What brand of toilet paper do you buy?

[Whisperlily]

I sure miss Costco. Now that we don't have one, I feel like I'm buying toilet paper all the time. Some brands disappear faster than others, some are wayyy too expensive, some are too thin. Who knew that I'd even have to think about what brand to buy?

So can you help me? What brand to you buy, and why?

[Blue Hen]

Charmin, only Charmin. I like the softness.

[KristineIN]

We buy Cottonelle in the purple package (2 ply), I can usually get it on sale, it's what dh prefers and it has the Box Tops on it, usually has coupons in the paper.

Kristine

[Elisabeth in IL]

We buy the Aldi brand toilet paper. They have 2 different kinds and so I get the one-ply in double rolls. It lasts the longest and works well, not super soft though.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

We have used this brand for about a year now.

[6packofun]

Dh brought home a package of some Charmin Ultra Strong and it was TOO thick and soft for me. LOL! It was like using a cotton towel and that's just wasteful. :p Some things ARE too good for your bum.

[Virginia Dawn]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls.

[sdWTMer]

Charmin is the only thing for our family as well. We've tried going to lesser brands but dh and I didn't respond well to it at all. So, charmin it is.

[sclisa]

Angel Soft or Cottonelle. I'll only buy it when it is on sale for 12 double rolls @ $4.99. Then, I stock up. I can't bring myself to pay more $ for tp. :D I've tried Seventh Generation & other more environmentally sound choices, but dh has vetoed each of them due to softness issues.

Lisa

[lynn]

we are on septic so only scott tissue

[Milseain]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls. This is what we have always gotten. We get 2 for a month for a family of 6.

[KristineIN]

The main reason that I don't buy Charmin is that I heard it's bad for your drains.
Anyone else ever hear this?

Kristine

[JudoMom]

I prefer Charmin & Cottenelle, with Angel Soft being my 3rd choice. But the 12pk double rolls go on sale fairly often for $4.99, so that is when I buy the first 2.

[one l michele]

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[DollyM]

We use Scott - we buy it in huge packs at the BJs or Costco. I like that each roll is individually wrapped, for storage. My kids complain if I get the cushy ones. LOL And we just can't tolerate the ones that seem to have fibers.

[Diana in OR]

Scott is absolutely the best! It's a little more expensive, but in the end, costs less b/c the rolls last soooo long. I buy a 12-pack once a month for our family of 4. I don't like the extra soft kind, b/c it tends to plug up the toilet.

I've used Scott for probably 20 years, and have tried a few different brands during that time but always go back to Scott. I could go on preaching the virtues of it, but, hey, it's just toilet paper, right? :p

[Marie in Oh]

so we use Scott extra soft. Doesn't plug thigs up.

[Marie in Oh]

and us Scott extra soft.

[Jenny in Florida]

It's made from recycled paper and, while not as thick and soft as some of the premium brands, is just fine for its purpose. I buy the 12-pack of double rolls, and it lasts a really long time.

--Jenny

[OnTheBrink]

Scott is absolutely the best! It's a little more expensive, but in the end, costs less b/c the rolls last soooo long. I buy a 12-pack once a month for our family of 4. I don't like the extra soft kind, b/c it tends to plug up the toilet.

I've used Scott for probably 20 years, and have tried a few different brands during that time but always go back to Scott. I could go on preaching the virtues of it, but, hey, it's just toilet paper, right? :p

Preach it, sister! I'm in the front row! I much prefer Scott over the cushy brands, for the same reasons.

[Tammy]

and I have a septic tank....so I don't use any of those 'fluffy' brands! I use the Publix Greenwise toilet paper......been using it for a long time now.

Tammy

[Sandy in Indy]

Charmin...always Charmin. I can't stand scratchy TP. (Let's not even talk about what passes for TP in public restrooms--shudder.) I do buy when I notice it's on sale but, more often than not, I pick up a big pack at Costco or Sam's (and then we don't run out).

[Doran]

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[Blue Hen]

hmm, we've been on a septic system for the last 20 years and I've never had problems with Charmin giving us any problems. This thread is the first time I've heard of folks steering clear of Charmin cause they have a septic system.

Scott---too rough for me when I've tried it.

