth wipes for is to dry. I’ve been doing this for years.
Pinking shears work pretty well for this. If you just wanna do a no sew edge that won't fray. :)
I'm planning on making a bunch for when I move away to uni :) im going to get some cloth pads before then. I'm super excited.
That is a great idea am moving out in a couple of months guess what I have been doing. Made my own cloth pad. Unpaper towel, produce bags. Grocery bag. I made my own laundry bag. This is my next project. I will be having a paperless home and saving money at the same time. Ps all these I recycled from my old clothes and sheets. Greet money saver
With this Covid 19 pandemic, the store shelves are almost completely bare. I Will be taking NO chances.
I Will be making fabric/cloth toilet wipes as well as fabric/cloth sanitary pads.
It's best to stock up on these items,
You wouldn't want to get caught with your pants down!
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
Robin Blake I know can’t believe the shelf’s and that’s why I’m here too looking to make my own :)
@@TarasSimpleCrochet Awesome! There's really nothing fancy needed in making cloth toilet paper. Just cut fabric, into strips the size of the amount of toilet paper squares you would normally use. Then stitch around the edge. VIOLA!
Robin Blake yup that’s what I did today :) and I used pinking shears to help with fray and straight stitch around:) just made some to use as paper towel replacement just made them the size of paper towels instead :)
I've been saving flannel for years, old flannel shirts pjs sheets receiving blankets. I always said I was going to pick up sewing, and today was that day. 💁
Same here! I can't locate any tp anywhere! At 1 roll left I'm going to make those as well. I've already been into minimalism for a few yrs now so I'm happy to make those, never even occurred to me before this pandemic to go TP free... Everything else I have now is up-cycle, easy to go this way!!
Hi, reading through your comments I smiled, because posting a video like this there's no way to AVOID the TMI question is there? I'd never heard of family cloths until today and I'm hoping you can offer some advice. Assuming we've finished freaking out at the whole idea of them, the basic requirements are a big enough pile of clean cloths and a bucket for used cloths? You offer the spray bottle to help clean up the soiling that happens with No. 2's, do you spray the cloth then wipe? (Duh! of course you do, unless you're a flippin' contortionist) I wonder at your reusable monthly cloths & forgive me for being incredibly personal, but, is that all the girls in your house use or is it just supplemental to internal protection? And how do you deal with them once used (& HOW do you manage the stains?) I think the idea is so alien to us nowadays that a 'Noddy - How to....' step by step video is a good idea, I think everyone's biggest fear is hygiene, then laundry (what temp is a 'sanitise' wash?) & do you use biological washing powder or make your own? which makes the lack of staining even more impressive! Do you offer TP to guests in your home or do you just keep brand new cloths on hand for them? Thank you in advance and I apologise if I've in any way offended, it was not my intention at all.
Yes, I’m glad you asked all these questions, as I too wondered about all of that. Too bad we didn’t get our answer…..🫤
I like the flannel sheet purchased from the thrift store. Great idea!
Thanks. It's much cheaper than using store bought flannel.
Tina, Just to let you know that my husband & I have been using Dollar Tree wash cloths, 2 for 1.00, I got 6 double packs or total of 12 washcloth cloths. We wash towels every other day. For many years we used a dark blue and green. When I replaced them I was able to but gray and green washcloths. We fold and put them in their own pile in the towel cabinet. Everyday after use the cloths are thrown into the towel pile, we wash and fold ALL washcloths with towel and hand towels, and put them back into the cabinet. Our detergent has anti viral eo. Thank you for the flannel idea, I will look for them and Thank you. cl
I love the way yours turned out! I made some with an overlock foot, although I haven't washed them yet, I just LOVE the perfect, even fraying on the sides of yours! It looks so cute! I have a handheld bidet attachment, so I ended up doing mine 2 ply but rectangular rather than square so I can roll them on a tp roll or a piece of small PVC. The 2-ply is better with a bidet for all the extra water clean up.
