that whole loo roll thing

Cullumpster

Originally Posted by spendaholic
My husband likes to "wash" ... but he uses the face cloth ...
Fortunately, we have our own ...

:pale: that is wrong !!!!

culpepperThe romans used to use a sponge on a stick.The sponge was soaked in vinegar

:eek: Ouch !!!!!!!!

Aril

I used recycled paper by a company called Naturelle. I've priced it up against Nouvelle and it's considerably cheaper and very comfortable on the rump! I used to buy it in packs of 4 from Wilko for 99p [not perhaps the most convenient way of buying it I appreciate] but I can now get 8 pack roll for £1.49 from a new shop in the town called Savers.
Regards
Aril

filigree_2

I read on an extreme frugal tips forum that you can use cloths for wiping up Number Ones, just chuck them in a bucket after and then wash them. I'm not sure if all the extra laundry justifies giving up disposable toilet paper, though. I suppose this might be more use to a household with no mains water who need to limit the waste that goes into the tank.

I never used wet wipes till the rugrat was born and now we always have a tub handy, I only get the economy brands because thankfully no-one's botty is allergic to them. A 50p tub lasts for weeks.

I agree with the tip to squash the loo roll flat, if it doesn't spin round on the holder it's harder to pull lots off. I also read that you should position the roll so that the loose end hangs closest to the wall, allegedly people use less that way.

Queenie

Alongside "squidging" the roll ... keep them stored in the airing cupboard, they expand ( don't ask me!) and so give the illusion of being plumper.

Great tips filigree!

calleyw

Curry_Queen wrote:

Someone mentioned using squares of newspaper ... I have memories of that being done as a kid too when we'd run out of loo roll, probably due to one of us kids having used half a roll at a time LOL! These days we have kitchen roll for when the loo roll runs out

Shouldn't use kitchen roll as that is what clogs up the loos. And means you have to call out a plumber.

I saw it on life of grime when one of the guys had to go and unblock a drain and said that is what called most of the blockages.

Hubby the other day tried to flush some kitchen roll down the loo. He then had remove it as it would not flush away.


Yours


Calley

katiepops_2

I've always been a bit of a loo paper snob ... it has to be Double Velvet, and it has to be white. I absolutely hate going to my in-laws, who buy nasty nasty cheap stuff.

However, when I was in Aldi the other week I picked up a 6 pack of Saxon Soft white - I can't remember how much it was, but it was cheaper than Double Velvet. Anyway, I'm most impressed. It's as good as Double Velvet, so I think I can safely say I'm a convert.

Kate

elona

Why are hubbies the ones that cause most of your problems and then the ones that will not admit to it!LOL

Mado

RECYCLEd it has to be recycled... they are much better than they used to (Sainsburry's or Waitrose 's own are just fine).
Anyway, going back to the double use of stuff, a roll of toiletpaper is great to absorb moisture when you defrost a fridge or freezer without making a mess. And guess what... you can recycle it for future defrosting if you're fanatic (No other function by that stage...) :rotfl:

pavlovs_dog

could make jokes about us all talking crap, but i wont :rotfl:

glad the thread has brought so much enjoyment :beer: :T

Anya

I use value tissues if we ever run out. Like the non-spinning idea - gonna have to try that one. Think this is right but in India or somewhere like that you either don't shake hands or use only your right because the left has been used to...... yep you guessed it?!