[~Tara~]

We've been using White Cloud. I forget which one, I just know they didn't have the one I prefer last time I went shopping so got the 'lesser' one and am NOT happy with it.

Otherwise I like Cottonelle, I just can't afford that cushiness :p And..my kids don't get cushy..they're too wasteful. I've considered getting the cheaper stuff for their bath and the good stuff for mine. But..that doesn't get me out of the too pricey purchase, so, I find a happy medium...in White Cloud.

What Scott's are y'all usin' that you're so in love with? I tried the stuff after a post like this raving about it..and I was NOT impressed AT ALL. It seemed thin and stiff. Not much better than that public restroom stuff mentioned in an earlier comment. It didn't last us any longer either. *sigh*

[Amy loves Bud]

Charmin to 7th Generation :eek:. Let's just say it's a big change.

[KH_]

We use Cottenelle - mainly because dh likes it and it is regularly on sale at our Fred Meyer. I buy it whenever they have a coupon for it (which often coincides with a manufacturer's coupon in the paper), and so we keep stocked up on it :D On sale, it's about as cheap as the cheap brands.

[Lisa at Home]

Just the regular stuff. Strangely, I don't care for extra soft tissue!:D

~Lisa

[GreenKitty]

Cottonelle :D

I do NOT like TP where when you tear it, fuzzies fly everywhere!


:D

[M&M]

Scott all the way for us. My dad picked up some Charmin for us and it backed up the waste lines in the house

[Dee22]

Costco brand :)

[Tina]

Cottonelle and Northern Quilted. When the cost difference is a dollar, like it sometimes is, I go for the Northern. My favorite is the Cottonelle.

[nancypants]

Kirkland brand at Costco. Cheap and effective! LOL :o

[godpoetry]

We buy Quilted Northern mostly, but will buy Angel soft when it is on sale.

[Montana Peach]

Charmin Ultra. I cannot deal with rough TP at all.

I have two things I indulge in and never go cheap on: TP and coffee :)

[momofkhm]

.

[Whisperlily]

Wow, I didn't expect so many different opinions! I'm surprised at how many people mentioned Scott TP. The only experiences I've had with Scott, reminded me of sandpaper. ;)

[Sharon in SC]

Cottonelle - my latex allergy leaves me, ahem..., sensitive to some TP. Cottonelle seems to agree with me the best. :-} We are also on a septic system and the cottonelle website, at least, says it's safe for that. Can anyone speak to the contrary?

[LizzyBee]

We have a septic tank, but we haven't had a bit of problem using Charmin. I know it's been discussed before, but I don't see why it would be a problem for septics. It's thicker, but you don't have to use so much because it's thicker. Other brands, you have to use a million sheets to make sure it doesn't tear through, ewwww. And there's one brand, Scott, I think, that is like using sandpaper.

[readwithem]

Scotts ultra thin (not what it's called :) We have serious clogging issues so less is more :)

[my2kidsmom]

We love the Charmin Ultra soft (It is the softest I've come across)--I love the mega roll. Makes the regular roll of angel soft (2nd brand I buy) look so tiny.

[Whisperlily]

my latex allergy leaves me, ahem..., sensitive to some TP.

Seriously?? My DH recently found out that many of his unexplained reactions are due to an allergy to latex. It's not a life threatening allergy, but certain things made of latex make him break out.

He'll kill me if he reads this, but he's also been the pickiest person about toilet paper... not necessarily what brand, but, well... he'd rather use flushable wipes (which we don't buy unless a toddler is having self-wiping problems). I'll leave it at that. Do some brands really have latex in them??? I would never have guessed.

[Amy in NH]

We buy Seventh Generation by the case.
A case lasts us (a family of 6) about 6 months (so ~$100/yr).
We also have a septic system, no problems so far.

[Suzanne in ABQ]

Northern here, too. I hate Charmin. I don't like the smell. I don't like how it leaves lint-like stuff all over my hands. It's always Northern here, has been for years. It comes in large packages at the regular grocery store. It's reasonably priced. It's soft, but not too soft. It's strong, but doesn't feel like sandpaper (Scott is just plain harsh). :o)

[Dot]

nt

[mcconnellboys]

Another Northern user - double rolls.....biggest package available....

