An eco-warrior mom sparked a contentious online discussion by revealing that she uses washable toilet paper made from recycled Christmas pajamas.
The Mom Showed Questions Her Family Asks During Their Visits to Her Eco-Friendly House
The video uploaded by @tiny_waste on TikTok demonstrates the most common questions she gets.
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She Admitted Using A Washable Alternative To Toilet Paper
Someone left a comment on her video mentioning ‘family cloth,’ and the creator responded that she uses it.
The Eco-Friendly Mom Didn’t Try To Hide It
‘The family cloth and bidet setup is in the upstairs bathroom… I cannot tell a lie,’ she said.
Some Didn’t Even What a ‘Family Cloth’ Is
In response to a follower’s question about the meaning of ‘family cloth,’ the mom posted a follow-up TikTok video explaining the whole concept.
In Her Own Dictionary, A ‘Family Cloth’ Is Simply Toilet Paper
‘It is an unfortunate name for cloth toilet paper,’ she states, ‘Let me show you what the setup is in my home to hopefully remove some of the ick factor.’
Old Christmas Pajamas Are The Key Ingredient.
Showing the toilet in their upstairs bathroom that she and her husband use, the mom revealed a basket filled with clean wipes on top of the cistern, the majority of which were made from flannel cut from old Christmas pajamas.
Here’s The Whole Process
The creator explained that when she uses the bathroom, she lets the bidet do most of the work, uses a clean wipe to pat herself dry, and then disposes of the used wipe in a bin that will be washed later.
Using Washable Wipes Many Times Would Be “Disgusting”
The creator made it clear that no wipe is ever used at her house for more than one bathroom session without being washed.
“It’s Sturdier and Softer on My Bum’
She not only opts for cloth toilet paper due to its sturdiness, but also because of its softness on the bottom.
She Hasn’t Completely Abandoned Regular Toilet Paper
Using reusable toilet paper made from old Christmas pajamas is not her husband’s preferred method, prompting her to keep the more conventional option readily available.
Despite Good Intentions, Her Eco-Friendly Actions Were Not Well-Received by Many
‘You do you but even touching that after i know someone else wiped with it makes me feel so dirty,’ one viewer wrote.
Not Many People Were Sold On The Idea
‘nope. still poop left,’ another person commented, ‘I’m not sticking that in my washer.’
The Thought Of Using Old Christmas Pajamas For Wiping Seems Unpleasant To Many
‘The ick factor wasn’t removed for me,’ one shared.
Perhaps Using A Bidet Would Be A More Feasible Option, Given That It Is Also Environmentally Friendly
“The bidet is the best investment anyone could make,” one suggested.
That Grosses Me Out.
‘love it all!’ one viewer wrote, ‘except using the same towels for everything. that grosses me out.’
Others Opened Up About Their Challenges in Adopting An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
‘when I first switched to cloth from paper towels EVERYONE would ask me what I did when they got dirty,’ a viewer shared, ‘like whut guys?? I wash them?’
Another Viewer Could Relate
Lol the only time we realize that we don’t use paper towels is when guests ask where we keep them. ♀️
Saving Money And Saving Environment
When asked about her decision to forgo toilet paper in favor of a more eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative, the creator explained that it was a combination of both factors.
Her Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper Has Been Also A Lifesaver For Her Hemorrhoids
She shared with viewers, ‘since giving birth, my hemorrhoids really appreciate the extra softness.’
