Bum Wiping & Wet One's Aka Moist Towelette's

[Sandstone]

I heard they are blocking up drains in part of London. The BBC website says

The trend for using wet wipes instead of regular toilet roll is making sewer blockages worse, says Thames Water. In some cases they lead to sewage backing up into people homes and gardens.

The wipes often combine with hardened food fat, causing "fatbergs"

The company says its workers are having to remove the wipes from sewers and take them to be buried at landfill sites.
It is urging people to use a new moistening foam that can be applied to regular toilet paper.

Fatbergs! Gross!

 

[piratelady]

Fatbergs....that put the grossest vision into my head LOL.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Oh this is the funniest thread.:roflmao: Alot of people are doing this. This is just too funny. Too bad they are clogging the lines with them. You would think they would just throw them away. This is the funniest thread. I needed a good laugh.

 

[TxGyspy]

The person that converted me gave this example: If you worked in a store and were called to do a clean up and it was a pile of poo...would you use a dry cloth to wipe it up with or a wet cloth? Why? Exactly!

Some of the baby wipes have fragrances and other chemicals added that I'm allergic to. Take the wipes out of the package and run water over them. Placing your palms flat on each side squeeze out the excess water. Repeat. Removes most of the stuff manufacturers put in them.

I didn't realize this was such a controversial subject! I have a regular pack in both of my bathrooms, a travel pack in my purse and a regular pack at my ex's house. If I ever went anywhere else I'd probably have some stashed there too....lol.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

This thread is simply hilarious.:roflmao: So the big secret is out. I call it a good idea.

 

[The Hermit King]

Yeah I started using wet wipes in 2003 while in Iraq because in that kind of heat and not so frequent showers you need to stay as clean as possible. After I got back I didn't feel squared away unless I kept using them so it will be a lifelong habit now.:sneaky: <---This icon thing just made me bust out laughing and I don't know why.

 

[Whitneys story]

Woolworth s:D

I did not know they were still around but that figures Australia has all the good stuff!

 

[Shellbell]

This thread is hilarious! Has really cheered up my day :D :roflmao:

 

[Whitneys story]

whilst applying a soothing Aloe Vera to make it all better. :) :coffee:

The continuation of this thread might be my fault! I knew if I shipped wipes you would find a new model. The cat is out of the bag now.:laugh: I am overdue for my donation! Kris Kringle will be here before you know it!

With sincerest respect and Hugs, Whitney

 

[Whitneys story]

If I ever went anywhere else I'd probably have some stashed there too....lol.

If you have a vehicle the glove box would be a great place to keep them. They are still great for hands when using public restrooms as well!

 

[Whitneys story]

It is urging people to use a new moistening foam that can be applied to regular toilet paper. Fatbergs! Gross!

Sounds like a typical government operation to me! It is their job, they are sewage treatment specialist. The rates they get paid I say suck it up folks! JMHO

 

[Bilby]

I haven't read the whole thread - perhaps this is a good thing LOL

That said, I do have to wonder what exactly are in baby wipes - and presumably the 'wet wipes' that would be made of similar, if not the same, products/chemicals.

Why? Because one day, whilst using some on my little bilby's botsa, I realised that the wipes had removed some of the nail polish from my fingernails. Hmm....?! :eek: