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Toilet paper may not sound like a big deal as it is for one-time use but it is actually more important than you might think! Besides comfort and touch to the skin, toilet paper may lead to plumbing and sewer blockage issues and have an impact on the environment, if not chosen wisely. Things to look out for when choosing toilet paper
1. Softness & Number of “Ply”
The more ply, the softer the toilet paper will feel. When using toilet paper with multi-ply such as 4-ply, the toilet paper is also less likely to tear through easily. Thicker ply will also mean less usage per use and higher cost savings in the long run. If you have sensitive skin, consider getting toilet paper with aloe or ultra-soft options.
2. Plumbing & Septic Safety
If your property is old and the pipes get clogged easily, avoid using ultra-thick options or flushable wet wipes.
3. Environmental Impact
Recycled or bamboo toilet paper are more eco-friendly options but may feel rougher. Toilet papers that are labelled FSC-certified are sustainably sourced and more environmentally responsible.
4. Sheet Count & Roll Size
Instead of looking at just the number of rolls in a pack, you should check the number of sheets and length per roll to have a better gauge of how often you will need to change the toilet roll.
5. Scent & Texture
Some toilet papers have added scents or dyes, which may cause irritation for sensitive users. Some also have quilted or embossed textures to add extra durability, but may also cause discomfort to some users.
| Toilet Paper | Price | Price per Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Vinda Deluxe Smooth Feel Toilet Tissue | $13.50 per 20 rolls | $0.002 |
| Kleenex Ultra Soft Toilet Tissue Rolls | $14.35 per 20 rolls | $0.004 |
| Softess Premium Pure Virgin Pulp 3-Ply | $6.50 per 10 rolls | $0.003 |
| Paseo Bathroom Toilet Roll for Sensitive Skin | $5.50 per 10 rolls | $0.002 |
| PurSoft Bathroom Tissue Roll - Unscented 4-Ply | $6.70 per 10 rolls | $0.003 |
| Meadows Home 3-ply Printed Toilet Paper | $6.80 per 10 rolls | $0.003 |
| Fairprice Onwards 3-Ply Toilet Paper | $17.50 per 30 rolls | $0.002 |
| Beautex 4-Ply Bathroom Tissue | $8.41 per 10 rolls | $0.004 |
| Scott Extra Regular 2-Ply Toilet Tissue | $5.49 per 20 rolls | $0.0015 |
| Cutie Compact 3-in-1 3-Ply Toilet Paper | $16.50 per 60 rolls | $0.0006 |
Vinda Deluxe Smooth Feel Toilet Tissue, $13.50 for 20 rolls
First on the list is the Vinda Deluxe Smooth Feel Toilet Tissue which is a 3-ply toilet paper that is made in China. It is highly rated for its durability and high absorbency, with many of its customers reviewing that it doesn’t break easily even when wet. However, even though it is a 3-ply toilet paper, some users also felt that it feels like an average 2-ply toilet paper.
The toilet paper rolls are packed individually in plastic wrappers which may be more hygienic especially for users who use toilet paper for other purposes such as wiping kitchen tabletops, but I personally feel that it is a waste of plastic and a less environmentally-friendly option.
- Quantity: 20 rolls/pack, 240 sheets/roll
- Price: $13.50
- Price per Sheet: $0.002
Vinda Deluxe Smooth Feel Toilet Tissue can be purchased from Amazon Fresh and Fairprice.
Kleenex Ultra Soft Toilet Tissue Rolls, $14.35
One of the most well known brands for tissue and toilet paper, Kleenex’s Ultra Soft is the top rated Kleenex toilet paper at Fairprice. Made in Malaysia, the Ultra Soft toilet paper is made from 100% virgin fibre and is FSC certified.
It is a 3-ply toilet paper that comes with a clean weave embossment and is unscented. Users in general are satisfied with the softness and quality of the toilet paper, but there are some reviews about the deteriorated quality over the years, especially with the issue of multiple rolls that have 1 ply that is separated from the other 2 ply.
