Toilet paper is a daily personal hygiene product that helps keep certain areas of the body clean after defecation. These areas of the body are extremely sensitive and delicate, they may have microcracks, and it is very important not to damage them or cause infection. Therefore the choice toilet paper- a serious question, when deciding which it is necessary to take care of safety from a medical point of view.
Making toilet paper is a very complex process. The paper must be soft and must have tear lines in strictly defined places. To avoid clogging sewer pipes, the paper must completely decompose in water.
Raw materials
The following raw materials are used for the production of toilet paper: natural cellulose, recycled materials, mixed raw materials.
Naturally, toilet paper made from cellulose (a polysaccharide, the main component of plant walls) is more expensive, but has significant differences in quality: it is completely soluble in water, which is important for the sewage system; is the most hygienic, since it does not contain harmful impurities such as lead and chlorine; noticeably softer to the touch and has increased absorbency, which is again important for many. Toilet paper is made from natural cellulose and looks the most aesthetically pleasing: the color can be any, but it must be clean and unblemished.
Toilet paper made from recycled materials - waste paper and cardboard - has its advantages: it is quite cheap, has good hygroscopicity and density, meets high sanitary standards (made with the use of antiseptics and anti-foam agents), but is denser, rougher, single-layer, and does not have a pure color , and even painted green, blue or pink, has a grayish tint.
Safety
Color . Most safe color- white because it is not painted. The paper may still be white after treatment with chlorine. This is environmentally friendly paper, but using such toilet paper is not very pleasant. The packaging should state that no chlorine bleach was used.
Also, the paper can be gray, less aesthetically pleasing, single-layer.
According to sales statistics, consumers still prefer cheaper paper, grey, made from recycled materials. This is understandable and normal, the main thing is that this paper complies with GOST and all sanitary and hygienic standards. In addition, paper made from recycled materials saves wood
Often the paper is tinted some color or a pleasant smell is added.
It is not allowed to add antiseptics, flavors and dyes that can cause allergies.
Best before date toilet paper up to two years. Expired paper loses its useful properties.
Softness. The paper should be soft. Hard paper can cause discomfort and discomfort.
The packaging must indicate the GOST of the corresponding country, the address of the manufacturer, footage (on average 54 meters), weight (from 13 to 40 g, depending on the number of layers) and composition.
Hygiene
The paper should absorb everything. Embossed paper absorbs much better.
The paper can be single-layered or multi-layered. It is better that the paper has 3-4 layers, not glued together, with an air gap. Two-layer and three-layer toilet paper is made from natural cellulose or mixed raw materials and is the most expensive. Single-layer is made from recycled materials, therefore the cheapest. But the number of layers does not always ensure the quality of the paper; if the paper embossing is poor, the paper will delaminate, causing inconvenience during use.
Convenience
The paper should have a clear tear line at the perforation and be easily torn off the roll.
Zero waste
The paper should completely dissolve in water.
In Russia, only 25% of paper is produced from waste paper, so about 10 hectares of forest are cut down every year.
We wish you a good choice!
The areas of the body that we treat with toilet paper are extremely sensitive and require delicate care, so paper hygiene products should not irritate the skin or cause damage.
Approach the choice of essential goods responsibly, pay attention to several important parameters: composition and raw materials of paper, number of layers, ease of use, ease of processing.
What should the raw materials be?
Toilet paper may be made of cellulose natural origin, recycled or mixed material.
Wood pulp is traditionally used for the production of paper, cardboard, etc. This natural polysaccharide is the most expensive raw material, and the highest quality hygiene products are obtained from it. Perfect example— made from natural primary raw materials. Cellulose dissolves well in water, so you don’t have to worry about blockages in the sewer. The body does not suffer from such paper either: it does not contain any harmful impurities, it is hygienic. Soft texture and good absorbent properties are two more advantages in favor of cellulose. It can be painted with special dyes.
Recycled materials for toilet paper are recycled waste paper. Despite grey colour and less aesthetics, products made from this material have their advantages. Firstly, this toilet paper is cheaper. Secondly, all environmental organizations are in favor of its use, because its production does not lead to the cutting down of trees. Thirdly, it is hygroscopic and has a high density. However, if you prefer this product, keep in mind that it is rougher and rougher.
