What to do when the Toilet Paper is Gone and a Woman's honest review of Wysi-Wipes 

Who's seeing this in 2020 for the 1st time due to Coronavirus toilet paper shortage???

I remember only having cloth diapers to use for my younger siblings as babies. We rinsed the diapers in the toilet to get rid of most of the poop, and then bleached them in hot water in the washer. We even had a hand wringer for clothes after washing! Then, they were hung up to dry on the clothesline. If you have to, use old rags, and get used to living less priviledged.

This lady was three years ahead of everybody else buying toilet paper. Good for you Christa!

You know folks I'm a senior, and I've always said if any big major event the younger generation wont know how to even wipe there butts !!! Never thought Id live to see it but guys but its here. Just a little laugh for the day. Have a blessed day.

How many of us are watching due to current craziness?!

In boy scouts l learned to use tree leafes or small smoth river rock. Poison oak leafs are not recommended. lol. Also one could use an old cotton shirt cut in small squares or socks. Roman soldiers each used to have a sea sponge on a stick that would be used and washed after each use. This makes me wonder how difficult it was going to a toilet back in the old days. How did the 50 thousands Israelites survive in the wilderness with no toilet nor toilet paper. Aren't we blessed to have a full bath with running water in our homes.?

We did the 5 gallon bucket with contractor garbage bags and cat litter during the northeast blackout years ago. We had young kids, no power or water for 2 weeks. Worked a charm!

People generally overuse things in general. In general, we are a horribly wasteful society. 😔 I grew up with a very frugal set of depression-era parents & I'm grateful for what I learned from them.

use old washcloths and then wash them in hot water. People did this during the Great Depression!

Being a plumber for over 40 years , those expandable wipes down a regular toilet have a strong possibility of plugging up your drain pipe.

How many people thought that was a big basket of individually wrapped lifesaver mints?😂

The bucket and Luggable Loo idea may be great when camping, "butt", if your toilet is incapacitated at home, you could make sure it is turned off and line it with a garbage bag. Then change bags when necessary.

Who else is watching this now in the CORONAVIRUS 🦠 OUTBREAK of 2020 🙋🏽‍♀️

Learning to make paper is invaluable. Having a screen set aside to make it on hand when you need it is good to have in your supplies. Paper materials is so versatile. We made it for a program when I was a kid. We used leaves, rags, just about any natural material.

The Toilet Paper tablets can be used as dish towels and dish cloths, bath cloths, baby wipes, face wipes etc. Anything a baby wipe can be used for, they can be used for. They can be placed in ziplock bags with a little water for pre-moistening, and removed when needed without having to carry a water bottle. When used for needs other than toilet paper use, they can be hung up and reused. They dry very quickly. Different brands may vary in strength and endurance.

Old growth forests in US and Canada are being clear cut to make TP for the western world!!!! So glad so many people are discovering alternatives to TP. After the pandemic ends, PLEASE continue this practice. It's really not a big deal once you get used to it. 💟 save the trees!!! And $$$

I love your practicality and lack of squeamishness in dealing with delicate subjects.

I am completely confused as to why people are hoarding toilet paper

Wizzy wipes seem perfect for long hikes, wilderness. I think every car should be equipped with a Luggable Loo. So many of us get stranded in evacuations, restroom lines are long, no toilet paper. The state of Georgia closed and guarded all exits on evacuees return to Florida following a major storm. Your suggestions add to my NEW list of supplies to have on hand.

Bidet manufacturers are going to start making fortunes.

Cut up rags...im old enough to remember washable diapers

OMG, I just realized I have been reading the comments for over 1 1/2 hours!! It's so good to learn.!

Published two years ago and got a million views in the last 3 week.😂😂

Install a handheld bidet sprayer, available in Homedepot and wash your rear end. It’s way more cheaper, cleaner and easier.

This whole Coronavirus has been a good practice scenario. To see which shelves empty first in the stores. It's been an eye opener.

Kitty litter also works for dumping on the mess. It's literally designed to absorb liquids and neutralize biowaste odors.