I made 5x5 squares sewed turned, topstitched them. I just use for pee so far. 3 years now. Love it.
Oh, the bed sheet bag is a great idea!
Best video I've seen on this yet. I really love your ideas. Thanks for sharing, will try this asap. (feeling kinda stupid for how much money I've wasted on decades of TP)
I know you posted this comment a while ago but I've been using Family Cloth for a while. I made a bunch of them a few years ago. I just use them for #1. But it's worked really well with no smell. I make them about the size of a sheet of toilet paper, using flannel. I cut it double the size and then sew the three ends together inside out and turn it just before closing up the last end. I sew them by hand since I had so much trouble with my machine and it goes pretty quickly. I hope you are enjoying the cloths. I love them. For washing, I just bought a small longerie laundry thing and I put that in a garbage can in the bathroom and keep them in there, then zip up and wash.
This is beautiful. I’m impressed. I just cut up old shirts and sheets lol!
I’ve convinced our entire family to use a bidet and cloths. My 13 year old son says he can’t ever go back to toilet paper. I love the idea of using flannel sheets! Currently searching for flannel sheets in my linen stash…
Great to see someone still sews! And the use of "family cloths" - I have to give you a lot of credit for doing this. It took a bit to wrap my head around it, but it's a great idea as long as you have the sanitize feature for washing. That's something I don't have. I'd be bleaching the heck out of everything and doing a lot of small loads since there are only 2 people in the house. Still, a great way to save $ and resources.
Chattahoochee Homestead It took my hubby a bit to adjust as well. I really love it though and it has been totally worth it! I think that using a hot cycle like you use for your whites would be fine. I use vinegar instead of bleach because we are on a septic system and it works great.
yeah I WISH mine had that feature to!!
Hello, I was doing a search on alternatives to using paper toilet paper and came across here. I am finding I am allergic to the toilet paper, any brand, and the unbleached paper is very expensive. I am going to make myself some of these wipes, but I have a question regarding washing of them when one does more than wipe urine. I do not know how else to ask such a delicate question, but if you could share. Thank you so much
vivian
+vivian king No worries! Generally they don't get as nasty as you would think. I make sure to open them all up before laundering and run them through the washer on a sanitize cycle. They always come out clean. Should you have extremely messy bowls (for example if someone was ill...sorry) you could rinse or soak them like you would cloth diapers. It isn't as gross as many people think. I think that you will really like them. Hope that helps.
Thank you. This is a good idea, just a re-training of the mind "). I have gotten some fabric out and am making some this week.
My late grandmother told me about such things in her day. They would use a white wash cloth to wash their bottoms after going potty; called a potty cloth, then there were kitchen cloths. When finished each person was responsible for hand washing out their cloth own cloth.
We had cloth long before tp was invented. I really prefer the cloth. We've been using them for 3 years now and I don't intend to go back! :)
Do you wash them in the bags or dump the bag into the wash?
I dump them in the was plus I wash the bag.
Thank you so much for so much great info! I am now on a quest to find a flannel at a thrift store! If I am understanding you correctly, your cloths are 2-ply.....Two squares, right sides together....is that right?
I call it cloth tp . I switched several years ago & never looked back. I just cut up old, white T shirts.
New sewing needed. Jersey doesn't fray.
I just stuff the cloths in clothespin bags which I hang in our bathrooms. Super simple. I have a flip-top waste can in each bathroom (w/a bucket liner) for tossing cloths in after use. Never have had an odor problem.
So, I get that you line your bucket with clothespin bags, but do you take them out of the bags to wash? Or do you throw the bag and the cloths still inside into the wash machine (like lingerie in a lingerie bag)? 💕🌞🌵😷
3:06 Oh, I must not have explained my system very well!
