Comments on: How to Use Toilet Paper

By: Abhi

Abhi — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:36:26 +0000

In India we use mostly now (affluent families) western style toilets, thats more convenient than those used earlier (squatting style), however when it comes to toilet papers, I think too much of paper wastage, inefficient and you dont get to clean the anal opening with water and good anti-bacterial soap. I wash with water (some homes have telephone water jets and some uses a big mug- those who cannot afford water jets) and use hands while doing so…ones I feel it is clean inside out, use anti-beacterial soap in the anal area, rinse wash off with soap…and hten finally clean the hand with the antibacterial soap. It is sooo hygenic…when I came to USA…I had a hard time cleaning myself as the thought of holding the paper and and wiping it off was so yuckk….it smells and once u wear the pants u feel uncomfortable…

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:22:00 +0000

1. From the roll end (facing forward) remove two squares. Fold along perforation mark and use . . . the width of this amount of paper is optimal for accessing the area to be cleaned. Repeat this as required,- always taking just two squares. Using more paper (ie 10-50 squares folded or bumched) is actually less effective and requires much more.
2. In India a small vessel with water is used. Someday we will evolve to this advanced level. For now, we continue to support the pulp and paper industry.

By: Me

Me — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:14:00 +0000

I’m surprised I’ve never seen anyone refer to the hoses/water jets as “bidets”. They have them in the states, you know. My grandma had one at her house when I was little. Never learned what it was for, until many years later. o_0

By: John

John — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:36:00 +0000

I think tiolet paper brands should print pictures or joke phrases just to entertain. I know its wasteful, and may affect the texture of the paper, but it will be funny.

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:37:00 +0000

I lived in Thailand as well, and they have these water jets next to the toilet that you can use to clean your self. Your hands dont have to go anywhere near the area. I dont know why they dont have them in the US, sooo much more sanitary, less paper wastage and less smell.

By: Flint Paliden

Flint Paliden — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:19:50 +0000

I don’t use t-paper. I have a good stiff brush that I use after ’sitting on the throne’.

By: RodneyB

RodneyB — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:26:09 +0000

Crumple is the only way to go…

folding takes to long, does not offer the same level of protection, has to many occurrences of “slippage” and does not clean as well… refer to the above post of “hair” + “different creases” and I have never the aforementioned “turd flower” although the very thought of that cracks me up…

I used to drive my dad nuts when living with him, it started by accident when i did not replace the roll after my business i only left a few thin sheets next to the tube… I found this to be quite entertaining so it evolved into many diabolical practical jokes involving TP… he then accused me of always putting the roll on “backwards” that one I never understood…

The debate we have today (when i visit him or he visits me is brand…

Once i moved out on my own i quickly found the value of John Wayne toilet paper being my place of employment always seemed to have some extra rolls laying around, I now swear by it and will only buy the Scott’s brand.

my wife and I have experimented with Scott’s versus other fluffy brands (Cottenelle, Quilted Northern, Charmin etc) and time and time again the Scott’s wins by far… a 4 pack of fluff will last less than 3 or 4 days, a four pack of Scott’s will last almost two weeks.

My dad argues this to be untrue being he feels he has to use twice as much of Scott’s to achieve the same goal of the fluff brands, I have proven this to be wrong every time. I do not even like the feel of those fluff brands, hate em…

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:45:54 +0000

What about back-to-front vs. front-to-back? Stand-and-reach vs. “Poppin’ a wheelie” vs. “Up-and-under?” Before hand-washing was readily available, people used their left hands for wiping and right hands for eating. Have you ever tried wiping left-handed if you’re right-handed? Cannot be done…

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:40:41 +0000

I have spent many hours on the Folder vs. Wadder debate, and I believe this to be the best personality test on the planet. Folders are more organized and peticular; wadders are more fast-paced and disorganized. Ask around! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll be able to predict who is which!

As for the flap in the front vs. the back of the roll, there is no debate. Front. When it’s in front, it’s always ready to grab in one swipe. If it’s in the back and the last rip was diametrically opposite the user, you have to dig around it and that’s a whole other step. I prefer to make quick work of bathroom activities

By: Ira

Ira — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:59:04 +0000

Grossest comment section ever?