About a year ago I bought a 12 pack of Charmin and the rolls were half the size that they used to be. So, I went out and bought some soft hand towels and cut them into smaller squares and I use those now. The first couple of times I used them, I accidentally threw them in the toilet, but after having to fish them out, I remembered not to do it. the first time I washed them they unraveled a bit. I just cut the loose threads and that was the end of that. I also bought some baby wash cloths. I use them more than once, just fold them over and use a different spot. I only use those for #1. For #2 I use flushable baby wipes. If I run out of those, I'll just use the cloths. I'll rinse them out like it used to be done on diapers and throw them in the laundry. I wash mine every week. I made enough to last for two weeks. I also use cloth napkins now. I bought the 12 X 12, but those are really too big. I'll probably cut them in half. If you order them online you can get the small cocktail size and they'll be fine. Or you can go to the fabric store and get some cotton material and make them yourself, which is way cheaper. I use cloth towels for the kitchen. I have saved so much money by doing this! It's much more doable then having to buy all the paper products! I live by myself. If I had to do this for a family, I would buy a certain color or pattern for each individual person. What my friends thought was weird a year ago ... they find to be brilliant now!! I do keep toilet paper for company, but that is far and few between. I hope this helps!!

Telephone book, junk mail, farmer's almanac, mullein leaves, big leaves off of trees, hankerchiefs, wash rags, sheep's wool, bidets, kleenex, baby wipes are all excellent alternatives to TP. Anyone who has dabbled in paper making or paper maché has an idea of how to make their own TP. I am going to order some of those wysi wipes because they look like a much better option than leaves or corn cobs 😉

At first I thought how hospitable, she keeps a big bowl of mints for visitors. Thank you, I had never heard of Wysi Wipe. My wife will love them.

I went through Hurricane Andrew; we had no power for nearly 4 months; no water for days (I drank water out of a hotel swimming pool), no food for about a month (I ate all the food I had in storage in one week - after that I lived on coconuts and nearly killed and ate a seagull because I was so hungry). I slept outside on the sidewalk because inside my house the temperature was 110 degrees. I slept with my shotgun, because there was no law and order left in the town... Thankfully I did not run out of toilet paper, otherwise I probably would have lost my mind (I was already close to that point anyway). I was so hot, so filthy dirty, so tired, so hungry, so thirsty - ugh, it was terrible, but I survived.

Be careful what you flush: tissues, paper towels, napkins and fabric will clog sewers. Wash your butt!! 😂

The funniest thing is sure this went viral during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 😆 I love her videos they are awesome!! Thankfully I was a girl guide and I already knew how to deal with it!! LoL but to be honest I was more than prepared and didn't have to utilize any of my desperate times call for desperate measures techniques!!

During archaeological excavations it’s very common to grab a handful of lengthy grass, twist it into a knot and away you go. (Don’t forget to rotate it with each wipe)

2 years after you posted this vid ,now in 2020 coronavirus is out here and my local stores are all out of toilet paper

A mullein plant has great soft leaves that is great for tiolet paper. The leaves were used for diaper rash by our ancestors. You can look up a picture of mullein and it grows in many places.

2020 taught me to invest in a bidet attachment for the toilet. They're surprisingly affordable.

After 30 years in preparedness I have found that a 1.00 package of baby wipes will last approx 1 month for normal use...that is 12 per year times 8 family and extended family members equals 96 dollars for our large family...buy a couple bottles of witch hazel and add to the packs if they become dry and you have a very viable product that will be of invaluable use. Also the whole 96 packs will store in a small under the bed plastic container.

I'm 81 and it was common in my youth for last years Sears catalog to be used as TP; tear off a page and work it to softness by rubbing and working it to softness. The old catalog was in every outhouse.

Think about how much inherent class this lady has to be able to cover this subject so effortlessly.

This just showed up, and being recorded order 2 years ago....who knew. A couple of years ago, I made fabric wipes out of scrap flannel. I am the only one in this household that uses them, but have plenty to share with the rest of the family when the TP is gone. We grew up with a privy also, and used newspapers and Sears catalogs. If I remember correctly, flannell feels a lot better than newspapers or catalog pages.

Maybe worth mentioning that you shouldn't flush those things since they are a type of towel. The last thing you need in an emergency is a backed up toilet.