Regena

[Sharon in SC]

Well, all I know is I found out the hard way that newspaper (maybe the print?) has latex in it. From that experience, I began to notice that some TP affect me similarly. I don't know if it's something related to the paper products or what but I've become very picky about my TP!

[Sunny]

We use this too. No need to flush expensive stuff down the drain!

[momtolgd]

Angel soft here, unless Charmin is on sale for cheap!

[nmoira]

Seventh Generation by the case, purchased twice a year from Amazon.

[Mary H]

"We love the Charmin Ultra soft (It is the softest I've come across)--I love the mega roll." I agree with this. I buy the mega roll and it lasts a long time for a family of 5.

Mary H

[Colleen]

Good golly, just think of the dioxins in the production of chlorine-bleached toilet paper ~ just so Americans can wipe with ultra-white paper. Ridiculous! I buy Seventh Generation by the case, btw. Why? Because it's made from recycled paper and avoids the aforementioned problem as well.

[Frankie]

Scott here, too. I've used it for years. It lasts. When I splurge and get Charmin, I regret it because it's gone so fast. Scott lasts and lasts.

[JWSJ]

Discussing toilet paper?

We have too much time on our hands...

I thought that was what your left hand was for?... (Like in Africa...)

Just joking.

[Luanne]

Just the best for our bums. LOL

[Colleen]

Apparently one of my fellow late-nighters doesn't care for my toilet paper contribution since I just earned some bad rep. But wouldn't the accompanying anon comment "walk softly" make more sense if it suggested..."wipe softly"?:D:D:D

[Trish in GA]

We have been getting the large boxes of POM at Sam's Club since it seems to last a lot longer than equivalent amounts of other brands. However, we just had our septic tank pumped and were told that most brands that claim to be septic safe are really not. They recommended Scott brand so we are planning to try that.
Thanks
Trish

[Miss Peregrine]

Apparently one of my fellow late-nighters doesn't care for my toilet paper contribution since I just earned some bad rep. But wouldn't the accompanying anon comment "walk softly" make more sense if it suggested..."wipe softly"?:D:D:D
I saw the one star rating and had to see if it was because you had posted, Colleen. Sure enough.


We use the Marathon brand from Costco. Although I prefer that each roll wasn't individually wrapped, at least it is in paper rather than plastic like the Costco brand.

[Mrs Mungo]

Angelsoft, I used to buy Charmin but our plumber advised me to switch. :glare:

eta to Colleen-I've never seen the seventh generation toilet paper in the stores here.

[Quiver0f10]

I'm not sure of the brand but we buy it from SAM'S and has 40 rolls in the box.

[Miss Peregrine]

eta to Colleen-I've never seen the seventh generation toilet paper in the stores here.
I've only seen it at Amazon. Haven't made the plunge(har) to try it yet.

[newbie]

We use Kirkland from Costco, b/c Charmin kept plugging up our toilets.

[Mrs Mungo]

I've only seen it at Amazon. Haven't made the plunge(har) to try it yet.

HA! I'm pretty sure that having amazon put toilet paper in a case, stick it on a jet and fly it to me in Hawaii would be less environmentally sound than buying the toilet paper that comes by ship. :tongue_smilie:

[jonesloonybin]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls.
:iagree:

[Quiver0f10]

I saw the one star rating and had to see if it was because you had posted, Colleen. Sure enough.


We use the Marathon brand from Costco. Although I prefer that each roll wasn't individually wrapped, at least it is in paper rather than plastic like the Costco brand.


I didn't give the star but maybe it wasn't that she posted but rather the snarky WAY she posted. Everyone has opinions, you know? Wanna hear mine? I actually like white TP. :D

[texasmama]

I like Charmin but will buy Cottonelle or Angelsoft, too. Really, any two ply soft brand will work for me. I refuse to use rough, one ply tp.:D Scott is one ply and is horrible. I refuse to buy it. I look for sales at the grocery store or CVS and get some good deals this way.

[hsmom3tn]

Wow, I didn't expect so many different opinions! I'm surprised at how many people mentioned Scott TP. The only experiences I've had with Scott, reminded me of sandpaper. ;)

That's what I was thinking as well. :D

Another Northern user - double rolls.....biggest package available....