Health safety
In the production of toilet paper, the use of antiseptics, dyes and fragrances that can cause allergies is not allowed.
The safest color is white, but there is a subtlety here too. Choose products that are not treated with chlorine. Paper that has been bleached is not very pleasant to use. Most consumers prefer rough gray paper. There is no need to be afraid of its color; the main thing is to ensure that it is produced in accordance with GOST and has the appropriate marks on the packaging.
Cheaper single-ply paper is usually wrapped in paper packaging. Cellulose multilayer is more often sold in plastic bags 4 rolls or in large packages. Buying several rolls at once is more economical. In addition, plastic packaging allows you to store paper for a long time, preventing it from getting wet.
IN Lately Paper with scents has become popular: fruity and floral scents, sea freshness, etc. Please note that the manufacturer must have all the necessary quality certificates, including for scented products - this will avoid a possible allergic reaction to the smell.
Hygienic properties
The main requirement for toilet paper from a hygiene point of view is excellent absorbency. Based on this, it is better to choose embossed products.
Several layers are another requirement for complete absorption. It is better if the paper has two or more layers - this is a sign of expensive cellulose paper or products made from mixed raw materials.
Ease of use
In multilayer products, high-quality embossing that holds the layers together is very important. In its absence, the paper delaminates and becomes inconvenient to use. Perforation also makes it easier to use - it's easier to tear off the paper along the line.
Recycling
A quality product should completely dissolve in water after use so as not to clog the drain. Cellulose paper best meets this requirement.
The problem of what toilet paper to use is much more important than you think. A sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, spicy food, alcohol, and stress stimulate rectal diseases - from hemorrhoids to proctitis. To the risk factors in Everyday life This also includes toilet paper. Which toilet paper to choose - read on our page.
TV channel "Moscow 24".
“Consumption revolution”: toilet paper. 10/08/2016
A program about how to choose toilet paper, with the participation of an expert from the Toilet.Ru portal, Vladimir Priorov.
Toilet.Ru gives its ratings to the quality of toilet paper.
We present to you a rating and detailed and objective information about the quality of toilet paper from different enterprises, popular brands, which you see for sale in chain supermarkets, stores, trading houses, in the markets. Information will be updated regularly.
OUR GOAL:
- help you do right choice to make your stay in the toilet more comfortable and safe;
- save your budget, since the quality of toilet paper does not always correspond to its price.
Volunteer group of different ages And social status Every day we take risks for you, testing toilet paper from different manufacturers, of different quality and cost. You can find their assessments and our recommendations on this page.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOILET PAPER
Paper is made from primary raw materials (cellulose), from a mixture of secondary and primary raw materials, and from recyclable materials (recycled waste paper). The first two options are preferable from a hygiene standpoint.
Toilet paper should be soft, not hard. It should absorb moisture well and at the same time be strong enough when wet. At the same time, in order to avoid blockages in the sewer, the strength of toilet paper when wet should not prevent it from dissolving well in water.
About scented and colored paper: before purchasing, pay attention to the neutrality of the dyes and flavors used. It is the core of the roll that is scented, not the toilet paper itself. Colored drawings on paper should be applied with reverse side layers so that there is no contact of the skin with the dyes.
EVALUATION INDICATORS:
We are currently starting to evaluate toilet paper on a new 12-point scale based on 5 indicators: R/MOISTURE, SOFTNESS, WHITENESS, PERFORATION, DELIMITATION.
- R- level of tensile strength with light moisture, scale 0-2 points.
- M- level of softness in contact with skin, scale 0-4 points.
- B- absence of foreign inclusions in the paper, surface uniformity, scale 0-3 points.
- P- ease of tearing pieces of paper from the roll along the perforation line, scale 0-1 point.
- R- tightness of adhesion of paper layers to each other (for paper with 2 or more layers), scale 0-2 points.
- POINTS- final points received by toilet paper taking into account all indicators, maximum 12 points.
CHOOSING TOILET PAPER:
- Paper below 3 points. We do not recommend using such paper at all. In the best case, use it for washing windows, car glass, as cat litter, etc. , depending on your imagination.
