If you add a small spray bottle, you can extend the life of those wiping cloths. Sort of a DIY bidet, use the spray bottle to rinse away the “matter”, then use the cloth to dry. They’ll still need washing, but it won’t be quite as bad.
A spray bottle of water is a great idea.
With about an ounce of Listerine or white vinegar.
This can **also** be used to spritz the underarms.
Speaking of underarms, Wallyworld sells “Naturally Fresh”, a hard deodorant stick made of minerals and ammonium alum. It’s like a lump of rock salt. You moisten it and rub it on. It seems to control bacteria, thus odor, better than most deodorants I’ve tried. Plus, supply lasts awhile. I’ve had my little rock for a couple years.
I forgot to mention in earlier posts:
Crutches, walkers, and bedside potties for family members who are getting older. Or for unexpected injuries. Buy ASAP, because might be hard to find when SHTF. These can often be found second-hand.
Case in point: while rummaging at a flea market recently, I spotted a fine old folks’ walker, $5. The kind with tennis balls on the bottom. Thought, gee, I should put ‘walker’ on my prepper list, to get **later**
Next day, I sprained my ankle.
Spent days hopping and clumping around the house, using a barstool instead of the walker I should have bought.