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There are a lot of plants that you can use for a toilet paper emergency. Perhaps these ideas would fit more into a camping/survival scenario, but I thought I’d include them here anyway…

Water bottles: I’m not trying to encourage you to buy all the water bottles which is another crazy thing happening right now, BUT if you happened to have a water bottle handy and it’s an emergency, you could use that in a similar way as a Peri bottle.

Spray bottles: Use as you would a Peri bottle.

The bottle is filled with water and squeezed out with force to clean the area.

Peri bottles: Peri bottles, also known as cleansing bottles, are often used by women after childbirth.

There are a few creative options that use water (besides the bidet) for some toilet paper alternatives.

Facial Tissues: Tissues can work great for an emergency.

Paper Towels and Paper Napkins: These are a more abrasive option, but again, great for emergency use.

Coffee Filters: You can get coffee filters pretty cheap at the store, and they work pretty well as a toilet paper alternative.

Notebook paper: Old letters, school notes, etc.

Newspaper: One of the more comfortable paper product options, but many of us don’t get newspapers anymore, so this might be difficult to find.

PAPER TOILET PLUS

Seriously… how horrible would it be to have no toilet paper plus backed-up pipes? Insult to injury…Īlso, some of these paper product ideas could be a bit abrasive, so you might want to soak them first. Note: DO NOT flush any of these down the toilet since that could clog up the sewer system. Paper products aren’t usually a frugal or environmentally-friendly response for toilet paper alternatives, but in desperation, these paper products can work in a pinch. Old t-shirts or other soft shirts (cotton is one of the better materials to use).Here’s some ideas of what fabric you can use as family cloth.Ĭut them up into 5×5-inch squares for ease of use: Wash family cloth as you would cloth diapers.Add a splash of vinegar or a sprinkle of baking soda to the presoak container.Use the softest materials you can find around the home.Consider using different colors for each member of the family.Cut the cloths with pinking shears to prevent fraying around the edges.Some practical tips for using family cloth as a toilet paper alternative: Our rag box– perfect for scrounging up family cloth Simply place your family cloth in a basket on top of the toilet, and have a sealed waterproof container next to the toilet to hold the dirty cloths. (Fun Fact: Back in my SUPER frugal days (before there was even a toilet paper shortage), I tried to convince Christian to switch to family cloth. Family Clothįor those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, family cloth is a reuseable alternative to toilet paper that is made from rags, fabric squares, flannel cloth, and other cloth-type materials around the home.

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These modern types seem to be easy to install and decently priced. Fortunately, modern bidets can be added to your toilet seat and activated by a button. The older bidet type is the one that is a separate from your toilet. There are a few types of bidets available nowadays. This is the best alternative to toilet paper, HOWEVER they are selling out on Amazon fast right now, so if you’re thinking about getting a bidet online, don’t wait too long! A Bidetīidets are already very popular in Europe and other parts of the world, but for some reason Americans haven’t been super interested in the notion. (By the way, if you’ve also run out of cleaning supplies, check out my essential oil cleaning recipes, too). Backed up plumbing is the last thing you need right now…. Just make sure you don’t flush anything that is NOT toilet paper down the toilet. You probably have access to at least a few of these toilet paper options posted below.

But at the very least, knowing they exist will give you some peace of mind and hey, you just never know… Will you need these toilet paper alternatives? Probably not. Humans have lived without toilet paper for THOUSANDS of years. (No pun intended…)Īnd even though we’re currently good on the toilet paper front, I can’t help but think what we would do if we ran out. Regardless, I like to think ahead. It’s just how I roll. I’m hopeful that in a week or two, this post will be completely unnecessary, as the store shelves will be overflowing with paper products once again.

The empty store shelves and non-stop Facebook posts about paper products have shown me that Americans put a higher priority on toilet paper than I ever thought possible. 34-years old, mother of three, successful business owner… writing a post about toilet paper alternatives.