I keep a supply of clean cloth tp in clothespin bags ( 1 in each of our 2 bathrooms). After I use a cloth, I toss it in the flip top wastecan. It has a removable bucket liner. When it's time to wash the used cloths, I just take the bucket out, dump the cloths in the washer, then put the bucket liner back in the flip top can. The clothespin bags are only for storing clean cloths. The clothespin bags don't line the bucket s. The flip top cans are for used cloths. Some people put clean cloths in a basket...I keep mine in clothespin bags. Are you familiar w/ a clothespin bag? They're old-fashioned. It's a bag w/ a hanger in the top so it can be hung on a clothesline. And it has an opening near the top so you can reach in to get clothespins. I hang my bags on a hook near both toilets.. then I can reach into the bag & get a clean cloth. So,no, the clothespin bags are not used the way lingerie bags are.. I hope that clears things up. 🙋♀️ 😊 @@suzisaintjames
I've been doing this for several years. I don't do anything to the edges since I'm the only one that uses them. I dont really care if they fray on the edges. My family are traditionalist and think that cloth wipes are gross. But I like them better then traditional tp, I think they make me cleaner and they do a better job. I also use cloth pads. I think it's better for the environment.
how can you tell the difference between woven and printed pattern when selecting your fabric?
it's me_mami if the pattern is the same on both sides of the fabric it is usually woven, printed patterns will only be on one side.
Thank you Tina!
Hi Tina, thanks for this video. Don’t know if your still monitoring this or not but I want to know. Do I HAVE to use flannel? Can I use old t-shirts doubled? Just asking because I have a lot of them and trying to reduce. Once again Thanks for the video. Shalom
Frank Stockton hello I just wanted to jump in :) and say yes you can use old t shirts just make sure they are 100% cotton so they absorb well. I’m doing the same with my t-shirts 😁
@Frank Stockton - If the tee shirts are thin, you could make them double thick. Just a thought!
Sorry for the late reply but use whatever you have handy. The first ones I made were from flannel pj pants that my kids outgrew. Cotton or other natural fabrics would be my first choice. I have used old flannel sheets as well. We just prefer the flannel.
I've been using cloths made from flannel for about 6 month now. I wash them in very hot water and hang them outside to dry. I have a very large fabric stash, so have used flannel that was too small to really make anything else. We too use cloth napkins and fabric rags. I do use paper napkins when I take my dog for a walk and need to clean up after him.
+LINDA BROWN I just love using the cloth for everything now instead of paper products. We have been totally paperless for about a year and a half now and I don't miss it at all! So glad to hear from others who get it! Thanks for the comment!
What size do you make each wipe?
It’s personal preference but we like about 6x6”.
I keep meaning to try this. We're spending a small fortune on Cottonelles.
VivianRinSC I know that it is hard for some to switch over but I promise you that when you do you will love it! I hate using paper now when I'm not at home.
Maybe it's TMI to ask, but the spray bottle? Use before wiping? I know some Middle Easterners that keep a plant waterer, the kinds with long narrow necks that pour in a single hole, by their toilets. All I learned was they'd fill up the waterer with warm to hot water when going in to poop.
VivianRinSC Not to be too graphic :/ but I only use the sprayer when it's "that time of the month". It is also handy if someone is suffering from a stomach flu (loose or runny stools). You could also use the bottles like they give you at the hospital that have a stream of water. Hope that's not TMI. :).
@@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel thank you for being descriptive and if you were worried about appearing "too much" you absolutely were not. You actually answered one of my couple questions I had! Thank you so much. Will subscribe.. especially now after getting to the making your own pads part of the video halfway through!!😍😍😍❤
What is woven flannel please, I don’t have a machine but I want to try sewing by hand. Thank you.
The pattern is part of the fabric and not printed on it. That means if your flanell has blue lines the yarn they used was really blue. Woven patterns don't wash off, so the tissues look good for much longer. But for the wiping act itself it makes no difference what flanell you use. 😊
Just starting on this journey and loved your video! Question: was your family completely on board or did you have anyone not so eager to make the change?
My boys were fine but my husband was a bit resistant. He came around though.