Peri bottles and family wipes. I made 200+ rewashable rectangles (4"x 7") of flannel fabric with old towel pieces sewn between. Super soft, super absorbable. Can be soaked in bleach solutions until washed. If you're washing with the Peri bottle, youre close to clean any way, so really wiping off moisture. These can be used as sanitary pads also. On a side note = I think the Wizy wipes are genious!

Just imagine, less than 100 years ago, my grandmother and her generation, had outhouses. They had to go outside, regardless of weather or time of day. They used whatever was available to wipe clean from magazine and news papers to old rags, even leaves if that’s all there was. We currently can still use washable cloth diapers on babies so if you can wash and sanitize reusable rags maybe? I use flour sacks/cloths as a towel when drying off. I’ve never found anything more absorbable than something designed to store flour. It’s very thin, easy to wash, takes up little space and has multiple uses. I think the challenge will not be how to supplement for items not made but methods of sanitation. If absolutely necessary, and this is gross, you can use your hand and wash it good, yuuuuck. I’d like to hear more on ways to wash, clean, etc if no cleaning products at all were available. None. I wonder what the Native Americans ancestors knew. They were nomadic and knew the land. I’m sure they still have so much to wisdom and knowledge to share. You can stock up on anything but eventually everything will run out. It’s a matter of what can you use that’s right around you. Temporary it’s fine but plastic breaks, wipes will run out. This is hypothetical if a disaster was so severe that very few were left alive. Makes me think of Castaway with Tom Hanks, Lol. Thank you, peace and grace abide.

DH added bidet attachments to all our toilets this past December. We now use very little toilet paper, just 2 or 3 sheets to blot the water off and our heinies are nice and clean. The bidet attachments are easy to install and are very affordable (around $40 each). So glad now that he did that.

As a kid, I remember my Grandad sitting at the table ripping newspapers into squares and stashing it in the outhouse!

Thank you I love the fact that you do a bible reading at the end of the class

I have been using this for years! I take them along when I travel. Very handy to have especially when traveling abroad when toilet paper is treated like gold🤣.

Whatever you do...DO NOT FLUSH PAPER , PAPER TOWELS or WET WIPES. You don’t want to create a plumbing issue when there may not be a plumber to help you.

A swim noodle cut in half and sliced down the middle on a 5 gal bucket also works with the wood shavings. Place a garbage bag inside

Don’t flush flushable wipes,paper towels,Kleenex you will have a mess!! When you see wipes that say flushable they are not flushable!!

Time for all you "wadders" to finally become "folders." :D

I think it’s brilliant, wet or not! Perhaps to use in you home, maybe not the best idea. But having something just to wipe your behind or hands (as needed) when you’re out in the woods, it’s something I’d add to my bag pack.

Actually, I think the Wysi-Wipes are brilliant!!

When we were kids we used to use the sears catalogues or newspaper. I don’t ever remember having toilet paper. 🥰

Ebay has 500 for $25. The thing I like about them is they save space. Good in an emergency if you run out of TP

Why don't more people know about these for COVID-19 scare ? So many people are sooooo afraid of running out of toilet paper that they're hoarding it! I don't worry about it. Anyhow, this is a perfect backup. Plus, it's perfect for the car, camper, the neighbor, etc. Thanks for posting this!!

We did not buy toilet paper until I was 15 years old. Of course, we had a privy, old newspaper, catalogs, or any old paper. In the last 4 years, I purchased a bidet. Best purchase I have ver made.

A month ago, who would have thought? People are SO selfish with their hoarding. We can't find t.p. ANY where. I just ordered some!

Instead of toilet paper buy a long loofa with rope handles on each end. Wet it and use it and dry off with a re-washable cloth towel or cloth napkin. Clean the loofa in the sink and drop it in a bucket of water with a cap-full of bleach to disinfect it. Also use re-washable cloth napkins instead of paper towels. And remember, the oldest form of currency was salt. Stock up on salt, flour and vegetable oil. With that you can make tortillas, flat bread, sandwich wraps and lots of stuff. Take care. Also, order supplies online from the Walmart ahead of time for pick-up at your next destination. Get cat litter at a sand and gravel place. And learn to barter and network. You've got some pretty good skills. Find out whose planning a wedding and needs a photographer. Advertise for kitchen cabinet work. And find out who may need you to help them. We'll make it working together.

