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To expect toilet roll to last longer than this??

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RoomDynamics · 10/03/2026 19:00

In the house it's me, teen dd, ds 12, ds 5, ds 4 and ds 2. Younger 2 are still in nappies (something I'm hoping to work on over easter) and dd uses the downstairs loo most the time as her bedroom is downstairs,

On Sunday eve we had a Asda delivery and I bought a pack of 12 Andrex “mega” rolls. I put one upstairs yesterday and by this morning i had to put another one in. Downstairs isn’t much better either there’s only a few squares left so will need to replace that later on when i go in. Today they've all been at school until apart from dd, ds 12 and my youngest but no ones unwell with a cold or anything

Maybe I've been conned and they aren't mega at all but they aren't lasting much longer than a normal roll. It isn't the end of the world but they were £8 and ill likely need to order more for next weeks shop!! Just a lighthearted post

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TotHappy · 13/03/2026 08:39

Someone nicked a mega pack of loo roll from my work the other week. A sign of the toilet paper times.

rainbowunicorn22 · 13/03/2026 08:33

there are only 2 of us adults but I buy my rolls over the internet mega packs usually 36 rolls. Used to buy couple packs a year but now its every 2 months I am beginning to wonder where exactly it is going!

LadyVioletBridgerton · 11/03/2026 12:09

You’ve got a 12 year old DS…that’s all I’m saying on the matter.

Justploddingonandon · 11/03/2026 12:08

There's 4 people in my house and a roll only seems to last a couple of days (I work from home, but everyone else goes to school/work). Teen DS does seem to feel the need to use half a roll every time he does a shit (I don't think he's using it for any other common teen pursuits, but I'm not going to enquire! ) but otherwise usage seems normal.

shellyleppard · 11/03/2026 12:06

@Starlight1979 just 3 of us.... myself and my sons. Eldest one is autistic and uses a LOT of toilet roll....but he's getting very good unblocking it 😂😂😂 try bumboo....its extra long rolls. Expensive but they do last

GirlsInGreen · 11/03/2026 12:03

I buy Sainsburys Super Soft 24 & that lasts me & DD (18) about 6 weeks.
Its nice and thick & properly soft.

YourWinter · 11/03/2026 12:02

I buy Morrisons Oh So Soft own brand, pack of 1.5 length rolls. I think they’re £3.70 for 6 rolls, I live alone and a roll usually lasts me 4-5 days.

lazyarse123 · 11/03/2026 12:01

We use Morrisons oh so soft. It is so much better than Andrex and Cushell. We were going through loads of that and there's only two of us.

Changename12 · 11/03/2026 11:53

OonaStubbs · 11/03/2026 11:31

People are wasteful with toilet roll, people use 2-3 squares at a time sometimes. I was always taught to use 1 square at a time and to fold it over for a second wipe.

It would go
through the paper on to my hands

Starlight1979 · 11/03/2026 11:47

shellyleppard · 10/03/2026 23:03

I think there is an extra few people in our house the Amount of toilet paper we go through!!! I buy the big boxes of bamboo stuff....it lasts for a few months (48 rolls) 😂

48 rolls lasts you a few months?! How many are in your house?! Serious question because that's impressive and I may have to switch!

shhblackbag · 11/03/2026 11:35

3 squares of toilet paper is wasteful?! Of course it's not.

Flamingojune · 11/03/2026 11:35

OonaStubbs · 11/03/2026 11:31

People are wasteful with toilet roll, people use 2-3 squares at a time sometimes. I was always taught to use 1 square at a time and to fold it over for a second wipe.

Blimey

OonaStubbs · 11/03/2026 11:31

People are wasteful with toilet roll, people use 2-3 squares at a time sometimes. I was always taught to use 1 square at a time and to fold it over for a second wipe.

Vintageblueribbon · 11/03/2026 11:29

I buy homebargains 'nicky' loo rolls
9 rolls for £2.99
There is only two of us in our house and im lucky if it lasts 10 days
Honest to god,I swear dp uses a roll everytime he goes (and it doesn't help that hes dying of a cold)
I put one out yesterday and its almost gone today

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 11/03/2026 11:24

Sounds a lot like our house op. We use alot. The kids do waste some but I know I use alot too

CrocusesFlowering · 11/03/2026 11:23

I know this is totally off-topic @RoomDynamics but would it not occur to your teenage daughter to replace the toilet paper herself?

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 11/03/2026 11:22

I live alone and as long as I'm not ill and don't have visitors, one roll of the thick Andrex lasts me about eight days.

I am now worrying that I am not toilet-papering correctly.

shhblackbag · 11/03/2026 11:18

Lilyhatesjaz · 10/03/2026 23:08

I think the rolls are small than they used to be and paper is thinner so you need more.

Yeah, I've definitely noticed this. I by 4-ply but they're still smaller now. Annoying.

CruCru · 11/03/2026 11:15

There are six people in your house (although two in nappies). It’s easy to go through toilet roll quickly.

ElinoristhenewEnid · 11/03/2026 10:53

I used to love Regina Camomile - used to buy it on offer from Wilko - a roll lasted me 10-14 days. Cannot get it nowadays.
Use WGAC bamboo rolls double length - a roll lasts me up to 4 weeks and although thin it does not disintegrate so do not need to use so many sheets.

BusterGonad · 11/03/2026 03:27

I don't think expensive quilted etc toilet paper is worth it, ime the same amount of squares is used. I get standard toilet paper and it last pretty well.

Lelo33 · 11/03/2026 01:00

Atm amazon cheap andrex 24 under 8 quid never last long

worstnotholiday · 11/03/2026 00:12

Loo roll is so expensive. But it’s not something you can ration without genuine financial desperation. I’d rather give up meat all together than police use of loo roll. They aren’t using it for fun. It’s a practical item. If they were taking rolls for pranks different matter.

When I had more money I would back Costco loo roll, it’s thick, well made and lasts. Meanwhile I don’t give a crap brand were far too thin imo. But now I use store bought. My worst pet peeve is scented loo roll- which in Lidl is now cheaper- it’s 3ply for 24 roll at £4.99 whilst the non scented is 2ply for 24 roll at £5.99. Which means even the producers know that I will take loo roll which falls apart rather than that which gives me thrush?!! I want cheap crap without the thrush please! I’m poor not stupid!

Happyjoe · 11/03/2026 00:02

Partner and I get through a roll a day, pretty much. But we also use it to blow our noises, wipe the wet cat down when she comes in from the rain etc.
I think a roll a day in a household your size is doing ok, tbh I would expect more!

Meteorite87 · 10/03/2026 23:46

RoomDynamics · 10/03/2026 19:00

In the house it's me, teen dd, ds 12, ds 5, ds 4 and ds 2. Younger 2 are still in nappies (something I'm hoping to work on over easter) and dd uses the downstairs loo most the time as her bedroom is downstairs,

On Sunday eve we had a Asda delivery and I bought a pack of 12 Andrex “mega” rolls. I put one upstairs yesterday and by this morning i had to put another one in. Downstairs isn’t much better either there’s only a few squares left so will need to replace that later on when i go in. Today they've all been at school until apart from dd, ds 12 and my youngest but no ones unwell with a cold or anything

Maybe I've been conned and they aren't mega at all but they aren't lasting much longer than a normal roll. It isn't the end of the world but they were £8 and ill likely need to order more for next weeks shop!! Just a lighthearted post

@RoomDynamics Loo roll is expensive. The cheapest stuff is so thin that buying it is "false economy".

Your post triggered an old memory that amused me just now: At some point in the late 90's our Dad told my brother and I to "Stop throwing whole toilet rolls down the toilet".

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