The Kleenex Ultra Soft toilet roll is on the more expensive side, at around 71 cents per roll with fewer sheets than the Vinda Deluxe Smooth Feel toilet paper. But for the branding and overall good reputation by word-of-mouth, it is not a surprise that the toilet rolls come at a more premium price.
- Quantity: 20 rolls/pack, 200 sheets/roll
- Price: $14.35
- Price per Sheet: $0.004
Kleenex Ultra Soft Toilet Tissue Rolls can be purchased from Amazon Fresh and Fairprice.
Softess Premium Pure Virgin Pulp 3-Ply, $6.50
The Softess tissue pack is a familiar sight, commonly used to chope tables or sold by some aunties and uncles along the streets, but did you know that there is also Softess toilet paper? Softess is the house brand of Sheng Shiong supermarket, offering a range of tissue papers, kitchen towels and toilet papers.
The Softess 3-ply toilet paper is one of the most mentioned in a Hardwarezone forum discussion about the best toilet paper to get in Singapore. Made of pure virgin pulp, the 3-ply toilet paper ensures a soft and gentle touch to the skin while remaining budget-friendly.
Softess has quite a wide range of options - 4-ply if you are looking for something more premium, and 2-ply selections for even more affordable choices. There are not many reviews online about the quality and comfort of the toilet paper but for the price, it is not difficult to get your hands on it and give it a try.
- Quantity: 10 rolls/pack, 200 sheets/roll
- Price: $6.50
- Price per Sheet: $0.003
Softess Premium Pure Virgin Pulp 3-ply Bathroom Roll can be purchased from Sheng Shiong.
Paseo Bathroom Toilet Roll for Sensitive Skin, $5.50
Another budget option, the Paseo toilet rolls come in the iconic dolphin or butterfly prints. The bathroom roll for sensitive skin has butterfly prints and is a 3-ply toilet paper. Made of 100% pure virgin pulp and a cushion technology for comfort, the toilet paper is German dermatest certified, ensuring that it is truly safe and comfortable for sensitive skin.
Reviews are mixed with some users saying that it is too thin and feels like a 2-ply toilet paper, while some say that the quality is good. If you are used to regular 3-ply toilet paper, I would suggest that you opt for at least the 3-ply or the 4-ply version, as the 2-ply option may end up depleting quickly as you may find yourself using more sheets each time.
- Quantity: 10 rolls/pack, 200 sheets/roll
- Price: $5.50
- Price per Sheet: $0.002
Paseo Bathroom Toilet Roll for Sensitive Skin can be purchased from Fairprice and Lazada.
PurSoft Bathroom Tissue Roll - Unscented 4-Ply, $6.70
If you are looking for an affordable 4-ply toilet paper, PurSoft is one of the best choices in the market. The 4-ply thickness provides a luxuriously soft and plush feel. Despite being soft, it is tear-resistant and highly absorbent which doesn’t break easily even when wet.
The unscented version is generally more suitable for sensitive users, or households with children and pets. Even if you choose the scented version, the fragrance is infused into the cardboard of the roll and not the toilet paper itself, lowering the risk of skin irritations or discomforts.
Users reviewed that the paper is thick and soft, and doesn’t tear through easily. It helps with saving costs as less paper is needed for each use. However, there are multiple reviews about the poor perforations, making it hard to tear each sheet from the roll.
- Quantity: 10 rolls/pack, 200 sheets/pack
- Price: $6.70
- Price per Sheet: $0.003
PurSoft Bathroom Tissue Roll - Unscented (4-ply) can be purchased from Amazon Fresh, Redmart and Sheng Shiong.
Meadows Home 3-Ply Printed Toilet Paper, $6.80
If you are a fan of printed toilet paper, the Meadows Home 3-ply Printed Toilet Paper may have something more to offer you. The butterfly prints are not simply there to look adorable, they are 3D printed to increase absorbency and durability of the toilet paper. The 3D printing is also dermatologically tested to ensure that it is safe for sensitive users!
In addition, the toilet paper is made from 100% virgin wood pulp and treated with an ultra high thermal process. It is also unscented and wrapped individually, making it safe for families with kids and pets (although not environmentally-friendly).
