Question: What type of toilet paper do you use and why

[rurallib]

We have been doing our own 2 person testing.
But we are split - I (male) currently prefer Scott's. Even though it is thin it is deceivingly strong and can get into places better that those thicker products.
Mrs. Lib likes the Costco store brand. She doesn't care for the Scott's. I can live with the Costco brand

Neither of us liked Charmin or Cottonelle or any of the other premium brands. We did not try the Koch brothers (Northern) or Walmart brands.

The premiums seemed to disappear from the roll rather quickly and they were very thick. Seemed much waste to us.

Hope this question isn't out of line. After many years we thought we would stop using whatever was on sale and try for some kind of satisfaction in this area.

[intrepidity]

1. My favorite used to be a brand carried by Costco

but they almost never have it anymore. It was recycled, and I believe from Canada. Can't recall the name though, but think it may have "Natural" in the name.

I am currently looking for a 2nd favorite. Still haven't found one yet.

[TexasTowelie]

2. It depends on the purpose that I'm using it for.

When I was young and wrapping yards with TP, then the cheap stuff was fine. However, there is absolutely no way I would use Scott's for other purposes. Also, no single-ply for any brand.

[Laffy Kat]

3. I always use Scott, 'cause, Governor Scott. eom

[rurallib]

4. !

[In_The_Wind]

5. I switched to Scott because Charmin and Cottonelle left too much lint when the paperwork was done.

[Kingofalldems]

6. Charmin from Costco.

Scott is owned by the Koch brothers I believe.

[rurallib]

16. fairly sure Scott is owned by Kimberly-Clark which is James Sensenbrenner

a reich winger but not the Kochs. Hard to find products not owned by the right anywhere.
I think the Kochs own Northern and Angel Soft.

[Laffy Kat]

26. No, Scott is not owned by KB. I checked. eom

[PasadenaTrudy]

7. Scott

It's not too soft or perfumed. The rolls last longer too.

[avebury]

52. The exact reason I use Scott.

In a solo household, working full time (and thus not home a lot), it is amazing how long I can make a 20 pack last.

[blogslut]

8. Scott

Mom always said it was better for the plumbing and it lasts hella long.

[GoCubsGo]

9. I use whatever is the best deal at the time I need to buy it.

I try to get brands made with recycled paper whenever possible.

[mrmpa]

10. Costco........without a doubt....eom

[NV Whino]

11. Angel

Soft, but not overly puffy or thick. Best for the septic system. Unfortunately it is one of the Koch subsidiaries.

[dr.strangelove]

12. BJ's house brand -Berkley Jenson

I may be spellin git incorrectly, but its the brand we use. We buy it in the typical wholesale club bulk package, so it lasts a fair amount of time. They have 4 levels of product, we but the 2nd lowest priced level. this first is just a commercial grade, but the second we like.

[Orsino]

13. If I have to tell you why, you've got bigger problems than picking a brand!

But seriously, I tend to go for the biggest packs Costco can supply. I do like the premiums' thickness, and think that they last longer.

[cyberswede]

14. Scott, for sure.

I did buy a $15 case of it at Costco once that lasted over 7 months at our house (2 bathrooms, 4 people).

The rolls last much longer than other brands.

[Major Nikon]

15. 1)Whatever is on sale 2) Because it beats using sandpaper

[restorefreedom]

21. i would substitute junk mail for #2

but yes, totally agree

[malthaussen]

17. The Farmer's Almanac.

Nice, soft pages, and lots of 'em.

-- Mal

[Hayduke Bomgarte]

18. Cheap generic single ply no name crap

We're on a septic system, needing periodic pumping. My wife, a professional numbers cruncher and is brilliant in her narrow area of expertise, has no grasp of ratios.

One of her co-workers remarked that single ply is best for septic systems. Co-workers always know better than me, on any subject , so unable to rationally think it through and naturally ignoring my protestations and attempts to help her see reason she buys the cheapest she can find. I mean cheap as in nearly transparent. Cheap as in the strongest part of the TP is the perforations. Cheap as in costing a third less than any decent stuff but requiring more than twice as much to be used.

[PennyK]

19. Charmin Ultra Soft

Yeah, it costs a lot. But it's soft and thick. Both Hubby and I have, shall we say, issues, and it matters to us. I buy the Mega rolls that last forever and buy in bulk when Publix has it on sale.

