[quote]Time was when British bottoms were built to withstand the crinkliest, shiniest toilet paper available, and in some cases even to enjoy it. But there has been a fundamental softening in recent years, seen in a growing preference not only for quilted loo roll, but now for wet wipes. The musician Will.i.Am is one leading exponent of damp bottom-wiping. The consequences for our drains, though, are disastrous.
"If you swill a piece of toilet roll around in some water, it takes seconds for it to disintegrate," explains Simon Evans from Thames Water. "Wet wipes should never be put down drains, because they don't break down – even if the packaging says they are 'biodegradable' or 'flushable'. Only human waste and loo roll should go down our sewers."
Ignoring this advice causes blockages, especially in suburban areas where the pipes are narrowest – anything from 6in to 12in in diameter. And blockages, well, they cause unspeakable things. "It can result in sewage backing up on to streets, into gardens, into parks," says Evans, "and in some cases – around 1,000 a year – we have sewage backing up into people's homes which, believe me, is one of the most vile things that can ever happen to you."
For Will.i.Am and other fussier-bottomed people, a spray called Freshu can be used to moisten the final sheets of toilet paper. "It gives you the same wiping firepower as a wet wipe," Evans says, "but without the sewer-clogging consequences."[/quote]
[url]http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/shortcuts/2012/oct/26/wet-wipes-wreaking-havoc-sewers?INTCMP=SRCH[/url]
Slow news day?
Wow, never thought about it that way.
[quote]and in some cases – around 1,000 a year – we have sewage backing up into people's homes which, believe me, is one of the most vile things that can ever happen to you.[/quote]
One of my worst nightmares
I've got a neighbour, just a short distance down the street, who constantly sweeps dirt and gravel from her driveway into the drain on the street even after being told not to by her immediate neighbours.
[QUOTE=ReligiousNutjob;38215006]One of my worst nightmares
I've got a neighbour, just a short distance down the street, who constantly sweeps dirt and gravel from her driveway on the street even after being told not to by her immediate neighbours.[/QUOTE]
I'm reminded of that story that was posted a while back. You know, the one where someone was woken up by his hand brushing against a turd.
[QUOTE=RyanH;38214947]Slow news day?[/QUOTE]
I think it's perfectly valid news even if it's not about terrorists blowing stuff up or politicians having sexual relations with hookers
I've used wet wipes before and quite honestly they leave your butt a lot cleaner. Took me ages to go back to toilet paper.
I suggest trying it at least once.
[QUOTE=Jeep-Eep;38215102]I'm reminded of that story that was posted a while back. You know, the one where someone was woken up by his hand brushing against a turd.[/QUOTE]
What the hell?
sometimes dry paper just ain't enough
you gotta go in there with baby wipes
[QUOTE=Jeep-Eep;38215102]I'm reminded of that story that was posted a while back. You know, the one where someone was woken up [I]by his hand brushing against a turd.[/I][/QUOTE]
What in the [B]FUCK!?[/B]
[QUOTE=-Rusty-;38215342]What the hell?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=ReligiousNutjob;38215356]What in the [B]FUCK!?[/B][/QUOTE]
There was this guy that lived in an apartment. A downstairs, possibly basement apartment. Don't know the exact story - my brother, Lurkiethelurker told it to me. PM him to see if he remembers more details.
Another problem sewers suffer from is retards pouring fat and oil down sinks.
Wiping with a wipe is the only way to go.
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And bog roll to dry off, of course.
Why not wipe with standard toilet paper and then give a final wipe with wet wipes and toss it in the trash?
[QUOTE=Scotty.;38215682]Wiping with a wipe is the only way to go.
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And bog roll to dry off, of course.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=RIPBILLYMAYS;38215336]I've used wet wipes before and quite honestly they leave your butt a lot cleaner. Took me ages to go back to toilet paper.
I suggest trying it at least once.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=icemaz;38215346]sometimes dry paper just ain't enough
you gotta go in there with baby wipes[/QUOTE]
Facepunch is so classy.
Throw it in the trash.
I remember I had surgery done right above my ass and had to use wet wipes for ~3 weeks. The hole left by the surgery was too big to be stitched shut, and so the force needed to properly wipe with a normal wipe was big enough that it could have caused the wound to open again.