I remember when we use to use news papers rub them together til soft and use them as far as water boil the faucet water then refrigerate it. We werent raised up on bottle water only the new generation. Us as being older and knowing this its always good to let your children know there's other options.

In a SHTF scenario, small bits of cloth are going to be your best option when paper types are no longer available because it is so plentiful. A trench or hole can be dug to bury the cloth a few inches deep. If it's a natural fiber such as 100% cotton, it will rot faster. If you are lucky enough to have lime (or fireplace/wood ashes/sawdust/sand) on hand, toss a handful of that into the hole/trench to aid in decomposing the waste material. This method means you will need a spoon, trowel, camping shovel (or larger) to dig that hole or trench. It doesn't have to be very deep, just not near a drinking-water source. Even a sturdy piece of tree bark, stick, rock, oyster shell, clam shell, etc. will work as a shovel. Learn from the cats......Dig and Cover to help keep the environment disease-free. And prepare ahead if you are sheltering-in-place. When the weather is nice, dig a long trench in a rear-portion of your yard. Deposit waste starting at one end then cover up that small section. Repeat until the trench has been filled. Then dig a new trench next to it. Digging a trench in advance will come in handy when it's freezing outside. If you store loose dirt in sandbags, it will also make it faster and easier to cover the waste so you can rush back inside where it's warmer and safer.

This is certainly a useful message for the situation we are in today with the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is buying up all the toilet paper! It's crazy!

Would be nice if everyone could have a composting toilet

Thanks for your video but it would be helpful if you could make a short "Readers Digest" version. You are an intelligent woman and I'm sure you could tell us the whole story in a lot less than 15 minutes! Just got very impatient waiting for you to tell us what we needed to know to consider using this product.

I often find plain paper napkins at the grocery..500 per pkg for 2.50. Sometimes they are buy one get one ! Each napkin, when unfolded, equals approx 4 squares of TP. 🌻

We went to Costco and bought a huge amount of paper coffee filters. Should last a long time.. Maybe not the best idea, but cheap and surely better than nothing.

Durin this crazy toilet paper shortage I’ve had to learn to wipe my but with paper towels. They’re a little rough so moisten them first. In a way they are better because they don’t crumble up in your crack. After use toss it in a waste basket. Don’t try to flush it.

Loveeeeee your show and see the Love of God expressed throughout you! For those bucket's it is a real great idea to place the plastic bag and with it a little scoop of cat litter, super cheap at the Dollar General, or Dollar Store... Do your #2's then closed it up and make sure to have a place to disposal this bag, at least 12 feet away from your house in a whole on the ground, at least 6 foot deep from the surface

I save tap water in juice and other bottles instead of recycling them. I keep several bottles of water in the bathroom in the event that I can't flush the toilet, whether it's needing a new part for the toilet or some other eventful emergency. I also keep water in large bottles in my kitchen, in a corner, in case of a water dilemma. I have a filter pitcher and will never be without water if I can help it. I have been yearning for a generator in case of an electrical outage, but it's hard to afford one on my meager income, so I will keep trying to save for that item, also for two or three solar panels, an inverter, a battery bank and monitor, and the other necessary accessories to maintain an independent power source for emergencies. The portapotty isn't at the top of the list, as it isn't a problem...I have a back yard and lots of privacy with woods behind me...I also have a big bucket and will order some kitty litter and some baking soda, as well as white vinegar and laundry detergent. I always buy toilet paper with my monthly order, whether I need it or not. I plan to have wall to wall, floor to ceiling toilet paper in my spare room, as soon as possible. I may save one side of the room for my coffee and canned milk. If you trace your steps from morning to night, you will figure out what you need the most, and take it from there. However, the list seems to take on a life of its own and keeps growing...so try to control the list. Good luck, fellow Americans and everyone on the planet, for none of us is immune to the unexpected.Another way to be prepared...watch the videos and learn from them and be sure to follow their advice...don't get distracted by your other 'stuff.'

Plant a lot of Lamb's Ear - as known as Herbaceous perennial.... Biodegradable soft and can be used as tissue paper.

I've used Coffee Filters before, when I ran Totally Out of TP!! Not as soft, but it Works!!

