[Marcella]

“I still say the Roman thing with the sponge on a stick is a better solution.”

That's okay, too. I don't understand people who think there's only one way to do something. With survival in mind, I have at least three ways to accomplish most everything. I haven't searched for a sponge on a stick. That would be interesting if I found one. Might find one in bathroom supplies to be used for cleaning the body (not that part of the body) or cleaning the tub.

[JRandomFreeper]

I made my own. I figure ancient romans could do it, I could probably manage.

/johnny

[piasa]

Moss will do in a pinch... and it has antimicrobial properties.

Indians used to use clumps of it as tampons, and as a sort of absorbant material to stuff in the baby's cradleboard. No daiper rash.

[greeneyes]

They make some sponges on a stick to use to swab someone’s mouth when they are in the hospital.