Meadows Home is the house brand of Cold Storage and contrary to popular belief that Cold Storage products are expensive, the Meadows Home toilet paper is actually very budget friendly, especially with all the technology used to produce it.
- Quantity: 10 rolls/pack, 220 sheets/roll
- Price: $6.80
- Price per Sheet: $0.003
Meadows Home 3-ply Printed Toilet Paper can be purchased from Cold Storage.
Fairprice Onwards 3-Ply Toilet Paper , $17.50
If Sheng Shiong and Cold Storage have their own brand of toilet paper, how about Fairprice? The Fairprice house brand is called Onwards and it comes in 2-ply or 3-ply options. The 3-ply toilet paper has earned more than 1,000 reviews on Fairprice online, with frequent comments such as “value-for-money” and “good deal”.
It is a pretty straightforward toilet paper that is made with 100% virgin pulp, comes with simple prints and is unscented. The biggest advantage is that it comes in a jumbo pack of 30 rolls, costing around 58 cents per roll.
However, users have not given it a full five stars rating, with some reviews that the quality is inconsistent as a few rolls out of the 30 have defects, the toilet paper disintegrates easily when wet, and the texture feels rough. At the same time, some users are repeated buyers as they like how soft the toilet paper is. If you are looking for a fuss-free bulk purchase, this could be a convenient option.
- Quantity: 30 rolls/pack, 220 sheets/roll
- Price: $17.50
- Price per Sheet: $0.002
Fairprice Onwards 3 ply Toilet Paper can be purchased from Fairprice.
Beautex 4-Ply Bathroom Tissue, $8.41
Another 4-ply option to consider if you want to indulge in thicker toilet papers. The Beautex 4-ply bathroom tissue is made from 100% pure fibres and is FSC certified. The toilet paper is also embossed with floral prints and has a soft quilted feel to it.
Most users mentioned that it is strong and soft to the skin, and the roll has a smaller core so the volume of paper per roll is larger. However, the Beautex 4-ply toilet paper roll only comes with 200 sheets which is the same quantity as the PurSoft’s 4-ply toilet roll but $1.70 more expensive than the latter. The Beautex 4-ply toilet paper is the same price as Kleenex’s 3-ply toilet paper if we look at the cost per sheet.
- Quantity: 10 rolls/pack, 200 sheets/roll
- Price: $8.41
- Price per Sheet: $0.004
Beautex 4-ply Bathroom Tissue can be purchased from Amazon Fresh and Redmart.
Scott Extra Regular 2-Ply Toilet Tissue, $5.49
A big name comparable to Kleenex, Scott is known for its balance of softness and strength. Key features of its 2-ply toilet paper include the micro-embossed pattern that is designed to enhance both softness and durability, and the wet strength that is engineered to reduce the likelihood of tearing even when the toilet paper is wet.
However, some users reviewed that the toilet paper is thin and hence tears through easily. It also has less quantity of only 180 sheets per roll, which means you will likely use and replace the roll more often especially since it is only 2-ply. But price wise, it is still competitive and is the cheapest so far in terms of cost per sheet.
- Quantity: 20 rolls/pack, 180 sheets/roll
- Price: $5.49
- Price per Sheet: $0.0015
Scott Extra Regular 2-ply Toilet Tissue can be purchased from Lazada. You can also purchase the 3-ply Toilet Tissue for $7.50 from Amazon Fresh and Redmart.
Cutie Compact 3-in-1 3-Ply Toilet Paper, $16.50
The most eco-friendly option, the Cutie Compact 3-ply toilet paper, is manufactured by NTPM, a Malaysian company known for its commitment to sustainable practices. These toilet rolls are designed to offer more value with less environmental impact.
With the iconic turquoise packaging with a cute sumo mascot, the toilet paper is made of recycled paper and sterilized with a high temperature of 400 degrees celsius and reduced carbon emissions. It is the cheapest toilet paper in the market, and pretty plain and basic with no fragrance, no embossment and no texture.
- Quantity: 60 rolls/pack, 300 sheets/roll
- Price: $16.50
- Price per Sheet: $0.0006
Cutie Compact 3-in-1 3 Ply Toilet Paper can be purchased from Lazada and Amazon Fresh.
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