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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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catinateacup · 10/03/2026 23:33

There’s definitely less on a roll than there used to be. All that “soft and quilted” 3-ply nonsense is just so that there’s more air in it! 🤣 I also find loo roll shreds and disintegrates into fibres everywhere these days.

hollyandribbon · 10/03/2026 23:29

I’m sure my kids eat toilet roll. I’m yet to catch them in the act but I’m sure of it.

StrawberrySquash · 10/03/2026 23:24

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.

This is definitely true for Sainsbury's recycled

YourShyLion · 10/03/2026 23:16

PinkPomeloFruit · 10/03/2026 23:10

I highly recommend who gives a crap. The rolls last ages.

I used to get them and they do last, but the prices went up by quite a bit a few months ago and I felt they were just taking advantage so I stopped my subscription.

I switched to andrex mega rolls which are significantly cheaper and last just about as long.

ElusiveSunshine · 10/03/2026 23:15

Totally recommend Costco toilet roll over any supermarket or branded. You get it in a bale and honestly it lasts proper long and is nice and soft, don’t buy anything else now and have done the last 4-5 years.

It’s tightly wound on the roll, so is properly compacted like all loo rolls used to be and you get a decent proper roll. The regular ones are loosely wound and smaller so they just don’t last and I don’t think as good value for money. Plus saves the effort of changing rolls really frequently as they last well.

Sorry haha it sounds likes I’m rather evangelical about this but honestly the Costco bales are hands down the best imo!

PinkPomeloFruit · 10/03/2026 23:10

I highly recommend who gives a crap. The rolls last ages.

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.

tutugogo · 10/03/2026 23:08

Not sure how many sheets are on a mega roll but the 2 of us seem to go through loads since dh retired, the 24 pack I bought 2 weeks ago is mostly gone

Sandsnake · 10/03/2026 23:06

It’s a well known fact that children are in league with toilet paper manufacturers to boost their sales.

pavillion1 · 10/03/2026 23:05

Loo roll definitely but also toothpaste right now 😡

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) 😂

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