A mum has been praised for making her own toilet paper - which can be used again.
The woman tried to buy toilet rolls from supermarkets four times but each visit proved to be unsuccessful.
So instead, she made dozens of microfibre cloths, which she described are environmentally friendly, reusable and cut on flushing water.
The mother explained that, once used, the microfibres are put into a bucket full of bleach and then into the washing machine with a bleaching agent.
"I made 80 of these microfibre cloths," the woman wrote.
"After use, they go straight into a bucket of bleach with a lid on it, which sits beside the toilet.
"Our household alone saves about 25 flushes per day, so I can justify a small load to wash every couple of days.
"If we could all do this, it would reduce the need for toilet paper, save us all money in the long run and be better for the environment."
Altogether, the cloths and bucket cost the woman just $19 (Australian Dollars), which is approximately the equivalent to just £10.
The woman also said the microfibre is far softer than other fabrics, such as that on old towels.
And social media users loved the mother's idea.
"Good on you for doing this, it's an absolutely brilliant idea," one person posted.
"About time someone got this situation in perspective and highlighted that there are lots of alternatives at our fingertips. Good work," another person added.
The woman, of Australia, was unable to buy loo roll because of many people panic buying products, like the case in the UK at the moment.
Another social media user claimed it took her two weeks to find a 12-roll pack in Australia as a result.
They added: "I will probably be doing this next pay to stretch the rolls out. Sad what we have to resort to but will be good in the long run for the environment."
A British pensioner yesterday hit out at how people had been stockpiling toiletries in a video which has since gone viral.
