I'm betting Joe is talking about the top of the toilet "tank". Like Joe, I use a container when I empty and then pour it off into the toilet as I don't like that splash back that happens at the public restrooms. During the day at home, I usualy leave the seat in an "up" position. Who would ever have thought I would have my spouse reminding me to put the seat down...just never know where life will lead you.
Yes, I'm sure all of us does it just a little diffrently, depending on comfort levels and logistics. My concern is usually about apperance & cleanliness.
Since we had just finished building our new home, and my spouse is a neat fanatic,
I knew my supplies would be a challenge. I found a way to at least store everything out of sight except for my wipes...I use those rather than a cotton swab for my stoma. I clean my catheter right away if time allows and then hang to dry. I was given somehow the idea that these needed to dry thoroughly which is why I hang them up yet it seems some, like Joe, just store them in a container. I was also told by a nurse that when children are educated to cath that they just rinse them out and use the same one through the entire day. I know when I used a clear catheter and set it out to dry, it was days before it appeared dry inside...so I suppose that even though mine appear dry they aren't always dry on the inside. I guess what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger.
Melodie
