Emma’s Reluctant Field Notes:
Tried both, because apparently my curiosity outpaces my self-preservation instinct.
Disposable discs: Yeah, I rinsed and reused a “single-use” disc. Once. The plastic got weird—soft in a way that felt like a warning. I cleaned it as best I could, but it never looked or felt right again. I kept thinking about bacteria staging a coup. Tossed it after that. Didn’t bother pretending it was a good idea.
Reusable discs: Eventually bought one because the guilt about waste started gnawing at me, and throwing out a dozen discs a cycle felt… gross. Cleaning isn’t glamorous, but it’s not brain surgery, either. Rinse with cold water first (less horror movie), wash with unscented soap, and boil it if you’re feeling like an overachiever. They’re sturdier and don’t start dissolving on day two. First couple cycles: cleaning feels like prepping for surgery. After that, it’s just background noise.
Bottom line: If you want to reuse, buy one made for it. Disposable discs are like cheap plastic forks at a gas station: technically possible to reuse, but why tempt fate? The cleaning routine becomes just another weird adulthood ritual—like checking for expired milk or pretending you floss.
Do what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.
o what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.
o what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.
o what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.
o what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.
o what works for you. Instructions exist for a reason; TikTok hacks exist for entertainment. If someone tries to shame you for your choice, just remember: you’re already handling more than they could.