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Old 11-17-2023, 07:08 AM
 
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One of our platoon sergeants suggested a way to use only one sheet of TP. I won't go into the gory details here on a family website, just use your imagination.
LOL. I believe it involves putting a finger through the center of the TP square.
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Old 11-19-2023, 02:43 PM
 
Location: Sandy Eggo's North County
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but how do you dry yourself after using the bidet?
There's a fan that blows "perfumed" warm air.
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Old 11-19-2023, 05:00 PM
 
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A spray attachment (to the sink for warm water) if you have a sink right next to your toilet, is a game-changer. Not just any spray attachment, but one designed for this specific purpose. I installed this one in 2019, and liked it so much I added another one to my other bathroom. I use it with the included 5" spray arm extender. Took less than 5 min. for me to install the sprayer to the faucet.

Pro tips: some liquid soap mixed with water in a big spray bottle...it's like a mini shower, and so convenient. Also, get a pack of microfiber towels for drying and use them only for your after-bidet drying.
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Old 11-24-2023, 09:18 AM
 
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I use a towel and then hang them out to dry on the front porch. Then I shake off the dry **** and after I get 4-5 towels I put them in the wash.

Just when I find some redeeming quality in the human race I stumble across something like this.

TP just isn't that expensive, people. I'm frugal when and where I buy it, but not when I use it.
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Old 11-24-2023, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Was Midvalley Oregon; Now Eastside Seattle area
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I use a towel and then hang them out to dry on the front porch. Then I shake off the dry **** and after I get 4-5 towels I put them in the wash.
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Just when I find some redeeming quality in the human race I stumble across something like this.

TP just isn't that expensive, people. I'm frugal when and where I buy it, but not when I use it.
It's the space savings of washlets vs a big package of Costco TP.
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Old 12-06-2023, 12:17 AM
 
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Bail on the toilet paper...use newspaper...just don't put it down the toilet...bag it and trash it consistently. Did it for a while during first year of covid (when you couldn't find toilet paper in store) and actually worked pretty well without rushing around with the store hoarders!
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Old 01-02-2024, 07:02 PM
 
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Roman soldiers use a wooden stick .
I'm glad I'm not in the Italian army.

Sorry if this is too much information, but one of the best ways I've found to save on TP is to eat healthfully so that I have healthy bowel movements. Good health is of course the bigger benefit, but I've found that when all is well there isn't much wiping to be done.
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Old 01-02-2024, 08:23 PM
 
Location: Was Midvalley Oregon; Now Eastside Seattle area
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Bail on the toilet paper...use newspaper...just don't put it down the toilet...bag it and trash it consistently. Did it for a while during first year of covid (when you couldn't find toilet paper in store) and actually worked pretty well without rushing around with the store hoarders!
You have, Newspaper?
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