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Okay. So, frequent followers of TOP know I often submit articles about marksmanship or different related items, air rifles, OPSEC in a big city, and water use.
However at present, let’s discuss one thing all of us do, and that’s poo.
Do you recall the good toilet paper panic seize of 2021 when the COVID lockdowns had been first enacted? A lady at an enormous field retailer buying a whole pallet of TP? Even fights breaking out over a four-pack of TP? If it weren’t for the actual fact it was really taking place, you’ll have thought it was rest room humor or an odd episode of The Twilight Zone.
However have you ever ever really thought of how a lot TP you utilize every day for that fundamental bodily perform?
Pre-COVID lockdowns, my dad and mom had been having fun with retirement by touring the world. Whereas in Europe, they stayed at a lodge that had one thing slightly distinctive by American phrases, a bidet. With out going into gross particulars, they had been bought. A lot they put in two in their very own house.
I went to go to them final yr and, after some trial and error (extra trial than error, fortunately) I, too, was bought.
What are the benefits of a bidet, you ask?
Effectively, an actual discount in TP utilization. Relying on the kind of bidet you get, you might really eradicate the necessity for TP in any respect. No kidding, some have heat air driers.
Now, I do know what a few of you might be considering,
“1stMarineJarHead, what if the grid fails?”
From my analysis, most bidets’ fundamental perform of nozzle spray depends on water stress. Different options will stop to perform as they’re depending on the grid.
The one I’ve at present put in is non-dependent on the grid. Simply water stress. If you happen to get your water from a properly, you possibly can nonetheless get water stress out of your properly with a number of water checks and PVC or PEX pipe (YouTube has a lot of movies on the subject).
On metropolis water? Okay, you is likely to be up S**T Creek with no paddle. The grid is down, and nothing in popping out of the tap, not to mention the bathroom flush mechanism. (I can inform you this from expertise, one 5-gallon bucket of water is nice for about two flushes of a rest room). Yeah, after every week or two, think about the scent. Then will folks resort to dumping their waste into the streets?
The one I’ve replaces the unique rest room seat. It’s non-electric, non-heated water. Goes proper off the chilly water line. Is {that a} bit surprising (whoooo!) initially? Sure. However when you get used to it, it’s not that dangerous in any respect. Quiet frankly, it’s extra sanitary and is much less taxing in your septic system for many who have one. It additionally has a “feminine” nozzle. In response to my spouse, it leaves her feeling “cleaner,” specifically throughout that point of the month.
At first, it could appear a bit odd however give it some thought. What’s the distinction between a bidet and once you bathe? With the bidet, you might be principally showering that physique half each time you’ll want to with rather a lot much less water consumption. I nonetheless use a number of sheets of TP, however solely to dry.
Price?
The bidet I obtained was $120. It was put in in about half-hour and solely required an adjustable wrench and a flat head screw driver.
I’ve seen different non-electric ones that price even much less. If you happen to go for the electrical and scorching water related, they’ll run from the low a whole lot to $500 or extra. These fashions have extra options like heat/scorching water, adjustable nozzles, heated seats, remotes, LED night time lights and air driers.
A bidet various for many who can’t set up one
If, for some motive, you possibly can’t set up a bidet, there’s nonetheless an choice.
A earlier article offers the next suggestion: a squirt bottle bidet.
It’s also possible to DIY a much less highly effective bidet through the use of squirt bottles. These don’t require that you’ve got working water and so they’re a really cheap various. The ones made for hair dye are angled and straightforward to direct the place you want the water to go.
At solely about $4, it’s a easy addition to your preps that would make life much more nice. And anybody can do it!
Having completely different choices for every state of affairs is extremely essential as a prepper. A bidet, whether or not an actual one or a squirt bottle one, supplies you with another selection. Clearly we expect that the true one is way superior. However the different will do if you’re in a pinch.
How are you going to change into much less depending on rest room paper?
Have you ever thought of what measures you might take to make your self much less depending on rest room paper? Do you may have different suggestions for improved hygiene and sanitation?
Let’s discuss them within the feedback part.
About 1stMarineJarHead
1stMarineJarHead just isn’t solely a former Marine, but in addition a former EMT-B, Wilderness EMT (courtesy of NOLS), and volunteer firefighter.
He at present resides within the nice white (i.e. snowy) Northeast along with his spouse and canines. He raises chickens, rabbits, goats, often hogs, cows and generally geese. He grows numerous veggies and has a bizarre fondness for rutabagas. He enjoys studying, writing, cooking from scratch, making charcuterie, goal taking pictures, and is at present increasing his woodworking abilities.
