Just about every toilet paper producer has decreased the width of a roll from 4.5 inches to 4.2 inches during the past few months. The type of dispenser I have in my home no longer works. The rolls just fall out. I complained and the CSR sent me a complimentary package of TP.
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I have the same problem, but it’s not consistant. Sometime they fit and sometimes they fall thru. I’m afraid it is a way of keeping prices down and I don’t expect anyone will change back just for us.
I went to a hardware store and found a piece of PVC plastic pipe used under a sink called a 6″ “tailstock” that fits into a toilet paper roll. I cut it down to just a little longer than an older roll I had. Now if a roll keeps falling out, I just insert this prostetic, and then put both back onto the holder.
It isn’t as convenient as just being able to slip a new roll in, but it doesn’t look too much different and it does keep the roll from falling out of the holder.
I feel your pain, keep the faith, and let’s hope they don’t get even smaller.
Beach Boy on July 8th, 2008 at 2:42 am | Link
Paper is getting smaller, while America is getting fatter.
What is Sheryl “just use one square” Crow going to do. I mean if she’s only using one square and it keeps getting smaller she’s gonna get funk on her fingers. Of course on those “pesky occasions,” Crow claims 2 or 3 are necessary and acceptable.
TP is the one thing I would spend more on…
Jarna on May 7th, 2009 at 6:10 pm | Link
For the past 12 years I have exclusively bought Cottonelle Toilet Paper. I have recently noticed that the regular toilet paper has changed (the paper pattern now has ridges that are closer together) and the quality has been adversely effected. Specifically it shreds and pills immediately upon becoming moist, thereby leaving behind irritating pieces in the body. I am now looking for another brand.
I do not like the Ultra Cottonelle because it feels too thick and is used up faster.
Whenever I can I will be sure to share my opinion about how Cottonelle toilet paper has changed and is deceiving in its promise to consumers by advertising “soft sheets that last & last” when in fact it disintegrates almost instantly. I am sure there are people who are going to their doctors thinking they have yeast infections or urinary tract infections when in fact they are being irritated by Cottonelle product changes.
Please urge Cottonelle (part of Kleenex) to revert to their previous manufacturing process.
Shari Boraz on June 8th, 2009 at 9:23 am | Link
I agree. I would gladly pay a little more to get full size (4.5″ x 4.5″)TP. But the only TP I can find that size is 1 ply. Anyone know of full size 2 ply TP??
Skip Allison on January 19th, 2010 at 1:33 pm | Link
I am upset about all the narrow toilet paper also. When I realized it was shrinking, I was buying Northern Soft and Supple and liked it.
I noticed the latest TP from Northern was called Ultra Plush which I tried just to realize it was not as wide so I called Proctor and Gamble about that. They told me Soft and Supple would be phased out so I bought about a year’s worth (early last year or so). I see it hasn’t phased out but has now also gone narrower. It burns me up as less than 4.5 inches is not wide enough, not even to blow one’s nose. I am keeping my eyes out for a quality 4.5 inches wide paper. Charge me more, but don’t shrink the paper, I say.
Sharon Beasley on February 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm | Link
I’ve been looking myself for the 4.5 inch wide TP. I found this:
http://www.theyhaveit.com/servlet/the-*Toilet-Paper/Categories
However, if you decide to try it let me know because it’s too expensive to pay for bulk without trying it first.
Jeanne on March 28th, 2010 at 10:00 pm | Link
I hope enough people pay attention to the fact that the paper makers have decided to RIP us OFF and stop buying it.
I will buy NOTHING from Georgia Pacific since they have taken 20% away from the 24 double roll pack I bought 3 weeks ago.
I will search long and hard to find TP that costs what I am WILLING to pay for it.
When I can no longer find any, I will resort to other methods. I always thought bidets were cool anyway.
Toby on May 6th, 2010 at 12:21 am | Link
First they shrunk the number squares now they are shrinking the width, how else can they screw the public? It’s too bad we need the toilet paper isn’t it?
Alice on July 14th, 2010 at 6:01 am | Link
I visited this site a while ago with the same complaints as everyone else. The toilet paper rolls will not fit my toilet paper dispenser at home because it’s not a roller bar type. So I’ve been on the hunt for some TP that would work. I found that Scotts Natural TP is a slight bit wider and works for me. I like the thickness also. It is more expensive, of course, but worth it to me. However, I’m still waiting for them to cut the width which will probably come in time since it is fairly new to the market. But I will hope for the best…..good luck to all of you still looking…you might want to try the product I found.
Jeane on July 14th, 2010 at 11:27 am | Link
If the TP doesn’t work with the holder, why not just get a new holder? Probably costs less than a package of TP.
But that doesn’t stop the problem of the TP makers trying to swindle us out of paper! BTW, I found 2 ply TP that’s 4.5″ wide at Sams Club. It’s called POM. Made by Georgia Pacific. 4.5 x 4″ squares and it’s pretty cheap. Comes in a large package - 48 rolls, I think.
Skip on July 16th, 2010 at 7:40 am | Link
I have the kind of roller that has tension prongs from the side and need that 4.5 paper to work, but I found that I could shove an empty tube through the new roll to hold it, but it doesn’t look so nice on the holder.
I don’t want to buy a new holder because I like how fast it is to change
the tp rolls out with my old holder. Two weeks ago, I did find the Big Lots had the wider Northern Soft and Supple. I have meant to go back and buy a bunch up as I am sure they got hold of the discontinued lots.
We should all copy this posts and send them to our former favorite
TP companies that shrank their rolls.
Sharon Beasley on July 16th, 2010 at 9:38 pm | Link