Regena

This is what I prefer. Unfortunately, we're broke right now and had to buy some cheap, store brand TP.

Sigh... I can't wait until we have a steady paycheck again. :tongue_smilie:

P.S. - I can't believe I just read through a 7 page thread about toilet paper... and even contributed to it. I need to get up and vaccuum or something... :D

[texasmama]

Forgot to say that we have been on a septic system for about ten years and have never had Charmin clog up our system.

[Parrothead]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls.
:iagree: Yup, yup.

[CarolW]

I just had my slow septic pumped and the guy recommended Scott. We love Charmin and he said there was a ton of it in there. AND that's after we have been very "frugal" with it lately due to the massive rain/snows we've had and a backup into the house.

We bought the Scott the other day and did a little experiment with one of square of 1ply Scott vs. one square of 2 ply Charmin in glass cups with water. The Scott breaks down MUCH quicker. The Charmin is still in good condition after several days and stirs. I hate the Scott but it's worth it to me to keep my old septic (30 yrs) clog free at this point.

[PinkInTheBlue]

I've bought Charmin Ultra for years and love it. A couple of weeks ago we discovered this house we've leased-with-option-to-buy is a septic tank! Yuck! I would never have guessed this great neighborhood was on tanks! HUGE affect on whether we decide to buy at the end of this.

So...now we use Angel Soft and I really don't like it but it's "best" for septic tanks.

[Mrs Mungo]

Forgot to say that we have been on a septic system for about ten years and have never had Charmin clog up our system.

I think it's less the system and more how hard your toilets flush. Our toilets in North Carolina were *awful*, they were *always* getting clogged. I hated them!

[Mrs Mungo]

I didn't give the star but maybe it wasn't that she posted but rather the snarky WAY she posted. Everyone has opinions, you know? Wanna hear mine? I actually like white TP. :D

I think snarkiness is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't take it as snarky, it just sounded like frustration to me.

[Quiver0f10]

I think snarkiness is in the eye of the beholder. I didn't take it as snarky, it just sounded like frustration to me.

Oh maybe. I can't imagine being frustrated over other people's TP buying habits, but to each their own

[Mrs Mungo]

Oh maybe. I can't imagine being frustrated over other people's TP buying habits, but to each their own

:lol: Have you seen my signature line? I certainly can't complain about other people's quirky annoyances. :D

[texasmama]

I think it's less the system and more how hard your toilets flush. Our toilets in North Carolina were *awful*, they were *always* getting clogged. I hated them!

We do have the low water use toilets, but our septic system is only ten years old so perhaps it is doing well or is a good model or something...I don't really know. It has never clogged up in any way, though we do have three times a year checks by a professional on it. It's funny because we have four toilets and three are just fine but one always gets clogged. I have told the kids not to use that one for solid waste. :D

[CalicoKat]

http://www.enviromom.com/2009/03/goodbye-toilet-paper-hello-reusable-wipes.html

But not here at my home. :D We prefer Aldi's or Cottonelle.

[Susan in KY]

Scott basic. I'm not one of these "I will never buy cheap TP" folks. After spending time in third world nations, I figure we're lucky to have *any* TP, and not just water and a mug. *bleck*

[Just Me]

Another Scott fan here - we have tried others, and I always to back to Scott's. It just seems to be a better value to me, and the stiffness doesn't bother anyone in our family. The differences of opinion are funny to me!

[elegantlion]

White Cloud.

Did anyone notice the date of the this original thread? 2/08, a two year old thread on TP. :lol::lol::lol:

[Nicole M]

Good golly, just think of the dioxins in the production of chlorine-bleached toilet paper ~ just so Americans can wipe with ultra-white paper. Ridiculous! I buy Seventh Generation by the case, btw. Why? Because it's made from recycled paper and avoids the aforementioned problem as well.

