Fabulous Travel Hack: Handy Hygiene Solution
Individual Experiment: Intentionally Dampening Soap onto Toilet Tissue for Convenient Use, Initial Skepticism from Peers, Now Widely Adopted by Acquaintances.
For those family adventures in the great outdoors, particularly with the kiddos, maintaining cleanliness is always a concern. Kids love to explore, play, and get dirty, which means constant hand-washing becomes a necessity. Hauling around bottles of liquid soap isn't the most practical solution. We've discovered an easy, space-saving workaround - DIY soap wipes made from toilet paper.
Initially, friends chuckled, but soon took to the idea once they experienced the convenience. To create these wipes, take a half-meter strip from a toilet paper roll, cut it into large squares. Apply a dab of liquid soap to each square, spreading it evenly.
Lay the squares on a flat surface and let them dry for a few hours. The dried paper becomes slightly stiff, but not brittle. Cut the large squares into smaller ones - around 4-5 cm. Store them in an airtight bag or plastic container.
Now, when you need to wash your hands in the wilderness, simply take a wipe, wet it with water, and scrub - it begins to lather like ordinary soap. Dispose of the used wipe.
These portable soap wipes barely take up room in your backpack, eliminate the need for a bottle of liquid soap, and are incredibly useful in situations where there's no access to water and soap, according to the source.
Despite their convenience, it's important to note that soap wipes made from toilet paper may fall short in terms of effectiveness and user experience when compared to hygiene wipes specifically designed for such purposes. For the best travel hygiene, opting for wipes specifically engineered for this purpose is recommended.
While toilet paper is not designed to handle soap or effectively clean skin, and lacks the moisture retention and absorbency necessary for an optimal cleaning experience - especially in environments where water is scarce - standard soap wipes or baby wipes are formulated with materials to boost cleaning, maintain skin health, and ensure ease of use. They offer improved absorbency, are gentler on the skin, and leave you feeling fresh and clean.
Konovalova appreciated the space-saving solution of DIY soap wipes, even though they're made from toilet paper. The dried wipes are stiff, but not brittle, making them easy to handle and use. Outdoor-living enthusiasts may find these homemade wipes a practical addition to their lifestyle, especially during family adventures. However, for optimal cleaning experience, it's advisable to use wipes specifically designed for hygiene purposes, as they offer improved absorbency, gentler skin care, and better performance in water-scarce environments.
