This topic is all about finding a cost-effective way to manage ostomy care by rinsing your ostomy bag with water instead of using toilet tissue and commercial wipes. This method can help save money and reduce waste. Here's how it works and some tips to make it easier:

- After emptying your two-piece pouch into the toilet, you can rinse it with water while it's still attached. Simply lean over the sink, run a little water into the bag, swish it around, drain it, and then dry the outside with a cloth. This reduces the need for paper and wipes, though it might require a bit of extra sink cleaning.

- For rinsing over the toilet, you can use:
1. Refillable squeeze or sports bottles (16 oz to 1 L) kept by the toilet.
2. Long-tube squirt bottles from ostomy supply sites for deeper cleaning.
3. A turkey baster for precise aiming while seated.
4. Hospital bedside water pitchers or 1-cup measuring cups as small basins or pour-cups.
5. Colomajic flushable pouch liners, which eliminate the need for rinsing and extend the life of compatible pouches.

- Consider bidet and plumbing add-ons:
1. Clip-on bidet spray hose kits that connect to the toilet’s fill line for easy rinsing and personal hygiene.
2. In laundry rooms or specially plumbed areas, a short hose can be used for rinsing at a comfortable height.

- Hygiene tips and precautions:
1. Some prefer not to use sinks to avoid fecal residue in the sink’s P-trap, opting to rinse directly into the toilet.
2. If using a sink, clean it with bleach and run extra water to clear the trap.
3. Keep the pouch opening pinched or use a basin to prevent drips when moving from tap to toilet.

- Protecting wafer adhesion:
1. Direct water only into the pouch to avoid soaking the wafer or stoma base.
2. A gentle flush of 150 ml-200 ml, 5-7 times a day, can still allow for 7-10 days of wear time.
3. If leaks occur, ensure the pouch isn’t being tugged while filling.

- Showering without the appliance (optional):
1. Shower during low-output times and keep a cup handy for any surprises.
2. Clean the shower stall with bleach spray afterward and dry your skin and wafer with a hair-dryer before applying a new barrier.
3. Users recommend Ivory soap, Convatec moldable rings, and stoma-support belts for secure wear.

- Extra tips for odor and pancaking:
1. A small water rinse after each emptying can minimize odor, reducing the need for commercial deodorants.
2. Add a few drops of oil or a dedicated lubricant after rinsing to prevent pancaking.

- Cost and convenience:
1. DIY water-rinsing can significantly reduce the need for toilet paper, wipes, and deodorants, which is especially helpful for those without insurance.
2. Use reusable cloths or towels for drying the exterior instead of disposable tissue.

- Some brands and accessories that users have found helpful include Convatec long-wear systems, EZ Vent top vents, Colomajic flushable liners, Ivory soap, and generic bidet hoses available on Amazon.