If you're wondering; yes I had an open wound above my ass for awhile. There was just a bandage with gauze taped on it to stop it and my underwear/pants.
At home I'm close enough to the sink that I just wet toilet paper without getting off the toilet :v: But using actual wet wipes is a good idea, flushing them is not.
[QUOTE=The golden;38218048]Just get a bidet and power-wash the sucker.[/QUOTE]
This, even if you think it's a waste of water remember you're already wasting several liters each time you flush
Bidets are just so much more hygienic I don't get why the US and UK don't use them
Apparently I shit glue, because trying to wipe with toilet paper results in a hand full of shitty, ripped up pieces of fiber.
I usually use normal toilet paper to wipe first, then finish with a baby wipe.
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[QUOTE=latin_geek;38218061]This, even if you think it's a waste of water remember you're already wasting several liters each time you flush
Bidets are just so much more hygienic I don't get why the US and UK don't use them[/QUOTE]
I never understood how these work? Does it just spray your asshole with water, and wouldn't the water just splash everywhere?
[QUOTE=ReligiousNutjob;38215006]One of my worst nightmares
I've got a neighbour, just a short distance down the street, who constantly sweeps dirt and gravel from her driveway into the drain on the street even after being told not to by her immediate neighbours.[/QUOTE]
Its also one of my worst nightmares, one which almost came true, there was a pretty major sewage blockage near me a few months ago. It didn't back up inside but it did run down the road (I live on the crest of a hill) for a few nights. The smell was horrendous.
It also got onto someone's drive, and the official advice on the Thames water site for that situation is "do not leave your house". They spent a good chunk of an afternoon washing the road (and peoples cars) with seriously high power jet washes (during a hose pipe ban!).
But yeah, sewage is not a nice thing people should respect the sewer system.
[quote]"It gives you the same wiping firepower as a wet wipe," Evans says, "but without the sewer-clogging consequences."[/quote]
The fuck? Firepower is one of the last words I'd use to describe wiping my ass
[QUOTE=assassin_Raptor;38218186]
I never understood how these work? Does it just spray your asshole with water, and wouldn't the water just splash everywhere?[/QUOTE]
I have always wondered as well, your post prompted me to look for an animation.
[url]http://vimeo.com/1019966[/url]
I'm even more fucking confused now, it looks like a water fountain. Does it just spray water up your ass or something. Come on, someone on Facepunch must be able to enlighten us to the ways of a bidet.
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Also, Freshu sounds worrying.
[url]http://www.buyfreshu.co.uk/[/url]
The site has barely any information apart from the fact it can also be used to clean toilets. Personally I avoid wiping my ass with toilet cleaner.
[QUOTE=Plattack;38217335]If you're wondering; yes I had an open wound above my ass for awhile. There was just a bandage with gauze taped on it to stop it and my underwear/pants.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like they tore you a new asshole.
[sp]I am so sorry, I hope you are well now.[/sp]
I always use wet wipes if I take a massive shit.
Maybe my shit is too large so it's causing some sewer problems...
[QUOTE=Jsm;38218288]I have always wondered as well, your post prompted me to look for an animation.
[url]http://vimeo.com/1019966[/url]
I'm even more fucking confused now, it looks like a water fountain. Does it just spray water up your ass or something. Come on, someone on Facepunch must be able to enlighten us to the ways of a bidet.
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Also, Freshu sounds worrying.
[url]http://www.buyfreshu.co.uk/[/url]
The site has barely any information apart from the fact it can also be used to clean toilets. Personally I avoid wiping my ass with toilet cleaner.[/QUOTE]
yes, they literally spray the shit off your ass with water.
[QUOTE=Schmaaa;38220299]yes, they literally spray the shit off your ass with water.[/QUOTE]
What happens if you accidentally shit on it?
[QUOTE=Vasili;38215432]Another problem sewers suffer from is retards pouring fat and oil down sinks.[/QUOTE]
In my school, retards pour un-reacted Sodium and Lithium down the sinks. Can't wait for the day the toilets explode.
I didn't even know people use baby wipes to wipe.
Jesus christ the feeling I'm imagining is making me physically ill.
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