- Paper from 3 before 4 We recommend using points when absolutely necessary, if there is no opportunity or funds to purchase a better one.
- Paper from 5 before 7 points - normal quality, for healthy adults.
- For small children, for adults with any problems with the rectum, for those over 50 years old, we do not recommend toilet paper with a rating lower 8 points.
NOTE: We understand that using virgin cellulose toilet paper leads to deforestation, which is environmentally unwise to say the least. Refusal to buy pulp paper in favor of purchasing recycled paper (recycled waste paper) can be everyone's contribution to the conservation of valuable forests.
However, on the site we consider toilet paper primarily as a hygienic product, from the standpoint of the safety of your health. The choice of what to buy is yours.
- The best hygiene after using the toilet is to wash. For this purpose, electronic bidet lids with a “soft” washing function with a dispersed jet are now offered for sale. If it is not possible to purchase such equipment, a simple washing option is to use a small plastic bottle With clean water. In this case, toilet paper is used for blotting and does not irritate the skin.
- The second safest option is to use wet toilet paper.
- A third option is to use traditional dry toilet paper.
TOILET PAPER RATING (12-point scale based on 5 indicators):
СleanOK, Fiori, Kleenex Premium, Kleenex Sensation, Lambi, Lotus Aroma, Lotus Royal, Mola, Perfetto Comfort, Perfetto Super Soft, tolly Classic, tolly Econom, tolly Lux, Veiro, Zewa Delux, Zewa Exclusive, Zewa Pluse, Red price, Ice Age, Monty, Soft Sign
Toilet paper “Zewa Exclusive”ACI Hygin Products Russia LLC, Belgium Toilet paper 4-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, easy to tear off along the perforation line. The price is a bit high.
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Kleenex Premium toilet paperKimberly-Clark LLC, Switzerland Toilet paper 4-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, comes off well along the perforation line. Corresponds to the declared level of quality and price.
Score on a 12-point scale: 10 |
Perfetto Super Soft toilet paperToilet paper 4-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, comes off well along the perforation line, no delamination. Overpriced.
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Toilet paper "Lotus Royal"Metsa Tissue LLC, Finland
Score on a 12-point scale: 9 |
Toilet paper "Kleenex" SensationKimberly-Clark LLC, manufacturer Vaida Papir, Budapest, Hungary Toilet paper 3-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, corresponds to the declared level of quality and price. It comes off well along the perforation line, there is no delamination.
Score on a 12-point scale: 9 |
Perfetto Comfort toilet paperToilet paper 3-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, easy to tear off along the perforation line, no delamination. The price is very high.
Score on a 12-point scale: 9 |
Lambi toilet paperToilet paper 3-ply. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness, corresponds to the declared level of quality and price. It comes off well along the perforation line, there is no delamination.
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Zewa Deluxe toilet paperToilet paper 3-ply. Made from cellulose. Soft, but not enough for paper of the stated level of quality and price. It comes off well along the perforation line.
Score on a 12-point scale: 8 |
Fiori toilet paperToilet paper 3-ply. Made from cellulose. Soft, but not enough for paper of the stated level of quality and price. It comes off well along the perforation line. Overpriced.
Score on a 12-point scale: 8 |
Ice Age toilet paperLLC "SKOL Company", St. Petersburg
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Zewa Pluse toilet paperACI Hygin Products Russia LLC, Svyatogorsk branch, Leningrad region. 2-layer toilet paper from SCA, Svyatogorsk branch, Leningrad region. Made from dnjhbxyjuj cshmz (waste paper). In terms of softness, it is not much inferior to “Zewa Deluxe”. Corresponds to the declared level of quality and price.
Score on a 12-point scale: 6 |
Lotus Aroma toilet paperMetsya Tissue LLC, Moscow region, Naro-Fominsk district, Ateptsevo village Toilet paper 2-ply. Made from cellulose. The flavor is weak, the smell is not clearly pronounced. The softness is above average, there is no strength when wet. It comes off well along the perforation line. Overpriced.
Score on a 12-point scale: 6 |
Toilet paper "Soft sign"2-layer toilet paper from a domestic manufacturer. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness for its level at the declared quality and price.
