Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Covid

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

I need one loo roll a day

259 replies

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:30

So I have been keeping track of it. I need one a day (if I'm working from home) and more when on my period.

My friend lives in a houseshare with two other people. She says they have 16 rolls at home, which is more than enough. She says that will last them a long time. How?

OP posts:
ineedaholidaynow · 21/03/2020 00:32

That is a lot of loo roll

MotherofTerriers · 21/03/2020 00:33

I think I use maybe one a week. One a day sounds a lot

ReceptacleForTheRespectable · 21/03/2020 00:33

What exactly are you using it for? Because no one can wee or poo that much.

bemoreeverything · 21/03/2020 00:34

Perspective. Maybe her idea of 'a long time' is not the same as yours.

Who cares who long someone else's toilet roll lasts though?

Isadora2007 · 21/03/2020 00:35

You’re wasting toilet roll and using too much. Drip dry and use 2 sheets max for a wee!
So much waste and greed- maybe this is a wake up call for us from the world.

PenelopeFlintstone · 21/03/2020 00:36

Drip dry? 😬

hookiwooki · 21/03/2020 00:37

We use about 2 rolls over three days. Two adults, one child. So 16 would last us just over 3 weeks I think for the bathroom. Over the course of that we may use one extra roll on runny noses/eyes due to colds, allergies and children crying.

hookiwooki · 21/03/2020 00:39

Should mention we have a second child but he's still in nappies so only uses toilet tissue for nose and eyes.

GrumpyHoonMain · 21/03/2020 00:39

How many sheets do you use per time? If you use good quality paper you only need 1 for pees and maybe 2 for poos. When you’re at home it’s far cheaper to clean up heavy periods under the shower.

BilboBercow · 21/03/2020 00:39

How can you use a loo roll a day OP? Do you have a medical condition? Me and dd go through one a week. Even self isolating this wee we're not using loads more

GrumpyHoonMain · 21/03/2020 00:39

I’m the only one who uses loo roll at home - 1 roll will probably last 2-3 weeks.

Apirateslifeforme · 21/03/2020 00:39

How? I'm not being funny, but how do you use so much? I poo quite a bit. 1 roll lasts over a week of say. Do you wrap it around your hand many times before wiping?
I need to know lol. But honestly, I need to know unless you're going about 90 times a day.

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:40

She is not thinking of having to buy more in the coming days. It doesn't seem a lot to me for three people.

One a week? How? Do you not do No. 2?

I have actually been trying to save loo roll but it doesn't make much of a difference. If you poo twice a day, several wees...it just doesn't last.

OP posts:
puds11 · 21/03/2020 00:41

One day sounds ridiculous! There’s four of us here isolating and we don’t get through one a day!

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:42

One a week? I can't get my head around that. I need to look into it and optimise. I take a few sheet for each wipe. I don't want my fingers to get wet.

OP posts:
WomanIsTaken · 21/03/2020 00:43

Great thread!
There are 4 in my household.
I change the loo roll every other day approximately.
3 ply roll.
The drill:
2 squares for a wee. That's it.
3 squares on repeat (approx x3-4) for a poo until clean.
Paper neatly folded, no bunching allowed.
This is our 'all the time' routine, not shortage driven.
Currently have 6 rolls in house, but will look out for more next weekend, as consumption may increase now we're home a bit more.

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:45

Christ, clean up heavy periods under the shower? Seriously? Shower once an hour or so?

I haven't counted the number of sheets but will. I just use a comfy amount. Always have. I never thought it was much until the conversation with my friend

OP posts:
Slinkymalinky1 · 21/03/2020 00:45

Ridiculous! Are you a toilet roll panic buyer? You seriously need to get a grip on your toilet roll use!

z0fl0ra · 21/03/2020 00:47
Biscuit
neddle · 21/03/2020 00:48

When we buy supplies for Guide camp, we work on 1 roll per person per week.

You’re using too much.

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:48

How does this thread suggest I am a panic buyer?

Sorry to have offended anyone with my toilet roll use. I need to get a grip....wow.

OP posts:
catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:49

Too much? Who gets to decide that?

OP posts:
Slinkymalinky1 · 21/03/2020 00:49

Giving the benefit of the doubt here, do you have several 17-21 year old boys in your household? Then I'd probably understand

Slinkymalinky1 · 21/03/2020 00:50

I didn't suggest you were! I asked the question

catflapuk · 21/03/2020 00:51

No it's just me!

OP posts: