Toilet Paper: Charmin Ultra Soft Big Roll vs. Klennex Cottonelle Double Roll
OK, let’s face it. Most people don’t like to talk about what happens in the bathroom. We close the door for a reason. If things don’t go well in there, it can be an embarrassing situation. The throne room should be well equipped to make this stinky situation as pleasant as possible. Toilet paper is a major player in the bathroom experience. Ever been caught without it? Enough said.
When making that all important decision of what brand to stock, there are three key factors involved: softness, durability, and quantity. Softness-if you’ve ever suffered from (ahem) stomach trouble, this is a non-negotiable feature. Durability-toilet paper should be thick enough that it doesn’t require using up half the roll in one sitting. Quantity-no one wants to reach the end of the roll, so having enough squares to put that off as long as possible is a major bonus. Most brands have stepped it up in this area with the ingenious double roll. Thank you!
In our house, we have tried several brands, and two in particular have become our most frequent purchases: Charmin and Cottonelle. Both have made it into our purchase rotation because they are great products, but which is better. Let the showdown begin.
Softness: Charmin is the clear winner. If you’ve ever tried Charmin, you know this is true.
Durability: Charmin is also the winner. It has some real substance to it, almost like cloth. However, this can be a drawback if you have a tendency to clog toilets.
Quantity: Cottonelle wins this category. Cottenelle Double Roll has 308 sheets, and Charmin Ultra Soft Big Roll only has 200 sheets.
In Charmin vs. Cottenelle, the winner is Charmin.
Great post.
ReplyDeleteI do disagree with one of your assertions though: I happen to LOVE talking about what goes on in the bathroom! :-)
I'm a Charmin Ultra Strong user myself. Maybe next time you could compare the ultra strong and the Charmin Quilted (or whatever it's called).
:-)
When it comes to toilet paper my main two issues are Durability and Residue. Durability is mainly a problem at public restrooms because their toilet paper is always so thin. Come to think about it, Quantity is also an issue at public restrooms because they usually run out.
ReplyDeleteAt home though, my main issue is residue. I find that the softer tissues usually leave too much residue.
We usually buy Costco T.P. When I buy T.P. at the store I usually buy Scott.
I definitely like Charmin over Cottonelle, but I don't like regular Charmin. It leaves a trail, if you know what I'm sayin'! But I've found that Charmin Basic doesn't have that problem.
ReplyDeleteAwesome blog! Keep up the good work, and I'll visit often!
residue...hahahahhaaa...sorry, that got me.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog, LeAnn.
I miss the German toilet paper. We had lovely 4-ply normally and 5-ply if we were splurging! Sigh.
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