Quilted toilet paper.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Calendargirl

How do you dry yourself MissChateline?

I assume it’s a wet spray?

I was wondering the same thing…………

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.

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

“Put in” - typo

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.

How do you dry yourself MissChateline?

I assume it’s a wet spray?

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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