HOW TO MAKE DIY CLEAN BUM SPRAY

Do you love a clean hiney? I do! In fact, I’m obsessed. And today I’m going to share how to make DIY clean bum spray which will save your plumbing and your pocketbook and your nether region will never feel better.

Yeah, since we broke the ice and talked about “crack sweat” last week, why not just go for the whole enchilada and get to the nitty-gritty of it all. BATHROOM WIPES and bum care!

Call it what you will, clean bum spray, toilet paper spray, butt-wipe spray, my tried and tested recipe for this alternative to flushable wipes will save you BIG! Compared to this $15 version, you can make your own clean bum spray and double the amount for less than $5!

SAVE YOUR SEWERI’m not an overly “green” person but I definitely have some sensitive plumbing here in the Cedar Palace and want to take special care of that. Couple that with sensitive private parts and you’ll know why I started seeking out recipes to make an alternative to those so-called “flushable” wipes. Plus those things are crazy expensive.

WHEN FLUSHABLE DOESN’T ACTUALLY MEAN FLUSHABLE

While doing some research, I found out that those flushable wipes we buy can really hose up not only residential septic systems, but they are also not good for our municipality’s sewer system. We really shouldn’t be flushing anything other than our bodily waste and toilet paper.

But we all know that sometimes toilet tissue alone doesn’t cut it and we want to feel fresh without hopping in the shower after every BM.

BUT, I really LOVE my personal wipes so I needed another solution.


GENTLE ENOUGH FOR A BABY’S BOTTOM

When I set out to make my own personal “butt-wipe” spraythat’s what I really call it in real life, I tried several recipes before I came up with my own version.

It’s a combination of one I found for babies and one for adults, so this clean bum spray is not only effective, it’s gentle enough for you to use on kids’ and baby’s bottoms.

My Littles sometimes ask for it when they have itchy or sore hinnies. They always seem to need help with this even though I have a bottle in each bathroom. 😉

I added a special ingredient for extra “slip” – my sister-in-law loves this addition – so it feels really good on your skin.

This DIY personal wipe spray is simple to make and you can make it one bottle at a time or in larger quantities so you have refills at the ready.

You can make it with or without essential oils but I suggest ONLY using lavender and/or tea tree oils as they are antibacterial and at least for me, have proven to be non-irritating to those sensitive private parts.

If you know you are allergic or sensitive to either oil, leave them out!

PLEASE NOTE Be sure to use a glass bottle if you are using essential oils as they can corrode plastics. And if making a bulk quantity and saving it in a plastic bottle, don’t add the essential oil until you put it in your spray bottle.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE CLEAN BUM SPRAY

Glass Spray Bottle (I use the 8 oz size) THESE are so elegant

Witch Hazel

Glycerin


Aloe Vera Gel

Fractionated Coconut Oil (the kind that does not solidify) This helps with the tissue “slip” right over our bottom.

Essential Oil – Lavender or Tea Tree (optional)

Small Funnel

Measuring cup for ounces (I LOVE this one for this recipe)

Label (If you don’t want to make your own, here’s where I ordered my custom apothecary style label – FYI It’s waterproof but not oilproof. Be sure to request the “No. 2” at the top because it’s so stinkin’ hilarious.) 😉


HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST TO MAKE?

Once you have your basic supplies, like the bottles, the cost of the ingredients to make 8 oz. the cleansing solution without essential oil is around $3.30**. If you add essential oil, 8-10 drops per bottle, the cost increases but I’d guess it the cost would be under $5.00 per 8 oz. bottle and around 63 cents an ounce.

Whether or not you use the oils, compared to this premade version, it’s budget-friendly.

** Cost calculated using brands linked at the time of this post.


HOW TO MAKE DIY CLEAN BUM SPRAY

This is so simple it hardly needs explanation because you simply add the ingredients to your bottle and shake to incorporate them.

The fractionated coconut oil is my “special” ingredient and I like to use 1 1/2 to 2 ounces so there’s no drag at all and it leaves things feeling nice and moisturized by not too “greasy”. However, I suggest you start with one ounce of coconut oil and decide if you need more after you use it for a time or two.

If I make it in bulk, I mix it in a larger measuring cup or bowl and transfer it to a larger bottle. I think I’m currently using an empty witch hazel bottle; just be certain to label it with a marker.


HOW TO USE

This personal cleansing spray is gentle enough to use on our fronts or backs, but I mostly use it for the hiney.

Gently shake the bottle before each use to incorporate the oil and liquids. Then spray on regular toilet tissue and wipe as normal.

A WORD ON TOILET PAPER & TOILET PAPER SPRAY

When we first got married, my hubs said no matter what we wouldn’t skimp on toilet tissue so I typically buy brand-name tissue that’s relatively “thick”. Using thinner tissue with this spray may result in a breakthrough situation if you know what I mean. Just sayin’!

CHECK OUT MY BASEMENT BATHROOM AFTER THE RENOVATION


LET ME KNOW IF YOU TRY IT

You can adjust the recipe to suit your preferences; try it with and without the essential oil or try skipping the aloe or the glycerin and double the other. However, the essential ingredients are witch hazel for cleansing and coconut oil for slip.

However, definitely come back and tell me what you think. I think you’ll thank me and your plumbing will thank you.

HUGS & BLESSINGS

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Witch Hazel equivalant – 1/2 cup
  • 1 ounce Aloe Vera Gel equivalant – 2 tbsp
  • 1+ ounce Glycerin equivalant – 2 tbsp (use a little more if desired)
  • 1-2 ounces Fractionated Coconut Oil equivalant – 2-4 tbsp (start with less and adjust to desired "slip" factor)
  • 8+ drops Lavendar and/or Tea Tree Essential Oil Optional
Instructions

In an 8 oz. glass spray bottle, using a small funnel, add all the ingredients. Replace the cap and shake to incorporate. (Use glass if you're using essential oils.)To make a large batch, mix in a measure cup and store without essential oil. IF addiing oil, do so when you refill individual glass bottlesESSENTIAL OILS – Add anywhere from 8 to 20 drops depending on your tolerance and fragrance level. The essential oils are optional but they can be soothiing to a sensitive bottom and they are antifunga and antibacterial. I have used both in the same recipe but think they smell a little like bug spray with used together.
TO USE
Spray on regular toilet tissue and wipe as normal.

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Paula | dimplesonmywhat.com
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  • Lov48760060 Lov48760060 on Mar 10, 2024

    Give suggestions on where to purchase ingredients

  • Trudy Trudy on Mar 10, 2024

    For less than $40 you can buy a bidet on Amazon. Easy to hook up and you will never go back. The cold water doesn’t bother any of us. We tried one and ended up putting them in all 3 bathrooms. I recommend the one with front and back cleaning as it’s only a few bucks more. Once you experience that “clean” experience you will be sold.

    If you are fancy you can get one that hooks up to hot water or electric one but not too many have an outlet by the toilet.

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