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To ask you about toilet paper

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ifyourheart · 09/12/2025 23:26

What has happened to Andrex?? It’s so flimsy and yet expensive!! My friend suggested Aldi brand but they didn’t have any in stock today. Please share the brand that you recommend!

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DisforDarkChocolate · 10/12/2025 11:48

Cushelle is my favourite. Wype cleaning gel has been a game changer though.

PluckyChancer · 10/12/2025 11:47

Aldi or Lidl own brand 4 ply.

UnaOfStormhold · 10/12/2025 11:39

There was a Sliced Bread podcast on which was the best from an eco point of view. In short, there's not much to choose between recycled and bamboo; bamboo growth is less carbon intensive than wood but transport costs and lack of recycling options offset that. However, bleached vs non-bleached made a big difference. I use Naked sprout - took a little getting used to the brown paper but it does the job and I feel good about using it.

Nutmuncher · 10/12/2025 11:29

Stick with Andrex the others are abysmal. No one can convince me supermarket own brands come even close.

Nearlyhealthy · 10/12/2025 11:27

potatocarbcoma · 10/12/2025 11:24

I know! 😆 the ridiculous thing is I swear like a trooper, my most used sentence I think is “For fucks sake” and I often drop a C bomb, but I draw the line at having loo rolls labelled with the word crap! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😆😆

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Honestly, I’m not that keen either (and also swear liberally IRL)

potatocarbcoma · 10/12/2025 11:24

HopSpringsEternal · 10/12/2025 00:31

Sorry I've had to laugh at vulgar. Are you from the 1920s! I've not heard anyone use the term vulgar in real life ever.

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I know! 😆 the ridiculous thing is I swear like a trooper, my most used sentence I think is “For fucks sake” and I often drop a C bomb, but I draw the line at having loo rolls labelled with the word crap! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😆😆

LevelHed · 10/12/2025 11:19

Alicorn1707 · 10/12/2025 00:24

@ifyourheart just double check that any loo roll you buy is 3 ply, can recommend these mega rolls

I find these leave lots of dust in the toilets so I've gone back to the regular Andrex (ie not mega roll)

Sartre · 10/12/2025 11:06

We use Aldi’s as well, it’s brilliant for the price especially.

Iamnicehonest · 10/12/2025 11:05

Whatever is cheapest!

MrsSkylerWhite · 10/12/2025 11:00

Nicky from Home Bargains.

XWKD · 10/12/2025 10:57

I honestly don't notice. I must be missing something. Maybe I've never tried the good stuff. 🤣

LakieLady · 10/12/2025 10:47

chattyness · 10/12/2025 00:35

I buy little duck from Tesco online 16 mega rolls for £6.50 atm, it was on offer for £5 last week and often is
www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/321034855?srsltid=AfmBOoqMUx3AR8po0-BKKHi2BOSDYQLVXmV-SDfAoyFxwNYi7MPEShND

Same here.

I don't like the scent they insist on putting on it, but I find that if I take the rolls out of the wrapper and stash them in the bathroom cupboard, it wears off fairly quickly.

MoominMai · 10/12/2025 10:47

ComtesseDeSpair · 09/12/2025 23:48

Having trialled all the ones mentioned so far, plus Who Gives A Crap, we’re back on Andrex Ultimate Quilts - it’s not as good as it was, but still the best of the lot. WGAC a close second, with the convenience of being bulk-delivered.

I bought these in bulk when they were on offer and now I regret it as they shred really badly!

Heylittlesongbird · 10/12/2025 10:46

Intothelight123 · 10/12/2025 08:57

I have a sensitive vulva due to previous cancer issues and ive tried a lot of toilet tissue. I like co-op quilted, cushelle, Andrew is rubbish, really rough and makes my vulva sore. Asda quilted is also pretty good.

I’m sorry to be childish but I do like your typo. Your best bet is not to let Andrew near your vagina ever again!

Silverbirchleaf · 10/12/2025 10:42

Costco own brand toilet roll.

TheCurious0range · 10/12/2025 10:40

We tried WGAC and I thought it was rubbish really thin. We don't use quilted (very old drains) , I just tend to buy Tesco luxury soft, the extra long rolls.

Bluefloor · 10/12/2025 10:40

Nicky from home bargains, it’s one of the best ones and cheaper than others. Very similar to the quilted Andrex / cushelle.

Nearlyhealthy · 10/12/2025 10:13

I used to like Waitrose own brand best, but normally get deliveries of loo roll from Ocado and since they stopped carrying Waitrose I’ve been looking for another one without much success. Most of them seem to disintegrate and leave fluff all over my bum, and the ones that don’t block the loo. I finally settled on who gives a crap as the best compromise that doesn’t disintegrate too badly but still flushes.

Fluffyblackcat7 · 10/12/2025 10:12

Sainsbury's recycled. Occasionally Waitrose recycled if I happen to be in there shopping for something else. Tesco's don't stock recycled loo roll anymore.

Why would anyone want tree cut down trees just so they can wipe their nether end? I don't understand it. The recycled stuff is perfectly good.

brightnails · 10/12/2025 09:55

Okiedokie123 · 10/12/2025 00:03

Tescos cheapest. Anything fancy just to wipe my behind seems like a massive waste of money to me.

until your fingernails go through the paper just when you’re wiping your bumhole yes

zingally · 10/12/2025 09:43

I'm still with Andrex Quilted.

I agree it's not as good as it used to be, but it's fine for us. We stock up when it's on special offer.

CoastalCalm · 10/12/2025 09:29

We get ours from Amazon in bulk and store in the garage , DH was always insistent on Andrex but has been converted - Softesse Quilted

Wetcoatsandmudagain · 10/12/2025 09:19

snoopythebeagle · 10/12/2025 09:10

Is that you Hyacinth?

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Ah you rumbled me 😂

snoopythebeagle · 10/12/2025 09:10

Wetcoatsandmudagain · 10/12/2025 09:01

Definitely vulgar. The name put me right off buying it.

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Is that you Hyacinth?

Dymaxion · 10/12/2025 09:09

Asda Shades so soft , soft and strong.