[phylny]

56. I'm a former Scott user, but now I buy these as well.

I used Scott when our girls were home because I was the only one who'd ever change a roll, so at least it lasted a long time. But one day I "felt" Charmin and thought, "Why the hell am I using a toilet paper that isn't this soft?"

The Mega-roll lasts a long time, so I switched.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

20. Scott. Cottenelle was getting to the point where the roll goes so fast it seemed to be evaporating.

[annabanana]

22. basic Scott is easiest on balky plumbing

(the actual metal plumbing, not a metaphor)

[Populist_Prole]

23. Charmin or Cottonelle

Yeah it's more expensive and the roll goes more quickly than thinner stuff, but it works and feels the best to us ( me and my girlfriend ). It's a luxury we want and can afford and causes no issues with the plumbing.

[nadine_mn]

24. Charmin - no matter how tight our wallets get

the butts deserve softness

[CTyankee]

53. yep

[underahedgerow]

25. I prefer a nice quality double ply. Quilting is nice, a little extra niceness for the tushy and

lady parts. Never, ever, ever colors or prints, dyes are bad for lady parts. I have such a phobia about pink toilet paper that I would rather ahem, drip-dry than use it. Thankfully it's not on the shelves much anymore.

I used to only be able to afford the cheapest stuff. Nowadays, I buy what I like, and make sure it's good quality and good value. I check the density of the paper on the core and even compare the cost per unit on the electro price tag on the shelf.

We have that "only use one square' allegedly luxury stuff available and I hate it, that's too thick...

Yeah, I'm fussy about toilet paper, because dammit, I CAN afford that extra buck. I'm old, I deserve it.

[rurallib]

27. your last line is basically what prompted me to do a survey

"Yeah, I'm fussy about toilet paper, because dammit, I CAN afford that extra buck. I'm old, I deserve it."

both on my own and then to ask the good folks of the lounge.

My brother told me once that he will buy nothing but Charmin because his tush deserved it.

[valerief]

28. Kora Brand. It's made from bamboo. Fast-growing, no trees cut, septic-safe bamboo. No BPA, as in

recycled toilet paper, either. It's 2-ply, too.

Freakin' amazon stopped selling it. Said it was oversized (rolls are the same size as regular toilet paper). Amazon just wanted lots more money. So now I buy it from Kora's website.

http://www.korabrand.com/

They're terrific. In fact, it's time to reorder more!

96 rolls costs $63.92 ($7.99 for 12 rolls) plus applicable tax and shipping. A bargain! And good for the planet.

[font color="red" size="12" face="serif"]I urge all DUers to switch to Kora![/font]

[rurallib]

29. looks quite interesting

do you know anything about the company - can't find anything on their website.
This really has me intrigued

[valerief]

31. Nope. TP comes from China, however, but so doesn't everything else.

I've purchased from them a few times. Last time I sent an email (for a price) and said I'd follow up with a check. They sent the product to me BEFORE they got the check. I guess because I'm "in their system."

The first year, they even sent me a big, glossy Happy New Year card. They really like their customers.

But, no, I don't really know anything about the company. I just know they have fabulous customer service and a great product.

Here's a link to the amazon reviews (before ammy stopped carrying the product because they want $5 more a package).
http://www.amazon.com/Kora-Bamboo-Treeless-Non-recycled-Materials/product-reviews/B00G5V6VYW

[rurallib]

33. I looked at their amazon reviews. Pretty stellar

I try to buy as much made in the US as I can. I know it is hard.
As of now, cleaning and personal products seem to be one industry that is mostly made in the US.

[valerief]

34. I'm desynthesizing as much of my grooming and cleaning products as possible to

reduce the hormone disruptors I'm exposed to.

When I use recycled TP, I keep thinking how it's chockful of BPA.
When I use regular TP, I keep thinking how I'm NOT using fast-growing plants and am using slow-growing trees instead.

Kora Brand is affordable, soft, strong but thin, and ecologically sound (except for the shipping from China, which I'd love to see stopped if we could use good, old U.S. kudzu, hemp, bamboo, or other fast-growing plants to wipe our behinds). It'd be great, too, to see a TP industry employing Americans who don't chop down trees and destroy habitats and add to global warming.

