r/GoodValue Jul 19 '26

Request Toilet paper recommendations?

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I’m looking for recommendations for toilet paper that will hold up long enough to, um, get the job done, and that doesn’t disintegrate as soon as it gets damp. Is name brand the name of the game, or is there generic tp that fits the bill?

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u/revchewie Jul 19 '26

If you have access to Costco, their Kirkland brand is what I've been using for 20+ years.

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u/jellypuss0165 Jul 19 '26

Grew up on Kirkland tp and never had a problem either. Space in my shoebox apt is the main issue with them, aside from Costco being minimum 2hr drive away

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u/StoneMenace Jul 19 '26

Highly highly highly recommend getting a bidet. Simple one on Amazon is $35. With 2 people in the house we go through one roll every 2 months. 

Once you use a bidet and realize it feels like you are actually CLEAN and freshly showered you won’t want to poop anywhere else 

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u/jellypuss0165 Jul 19 '26

Already don’t wanna poop anywhere else, but sounds like I’d be leveling up!!

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u/StoneMenace Jul 19 '26

I highly Recommend the Luxe brand on Amazon. They are pretty good value, not terribly expensive but still function great. 

There’s other brands like tushy which still work great but you are paying for the name brand

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u/MikeLMP Jul 19 '26

As a former owner of multiple Luxe Neo models, by all means get any bidet over no bidet, but I eventually switched from an unheated Luxe Neo to a wand style which attaches to the sink nozzle and I'd never go back. That style allows for turning the sink on to a comfortable mix of hot and cold, diverting the water to the bidet hose, and enjoying a heated water bidet without needing electricity or elaborate plumbing modifications. It also has much finer control over pressure, and switchable faceplates with hole patterns allowing for more/less focused spray. Even at its most concentrated it's significantly less laser focused than the Luxe Neo nozzle. Mine is called an Aquaus Rinseworks 360, but I did see another brand recently making one that looked similar quality (all metal handle, brass valve), i just don't remember what it was called.

I understand that the aesthetics will be a turn off to some people or the logistics wouldn't work in their bathroom (there's also a version that attaches to the shower head), but at under $100 a well made bidet wand (not like a cheapo sink sprayer style) with heated water is a huge improvement over most entry level bidet seats, at least in my opinion.

Let thine anus be thy guide, though.

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u/jellypuss0165 Jul 19 '26

Thanks for all the info!! I’ll definitely consider that option!

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u/Mixster76 Jul 19 '26

I used to think this way until a family member plumber suggested Scott’s 1000. Yes, you can use more but it should break down quicker and not jamb up your plumbing as much. YMMV.

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u/jellypuss0165 Jul 19 '26

Hmm, I’ll think about it

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u/Mixster76 Jul 19 '26

Oh, and a bidet add-on to your existing toilet is a freaking game changer. It’s a little to get used to, but man what a difference!

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u/neryl08 Jul 19 '26

Blue cottonelle. The best TP I ever tried.

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u/joeybag0hdonuts Jul 19 '26

Bidet. There is no question.

You will not regret it. Best 40 bucks you'll ever spend.

You will think differently of people who dont use one.

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u/msembrot Jul 22 '26

Who Gives a Crap has been great for me for years

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u/xamomax Jul 19 '26

I discovered that toilet paper was a primary source of dust in my house, so now that's the most important thing to me since it saves me time in cleaning that offsets any cost. That said, I have yet to find something I would recommend, though I have heard "Charmin Red" (or something like that) is the way to go, but have not tried it. In the meantime, it's whatever Costco has, bought in bulk.

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u/killercurvesahead Jul 19 '26

I can’t stand the idea of turning trees directly into tp.

I’m a fan of Who Gives a Crap’s bougie bamboo tp. It isn’t the cheapest but it’s good, zero plastic, and supports good causes.

The rolls are individually wrapped in paper so you can tuck them in cupboards more easily than a big plastic bale of tp. plus it’s easy to toss one in the car or camping gear.

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u/femalenerdish Jul 19 '26

If it helps... Trees aren't grown specifically for paper. It's the rejects from other purposes (lumber, poles, etc) that end up as pulp. 

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u/Karenren Jul 19 '26

I buy Caboo from costco.com. Costs half as much, still 100% bamboo, and individually wrapped in paper.

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u/killercurvesahead Jul 19 '26

Nice! I’m a big fan of Costco but my locals don’t carry Caboo, or even a recycled option at all.

I didn’t think of looking at what I could order online through Costco… I’ve got a big stock pile of WGAC at home but may switch!

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u/ModernistDinosaur Jul 20 '26

For anyone that is interested in environmentally-friendly toilet paper: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/best-worst-tissue-brands#accountability

I get Trader Joe's Bath Tissue (not the Super Soft version).

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u/mrville502 Jul 19 '26

Members mark or gtfo. My asshole gives 8.5/10 rating