Hands Free Cleansing?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (56507)
April 30, 2025 11:35am CST
Imagine entering your bathroom area and there is no toilet tissue in sight.. quite possible if you decide to embrace the water cleansing method.
Pioneered by Japan, this hands free, no tissue method won't necessitate you having to change the whole toilet - -attachments could be made. Attachments with temperature and pressure control - and even a drying system.
One of the main benefits would be better hygiene - less chance of infections, irritations etc. Of course water usage will be higher, but you won't have to be buying rolls of toilet tissue.
The environment will benefit too , as millions of trees are cut down every year for paper production. So what would be your choice - water or tissue?
See the link below.
Pixabay image.
https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/04/28/say-goodbye-to-toilet-paper-its-replacement-has-arrived-and-its-much-more-effective/
15 people like this
15 responses
@Fleura (31790)
• United Kingdom
30 Apr
I would be willing to try it, as long as it wasn't too cold! 
I wonder which is more sustainable, water or paper?
My mother never used toilet paper, she believed it was made from recycled newspaper and that the printing ink was harmful. She always used a little washcloth that she kept just for that purpose and then rinsed out.
I wonder which is more sustainable, water or paper?
My mother never used toilet paper, she believed it was made from recycled newspaper and that the printing ink was harmful. She always used a little washcloth that she kept just for that purpose and then rinsed out.3 people like this
@Kandae11 (56507)
•
1 May
@Ineeddentures I heard that people hit with hard times were forced to use old newspapers or exercise book pages.
1 person likes this
@Ineeddentures (4379)
•
30 Apr
When we were young in the 60,s we used wash cloths as well which we had to rinse out.
I first discovered toilet paper at school.
I had no idea what it was for.
2 people like this
@kaylachan (78095)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Apr
Tissue hands down. Water is a good idea in theroy, but in pratice it's not as hygenic as it sounds. There's still infection risk, particurally in women during that time of the month. Then there's the fact you're not dry down there that can lead to other health concerns. tissue is safer, and more hygenic.
2 people like this
@kaylachan (78095)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Apr
@Kandae11 Well, it's not for me. I need to know what i'm doing.
1 person likes this
@Ineeddentures (4379)
•
30 Apr
@Kandae11
If I did that I would be in the shower 6 times a day!
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (191050)
• United States
30 Apr
Alot of countries use bidets, but not sure if TP might be provided as well Water or TP .hmm water might do a better job
2 people like this
@allknowing (147361)
• India
1 May
I am fine with water. We have what is called hand held bidet
2 people like this
@RasmaSandra (85977)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Apr
I do just fine with my toilet paper.
2 people like this
@Ineeddentures (4379)
•
30 Apr
Me too.
But it has to be good quality padded quilted and contain Aloe Vera.
1 person likes this
@marguicha (227389)
• Chile
1 May
@Kandae11 My daughter has one plus toilet paper. I use the paper there. And at home I also use wet toilet paper if needed.
1 person likes this
@Kandae11 (56507)
•
1 May
@marguicha Won't the wet one become too soggy to handle.?
1 person likes this
@luisadannointed (7602)
• Philippines
29 May
I laugh out loud because of the photo... I think I am going to panic! I usually bring my own tissue.
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (95240)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Apr
Yes I have read that the Japanese think Americans are absolutely barbaric if they dont use bidets.
1 person likes this
@Kandae11 (56507)
•
1 May
@LadyDuck I agree. I would install the system but I would always have some toilet tissue available. In my country certain circumstances may contribute to some areas being without water in the taps for 2 or 3 days. like drought or the aftermath of a hurricane.
1 person likes this
@arunima25 (90556)
• Bangalore, India
30 Apr
Yes, that would be more environment friendly. Toilet tissue is not popular in our country and many Asian countries. The main use of toilet tissue in my household is to wipe nose as it is softer than the regular tissue. .
.2 people like this
@Beestring (15484)
• Hong Kong
1 May
I prefer toilet paper. I don't like drying this way.
1 person likes this