[So Far From Heaven]

49. I wouldn't worry too much about ecological problems or global warming using pulp wood trees.

Southern pulp wood trees have been hybridized (not GMO but natural) to be extremely fast growing. Since the original trees were cut down ages ago, there isn't any real net ecological damage, and since the carbon is already in the system it is generally considered to be carbon neutral. That is why virtually all biofuels are also considered carbon neutral.

What is environmentally detrimental are the processes used in converting the cellulite material to fibres necessary to make paper. I'm not sure which is worse, wood or plant.

As far as global warming goes, the concern is the industrial energy source for the manufacture and transportation. Products made in China contribute substantially more carbon pollution than products made in every other industrialized country. Transportation is one of the 'hidden' global warming problems being totally ignored by both consumers and the IPCC. An example is the US. Our transportation contribution to our total carbon output is only slightly smaller than our energy production contribution. This is one reason why a large number of us consider the Paris agreement to be a total failure.

I agree wholeheartedly that a US manufactured paper that uses the basic ingredients you prefer would be much more desirable. Unfortunately, this probably falls into the category of why capitalism isn't going to mitigate global warming.

[valerief]

32. I just checked the packaging.

Member of the American Bamboo Society

Kora Brand, 125 Vineland Ave., City of Industry, CA 01746

Distributed by Tradex, Inc.

That's about it.

[DamnYankeeInHouston]

30. Scott. Charmin clogs old, narrow pipes.

[Orrex]

35. I use the Sears-Roebuck catalog, you bunch o' wimps.

[So Far From Heaven]

48. I disagree. JC Penney is much better than Sears. Unless its a really old black and white Sears.

[Capt. Obvious]

36. Cottonelle

it's a war at home. Wife likes the no name single ply.

[IcyPeas]

37. Consumer Reports toilet paper ratings:

I've tried some of these top rated brands, but I find that Ralph's (Kroger) Home Brand is just as good and way cheaper.

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[Thor_MN]

38. Why do I use toilet paper?

I would think the answer to that would be obvious.

[LynneSin]

39. I refuse to use any TP that is 'Quilted'

Quilted will plug up the toilet if too much is used. It may be soft on one's private parts but it is a nightmare with plumbing.

I swear by Scott but only because my mother buys it for me. I know that sounds really silly, a grown woman who owns her own house gets her TP from her mother. My mom is one of those super bargain hunters and whenever there is a big sale she buys the giant econosize pack of Scott's TP and gives one to each of the kid. I have enough TP to last the Apocalypse.

[mackerel]

40. Kirkland from Costco...nice on the bum

bad on the toilets.

[rurallib]

41. we replaced our toilets a couple of years ago

with those that just don't clog. It has been wonderful.

[ohnoyoudidnt]

57. Kirkland is a good quality at a good price. nt

[JVS]

42. Quilted Northern

Because it's the best.

[KeepItReal]

43. Trader Joe's... I can walk there to reload when I run out.

No hi-falootin Koch products for my ass!

(please don't tell me it's a Koch product)

[CajunBlazer]

44. I do not use toilet papermade by the Koch brother's companies

[aikoaiko]

45. Charmin 2-ply on mega rolls

I can't use anything else now.

[ghostsinthemachine]

46. Free.

haven't bought any in quite some time. So I use whatever facility I am at's paper. The Library, Starbux...(Thank heaven for being really regular)

[Iris]

47. Up and Up - Target brand

Not too soft, not too scratchy. And one roll lasts a reasonably long time.

[roody]

50. Whatever is made from 100% recycled paper.

[patricia92243]

51. Scott's does not shred if it ends up in the wash - hubby uses it like Kleenex, then

leaves it in his pockets. Inevitably, it ends up in the wash.

[pokerfan]

54. Just found my new favorite

It's soft to the touch yet strong. 100% biodegradable and safe for septic tanks. (Whitened without chlorine.)

[rurallib]

55. never heard of it - where is it available?

[pokerfan]

58. Washington State, at least

Company is Cascades which is Canada but they've expanded all over.

[Hotler]

59. 3M...

120 grit.

[liberalfromaustin21]

60. Usually Charmin

Though I often go for the cheap ones when I'm short on funds.