What a great video! I am wondering how you convinced your family to go for it? I have 4 teens at home and I think they will call me nuts
+Just A Homesteading Dream Well they were not totally sure about it in the beginning but if you take away their tp and they have no other option they get used to it really fast! Now it is a normal thing for them. :)
Looking into this option and found your video. Very informative! Thanks for sharing. :)
What size do you like best for family wipes?
It’s personal preference but about 6x6 is the average for us.
Hey i have that serger! Its a beast
Really helpful, thank you!
Thank you for video. Been thinking this may be the way of the future since Covid-19 has opened my eyes to how wasteful we really are. And how dependent we really are on some things like toilet a paper. Not a pleasant experience when you cant buy any.... now I can make our own. Now... if I can get the husband on board with this. He’s protesting right now. But.... going to make them and have them handy anyway.
I want to order personal menstrual cycle cloths from you - as well as a few wipes. Please contact me with a price.
Do you have a size? 6x6 8x8? that works best?
I think I prefer an 8x8 or so. But the size always varies depending on what materials I have on hand.
Very good video! Thanks
Thank you. I'm glad that you found it helpful.
your "subscript"is totally invisible- why isn't there more contrast in order to read better?
I am allergic to fragrances so have to buy unscented TP. Quilted northern is the best brand I have found that is unscented. After watching this video I decided to figure out just what we are paying per wipe. I decided 6 squares was an average amount used. I buy a a years worth of packages when Costco puts it on sale so I always get it there. I pay about $15 for 30 rolls. I did the math:
267 squares per roll x 30 rolls= 8010 squares for the $15.
8010÷6 (the amount used per wipe)=1335 wipes
$15÷1335 wipes = .011 cents per wipe.
Now compare that to a gallon of vinegar at $3 a week to soak the rags in. We would have to wipe and wipe 273 times a week to break even with the cost of toilet paper that doesn't require any washing or storage after use.
tjkasgl what i find is that you fold the wipe and use it several times. Ive literally never used more than a two wipes for even some intense cleaning. And mine arent even two ply! I sewed nothing. I just cut out pieces aroind the size of two squares of regular tp and that all i need . that being said some people use cloth to wipe up pee only and use regular tp for poop. I only use it when im not home. And only when ive run out of clean ones in my purse. It it so much softer and i find i dont get irrritated as mich as i used to
You are paying waaayyy too much for vinegar first off. Second, You should only need a gallon a month if that.These are much nicer to use, environmentally friendly and last for years! The ones that I showed on that video are now 5 years old and look just the same. They were repurposed from my son's pj pants so they really didn't cost me anything as they would have just gone to charity if I hadn't used them.Plus, you wouldn't have to worry about the chemicals and artificial scents.In the long run, you will save a ton! Let's see... what would 5 yrs of toilet paper for a household of 4 cost me???? Food for thought.
and what if you do have clean ones in your purse - how do you handle them after using them on the go ? hmm
klapyahandzup Put them in a wetbag
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are these doubled up? i just made some a did a single layer of flannel with a strait stitch so we could get more from the material that we had???
I was wondering the same thing.
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I will try to make these reusable toilet for own. But I think toilet paper still very useful for outside and more. Also I feel disgust to wash other people...you know... They should use separate and wash their own not other people. Btw I think muslim who used their left hand wash bottom better and not waste any paper/cloth.
Ahh.. I just use a swiffer pad
I do not believe that cloth where you've wiped your crap sitting there don't smell if I was doing it I put some water in the plastic container with a little bit of Clorox in there that's what I would do. That's what I did when I raised four children was cloth diapers.
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I would only use this system IF I threw them away when used, if that could not be done I will continue with toilet paper. I do not use any other paper product & the toilet paper is only $3.50 for 4 rolls a month & I have toilet paper as a priority. The best to your family.
I guess what's making me think about doing this is the question 'if you had poop on your hand would you feel clean just wiping with some dry paper?' I'm installing a bidet and going to make some of these for drying.