Does anyone use 'family cloth'/washable fabric loo roll?

[me4real]

People are going to think I'm obsessed lol as I had a loo roll thread a week or so ago.

Has anyone tried this- if so, what can you recommend, if anything?

No, but it sounds revolting. Think of the practicalities - ending up with a bucket load of shitty cloths each day, then soaking them in disinfectant before bunging them in the washing machine. When you consider how much water/chemicals/energy would be used to get the cloths clean, would this really be less damaging to the environment than using toilet rolls made from wood pulp?

There are similar arguments around using disposable v fabric nappies, but many people who use fabric nappies also use disposable liners to catch the worst of the faecal matter.

You make it sound like you are going to actually have a shit in it!
These are just wipes (I imagine something similar to a wet wipe), not nappies.

I have a friend who does but her bathroom smells grim to the point i don’t go round anymore. I don’t know if it’s her little boy not quite using it correctly or they are left lying too long but festival portaloos smell better

I have cheeky wipes but only for wees, so only me and my daughter use them.

It came about during the first lockdown when toilet roll was like gold dust and I wanted a 'safety net'. My washing machine is in the same room as my downstairs toilet so you use a wipe then chuck it straight in the washing machine.

It cuts down on our household toilet roll consumption by quite a significant amount, and you feel cleaner.

There was a thread about this a few days ago. I’m also a bit dubious about the actual environmental impact of all the washing. But either way, it’s really not for me.

I use cut up face cloths - only for wees and only me.

I store used ones in a lidded bucket and the bathroom definitely doesn't smell bad.

I wash them on a hot wash with napisan and line dry.

I also started during the 1st lockdown and have continued because it saves so much toilet roll.

Wouldn't installing a bidet be a less smelly alternative?

@MoreAloneTime I don't know how to use one, think it sounds a bit of a palaver, no room etc etc.

Thanks for the tips all. x

I'm not bothered about the environment, just finances and stuff.

@me4real

I'm not bothered about the environment, just finances and stuff.

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@me4real

I'm not bothered about the environment, just finances and stuff.

That’s a nice attitude!

Hell no.

Loo roll in Lidl is cheap as chips. I can’t think that all the extra washing would be less expensive that buying a few rolls. We are a family of 5 and I buy a 9-pack every week. I think it’s €2 or so?

thats a step to far

No way

No, sounds grim

Love my Muslim Hose though, we were fine when loo roll shortages hit 😆

@SingingInTheShithouse

No, sounds grim

Love my Muslim Hose though, we were fine when loo roll shortages hit 😆

What's that!?

Dear God, I though you were joking! 🤮.
Why would anybody use washable loo roll? How grim.

No it does not appeal to me at all but I do have a bun gun.

We use washable wipes for DD who still has the odd accident. They go in a nappy bucket and you put a nappy sanitiser in the machine. No smells or soaking.

I assume there are at least 3 reasons for doing this - lack of/shortages of normal loo roll, for the environment and for cost saving.

Not convinced this is better for the environment given very hot water and lots of washing using chemical washing powders would be needed. Added to this loo roll is cheap and recycled paper is used so would like to see stats showing it is advantageous to use fabric and wash.

What it absolutely is, and a big reason I would not do this or support it, is that it is extra work for WOMEN. The day I see a man use frabric squares to wipe their bum, then rinse, wash and dry them then I might think about it. However this is just another job for women to do and if it get's pushed it will be with lots of guilt tripping about saving the environment and everyone (read women) doing their bit.

No we do not have a reusable family shit rag . Sounds grim...

Just coming along to post yet another comment about using water instead. I have a lota pot.

Bum gun is such a good way to put it - I used to have a bidet spray but my ancient plumbing worries me so I haven't installed one in my current house.

Surely they’re only really worth using if you’re using reusable nappies too so can fill a washing machine and run a 60• wash every 2-3 days (and avoiding smells).
Would you wash them with other things? If yes they’d need to be washed hot and if no, it would take you ages to have enough otherwise you’d be running the washing machine half empty, definitely not cost effective!

You'll get a rep as a toilet roll troll op.

I've got a lota but rarely use it. I know I should but never feel.properly clean after it. I would never use a lota for poos though, only wees.