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Toilet paper “Soft sign” FlowersOJSC "Syassky Pulp and Paper Mill", Leningrad region, Syasstroy 2-layer toilet paper from a domestic manufacturer. Made from cellulose. Good softness and whiteness for its level at the declared quality and price.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 5 |
CleanOK toilet paperJSC "Breeze", Krasnodar region, Novorossiysk Toilet paper 2-ply. Made from cellulose. The softness is low, the whiteness is average, there is no delamination, there is no strength when wet. It comes off well along the perforation line. The price corresponds.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 5 |
Tolly Lux toilet paperOJSC "Syassky Pulp and Paper Mill", Leningrad region, Syasstroy Toilet paper 2-ply. Made from cellulose. The softness is low, the whiteness is average, there is no delamination, there is no strength when wet. It comes off well along the perforation line. The declared “Lux” level does not correspond.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 5 |
Toilet paper "Mola"Metsya Tissue LLC, Moscow region, Ateptsevo village Toilet paper 1-ply. Made from cellulose. The softness is average, the whiteness is average, there is no strength when wet. It comes off well along the perforation line, there is no delamination. The price corresponds.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 5 |
Tolly Classic toilet paperOJSC "Syassky Pulp and Paper Mill", Leningrad region, Syasstroy Toilet paper 2-ply. Made from cellulose. The softness is low, the whiteness is average, there is delamination. There is no strength when wet. It comes off well along the perforation line. It corresponds to its price level.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 4 |
Veiro toilet paperJSC "Syktyvkar Tissue Group", Syktyvkar 1-ply toilet paper from a domestic manufacturer. Made from cellulose. Rigid, light “sandpaper” effect. It comes off normally along the perforation line.
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LLC "Art and Co", Moscow Toilet paper 2-ply. It is made of cellulose. Fine ribbing on it creates a “sandpaper” effect. The layers are fragile, delaminate, and come off poorly along the perforation line.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 3 |
Toilet paper “Red Price”1-ply toilet paper from a domestic manufacturer. Made from recycled materials (waste paper). Rigid, light “sandpaper” effect. It comes off normally along the perforation line.
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“Tolly Econom” toilet paperOJSC "Kondrovo Paper Company", Kaluga region, Kondrovo Toilet paper 1-ply. Made from recycled materials (waste paper). Medium hardness, without a rib. It comes off poorly along the perforation line. When moistened it spreads.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 1 |
Monty toilet paperRogachev, Republic of Belarus 1-layer toilet paper produced in the Republic of Belarus. Made from recycled materials (waste paper). Medium hardness without the “sandpaper” effect. There is no perforation line - when tensioned and moistened, it breaks and falls apart.
Rating on a 12-point scale: 1 |
WET TOILET PAPER
Wet toilet paper "Kleenex" (42 pcs)
Kimberly-Clark LLC
Wet toilet paper good quality.
Score on a 12-point scale: 10
Wet toilet paper “Every day” (30 pcs.)
CJSC "EFTI Cosmetics", Russia, Moscow
Wet toilet paper with chamomile extract, good quality.
Score on a 12-point scale: 10
Toilet paper is one of the most popular consumer goods. Now there is a wide variety of toilet paper on the domestic market. Now there is a wide variety of toilet paper on the domestic market, your choice of single-layer, multi-layer paper or even with flavors.
Manufacturers produce not only white paper, but also models of different colors and scents, for example, Zewa Deluxe or Lotus Aroma. However, this does not mean the product is of high quality. Moreover, scented and/or colored toilet paper, according to experts, can cause irritation and allergic reactions on sensitive areas of the skin.
Criteria for evaluating toilet paper.
Having studied the wishes and preferences of consumers, we have derived the most important criteria for assessing the quality of toilet paper:
- Toilet paper should be strong enough. Otherwise, you will have to unwind more each time you use it, and the roll will be used up faster.
- Absorbency (absorption) and solubility in water are indicators of efficiency: highly absorbent paper is consumed more slowly, and highly soluble paper will allow you to avoid unpleasant blockages in pipes.
- The softness of toilet paper determines comfort and ease of use - soft, it will avoid irritation on sensitive areas of the skin.
- The ease of tearing off sheets of toilet paper affects ease of use. Although all the models we tested are perforated along tear lines, not all of them tear equally easily. High-quality paper should be easily torn off exactly along the line and without tears along the vertical sheet.
