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phylny

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56. I'm a former Scott user, but now I buy these as well.

Thu Mar 17, 2016, 09:16 PM

Mar 2016

I used Scott when our girls were home because I was the only one who'd ever change a roll, so at least it lasted a long time. But one day I "felt" Charmin and thought, "Why the hell am I using a toilet paper that isn't this soft?"

The Mega-roll lasts a long time, so I switched.

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Question: What type of toilet paper do you use and why [View all] rurallib Mar 2016 OP

My favorite used to be a brand carried by Costco intrepidity Mar 2016 #1

It depends on the purpose that I'm using it for. TexasTowelie Mar 2016 #2

I always use Scott, 'cause, Governor Scott. eom Laffy Kat Mar 2016 #3

! rurallib Mar 2016 #4

I switched to Scott because Charmin and Cottonelle left too much lint when the paperwork was done. In_The_Wind Mar 2016 #5

Charmin from Costco. Kingofalldems Mar 2016 #6

fairly sure Scott is owned by Kimberly-Clark which is James Sensenbrenner rurallib Mar 2016 #16

No, Scott is not owned by KB. I checked. eom Laffy Kat Mar 2016 #26

Scott PasadenaTrudy Mar 2016 #7

The exact reason I use Scott. avebury Mar 2016 #52

Scott blogslut Mar 2016 #8

I use whatever is the best deal at the time I need to buy it. GoCubsGo Mar 2016 #9

Costco........without a doubt....eom mrmpa Mar 2016 #10

Angel NV Whino Mar 2016 #11

BJ's house brand -Berkley Jenson dr.strangelove Mar 2016 #12

If I have to tell you why, you've got bigger problems than picking a brand! Orsino Mar 2016 #13

Scott, for sure. cyberswede Mar 2016 #14

1)Whatever is on sale 2) Because it beats using sandpaper Major Nikon Mar 2016 #15

i would substitute junk mail for #2 restorefreedom Mar 2016 #21

The Farmer's Almanac. malthaussen Mar 2016 #17

Cheap generic single ply no name crap Hayduke Bomgarte Mar 2016 #18

Charmin Ultra Soft PennyK Mar 2016 #19

I'm a former Scott user, but now I buy these as well. phylny Mar 2016 #56

Scott. Cottenelle was getting to the point where the roll goes so fast it seemed to be evaporating. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2016 #20

basic Scott is easiest on balky plumbing annabanana Mar 2016 #22

Charmin or Cottonelle Populist_Prole Mar 2016 #23

Charmin - no matter how tight our wallets get nadine_mn Mar 2016 #24

yep CTyankee Mar 2016 #53

I prefer a nice quality double ply. Quilting is nice, a little extra niceness for the tushy and underahedgerow Mar 2016 #25

your last line is basically what prompted me to do a survey rurallib Mar 2016 #27

Kora Brand. It's made from bamboo. Fast-growing, no trees cut, septic-safe bamboo. No BPA, as in valerief Mar 2016 #28

looks quite interesting rurallib Mar 2016 #29

Nope. TP comes from China, however, but so doesn't everything else. valerief Mar 2016 #31

I looked at their amazon reviews. Pretty stellar rurallib Mar 2016 #33

I'm desynthesizing as much of my grooming and cleaning products as possible to valerief Mar 2016 #34

I wouldn't worry too much about ecological problems or global warming using pulp wood trees. So Far From Heaven Mar 2016 #49

I just checked the packaging. valerief Mar 2016 #32

Scott. Charmin clogs old, narrow pipes. DamnYankeeInHouston Mar 2016 #30

I use the Sears-Roebuck catalog, you bunch o' wimps. Orrex Mar 2016 #35

I disagree. JC Penney is much better than Sears. Unless its a really old black and white Sears. So Far From Heaven Mar 2016 #48

Cottonelle Capt. Obvious Mar 2016 #36

Consumer Reports toilet paper ratings: IcyPeas Mar 2016 #37

Why do I use toilet paper? Thor_MN Mar 2016 #38

I refuse to use any TP that is 'Quilted' LynneSin Mar 2016 #39

Kirkland from Costco...nice on the bum mackerel Mar 2016 #40

we replaced our toilets a couple of years ago rurallib Mar 2016 #41

Kirkland is a good quality at a good price. nt ohnoyoudidnt Mar 2016 #57

Quilted Northern JVS Mar 2016 #42

Trader Joe's... I can walk there to reload when I run out. KeepItReal Mar 2016 #43

I do not use toilet papermade by the Koch brother's companies CajunBlazer Mar 2016 #44

Charmin 2-ply on mega rolls aikoaiko Mar 2016 #45

Free. ghostsinthemachine Mar 2016 #46

Up and Up - Target brand Iris Mar 2016 #47

Whatever is made from 100% recycled paper. roody Mar 2016 #50

Scott's does not shred if it ends up in the wash - hubby uses it like Kleenex, then patricia92243 Mar 2016 #51

Just found my new favorite pokerfan Mar 2016 #54

never heard of it - where is it available? rurallib Mar 2016 #55

Washington State, at least pokerfan Mar 2016 #58

3M... Hotler Mar 2016 #59

Usually Charmin liberalfromaustin21 Mar 2016 #60