Does Charmin feel good on your bottom?

Answer 1

Interestingly, everyone has a different preference in choosing toilet tissue. Some people prefer the lush softness, such as found in a product like Charmin. Other people like a two-ply, two textured tissue like Quilted Northern which has one slighly rougher side and one softer side. Other people like the lighter weight Scott toilet tissue. These are just 3 brands, but many others are also manufactured.

In addition to softness and texture, people have preferences about single-ply or two-ply. Single-ply rips more easily when the fingers press into the body, and two-ply gives an extra layer to prevent break through.

The biggest difference in toilet tissue can be felt when comparing brands used in public rest rooms versus a product sold to individuals and families. The public variety is often very thin, scratchy, and does a poor job removing bowel movement residue from the skin. In contrast, most brands sold in stores are much softer and perform better. Of all the brands, Charmin is likely the softest.

One consideration in choosing a toilet tissue brand is the type of Plumbing and type of sewage system. Double-ply and softest brands can more easily contribute to clogs in old plumbing because there is more and thicker paper to degrade. Lighter weight single-ply results in better degradation in septic systems. With city sewage and new plumbing, the weight and thickness of toilet tissue is less of an issue.