Toilet paper sold out again? You can use this alternatively

Apparently, some Germans start hamstering toilet paper again in the Corona autumn.

But if you don't get any more, you don't have to worry - there are alternatives.

• The corona virus is causing many Germans to unnecessarily hoard toilet paper.

• However, there are numerous alternatives.

• Often these are even more environmentally friendly and hygienic.

The Corona * crisis is currently tearing holes in the supermarket shelves again:

targeting

.

Numerous branches therefore again point out that only one toilet roll and one kitchen roll per person are allowed.

Politicians also repeatedly emphasize that hamster purchases are not necessary.

Nevertheless, there is a yawning emptiness on the shelves in many places.

The lack of toilet paper in particular causes problems for many consumers - there is often a lack of real alternatives.

So what is a suitable replacement?

These disadvantages have toilet paper

For most of them it is unthinkable to do without toilet paper.

In fact, in many other countries it is common practice to defecate without paper.

.

There are several reasons for this:

• According to WWF, an alarming number of manufacturers produce their toilet paper from high-quality cellulose fibers that are used from freshly felled trees: "The wood is felled worldwide -

  partly illegally or unsustainably

  - in natural forests and plantations, for example in Latin America, Canada, South Africa, Russia and Asia, but also in Europe. "

• Toilet paper can

  contain

  chemicals

  that were used during production.

  These can cause irritation on sensitive skin.

• Some movement techniques when using toilet paper can

  cause skin irritation

  in the affected body regions.

• Toilet paper often

  doesn't

  clean

  as thoroughly

  as we'd like it to.

For these reasons, it may even be of advantage for you to try out alternatives - especially if you cannot get toilet paper the next time you go to the supermarket.

Washcloths as an alternative to toilet paper

At first it might sound strange

to use

a

.

However, it is actually not much different from the washable cloth diapers that some mothers keep ready for their children.

The washcloths can be easily rinsed after use and are then cleaned at 90 degrees in the washing machine *.

This kills all bacteria and on top of that they are quite

.

Try the butt shower

It works with water without any toilet paper * or washable fabrics.

In India or the Arab world, it has long been customary

.

The so-called Po shower can be made in the form of a handy device that looks like an electric toothbrush.

Such products are available in drugstores under the name "HappyPo" or "mobile bidet".

They contain small bottles that are filled with water and then

to cleanse the buttocks and private parts.

The sequence of movements is similar to that of toilet paper.

Showers in an emergency

In an extreme emergency, you can

after business

.

Those who limit themselves to this method would have to hop into the shower after every toilet, which would be far too time-consuming and unnecessarily wasted water.

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Shower toilet or bidet instead of toilet paper

The better - but also more expensive - alternatives would be a

.

In Italy, for example, it has long been customary to use a bidet after business - so toilet paper hamsters are not a big problem there. With the shower toilet or bidet, the buttocks are either taken directly out of the toilet or from one after using the toilet separate bidet moistened with water so that you can clean yourself without any other tools.

However, both would have to be bought and installed at a high price.

Whether you are looking for a toilet paper alternative out of necessity or because you have wanted to distance yourself from the disposable product for a long time - possibilities are offered to you in any case.

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