Published 13:58 IST, March 9th 2020

Australian woman sells 'reusable non-toilet paper' amid supermarket sell out

Toilet paper has become an unlikely number one stockpiling target for people, however, an Australian introduced a 'washable/reusable non-toilet paper'.

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Amid coronavirus dre, toilet paper has become an unlikely number one stockpiling target for people, however, a Facebook user introduced a 'washable/reusable n-toilet paper'. Eloise Marsh shared her new creation on a Facebook group called 'For Love of Australian Handme'. Marsh me toilet paper from 12 squares of printed material with a terry towelling backing designed to fit around toilet roll holder. 

In Facebook post, she wrote, “Introducing washable/reusable n-toilet paper! Just to get you by (you could ration your toilet paper and just use this for number ones, leaving your precious toilet paper for number twos) or you could save a bunch of money on toilet paper by using this all time! Each square has a plastic press stud at each end making it easy to use and easy to roll back after each wash”. 

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'reusable' toilet paper roll is also for sale in Australian Handme Textiles for just AUS $25. Marsh's new creation comes as supermarket shelves across Australia are being left empty as people are worried that y may contract dely disease. Several people are 'panic buying' and a seller on Sydney's Facebook Marketplace also tried selling a roll for AUS $994. Ar seller also listed price for a pack of 24 AUS $24,000 online and wrote a caption, “Guaranteed t to disappoint”. 

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Authorities warn against bulk buying

Several Australians are stocking up on essentials like toilet paper, hand sanitiser, bottled water, pasta and rice in case y become infected. number of coronavirus cases in Australia has also reached 93 and dely virus has also claimed three lives in country. Australian health officials have reportedly warned against buying in bulk at supermarkets. 

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Coles, Australian supermarket store, also released a statement that promised that emptied aisles would be restocked as quickly as possible. supermarket store has reportedly even increased number of deliveries to store this week improve availability of popular products, including long-life pantry staples and health care items. According to international media reports, statement furr re that store is also continuing to work with its suppliers to maintain availability for customers.

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13:58 IST, March 9th 2020