Comments on: Penny-Pinching In The Toiletries Aisle: The Simple Dollar Looks At Toilet Paper http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:21 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lisa http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-667649 Lisa Wed, 20 May 2009 05:33:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-667649 Hey, finally did this - drugstore.com now running a special where on their recycled products, if you buy one, you get 50% off the second. Also, you can go through upromise.com, and get college dough for your kids, too! :) Hey, finally did this – drugstore.com now running a special where on their recycled products, if you buy one, you get 50% off the second. Also, you can go through upromise.com, and get college dough for your kids, too! :)

]]> By: j h http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-571997 j h Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:00:26 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-571997 When figuring out the square footage of a 2-ply roll, does the manufacturer include the 2nd ply in the calculation? I can't find this info. anywhere on the net. Thank you in advance. When figuring out the square footage of a 2-ply roll, does the manufacturer include the 2nd ply in the calculation? I can’t find this info. anywhere on the net. Thank you in advance.

]]> By: Poopy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-381518 Poopy Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:40:09 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-381518 we usually get kirkland, it's usually cheaper. when you shop at costco the price sign tells you the cost per unit, and the kirkland is usually cheaper in a cost per unit basis. we usually get kirkland, it’s usually cheaper.
when you shop at costco the price sign tells you the cost per unit, and the kirkland is usually cheaper in a cost per unit basis.

]]> By: Susan2 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-337354 Susan2 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:17:03 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-337354 I know the best deal is at Costco. But for the life of me I cannot figure out if the Scott package or the Kirkland package is the better deal. As I look around to see what everyone else is shoveling into their cart, it seems to split down the middle. Anyone know the real winner? I know the best deal is at Costco. But for the life of me I cannot figure out if the Scott package or the Kirkland package is the better deal. As I look around to see what everyone else is shoveling into their cart, it seems to split down the middle. Anyone know the real winner?

]]> By: Susan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-303070 Susan Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:09:52 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-303070 For my money it's Scott Toilet Tissue. Scott is kind to my purse and benign on my bottom. For my money it’s Scott Toilet Tissue. Scott is kind to my purse and benign on my bottom.

]]> By: A http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-96635 A Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:49:13 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-96635 I can't believe other people think about this stuff. Awesome. Thanks for the tips. I can’t believe other people think about this stuff. Awesome. Thanks for the tips.

]]> By: anne http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-84490 anne Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:40:53 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-84490 I like Charmin Ultra, Giant Roll, it is very soft 2 ply and we(my teen daughter and I) used much less of it because of this, reference the above post that talk about thickness vs. square footage. We have tried cheaper rolls per unit and 1- ply but found that after a learning curve of about 1 week using the better, thicker stuff, we used much less and changed the rolls from 2 a day for 1 ply or cheap to 1 every 2 days during out monthly high use week ... another factor to consider if women are using it or if you are not a man and menstruating. The cheap thin stuff also puts a huge amount of paper fiber into the air, something that we noticed because of our allergies, and asthma aggravated by particulates in the air ... but the best part was easily getting enough in a few sheets and having them be absorbent and soft and not being stranded on the toilet bowl in a tiny apartment bathroom because you are going through 2 to 3 rolls a day ... :) I like Charmin Ultra, Giant Roll, it is very soft 2 ply and we(my teen daughter and I) used much less of it because of this, reference the above post that talk about thickness vs. square footage.
We have tried cheaper rolls per unit and 1- ply but found that after a learning curve of about 1 week using the better, thicker stuff, we used much less and changed the rolls from 2 a day for 1 ply or cheap to 1 every 2 days during out monthly high use week … another factor to consider if women are using it or if you are not a man and menstruating.
The cheap thin stuff also puts a huge amount of paper fiber into the air, something that we noticed because of our allergies, and asthma aggravated by particulates in the air … but the best part was easily getting enough in a few sheets and having them be absorbent and soft and not being stranded on the toilet bowl in a tiny apartment bathroom because you are going through 2 to 3 rolls a day … :)

]]> By: Laura http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-73750 Laura Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:25:12 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-73750 You do have to keep in mind the thickness. When I use "cheap" TP, I end up using 6-7 sheets, where with the more expensive brands, 1 or 2 is plenty. So you definitely have to try it out and keep in mind comparing the cost of 1 square isn't always effective. You do have to keep in mind the thickness. When I use “cheap” TP, I end up using 6-7 sheets, where with the more expensive brands, 1 or 2 is plenty. So you definitely have to try it out and keep in mind comparing the cost of 1 square isn’t always effective.

]]> By: Betty B http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-51845 Betty B Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:25:23 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-51845 July 30 2007 Just purchased some Charmin Plus and noted that the sqare footage per roll had decreased from my previous purchase. Apparently P&G has reduced one dimension of the sheet from 4.5 inches to 4.27 inches. What won't they think of next? Betty B July 30 2007

Just purchased some Charmin Plus and noted that the sqare footage per roll had decreased from my previous purchase. Apparently P&G has reduced one dimension of the sheet from 4.5 inches to 4.27 inches. What won’t they think of next?

