OT: Solution to TP shortage

[8893]

A diet entirely of cheese gets the job done.

When I saw the Barenaked Ladies at Sacred Heart University in the late 90s they started riffing on "GE," because they had driven around the area earlier that day and had seen General Electric everywhere. Each of the band members tried to top each other with a more ridiculous use of "GE." I will never forget the drummer, Tyler Stewart, telling a story about having eaten so much Gorgonzola that he had a "Gorgonzola Excrement."

He won.

 

[sledog]

Roll use = f [lower GI]

 

[methodology]

TP lasts a longggggggg time no one needed as much as they bought. I had 5 rolls hanging around. Bought 20 rolls and had them delivered 3/13. I still have 2 rolls left from the original 5. At a roll every two weeks I have enough until next February or so.
Same for paper towels.

Try telling my significant other that, she goes through a full roll a day no exaggeration

 

[Deepster]

Try telling my significant other that, she goes through a full roll a day no exaggeration

Ahhhh, she uses "the mummy hand". Sorry to hear that.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Try telling my significant other that, she goes through a full roll a day no exaggeration

Yikes

 

[UConn3432]

I renovated my house last year and splurged on the Toto washlet bidet with heated seat and hot air dry. I no longer need toilet paper. Life changer.

 

[FatHank]

I hit the jackpot this past weekend. I found a little el-cheapo store that has TONS of rolls of TP and paper towels. You cannot find anything of the sort in the two major stores within walking distance of me. I'm not concerend about paper goods anymore after finding this gem. The TP a'int luxury but it satisfies the need.

Two more alternatives: socks and moss. Moss is nature's TP. Just make sure it is free of debris. You can thank Fowler's Makery and Mischief YouTube channel for the moss idea. He won Seaaon 3 of Alone if anyone knows the show.

 

[chalk1]

Coffee filters work pretty good, but changes the flavor of the coffee a little.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I haven’t been to a store in a while but I hear the rush on paper goods has subsided and you can find it relatively easy now. Not a massive selection but it’s there. Brother in-law works grocery and was able to score us some hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes. I guess everyone still has their massive stash

 

[HuskyHawk]

Flushable wipes aren't a real thing. You cannot flush them no matter what they claim.

We use them and flush them. Have for years. No issues (we have a Septic system). They are just for the finish however, one per #2.

 

[huskyrob1]

TP lasts a longggggggg time no one needed as much as they bought. I had 5 rolls hanging around. Bought 20 rolls and had them delivered 3/13. I still have 2 rolls left from the original 5. At a roll every two weeks I have enough until next February or so.
Same for paper towels.

TP only lasts a long time if your diet is high in fiber and carbs. If your diet is high in protein (eggs, meats, nuts, cheese) or other hard to digest foods such as chocolate, you'll be wiping until tomorrow. Eddie Murphy said it best years ago in his classic ass wipe routine.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

TP only lasts a long time if your diet is high in fiber and carbs. If your diet is high in protein (eggs, meats, nuts, cheese) or other hard to digest foods such as chocolate, you'll be wiping until tomorrow. Eddie Murphy said it best years ago in his classic ass wipe routine.

My diet has been 80% pretzels and bagels so that explains it.

 

[methodology]

We use them and flush them. Have for years. No issues (we have a Septic system). They are just for the finish however, one per #2.

My father enjoys people like you. Been doing septic systems for over 30 years. First off they don't break down and disengrate in your tank like regular toilet paper. Secondly they are horrible for your plumbing. But keep doing what you're doing you know better. It's a build up of years of doing or if you flush them a lot that the problems exist. With a proper microbial level in your septic tank it requires it being pumped less. Those flushable wipes don't allow that to happen plus the other issues they cause

 

[8893]

My father enjoys people like you. Been doing septic systems for over 30 years. First off they don't break down and disengrate in your tank like regular toilet paper. Secondly they are horrible for your plumbing. But keep doing what you're doing you know better. It's a build up of years of doing or if you flush them a lot that the problems exist. With a proper microbial level in your septic tank it requires it being pumped less. Those flushable wipes don't allow that to happen plus the other issues they cause

What's his take on Rid-X? I just started using it because two of may daughters moved back in during the shutdown; mother in law says she's been using it for decades.

 

[RichCTBB]

Last Thursday I picked up a 12 pack of quilted northern at shoprite and then went directly to Aldi and lucked out on a 30 pack of some nice 2 ply. The stores will have it if you go early enough

 

[CL82]

My father enjoys people like you. Been doing septic systems for over 30 years. First off they don't break down and disengrate in your tank like regular toilet paper. Secondly they are horrible for your plumbing. But keep doing what you're doing you know better. It's a build up of years of doing or if you flush them a lot that the problems exist. With a proper microbial level in your septic tank it requires it being pumped less. Those flushable wipes don't allow that to happen plus the other issues they cause

How do they effect your pipes?

 

[methodology]

How do they effect your pipes?

Clog them, slow draining, you'll eventually have a backflow and have an expensive visit from a plumber

 

[HuskyHawk]

My father enjoys people like you. Been doing septic systems for over 30 years. First off they don't break down and disengrate in your tank like regular toilet paper. Secondly they are horrible for your plumbing. But keep doing what you're doing you know better. It's a build up of years of doing or if you flush them a lot that the problems exist. With a proper microbial level in your septic tank it requires it being pumped less. Those flushable wipes don't allow that to happen plus the other issues they cause

What's his take on Rid-X? I just started using it because two of may daughters moved back in during the shutdown; mother in law says she's been using it for decades.

There is some dispute. People also use and flush baby wipes, which are not flushable. In my case, I only need my septic pumped every few years at most. We do use Rid-X and actually bought a better version from the septic guy that he says is more effective. I like a nice clean conclusion to the daily business, which dry paper does not provide.

Clogging the system: The feud over flushable wipes - Salon.com

While scientists test claims about bathroom wipes, industry and watchdog groups point fingers over sewer clogs.

www.salon.com

 

[Watchdog]

I renovated my house last year and splurged on the Toto washlet bidet with heated seat and hot air dry. I no longer need toilet paper. Life changer.

You're killing the environment. Power plants running overtime to power up the heated seat and hot air system.

 

[huskyrob1]

I renovated my house last year and splurged on the Toto washlet bidet with heated seat and hot air dry. I no longer need toilet paper. Life changer.

Couldn't you just pick up the seat, sit in the bowl and flush several times, and have a handy hair dryer standing by?






JK

 

[huskyrob1]

There is some dispute. People also use and flush baby wipes, which are not flushable. In my case, I only need my septic pumped every few years at most. We do use Rid-X and actually bought a better version from the septic guy that he says is more effective. I like a nice clean conclusion to the daily business, which dry paper does not provide.

Clogging the system: The feud over flushable wipes - Salon.com

While scientists test claims about bathroom wipes, industry and watchdog groups point fingers over sewer clogs.

www.salon.com

How about leftovers, are they flushable? A mouse? Dead goldfish? Stinkbugs?