August 15, 2016

  • Looking at Innovations

    My husband Sparky was listening to NPR on his way home from work. He was completely fascinated by the radio program discussing toilet paper. Yes you heard me - toilet paper, TP, bum wad, tissue, and arse wipe. There are lots of names for the paper that is used to clean ones posterior after using the bathroom. The interesting thing (according to NPR by way of Sparky) is that the product was invented in the 6th century in China and eventually patented and produced commercially in the US by Joseph Gayetty in 1857. The shocking thing is that it hasn't appreciably changed in that time. Sure it is softer and biodegradable, and is safe for septic systems but it is still paper with which you wipe your nether regions. As we cruised the grocery aisles, Sparky was telling me that the innovation in moist wipes may provide a more thorough cleaning experience. And he wanted to give it a try. We were standing in the paper aisle in front of the toilet paper when we spotted the display of moist toilet paper. There was a wide selection: Wet ones, Cottonelle, Kleenex, Angel Soft, Charmin, and a variety of store and generic brands (this is entirely separate from the baby wipes). They ranged in size (10 count to 48 count) and cost from $1.99 for 42 to 3.79 for 15 sheets. That is a lot of money for something you use and flush away. I have issues spending $5.99 for 12 double rolls of the dry paper! Long story short after laughing our selves into tears at the product pictured below, Sparky insisted on purchasing some for his "grand experiment". Let the games begin!

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Comments (14)

  • If I were still on Xanga, I would ask the question "Are you a folder or a wadder of t.p.?" I don't dare ask it on FB because I don't want to go into church, see a friend come in, and think "Oh, he/she is a wadder." That would spoil the spiritual attitude for sure. I thought of this while watching my mother when she was sick. She folds very very carefully. She also keeps a small spray bottle nearby so she can wet the t.P. if necessary. Cheaper then the wipes.

    • Your mother had a genius idea. Perhaps Sparky will consider the spray bottle as a cheaper alternative! I know what you mean about FB!! hehehe!

  • Oh my! :D

  • Dry paper for regular use, followed by a wet wipe after a Bm; just my thoughts.

  • @murisopsis: Some of the wet wipes are not meant to be flushed. You have to read the small print.

    • Yes I saw that and it was one of the deciding factors when I selected the ones I bought... If I was on a septic system I'd never flush them down!!

  • @murisopsis: I think the dollar store or bulk bought baby wipes would do the same thing, just toss them away in a plastic bag, rather than flush. (Most types) Small dog waste bags are also at dollar tree, or use plastic grocery bags for disposal for free.

  • So now that it's been a few days, what is Sparky's verdict? Will your household be purchasing more wet bum wipes?

    • I think he is reserving judgement until we get to the bottom of the container. In the end I think he will forego the expensive wipes...

  • I use baby wipes from Aldi...for face, hands and nether regions too. They aren't flushable BUT are extremely affordable, and since they are designed for baby's tender bottoms are fine for my old face or fanny. I even got your sister to buy them instead of the makeup ones from the drugstore that are so very expensive!

    • We don't flush the wipes - instead the experiment involves tossing them in a plastic bag... I think the experiment failed.

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