How to save money when buying toilet paper?
Toilet paper is a product of everyday use, the purchase of which can significantly save money. We advise you to pay attention to the length of the toilet paper. The results of our cost per meter calculations showed that the price of a package or roll often differs greatly from the actual cost of a meter of toilet paper. By looking at the roll length indicated on the package, you can understand how much paper you are paying for.
When choosing paper, you should not focus on price. The high price of toilet paper does not mean high quality. For example, during laboratory tests, the highest results were shown by Zewa Deluxe toilet paper - far from the most expensive model on the market. As a rule, manufacturers make paper either denser at the expense of softness and solubility, or, on the contrary, soft at the expense of strength.
Before buying toilet paper, you should pay attention to the thickness of the paper. Thin and fragile paper is consumed 20-30% faster than thick paper, so its actual cost will be higher.
Don't forget that packages come in different sizes: by purchasing packages of 9-12 rolls, you can save up to 30%.
As we embrace the doctrine of a comfort-obsessed society, certain parts of our bodies have become so delicate that they must be wiped with three-ply, scented, shiny white, patterned toilet paper. Before I give you some of the arguments for switching to eco-friendly toilet paper and share my thoughts on which one is better, let's look at some of the concerns I've heard about switching to a different type of paper:
She's tougher than usual. Not always, there are papers made from recycled materials of very good quality. But if you have hemorrhoids or the skin of a child or puppy is too delicate, then maybe you should just wash it.
It's more expensive. Perhaps good eco-friendly ones are more expensive than usual, but this is your ethical choice. Think about it and make up for the small increase in cost with your awareness.
Other papers smell nicer and look more beautiful. Scented toilet papers contain chemical substances, used to maintain odor and this can cause all sorts of health problems in our growing children. And a brilliant white or pleasant cream color is given to it by chemical treatment with chlorine and other substances. Therefore, it is better to think and make the right choice.
What is eco-friendly toilet paper?
In the majority developed countries Worldwide, the degree of paper recycling is constantly increasing. IN European Union Almost 60% of paper is reused, in the USA - about 50%. Once upon a time, our country was also at the level of average world standards in this indicator, but now it is far behind: we use less than a quarter of the waste paper generated.
According to the Australian Conservation Foundation, "every tonne of recycled paper saves 13 trees, 2.5 barrels of oil, 4,100 kilowatts of electricity, four cubic meters of waste and 31,380 liters of water." In addition, 400 kg of CO2 is saved.
The average person uses about 23 rolls of toilet paper per year. One tree, if properly processed, can make about 1,000 rolls of paper. If you multiply by the population of our country, you can get the average number of trees cut down per year.
Environmentalists claim that about 10 thousand hectares of forest are cut down in Russia every year for the production of toilet paper.
By purchasing only recycled paper, a family of three or four people can save one tree in a year.
What types of eco-friendly toilet paper are there?
There are 2 types of recycled paper:
- consumption (office paper, waste paper)
- household waste and production by-products - trimmings, etc.
And of course the packaging. The best eco-friendly toilet paper comes in recycled packaging.
Why choose paper from recycled paper?
The most common toilet paper in our country, which can be considered environmentally friendly, is paper made from recycled paper. Previously, when waste paper was actively handed over to collection points, there was much more such paper. Now it is more difficult to find, but it is possible.
There is no need to use virgin cellulose when creating toilet paper. Toilet paper does not require special strength and durability, nor supernatural whiteness. This means that it can be produced from waste paper without cutting down forests.
Recycled paper is environmentally friendly. Its use helps preserve forests and reduce the number of household waste. One ton of waste paper saves about five cubic meters of wood - or 10-20 trees. In addition, recycling waste paper is a much cleaner and less energy-intensive process than pulping.
Manufacturers:“ZEWA plus”, “ZEWA 54 meters”, “Lotus Colours”, “TORK”, “Tolyattinskaya”, “T/B 55m”, “Bogatyr 65m”, “Mishka”, “Comfortable”, “Shine”, “Premial” "", "Leaf", "Baikal", "Belek", "Fluff", "Lilac", "Lily", "Primula 55 waste paper"