Hand vs Hose

 One of most the indispensable acts of human life, right from the times when lavatories were a thing of future and man liked to think of the world as his playground. It is the deed at some of which most people in this world are inspired to do great things. It is when grand ideas spring up into even smallest of minds. Every day of every man, woman, and child's life begins with the commission of it. And if you happen to miss it once...the day seems to be a stony path. It doesn't need any more introduction...it is...the act of defecation!Now, along with the ‘act' what is also ‘indispensable' is the part which comes after the act is done...i.e. the cleaning of the relevant areas...and this was Different people have different ways to do it. But after a major survey, it was found that two methods are quite commonly employed. They are viz. the use of HANDS and the use of TOILET PAPER.

TOILET PAPER :-

Description :- Paper-like, white in color, averagely 10 x 15 cms. size [comes in different sizes to suit the ...uh...size of the surface to be cleaned]. Strips are connected end-to-end and wound into a big roll. The intricate weave of the paper is individual to every brand

Advantages :- (1) Dry as a bone [Absolutely suitable for people having fear of water or who hate water so much that they allow themselves a bath once a year or so].

(2) Disposable.

(3) Cannot transmit any ‘wandering' bacteria from hand to mouth unless you cannot get rid of the paper from your hand.

(4) Excellent option in places where water isn't available for better part of the day [e.g.: Sahara dessert etc. and hostel loos.]

Disadvantages :- (1) the roll isn't exactly long-lasting and may choose to get exhausted right when you want it the most.

(2) If you happen to keep the used pieces lying around instead of honoring them with a proper disposal, you might find the need to spray on some extra air freshener.

(3) It costs money 

HAND :-

Description:- soft, fleshy (not every though), comes in various sizes and shapes and colors. The elongated projections are mobile so maneuvering the hand becomes an easy task (except when the fingers are in use to grasp anything nearby when traveling in a long-distance train).

Advantages:- (1) absolutely free of cost.

(2) easily available and accessible [except in situations like that of Thakur from Sholay].

(3) reusable.

(4) washable, with soap and water.

(5) no chance of any foreign body reaction as it is self antigen.

Disadvantages:- (1) direct and disgusting contact with the above mentioned feces

(2) fingers are included in the elite list of disease spreading vehicles.

(3) improper and inadequate following of the instructions provided for sanitation may lead to

dangerous hazards like GI infections, various hepatitis, worm infestations , also the not-so-pleasant

‘fragrance' emanating from the fingers used to do the work.