A little oil makes clean-up much easier...right out of the shower, apply a dime size on a small tissue square and apply - baby oil, vaseline, olive oil. Just make sure it is safe to put directly on the sensitive area.

Don't know what your thoughts are on bidets, but they are utterly life enhancing.

Crazy how this was 2 years ago and now it’s happened the store shelves are emptied-most of your options are not available either.

Wow, practical solutions I never knew existed. Thanks! Makes us appreciate a lot of conveniences we've become accustomed to, and take for granted. Thanks.

WHETHER PPL LIKE OR NOT I APPRECIATE YOUR TAKING THE TIME IN SHARING OTHER OPTIONS AND HOW THEY WORK !! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY

Sure am glad my Wife had me install a bidet seat about a year ago because the s**t is hitting the fan about now with the Corona virus March 19th, 2020. Bottled water, toilet paper, meats etc. are hard to find here in the San Antonio, TX area & in Western, N.Y., & Tampa, FL areas where my siblings live. Be safe & kind to one another :-) GOD Bless...

I come from earthquake country now living in tornado alley. I've been keeping emergency kits in my home and car. A couple of years ago I saw a video on how to make a portable toilet so I made one. People don't realize just because there is an emergency doesn't mean people don't have to go.

Add ‘Kitty Litter’ - it soaks up fluids and neutralises ‘smells’. Yes, it’s more expensive than dirt but it’s much more ‘efficient’ and ‘suitable for purpose’. Buy on deal and your on a winner. Better still, buy wholesale or trade price for even better deal. I’ve found setting up a small company for prepping and prep purchases has saved me LOTS - just as long as you stay ‘tax aware’ and keep about $1k below any tax threshold. Happy prepping!! 👍👍

If you take the core out of a roll of tp, it collapses to the right size to fit into a ziplock quart bag. Then you can toss a whole roll into your bug out bag. Also, if you do this to the entire package, you can put a lot more tp in the same space in your home. If you put two silicone packets to keep the oxygen out, they last. Then you can put the whole thing into a lot smaller area in your home, allowing you to store a lot more. It's not a perfect solution as sooner or later you will run out, but it's better than what we have now. Also, save the cores, as they make crafting material and even great kindling. May God bless and keep you all. Stay safe.. Stand firm.

Came across this somehow during the coronavirus and toilet paper crisis.... It's currently March 15th 2020....

There is a better thing, reusable wipes. If you have scissors and a sewing machine buy flannel when it’s on sale and cut to the size you want/need, layer them to whatever you like and zigzag around the edges and diagonally from corner to corner. We washed cloth diapers so this is the same thing, keep a bucket with a lid, add water and a little chlorox and put used ‘wipes’ in it. Wash as you would have done diapers. If we’re without power then put on the rubber gloves and use a washboard.

My mother showed me how to save all of money paid on toilet paper many years ago. First, take an old sheet. Each person in a household could have their own color or pattern. Cut starting points every 12 inches and rip them into long strips. Then do the same the other direction (one way will rip easier, so the other way may need to be cut with scissors.) Then fold them into 2”x 2” or 4” x 4’packets. Put a stack of these in a drawer that is reachable from the toilet. Use it for #1 and fold the used side inside and put in a plastic box. The next time you go, use the outside and if very thrifty refold so a set of clean sides are in the stack to be used. This can be done for #2 but, it tends to stain, so I resort to a dark washcloth. One tends to go #1 many more times a day than #2 so it really solves most of the problem. When finished, put in a sealed plastic box until wash day. Then just wash like you do your under ware. After washing, I fold the clean cloths while watching TV and put then back in the drawer. My mother just scrunches the cloth up and puts them when used directly in a plastic bag instead of folding them. So she has a lot more of them to wash than I do, but she doesn't have to fold them. Each to his own. I don’t bother sewing edges like napkins, as they dry faster in one layer and the first washing gets rid of excess threads. I have shown this system to several friends and it has saved them a lot of $$ too.

