Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
  
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
  
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
  
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
  
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.
  

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Veggiepatch]

Ms Frith should use the Gympie Gympie Stinging Nettle instead. Solves the problem of wiping yourself with ANYTHING!

Found on Queensland’s Atherton Tableland, here's one account of what it does.

“Being stung is the worst kind of pain you can imagine – like being burnt with hot acid and electrocuted at the same time,” said Marina, who at the time was a postgraduate student at James Cook University investigating the herbivores that eat stinging trees.

“The allergic reaction developed over time, causing extreme itching and huge hives that eventually required steroid treatment. At that point my doctor advised that I should have no further contact with the plant and I didn’t object.”

Nice!

Here's another that might be an urban myth.

"A British officer is said to have committed suicide after he mistakenly used a leaf as toilet paper causing him to go insane from the pain before shooting himself in the head."

I suppose that's one way to stop the pain, albeit a permanent one!

 

[Jo Piper3]

yuk

 

[PeeJay35]

Ms Frith should use the Gympie Gympie Stinging Nettle instead. Solves the problem of wiping yourself with ANYTHING!

Found on Queensland’s Atherton Tableland, here's one account of what it does.

“Being stung is the worst kind of pain you can imagine – like being burnt with hot acid and electrocuted at the same time,” said Marina, who at the time was a postgraduate student at James Cook University investigating the herbivores that eat stinging trees.

“The allergic reaction developed over time, causing extreme itching and huge hives that eventually required steroid treatment. At that point my doctor advised that I should have no further contact with the plant and I didn’t object.”

Nice!

Here's another that might be an urban myth.

"A British officer is said to have committed suicide after he mistakenly used a leaf as toilet paper causing him to go insane from the pain before shooting himself in the head."

I suppose that's one way to stop the pain, albeit a permanent one!

Seems revolting to me!

 

[KaraJenna]

Mmmm, bears thinking about. Those who like fancy gadgets could instal a Japanese version of toilet that washes and dries with the touch of a button.

 

[Chris]

OK so poop is going through your washing machine, first rinse cycle! That alone is unhygienic. Soiled rags left lying waiting to be 'washed', be it in a bucket of water or not, is disgusting AND again unhygienic. But storing the soiled cloths in a zip it bag, ugh please! This whole thing reeks (excuse the pun) of vomit inducing bad hygiene. Worms anyone? Gastro? Really just STOP this ridiculousness. Bidets are probably the best alternative, indeed many countries have them in all toilets now. UNTIL we catch up & catch on let's NOT catch vile bacteria spreading from ditching the good old loo paper!

 

[Lolali]

OK so poop is going through your washing machine, first rinse cycle! That alone is unhygienic. Soiled rags left lying waiting to be 'washed', be it in a bucket of water or not, is disgusting AND again unhygienic. But storing the soiled cloths in a zip it bag, ugh please! This whole thing reeks (excuse the pun) of vomit inducing bad hygiene. Worms anyone? Gastro? Really just STOP this ridiculousness. Bidets are probably the best alternative, indeed many countries have them in all toilets now. UNTIL we catch up & catch on let's NOT catch vile bacteria spreading from ditching the good old loo paper!

Totally agree but then I’m a bit anal when it comes to cleaning my bum & definitely laundry.
I use sorboline or any natural body lotion to clean after the initial wipe and then the cheap bidet that’s in my toilet ($90) - works a dream!

 

[Keswickian]

Makes a lot of sense from a cost and environmental standpoint but I suspect most people are too precious to go along with it.
That's what us baby-boomers used for the first year or so of our lives. In her memoires my Mother wrote that she was quite proud of the 'white flags' she hung out on the line each day as a symbol of her motherhood (in 1944). Dunked and rinsed in a bucket, washed by hand with a bar of sunlight soap (and rubber gloves), boiled in another big pot, put through the mangle then hung out to dry. I must admit that toilet paper is more convenient.

 

[Tygie]

Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

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A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

TOTALLY GROSS!!!!! EW YEUCK!! FILTH! DISGUSTING!
Then to just rinse and put in with everything else OMG HOW DISPICABLE!
There is no way it is clean for the rags or the other washing.
i don't care if some quack @$$ doctor thinks it is good. IT IS DISGUSTING! For F's sake! Go get some loo paper from the supermarket; discount or department store! Subscription places can be expensive, surely there are places they can get some crapper rolls cheaper than they were and be actual humans not weird barbarian cave people! if the enviro impact worries them they could always try the panda food loo paper woolies sells. Gosh knows they try and make everything outta panda food these days it's a wonder there's any left for the pandas. You'd have to think cloth would irritate the @$$ more than paper designed for that purpose.
Will NOT be changing from the $h%t rolls to 'other' alternatives - next thing these wierdo types will be having us all gather the garden leaves to use in the dunny.

