Quilted toilet paper.

Yes we use Who Gives a Crap.
Excellent quality and not quilted.

We had the same problem with quilted is just too thick and wads up in the loo.
We use the ordinary stuff now.

Thank you Sago. I shall give that one a go.

Water companies do ask people not to use quilted paper for precisely the reason you have found HelterSkelter. Apparently it takes a long time to break down in the sewage works too.

That's interesting midgey our water company have never warned against use of quilted paper in their information leaflets or emails. They should in the same way they do about wet wipes. I shall use my unopened pack of 9 rolls for wiping round in the kitchen which then get thrown in the rubbish.

I’ve recently had a “toilet spray” installed next to my loo. They are very common in Asian countries and I always used them when I was travelling. You just give yourself a quick spray with a jet of water and there is no need for toilet paper. It feels more hygienic and clean. It’s also great for cleaning the loo and I’m thinking that it will have paid for itself within a year.
I do of course provide loo paper for guests who are not so keen on the idea!

How do you dry yourself MissChateline?

I assume it’s a wet spray?

Another vote for Who Gives a Crap - also with their funky wrappers the “spare” looks quite decorative!
Can I also N put in a plug for “Wype” ? (Google it)
It has made all the difference to a sometimes sensitive and uncomfortable rear end.

“Put in” - typo

Supermarket usually Savers cheapest NOT quilted (2.99 for 8) it’s the quilted that’s the problem not the make.
‘Who gives a crap’ are lovely but not for those with faint pockets

The March, 2026 issue of Which? Magazine has a detailed report on toilet rolls, including four "Don't Buy" . The two top "Best Buy" rolls are Andrex Ultimate Quilts and Velvet Classic Quilted, which both break down quickly in water. They're not the cheapest.

Calendargirl

How do you dry yourself MissChateline?

I assume it’s a wet spray?

I was wondering the same thing…………

Am not sure I would trust a spray but it sounds interesting. I use wet toilet wipes but they go in a bin next to the toilet and some find that grim, but it is emptied regularly, but still there is a need for toilet paper to dry off.

I guess it’s a case of “drip dry”, pantie liners and maybe a dab with one sheet of paper. In many Asian toilets both sit upons and squatties you don’t get any paper at all. I really think that it’s far more hygienic and you do feel much more clean and fresh.
I suffer from mild IBS so it’s frequent trips to the loo especially in the morning. Sometimes up to 10 times before I feel ok and can leave the house. I would be really sore and uncomfortable just using paper so often and this spray has really helped with how clean I feel.
I know it’s not for everyone and my daughters are horrified by it but it works for me.

Next time I have some plumbing done I am going to have one of those Asian style sprays installed.
They are so hygienic .
I'd dry myself with two ply unquilted .

I just use Supermarket ecological, using recycled paper.

When the R4 programme 'Sliced Bread' investigated the ecological claim of ecological brands like 'Who gives a Crap' . It came to the conclusion that supermarket recycled paper loo paper was just as ecologically friendly as WGaC.

Personally I think that they are brilliant. I chose a spray fitting that matches the rest of the bathroom. It’s probably saved me much cash with not buying loo roll. The only downside is you have to be careful in the dark of the night that you don’t get the nozzle the wrong way round and inadvertently soak yourself or a cold blast in your face !

I was told by our plumber 30 odd years ago to not use quilted toilet tissue due to it clogging the pipe work, so I never have.

Not sure why we feel we need quilted loo paper?

Most of us were brought up on Izal, so any ‘soft’ loo paper is a bonus.

Calendar girl. I was happy using ordinary waitrose loo roll until it was changed and virtually disintegrated in your hand even before use. So changed to their quilted which was stronger. But as I have now found out is too strong.
Today I bought a 4 pack of Regina bamboo paper to try. Soft but much thinner. Hopefully it will be fine. Currently on a special offer.
I too remember Izal. Used it a lot for tracing paper. Glad to see the back of that thank goodness. We never used newspaper. Surely that would have blocked the pipes as would have Izal.

When I was teaching, the first thing a new headmistress did was insist on getting rid of Izal in the staff loos!

I should have explained that she ordered soft toilet paper, not that we were deprived of any!

Calendargirl

How do you dry yourself MissChateline?

I assume it’s a wet spray?

I have a bidet next to the toilet, it was there when I came 13 years ago, it's wonderful, one always feels so clean. And any infections or fungus 'down there" that needs frequent washing, sorted.

Dry with dab dab dab of loo paper which you put back in the toilet or keep a couple of bits of old towel frequently washed - the point is with that, you are clean, so thats fine.

I also keep a pair of marigold gloves by the bidet - use obvious.

I buy Sainsbury's own brand re-cycled loo paper. It's fairly thin but happier with the recycled element.
But because I have this bidet, probably less need for comfy loo paper? A dab is enough before transferring over.