In case of a black out, I purchased plastic hospital specimen collectors for my toilet. For "liquid", when finished pour it into a covered bucket (I have Christmas cookie containers with handle and lid). When full, carry outside to dispose of. For "solids" use a bag, put a small amt of litter on the bottom. When finished, cover with litter, tie off the bag and dispose of outside. I've stockpiled toilet paper, but also cheap table napkins that I cut up into squares for "droplets". I also have small coffee filters for lighter loads to reserve TP supply. I also have plastic restaurant gloves, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and hand sanitizer to stay clean and healthy. I'm a new subscriber and I love your channel. You are very pretty and personable too! 😊

The wipe is good for campers and hikers because they can't carry around a few rolls of TP, paper towels, or wash cloths.

Great video. Subscribed. My plan works as follows: 1. I buy about six months worth of toilet paper when it goes on sale. That is what is in my working pantry/storage. 2. I also keep cases of diaper wipes on hand. I'm a mom and I've got to tell you that the sensitive skin unscented ones are very underrated. They are great for quick wipe up of kid messes, messy hands and faces, they are good for cleaning up during camping trips and yes we use them in place of tp when camping. I buy these on sale with coupons. 3. Perineal bottles with safe water. Now in Canada there is a lot of water which I can make sanitary so that's not really an issue. Ladies please boil rain water, stream water or lake water and let it cool before you use it to clean your private parts. That's not the place where you want bacteria. I bought one for each of use because I thought they'd work like a mini bidet. I'm pleased with the result, but again ladies use this with potable water only. 4. My next level of storage are those little compressed towelettes and yes I've tried them. They are very good and they are a better option than trying to store 3 years worth of tp. Again you want to use clean water on those things. 5. The next step down the line are clothes. I bought a lot of cheap face cloths and have them stored. I am hoping that we never have to resort to this because yours truly will be the one washing them and that will be less than pleasant. 6. The last option are leaves. You need to know your plants for this to be safe. You don't want to grab poison ivy or poison oak and you also don't want to use something that you personally are allergic to. Again this was a great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more. It's nice to get practical ideas from other women.

Oh oh , I know this question!!!! I learned it in grade school , you sing it to the tune of “Combat” , an old tv series from the 70s. It goes like this “Stranded , stranded on the toilet bowl, what do you do when you’re stranded and can’t reach the roll? To prove your a man you must wipe with you hand , stranded”. 😂

Real talk: you are probably going to run out of your whiz-and-wipes pretty quickly. Plus, they're too expensive. Remedy? Bandanas. Wash, rinse, repeat. No money for bandanas? Cut up some old t-shirts... Worse case scenario, right?

I keep a 1 gallon garden pressure sprayer. The kind used for applying fertilizer. As long as there is access to water you can spray yourself clean.

If you’re stuck in an emergency so long as you have something to wipe...the warm and comfortable can take a backstage...

I moved in with my neighbor and was thrilled she had installed a bidet. They are wonderful. Yes ,I use toilet paper , but less, now.

My idea is that you could use the wet cleaning wipes. You open the package, allow the wipes to dry out (by keeping lid off), and you could use them in a pinch. They will be dry like a paper towel and the chemicals will no longer irritate your bum. You can get them at the Dollar Store and they have like 25 wipes in them. It's an alternative when you can't find any toilet paper. However, you do NOT flush them, simply throw them away. :) Hope this helps someone.

If it’s damp, it will clean more efficiently than dry tp. Should require fewer ‘squares’.

From northern Minnesota ours store running of toilet paper and soap. Everybody has gone crazy shopping. I hope this Corona virus ends soon.

So here it is 2023 and we always ordered toilet paper on line and never had a problem getting toilet paper thank goodness.

put the date inside the roll each time for a week,month etc then you know

I just saw a young mother standing in the TP aisle at Walmart crying because there was no TP. I felt sorry for her but,,,, my goodness . TP is a convenience not a necessity . 200 years there was no such thing . They used soap and water . God have mercy on this younger generation .

If your home has solar (PVC ) or wind power, a BioBidet toilet (an electronic bidet toilet appliance), works beautifully year-round to make toilet paper obsolete under most circumstances. It is far more hygienic than using TP, as it both cleans and dries the entire perineal area, regardless of age or gender, without contaminating the hands in the process. It's particularly beneficial for those with mobility challenges, permitting nearly all to remain independent and to live with dignity, when toileting.

Extremely well done! This lady is very impressive!

Christa - you are truly a lady ahead of your time! Thanks for your foresight and pragmatism. Look forward to exploring your other videos!