With Sheryl Crow’s recent comments, hiney hygiene is a brand new topic of conversation. There is an art to the proper wiping of one’s butt. The butt wiper has to be aware of local customs and traditions to truly be a butt wipe master. Leaving the facilities in working order following the ultimate wipe is a part of the art form.
In the good old United States of American, there is no shortage of personal hiney hygiene products. Toilet paper at many times of the year literally seems to grow on trees. For some reason the TP blooms most often around Halloween. New products like soothing wet wipes increase the joy of an already enjoyable experience.
Recreation Vehicle (RV) and marine toilet butt wiping: The plumbing systems in RV’s and boats are not the same as the standard domestic porcelain throne. These systems are not designed for multi-ply tissues, wet wipes and other hygiene products that have monthly usage cycles. Biodegradable products only if you please and in minimal amounts per flush. For Sheryl Crow to make the comments she made indicates she has boating or camping experience.
For the ultimate butt wipe experience in an RV or boat the two stage method is a pleasure. Stage one is two to three squares of biodegradable TP lightly moistened with water. In a front to back motion, remove residual cling-on with one wipe and discard. Follow immediately with a three quarter full bowl courtesy flush. Refill to bowl to half or two thirds volume. Make a final wipe with two to three squares and flush. Any hygiene items that are not fully biodegradable should be neatly wrapped in TP and placed in the waste bin provided for these items. Always remember to wash your hands following any butt wiping activity.
Domestic low volume toilet usage: The directions for RV and boats apply to low volume toilets. It is a two-stage (two flush) process when number two is involved. An exception to this RV rule is that wet wipes may be disposed of in the toilet. Other bulky hygiene products are not recommended for low volume toilets without a recommended third flush. Remember to flush sequentially to avoid those undesired toilet backups.
Standard high volume toilets: The ultimate of thrones is the high volume toilet with the oval seat. These toilets can handle most any load in a single flush, allowing the user to concentrate more deeply of the art of the wipe. Always using a front to back motion, the wet wipe, dry wipe and a security second dry wipe can be applied with out fear of toilet overload. Still, a courtesy flush is recommended in public facilities.
Tips for the traveling butt wiper: For travelers, toilet etiquette of the country of use is important. If traveling to certain Asian and Islamic countries, the left is right, right is wrong principal applies. In these countries, dining from a communal dish sans flatware is a possibility. Prior to visiting one of these countries, practice the left hand wipe method. Make sure you maintain left hand wiping practices at all times in respect for their customs.
In many countries around the world, toilet hygiene products are in less abundance. Pack accordingly to have the proper supplies for comfortable wiping. Hands cleaning sanitary wipes are good to keep on hand ensuring proper hand cleansing practice can be maintained.
Facilities in various countries bear little resemblance to the high volume porcelain throne of our heritage. In many regions, squat techniques are employed. While this may require additional balance, the ultimate wipe is still obtainable. Before traveling study the customs of countries to be visited and practice the techniques required.
Observing the tips provided will increase your butt wiping experience while enhancing your stature in the community. Charter captains will sing your praises and homeowners invite you into their homes with greater regularity. Should you know of a wiping impaired person, provide them with a link to this article. The world will love you for the effort.
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