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RE: The Unflushables

in #wet-wipes7 years ago (edited)

Yes, this is why I love Steemit! Just browsing a bit to find interesting posts, and then I find an in-depth analysis of Dude Wipes and Fat Bags...

Win!

On a more serious note, @v4vapid: you make a very good point to get a bidet and don't flush wet wipes.

I've been living in SE Asia for a few years now, and every western toilet here has a toilet hose, or what's more commonly referred to as: a bum gun.

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And where at first I was like: "wtf? I ain't using that!" I have grown accustomed to it, and I think it's more hygienic too. May still use a piece of paper to keep things dry 😉 .

This would be a great solution for the trend towards the use of wet wipes you are signaling in the US. It is:

  • hygienic
  • way better for the sewer systems
  • free! No need to spend money on dude wipes anymore

What do you think?

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+1 for the bumgun @livenowandwow – the rest of the world (Japan and S Korea aside) just doesn't know what it's missing

Haha, yes, agreed!

Bum Gun! You know, I've traveled around S.E.A. a bit myself and the first time I used the 'facilities' I was confused... shower, hose, big bucket, small bucket with a handle...I was never quite sure i was doing it right. But, just like you, I gor used to it and found it to be a much better system.
Thanks for commenting!

You're welcome!

I'm sure you have also seen the more primitive toilets then, the ones with just a whole in the ground and two spots to place your feet on.

I love how often Western toilets in public places in SE Asia refer to those, showing that you cannot 'sit' on that toilet with your feet:

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Wet toilet paper sucks... I do like the wipes when available but I throw them away, provide I have somewhere nearby to do so.