Toilet paper?

Question

We buy the Cotonelle but think maybe we shouldn't spend so much on toilet paper. But then I think with the Cotonelle, you don't have to use so many sheets to get the job done as they are much thicker. It seems with the cheap stuff, you have to use a lot more. Anyone agree? Or, do you think it's best to go with the cheap stuff? Your comments are appreciated.

Answer 1

Honestly I don't give that much thought to it.

Answer 2

With the cheap stuff i use about 3 times more. Cotonelle is on the thick side of the high quality stuff. Maybe try an in-between brand like Charmin basic? this works better than the really cheap stuff but doesn't hurt your wallet too much.

Answer 3

I had the same Q. before. I switched from Charmin to Scott. Yes, you have to use about 5+ sheets of Scott, but they're single ply so that would add up to 2 1/2 sheets of Charmin. Since I would use at least 3 sheets of Charmin, Scott is the better deal. Plus, there's 1,000 sheets on every roll for Scott. Scott runs about $7 for 12 1,000 sheet rolls. Charmin is about $5 for 9 rolls of 2-ply that I honestly go through in a week.

For me, the best deal is Scott. If you need the extra soft stuff that you're just flushing down the toilet, go with the expensive stuff. But I'm fine with Scott- common sense on a roll!

I used to spend $5 per week on Toilet Paper when I used Charmin. Now I spend less than $5 per MONTH with Scott. It's a WAY better deal.

Answer 4

use a better tp and u will save money in the long run...i prefer charmin ultra. also scott is pretty decent too.i totally agree with you

Answer 5

It took me a few years to finally switch to Scott from Charmin. Price was a major reason and not because of the number of sheets, only. Charmin, in the lower flush toilets builds up more frequently and clogs the pipes.  This is true, especially, if you have kids or guests that use gobs of paper. I spent more time unclogging and heading off overflows with the Charmin and higher priced brands, whereever I went than I ever did with Scott.  Scott is made to be septic tank dissolvable. Charmin, I think, uses more trees.  I once knew a fellow who went around the world and collected sheets of toilet paper. It was a fascinating story. According to him, the U.S. does have the softest t.p. He finally stopped his hobby when on the Isle of Crete, I believe, he said a hotel there didn't have bath paper, only a bidet type toilet and air blowers!  I guess this would be cheaper than either Charmin or Scott (if you don't count the electricity!)

Answer 6

If you have your own septic system, do not use Cottonelle.  It doesn't dissolve in the septic system, causing all kinds of problems.

Answer 7

Hi there, im back to give you some good advice here.....No matter what toilet paper you buy,follow my instructions to save money....ok,whilst performing your natural habits on the loo....remove the toliet roll from the holder.....tear off one sheet and replace the roll onto the holder.....fold over about 1/2" and tear out a half  circle of paper and put to one side....when you have finished ,what you were doing on the loo......put your finger through the hole you had made,when you had torn the 1/2 circle in the paper,use your finger and the sheet of toilet paper to wipe the offending area.....then disgard the remains into the pan......then pick up the round piece of paper  that you had previously torn out...and use that small circle of paper to remove any deposits left on your fingers.You have now successfully used one sheet of toilet paper to perform your usual duties,,,,where you would have used about 4 sheets,thus saving you loads of dosh!!

Answer 8

there are just certain things one shouldn't skimp on and go cheap.  the difference in price in the grand scheme of things isn't that great.  certainly not an area you don't want to treat well, if you know what i mean.