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Super G Ted'inho · Jan 29, 2014

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Talking of clean sheets!!!!

Could YOU live without toilet paper? Meet the women who choose to wipe with a reusable piece of cloth instead
By MARGOT PEPPERS

For most Americans, toilet paper is an absolutely necessary grocery list item, but some women are opting out for both economic and environmental purposes.
In a HuffPost Live discussion, bloggers Angela Davis, Kathleen Quiring and Makala Earley explain why they've decided to go paperless, revealing that it's not as messy or unhygienic as it may sound.
'It is definitely possible,' insists Mikala, who says she and her husband stopped using toilet paper about a year ago. 'It is almost seen as a necessity [and] it doesn't have to be, and it's been a lot of fun to learn how to do it this way.'

These women say living without toilet paper has not only saved money, but it is also environmentally friendlier, since the production of toilet paper involves the destruction of thousands of trees.
What's more, the chlorine dioxide used to bleach the paper, which can be considered an environmental hazard, then gets into the sewage system and can apparently pollute the water.

When they're out of the house, however, things can get tricky. 'It's kind of hard to take it with you or it's all dirty and it's in the washing machine,' she says.

Instead of paper, they used flannel cloths which they kept in a box by the toilet, and would put in the washing machine every two to three days, which meant they 'didn't notice any smell at all'.
'Toilet paper is seen as a necessity and it doesn't have to be. It's been a lot of fun to learn how to do it this way'

They found that the reusable cloth system saved them a significant amount of money; when Angela's family was using coupons to buy toilet paper, they spent about $136 a year.
But the total cost of material, washing, detergent and water amounted to just $42 a year.
The concept may seem farfetched, but shunning toilet paper is actually the norm in some countries including India and Thailand, where the plumbing cannot handle a lot of debris.
In fact, in India, it is tradition to use water and your left hand to wipe, keeping your right hand clean for eating.

Kathleen, who blogs for Becoming Peculiar, uses a similar method to Angela, keeping a box of pieces of flannel - cut from a single old baby blanket - in the bathroom and washing them separately from other laundry once a week.
The mother-of-one decided to start using cloth wipes after she had her daughter and was dressing her in a cloth diaper.
'I realized, if it's not a big deal doing it on the baby, why is it such a big deal doing it with us, too,' explained the Ontario, Canada native, who has also given up shampoo as part of her 'simple living' lifestyle.
Despite their satisfaction with living toilet paper-free, all of the women say they often use traditional toilet paper when they're out, and they keep some at home for when guests visit.
'I have the regular stuff set up with the regular trash,' says Kathleen. 'Most people just go traditional, and I'm fine with that.'

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Red Hadron Collider · Jan 29, 2014

Garlic Bread said: ↑

Talking of clean sheets!!!!

Could YOU live without toilet paper? Meet the women who choose to wipe with a reusable piece of cloth instead
By MARGOT PEPPERS

For most Americans, toilet paper is an absolutely necessary grocery list item, but some women are opting out for both economic and environmental purposes.
In a HuffPost Live discussion, bloggers Angela Davis, Kathleen Quiring and Makala Earley explain why they've decided to go paperless, revealing that it's not as messy or unhygienic as it may sound.
'It is definitely possible,' insists Mikala, who says she and her husband stopped using toilet paper about a year ago. 'It is almost seen as a necessity [and] it doesn't have to be, and it's been a lot of fun to learn how to do it this way.'

These women say living without toilet paper has not only saved money, but it is also environmentally friendlier, since the production of toilet paper involves the destruction of thousands of trees.
What's more, the chlorine dioxide used to bleach the paper, which can be considered an environmental hazard, then gets into the sewage system and can apparently pollute the water.

When they're out of the house, however, things can get tricky. 'It's kind of hard to take it with you or it's all dirty and it's in the washing machine,' she says.

Instead of paper, they used flannel cloths which they kept in a box by the toilet, and would put in the washing machine every two to three days, which meant they 'didn't notice any smell at all'.
'Toilet paper is seen as a necessity and it doesn't have to be. It's been a lot of fun to learn how to do it this way'

They found that the reusable cloth system saved them a significant amount of money; when Angela's family was using coupons to buy toilet paper, they spent about $136 a year.
But the total cost of material, washing, detergent and water amounted to just $42 a year.
The concept may seem farfetched, but shunning toilet paper is actually the norm in some countries including India and Thailand, where the plumbing cannot handle a lot of debris.
In fact, in India, it is tradition to use water and your left hand to wipe, keeping your right hand clean for eating.

Kathleen, who blogs for Becoming Peculiar, uses a similar method to Angela, keeping a box of pieces of flannel - cut from a single old baby blanket - in the bathroom and washing them separately from other laundry once a week.
The mother-of-one decided to start using cloth wipes after she had her daughter and was dressing her in a cloth diaper.
'I realized, if it's not a big deal doing it on the baby, why is it such a big deal doing it with us, too,' explained the Ontario, Canada native, who has also given up shampoo as part of her 'simple living' lifestyle.
Despite their satisfaction with living toilet paper-free, all of the women say they often use traditional toilet paper when they're out, and they keep some at home for when guests visit.
'I have the regular stuff set up with the regular trash,' says Kathleen. 'Most people just go traditional, and I'm fine with that.'

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It's an outstandingly subtle attempt at a derail. Off topic, but on topic at the same time. I can work with you, boy

The artist JerryChristmas · Jan 29, 2014

Garlic Bread said: ↑

Instead of paper, they used Flannel
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Is there anything the boy CAN'T do????

The artist JerryChristmas · Jan 29, 2014

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Wouldn't it have to be a mirrored clone..?...lol
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The genius of the boy is his two footedness No mirrored cloning required

#keepingitsimple

There was one clearance he made in the first half (not long after Stuzz had slashed one across our box from a similar position) where he just twatted it into row Z and I nearly wept at the Carragheresqueness of it A clearance of true English beauty.

moreinjuredthanowen · Jan 29, 2014

the artist known as Billy El Pistolero said: ↑

The genius of the boy is his two footedness No mirrored cloning required

#keepingitsimple

There was one clearance he made in the first half (not long after Stuzz had slashed one across our box from a similar position) where he just twatted it into row Z and I nearly wept at the Carragheresqueness of it A clearance of true English beauty.
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did he shout lose it as he hoofed the ball?

Milk not bear jizz · Jan 29, 2014

It's official.

Following the example set by Hull City- Henry has announced he will be renaming Liverpool Football Club. Our new name starting as soon as paperwork goes through will be Liverpool Flanagan Club. This will remain as Liverpool FC for short.

Once Mighty Red's contract runs out- he will be replaced with Mighty Flanagan - a man in a plush Flanagan suit.

moreinjuredthanowen · Jan 29, 2014

would it not be easier just to get fanno to double up? #ayrepennypinching

he is still fairly muck lads

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