Betty B

]]> By: paula http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-21930 paula Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:42:44 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-21930 Joan is right about the decrease in quality! My daughter did a science project about TP thickness about 12 years ago, and I have bought nothing but Charmin Ultra since. It is not at all what it once was--much thinner (it used to be the thickest). You have to use a lot more now. I also remember in the '70s when all TP was sold in packages of 4 rolls, all of which were of the same size, all priced at $1.09 unless there was a sale. (I was a starving student saving every penny I possibly could.) Today's single roll size is much, much smaller than a single roll of 30 years ago. Joan is right about the decrease in quality! My daughter did a science project about TP thickness about 12 years ago, and I have bought nothing but Charmin Ultra since. It is not at all what it once was–much thinner (it used to be the thickest). You have to use a lot more now. I also remember in the ’70s when all TP was sold in packages of 4 rolls, all of which were of the same size, all priced at $1.09 unless there was a sale. (I was a starving student saving every penny I possibly could.) Today’s single roll size is much, much smaller than a single roll of 30 years ago.

]]> By: joan http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-17354 joan Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:02:02 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-17354 Toilet aper decision-making is hopeless. We used to buy the rather crisp single sheet, slightly shiny and give it a bit of a rub to soften it - perfectly adequate - but no longer available. Admittedleyt that was in the 40's or 50's, but I still remember it. Although the quality, strength, absorbency of kitchen towels has degenerated in our country (Australia), I find a sheet of kitchen towel torn in half and folded is better that any toilet paper as far as not melting in the hand when using, and going a long way is concerned. And why have both toilet paper and kitchen towel become so friable? - so that you buy twice as much as you did say five years ago. I can't wait for the big stores to print the energy 'footpint' of these products as required information on all packs as Tesco is planning in the UK. Toilet paper and kitchen towels are a disgrace and we are so used to them that we continue to use them in increasing quantities because of the decreasing quality. Toilet aper decision-making is hopeless. We used to buy the rather crisp single sheet, slightly shiny and give it a bit of a rub to soften it – perfectly adequate – but no longer available. Admittedleyt that was in the 40’s or 50’s, but I still remember it. Although the quality, strength, absorbency of kitchen towels has degenerated in our country (Australia), I find a sheet of kitchen towel torn in half and folded is better that any toilet paper as far as not melting in the hand when using, and going a long way is concerned. And why have both toilet paper and kitchen towel become so friable? – so that you buy twice as much as you did say five years ago. I can’t wait for the big stores to print the energy ‘footpint’ of these products as required information on all packs as Tesco is planning in the UK. Toilet paper and kitchen towels are a disgrace and we are so used to them that we continue to use them in increasing quantities because of the decreasing quality.

]]> By: Flexo http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5282 Flexo Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:02:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5282 The funny thing is I was developing a post about toilet paper yesterday while... well, you know. The funny thing is I was developing a post about toilet paper yesterday while… well, you know.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5281 Debbie Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:01:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5281 When I'm calculating the number of sheets, I also double the number for two-ply versus single-ply. My feeling is that people are looking for a certain volume rather than a certain square footage when using this product. When I’m calculating the number of sheets, I also double the number for two-ply versus single-ply. My feeling is that people are looking for a certain volume rather than a certain square footage when using this product.

]]> By: Katie B. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5278 Katie B. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:57:19 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5278 I'm a big proponent of Costco's Kirkland Signature tp. Great price and good sized rolls = Great Deal! I’m a big proponent of Costco’s Kirkland Signature tp. Great price and good sized rolls = Great Deal!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5276 Lauren Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:38:39 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5276 To each their own, but I splurge on 2 ply. I cannot stand when DH buys Scot (sp?) toilet paper and it feels like sandpaper against your bottom. Especially during Winter, skin is dry enough. OUCH! To each their own, but I splurge on 2 ply. I cannot stand when DH buys Scot (sp?) toilet paper and it feels like sandpaper against your bottom. Especially during Winter, skin is dry enough. OUCH!

]]> By: Lazy Man and Money http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 Lazy Man and Money Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:54:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5258 I like to use the unit prices at most grocery stores. I buy TP rarely enough that I can wait until I'm around one that has unit prices. I like to use the unit prices at most grocery stores. I buy TP rarely enough that I can wait until I’m around one that has unit prices.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 Kevin Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:53:03 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5257 We use Publix's GreenWise recycled TP. It's recycled... good for the environment. It's an in-house brand... which makes it usually the cheapest on the aisle. We use Publix’s GreenWise recycled TP. It’s recycled… good for the environment. It’s an in-house brand… which makes it usually the cheapest on the aisle.

]]> By: mapgirl http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/comment-page-1/#comment-5252 mapgirl Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:52:50 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/05/penny-pinching-in-the-toiletries-aisle-the-simple-dollar-looks-at-toilet-paper/#comment-5252 ALWAYS USE YOUR CELLPHONE CALCULATOR!! Actually, the fastest way to do this is to take the pre-printed SQ FT number and divide the price by it to get the price per sq ft, i.e. the UNIT PRICE. Some supermarkets have the unit price on the tags, but I find it best to calculate it myself. It's quickest and clearest because stuff on the shelves move around. ALWAYS USE YOUR CELLPHONE CALCULATOR!!

Actually, the fastest way to do this is to take the pre-printed SQ FT number and divide the price by it to get the price per sq ft, i.e. the UNIT PRICE.

Some supermarkets have the unit price on the tags, but I find it best to calculate it myself. It’s quickest and clearest because stuff on the shelves move around.

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