 

[Lia]

Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

View attachment 32918

A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

I do not agree. I use less toilet paper and then use the wet wipes that are flushable to make sure I am clean.

 

[Skip11]

Would it be so different from soaking nappies and putting them through the washing machine like we used to do back in the day. The nappy bucket even went camping no such luxuries as disposables they were unaffordable

 

[margaretritchie48@hotmail]

Would it be so different from soaking nappies and putting them through the washing machine like we used to do back in the day. The nappy bucket even went camping no such luxuries as disposables they were unaffordable

Real nappies as I call them were used on one baby only. Any mess on them was put straight into the toilet. The nappies were then washed in hot water.

 

[Gsr]

I do not agree. I use less toilet paper and then use the wet wipes that are flushable to make sure I am clean.

Apparently studies by councils have found that even flushable wipes are no good for the sewer systems and cause huge blobs that block up the treatment works. There are quite a few ads and catchy tunes on radio and tv in our area asking us to flush only pee, paper and poo.

 

[Rob44]

2 kids, 5 years washing cloth nappies using Nappysan or whatever it was called. Disposable plastic-coated nappies are an unnecessary and crapulous idea that take up landfill and use resources best left in the ground. So nappies get contaminated by shit (sorry to use a good Anglo-saxon bit of biological terminology)? That can be washed off by hose-pipe into wherever you want including fertilising your plastic lawn. Then soak nappies in an appropriate solution that kills bugs, wash and rinse and hang 'em up in sunlight to dry. Your kids are most unlikely to suffer from nappy rash.

The Weekend Australian makes useful toilet paper; cut a page into 6 sheets and moisten slightly before use. You won't be able to shove your fingers through it as easily as happens with some of the cheaper toilet papers, and one Weekend Australian newspaper will keep a family of three well supplied with bog paper for a fortnight. Whether you want to read it before use is your choice.

The use of cloth as re-usable arse-wipe. As long as it is cleaned properly, as once were cloth nappies, what is the problem? Apart from prejudice?

 

[margaretritchie48@hotmail]

2 kids, 5 years washing cloth nappies using Nappysan or whatever it was called. Disposable plastic-coated nappies are an unnecessary and crapulous idea that take up landfill and use resources best left in the ground. So nappies get contaminated by shit (sorry to use a good Anglo-saxon bit of biological terminology)? That can be washed off by hose-pipe into wherever you want including fertilising your plastic lawn. Then soak nappies in an appropriate solution that kills bugs, wash and rinse and hang 'em up in sunlight to dry. Your kids are most unlikely to suffer from nappy rash.

The Weekend Australian makes useful toilet paper; cut a page into 6 sheets and moisten slightly before use. You won't be able to shove your fingers through it as easily as happens with some of the cheaper toilet papers, and one Weekend Australian newspaper will keep a family of three well supplied with bog paper for a fortnight. Whether you want to read it before use is your choice.

The use of cloth as re-usable arse-wipe. As long as it is cleaned properly, as once were cloth nappies, what is the problem? Apart from prejudice?

we used newspaper year ago, cannot these days as the ink comes off so easily.

 

[Rob44]

I do not agree. I use less toilet paper and then use the wet wipes that are flushable to make sure I am clean.

What's wrong with a face-cloth as opposed to "wet wipes" whatever they are. Just wash the face-cloth very thoroughly before washing your face. Yes; I am uncivilised and disgusting, I know; it comes of having lived and worked in the bush in a developing nation where bog-rolls are a luxury flown in by helicopter and flush toilets and sewers are unknown.

 

[Rob44]

we used newspaper year ago, cannot these days as the ink comes off so easily.

TOTALLY GROSS!!!!! EW YEUCK!! FILTH! DISGUSTING!
Then to just rinse and put in with everything else OMG HOW DISPICABLE!
There is no way it is clean for the rags or the other washing.
i don't care if some quack @$$ doctor thinks it is good. IT IS DISGUSTING! For F's sake! Go get some loo paper from the supermarket; discount or department store! Subscription places can be expensive, surely there are places they can get some crapper rolls cheaper than they were and be actual humans not weird barbarian cave people! if the enviro impact worries them they could always try the panda food loo paper woolies sells. Gosh knows they try and make everything outta panda food these days it's a wonder there's any left for the pandas. You'd have to think cloth would irritate the @$$ more than paper designed for that purpose.
Will NOT be changing from the $h%t rolls to 'other' alternatives - next thing these wierdo types will be having us all gather the garden leaves to use in the dunny.

Oddly enough a great many of the world's weird barbarian cave people living in developing nations have precious little choice but to use whatever leaves are available at the time, or a scrap of rag that they wash in the creek. And oddly enough those weird barbarian cave people are actual human beings. It is not overly sensible to judge people according to how they clean their bum.

 

[Defiant540]

I do not agree. I use less toilet paper and then use the wet wipes that are flushable to make sure I am clean.

flushable they are NOT!

