To ask why would someone use washable toilet wipes?

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I was reading an article this morning about a women who has made the switch to use washable toilet wipes instead of toilet roll. I honestly had no idea this was a thing, but from googling it looks like there are companies which make and sell these wipes.

The women claimed they were more environmentally friendly which I just don't understand. Surely you recycle the loo roll tubes and the paper disintegrates. Using wipes that you have to wash would be worse for the environment wouldn't it?

I cannot see why anyone would use such wipes am I missing something? Or is it as I suspect a new-fangled look at me and how environmentally aware I am statement?

Asian jug routine?-is that some kind of dance?

This thread has to go in classics

Haha I always dreamed I'd get a nomination for such an honour but I never imagined it would be my inquisitive musings on how to wipe your arse that would garner me the privilege.

I am also amused to finally learn what a bidet is intended for my aunt had one growing up and used to wash her dogs in it...

I am also amused to finally learn what a bidet is intended for my aunt had one growing up and used to wash her dogs in it...

My mum mused after I'd given birth that it was a shame I didn't have a bidet, as she'd found it so useful for washing her stitches postnatally. She then added 'though it was the only time we ever used it, so four weeks' use out of twenty years isn't that great really, is it?'

I'm sure I've asked this on thread before, and didn't get an answer, but how is rinsing your bum with water actually cleaning it? Surely you'd need soap? Or at least enough pressure - Karcher style - to blast off any remaining detritus.

I have used a Japanese toilet and was terrified the entire time.

Omg, another MN classic nomination from me...it's like The Bottom Inspectors from Viz around here!!

Would love a bidet, but can't fit one in the bathroom. Couldn't use the washable thingos though... Ewwwww. I follow a Greek system though, wet wipes in a nappy bag and in the bathroom bin. I know, probably eco unfriendly but there you go.

@StoatOfManyColours race you to Karcher's head office for the patent / copyright!!!

I have used a Japanese toilet and was terrified the entire time.

I've been idly daydreaming most of the afternoon (you have got to love days with no work) and in my daydream the machines rose up and overthrew society. The whole take down was orchestrated by the Japanese toilets! Those things are too damn smart for there own good, you were right to be terrified, who needs a toilet smarter than themselves!

I can't imagine washing a piece of cloth with pooh on it at 30 degrees.

I suppose Pooh might get a bit faded after a while, he is a bear after all.

Aside from that, family cloth things were meant to be for wee only weren't they? Bits of old T shirt fabric. Couldn't wash poo covered things, no way.

I've been waiting for an opportunity to share my top tip and this thread is ideal:
I have found I need to use loads of loo roll to clean up due to no longer having a neat and tidy bumhole post childbirth/piles etc.
I was loath to use so called flushable wipes due to temperamental plumbing etc. But had a moment of inspiration and put a squirt of E45 lotion on my loo roll, made a really big difference in how easy it was to get really clean, I recommend it, I'm now using own brand baby lotion.

I use reusable wipes for the babies

It'll happen, HeadsDown, mark my words.

Of course, I'll survive the whole uprising because I'll be safe in my bum shaped solid gold mansion, courtesy of my profits from the ArseBlaster 500™ (with patio cleaning attachment).

I did use washable wipes and nappies for my three but they are now 6' tall, hairy blokes so definitely not now!

wiggly, you have indeed found your audience.

Of course, I'll survive the whole uprising because I'll be safe in my bum shaped solid gold mansion, courtesy of my profits from the ArseBlaster 500™ (with patio cleaning attachment).

I laughed so loudly at this my cat genuinely stopped licking his bits to look at me. Quite ironic that he is joining in on the toilet discussion. Can I buy shares in this great invention I feel it has more potential and is better environmentally than the washable wipes.

We had a bidet growing up. We used it for washing our feet in

at spiderlight!

What you all need is a Gobidet.
It fixes to a normal toilet and hot and cold water supply. Easy to install and use and then you just blow dry (or if you are so keen to save a couple of toilet sheets drip dry)

Blow😩should be blot
But if you fancy it and have a hair dryer handy you could blow dry too.

What you all need is a Gobidet.

Today really has been an education, who knew they did a bidet attachment that you could add to your toilet. Would love to see guests reactions to that, although probably more favourable than using washable cloths.

In India they wash with water using the left hand,which they never ever eat with, which is even less environmental impact. Id rather wash my hand than a poo cloth !

Blow dry? I'm not a contortionist!

Still just squirting water though, isn't it? I wonder whether I should learn Japanese to see whether their toilets add some sort of cleaning agent.

I agree with what the majority of previous posters have said. I think I would only use them if there was no alternatives. And regarding the poster who said that she couldn't imagine a man choosing to do this,along with all the washing of the used cloths,well I think we all know that if a man was choosing to do this,and was married or living with a woman,it would of course,be HER job to do this! (In his opinion anyway).

In India they wash with water using the left hand, which they never ever eat with

See now I'm left wondering if lend handed people in Japan are socially conditioned to use their right hand or are they allowed to wipe with their right and eat with their left hand...

In India they wash with water using the left hand, which they never ever eat with

That may be true, but as one wise Mumsnetter once said, they still prepare food with both hands, so... 😱

We use washable wipes (and nappies) on our son and they are lovely! I use them for myself occasionally too as they do a way better job than toilet paper tbh and feel much nicer. Don’t really understand why it’s objectionable.