Toilet Roll

jackieb

Nicky is the best value in my opinion. It's very strong. I used to buy the larger size Andrex rolls as I find they lasted ages - only on offer though! Can't find them anywhere now though, so it's back to Nicky.

taxsaver

maman wrote: »

I just knew you'd get the 'cloths' answer taxsaver, I just can't believe anyone actually does that. The rationing suggestion takes me back to when you had a ask for paper at school.

I agree with the flattening the roll idea, especially if you've got children in the house.

Best value (if you must buy any;)) IMO is Nicky brand from Farmfoods. It's 9 rolls per pack, 2 packs for £4. Soft, strong, quilted.....what more could you ask for? And I'm speaking as an Andrex convert:D

jackieb wrote: »

Nicky is the best value in my opinion. It's very strong. I used to buy the larger size Andrex rolls as I find they lasted ages - only on offer though! Can't find them anywhere now though, so it's back to Nicky.

Thank you to all that answered. I'll try flattening the roll to see if that slows down my OH! Especially thank you to jackieb and maman - that's very helpful as we use Andrex mostly! I shall be making my first ever visit to Farmfoods next week.

I think I'll pass on the cloths idea though, although...... I seem to have rather more handkerchiefs than I will ever be able to use! hmmmmm :rotfl:

Reverbe

maman wrote: »

I just knew you'd get the 'cloths' answer taxsaver, I just can't believe anyone actually does that.

a great BIG same here:eek::eek::eek:

erdd2

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Gross - who does the washing in your house?!

The washing machine

erdd2

taxsaver wrote: »

Well somebody has to ask!

Is there an OS way of saving on the cost of toilet rolls?

We don't like the really cheap and thin papers and no, I don't want to use old newspaper!!

So is there a way to save on the amount of this being used, not just from a financial viewpoint but also from an eco one.

I think I can safely admit this now as twas in the 80s, we used to "nick" them from campus :embarasse

jackieb

taxsaver wrote: »

Thank you to all that answered. I'll try flattening the roll to see if that slows down my OH! Especially thank you to jackieb and maman - that's very helpful as we use Andrex mostly! I shall be making my first ever visit to Farmfoods next week.

I think I'll pass on the cloths idea though, although...... I seem to have rather more handkerchiefs than I will ever be able to use! hmmmmm :rotfl:

Home Bargains also sell the Nicky brand. £2 for 9 or £3.99 for an 18 pack.

MrsE_2

taxsaver wrote: »

Well somebody has to ask!

Is there an OS way of saving on the cost of toilet rolls?

We don't like the really cheap and thin papers and no, I don't want to use old newspaper!!

So is there a way to save on the amount of this being used, not just from a financial viewpoint but also from an eco one.

I use baby wet wipes (like huggies or whatever) I find these cheap as you only use one.

Allegra

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Gross - who does the washing in your house?!

I don't actually use family cloths, but these sort of comments always puzzle me - how is using cloths for adults really any different than using cloth nappies for babies ? There'd be rather less waste to deal with, actually. And then it all goes into the washing machine anyway.... Or you could just use them for wees, and keep a stock of loo roll for poos and any visitors

rachbc

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Gross - who does the washing in your house?!

I didn't say I used them! However its no different from washable nappies and wipes - which I did use.

FatVonD

Value baby wipes in our house though in the last 6 months they've gone up from 18p to 49p :eek: so I'm not sure if it is (or ever has been) more economical but I can't stand the idea of wiping my butt with a piece of paper. Seriously, if you got poo on your hand (changing a nappy for example) would you wipe it with a bit of dry tissue and think it was clean??!