 

[Royal Watcher]

Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

View attachment 32918

A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

Well each to his own, but I couldn’t think of anything more fraught with potential hygiene problems than this practice! So, you’re wiping your derrière with this cloth & then putting that where? while you unzip a wash bag & put it in! And, do you keep

Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

View attachment 32918

A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

Finding new ways to stretch the budget is important, with the cost of living rising and pensions not always covering bills, groceries, and other expenses.

But a mum who recently suggested ditching traditional toilet paper for reusable rags (which she dubbed as ‘family cloth’) has caused outrage online from people who think she’s taken penny-pinching a step too far.

Frith, who considers herself a 'reusable nappy expert', frequently makes online videos where she shares her eco-friendly family lifestyle.

And recently, her videos promoting her reusable toilet cloths have become popular. She claims that her switch has already saved her £77, or around $150, but the comments on her videos have been mainly negative.

View attachment 32918

A Scottish mum shared their family’s alternative to toilet paper. Image source: TikTok/@frithonlife.

'We’ve had a toilet roll subscription for the last three years so I can easily see how much less we’re using and how much we’re saving,' Frith captioned her video.

She also explained the cleaning process: 'They only need a quick rinse cycle and then they can go in your normal laundry wash.'

Despite the flurry of criticism, Frith claims that reusable cloths—when washed correctly—are far more hygienic than paper and better for sensitive skin in the area. They also don’t need to be touched once used as they are stored in a zip wetbag.

'Simply unzip the bag and pop it in the machine and it will do all the rest for you,' she explained.

However, many are unconvinced by this mum’s tip as she received a barrage of criticism for her wiping solution.

Despite this, the mum stood by her decision and said in a follow-up video that she does not understand people’s problem with using cloth instead of toilet paper.

'Somehow people are absolutely outraged that someone might want to use a reusable cloth to wipe their bottom when it's far more hygienic than using paper that doesn't really clean you and you're more likely to get poo on your hands,' the mum said.

'Washing machines are amazing things and they clean stuff way better than soap and water. So if anyone can explain to me what the issue is, that'd be great.'

Frith’s argument is valid according to colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris. He also suggested shifting to toiler paper alternatives to avoid heath issues caused by excessive wiping.

'Most of the problems I see with the skin around the anus are due to excess attempts at hygiene, and it’s very rarely due to inadequate hygiene. It’s a very sensitive area,' Dr Morris said.

'I don't understand why we use toilet paper to wipe, if you imagine soiling your face or something else where you wouldn't smear it off with toilet paper.'

The doctor suggested Aussies to shift their mindsets and join the 70 per cent of the world’s population who don’t use toilet paper.

'I think we need to readdress culturally what we do, and maybe look at bidets, and using water to wash, but excess wiping can traumatise the skin,' he said.

And to add, the environmental benefits of leaving toilet paper behind are substantial as millions of trees are logged annually to meet the world’s demand for toilet paper.

The material in toilet paper also contains chemicals that have been linked to a range of human and environmental health problems.

You can watch her full video below:

Source: TikTok/@frithonlife. ​

Key Takeaways

• A mum named Frith has caused controversy by deciding to use rags instead of toilet paper as a part of her eco-friendly lifestyle.
• She has saved about £77 or around $150 since making the switch and she cleans the reusable wipes in the washing machine.
• The decision has received a lot of backlash, but Frith defends her decision and argues that the cloth is more hygienic and effective than paper.
• Colorectal surgeon Dr Bradley Morris supports alternatives to toilet paper due to health issues caused by excessive wiping.
• The environmental benefit of reduced toilet paper usage was also highlighted.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Would you be amenable to lessening your use of toilet paper? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Knell]

2 kids, 5 years washing cloth nappies using Nappysan or whatever it was called. Disposable plastic-coated nappies are an unnecessary and crapulous idea that take up landfill and use resources best left in the ground. So nappies get contaminated by shit (sorry to use a good Anglo-saxon bit of biological terminology)? That can be washed off by hose-pipe into wherever you want including fertilising your plastic lawn. Then soak nappies in an appropriate solution that kills bugs, wash and rinse and hang 'em up in sunlight to dry. Your kids are most unlikely to suffer from nappy rash.

The Weekend Australian makes useful toilet paper; cut a page into 6 sheets and moisten slightly before use. You won't be able to shove your fingers through it as easily as happens with some of the cheaper toilet papers, and one Weekend Australian newspaper will keep a family of three well supplied with bog paper for a fortnight. Whether you want to read it before use is your choice.

The use of cloth as re-usable arse-wipe. As long as it is cleaned properly, as once were cloth nappies, what is the problem? Apart from prejudice?

The buckets of nappies soaking in napisan! You brought back memories haha ...a true labour of love! Must not love them so much now (i.e. the 2 adult children still living with me) as I can not even imagine doing it now! Nope, No, Not doing that washing ! toilet paper it is for this household 100%