Why Use a Few Sheets When A Wad Will Do?

I can’t even begin to take credit for this cheeky (quite literally, thank you) post when Paul Michael over at Wisebread elevates toilet humor to a whole new level! So, this post is indeed inspired by him and his insightful thoughts to the use of toilet paper. May I do it justice!

We all know that times are tough and most of us are cutting corners where we can. But have you ever really stopped to think about how much toilet paper you use? I mean, really? All I know is even those double rolls never seem to last long in my household, and I don’t have kids! But, I’m sure any mother with potty trained children can certainly attest to the fact that kids are quite happy to yank the paper from the roll - and as Paul says, watch the cardboard spin on the holder for a good 10 seconds. Anything less is considered a horrible pull and it must be done over…except they have to start with a new roll. But this epidemic of TP overuse isn’t reserved just for children. Even the most staunchly frugal seem to lose themselves in the stall, as though the toilet paper beckons to be pulled en masse and wadded up for personal use.

I long ago discovered that buying the fancy toilet paper was quite a waste of money - I mean we’re literally flushing it down the toilet. Do you suppose the fellow who coined that phrase was referring to toilet paper? At any rate, while it’s obviously ridiculous to assume that you can micromanage your family’s use of TP - unless you really are that anal, in which case all I can say is WOW! - it is possible to save a little money when it comes time to buy toilet paper…again. Besides, we can’t not buy toilet paper. Well, I suppose you could, but that would be gross and no one would talk to you. Besides the smell, the fact that you’re scratching your behind in public just makes you look weird. So, people will buy TP until a better method is discovered.

How then can we save money on such a disposable product? As given by Paul (sorry, I wasn’t really that creative to come up with some of my own - so I borrowed with integrity!):

1.) Don’t buy the expensive stuff.

The expensive stuff doesn’t really make sense if you think about it. Kids are happy to use whatever kind of paper you have up there and they’ll use the same amount whether it’s luxurious or plain. You’re better off sticking to the regular stuff. Anything more is really catering to the vanity - unless you have allergies or something, but that’s a whole can of worms I don’t want to open.

2.) Stick with store brands.

I admit I’m a bit of a Charmin junkie and find this one particularly difficult. However, if you’re having to buy TP for the third time this month, consider the cost on that. A store brand may not seem like such a bad idea after all!

3.) Don’t waste your money on double rolls.

The subconscious mindset is to use more when there is more. By limiting yourself to the regular rolls, you actually conserve more. I don’t care what those cute, fuzzy Charmin bears say - you’ll still use more if it’s available. But, ever notice that as it gets lower and lower the less it goes? Yeah, that’s because no one likes to refill the damn thing so they wait as long as they can and when it’s gone, they hope you’ll notice and refill it for them. Argh! Ahem…sorry, where was I? Oh yes, less is more!

What other ways can you think of to save on toilet paper? Do you have a rule in place with how toilet paper should be used in your house?

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