How very timely that this thread was resurrected. I just learned yesterday about paper production, from my son who is doing some research for a paper on the life of a product:

http://www.nrdc.org/land/forests/gtissue.asp#facial

And I also just learned about dioxins from this video, The Story of Stuff. It's long, but worth a watch, even if you disagree with some of the politics:

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

[SusanAR]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls.

same here

[Miss Peregrine]

HA! I'm pretty sure that having amazon put toilet paper in a case, stick it on a jet and fly it to me in Hawaii would be less environmentally sound than buying the toilet paper that comes by ship. :tongue_smilie:

Yep.:)

[Miss Peregrine]

I didn't give the star but maybe it wasn't that she posted but rather the snarky WAY she posted. Everyone has opinions, you know? Wanna hear mine? I actually like white TP. :D

Yabbut it's rating a thread not a person.
Rilly, rilly immature. :D

[matroyshka]

I use Seventh Generation. Before we switched to recycled, I used to like Quilted Northern.

I absolutely detest Scott (too thin and stiff) and Charmin (other extreme and leaves little pilly things all over - yuk!) - I just never seem to go for the popular choices :tongue_smilie:. Or, maybe I'm Goldilocks! Too hard - too soft - just right! :D

[delaney]

This is a funny question b/c when my sister gets married I am giving her and her DH a CASE of Charmin ultra strong! They seriously will NOT use another kind. Cottonelle leaves residue on her "hooha" she says.:lol:

[RoughCollie]

I buy Angel Soft b/c it is the cheapest and it is septic safe. Also, DH likes it.

[OnTheBrink]

Either Aldi or Angelsoft. I prefer Scott, but dd hates it. I hate hate hate hate hate Charmin.

[TMc]

Cottonelle

[KidsHappen]

I buy Charmin with the blue lable, ultra soft I think. My 18 yr. old liked the red lable which is ultra strong but she is gone so I don't have to buy it anymore. The 13 yr. old prefers Charmin basic so I buy that for her bathroom.

[KidsHappen]

I think it's less the system and more how hard your toilets flush. Our toilets in North Carolina were *awful*, they were *always* getting clogged. I hated them!

I just had all my toilets snaked and he said there was no clogs (we use Charmin and I was concerned that my dds were flush tampons even though I have lectured them not too) but he fixed the toilet so that there was more water per flush so that it would flush stronger and therefore work better. Hopefully that will help. Honestly plumming has been one of the biggest issues since we moved into this house.

[KidsHappen]

White Cloud.

Did anyone notice the date of the this original thread? 2/08, a two year old thread on TP. :lol::lol::lol:

With a lot of response too. We are a strange crew. :tongue_smilie:

[gemrae]

Charmin Mega Rolls;)

[creekland]

Marcal - it's recycled and works well with septic. I never change what I buy as those two things are incredibly important to me.

[Kim in Appalachia]

We buy the Aldi brand toilet paper. They have 2 different kinds and so I get the one-ply in double rolls. It lasts the longest and works well, not super soft though.

I didn't know Aldi had a single ply. The only single ply I can get where I am is Scott's. If I buy 2-ply we end up with clogged toilets.:glare: I may have to venture to Aldi's. It's far from me, but I do pass it on some travels.

[blessed2fosteradopt]

Angel Soft- the 12 pack of double sized rolls.


Us, too. :D

[SeekingSimplicity]

we use cloth reusable TP here. Saves money, it's really soft, and..... no toilet paper cling-on!

[MeaganS]

I use Charmin, but that's only because I won a contest and got $100 worth of free Charmin.

[ereks mom]

:001_smile:

[mama2cntrykids]

Angel Soft all the way!

[Lizzie in Ma]

Best value for my money and easy on the septic tank.

[lynn]

scott tissue, we have are on a septic system.

[kalanamak]

we are on septic so only scott tissue

I'm not on septic, but I love Scott. I hate the waddy, squishy of the stuff hubby buys. Give me SUPPORT!

[Kari C in SC]

Sam's Club brand. Somebody talked about how good it was on this board and it convinced me to give it a shot. I think it is fine and a lot cheaper.

[momtolgd]

Angel soft here!

[Mrs Mungo]

With a lot of response too. We are a strange crew. :tongue_smilie:

Well, it was a slow news day with the lack of Electromagnetic Pulse weapon attack from Iran and everything.

[Jennifer in MI]

Anyone else buy what's on sale???? I don't particularly care about the brand.

[Tree House Academy]

Angel Soft.