Are you making this costly mistake? The real reason you should avoid buying even name-brand toilet paper at Dollar Tree
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Let’s be honest—when it comes to saving a few bucks, many of us have been tempted by the siren song of the discount store.
Who doesn’t love a bargain, especially on everyday essentials like toilet paper?
But before you toss that “unbeatable deal” into your trolley at Dollar Tree (or your local Aussie equivalent), there’s a dirty little secret you need to know.
A shopping expert recently peeled back the layers (pun intended) on why you might want to skip the toilet paper aisle at Dollar Tree, even if you spot a familiar name brand.
The expert, Rossen, highlighted a key detail that’s easy to miss when you’re dazzled by the price tag: the dreaded one-ply.
Let’s break it down. Rossen compared Dollar Tree’s Homeline brand—12 rolls, 1,000 sheets each, for just $8.75—to a similar Amazon deal, which offered fewer sheets for a higher price. On the surface, it looks like a no-brainer.
But here’s the catch: it’s all one-ply. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, one-ply is the thinnest, most basic form of toilet paper.
As Rossen put it, “One-ply means it hurts—really hurts.” Not exactly the kind of comfort you want in your bathroom, especially if you’re hosting guests.
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The comments section was ablaze with opinions. Some shoppers agreed wholeheartedly, with one quipping, “One-ply means wear a glove,” and another lamenting, “One-ply equals… not quite clean…”
Others, however, argued that one-ply has its place—mainly, in keeping your plumbing happy. “Every plumber I’ve ever dealt with has said that one-ply is better for the sewer line,” one user shared. Another added, “When your toilet overflows with two-ply, you use one-ply.”
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And for those who grew up tough, one commenter reminded us, “As far as it ‘hurting’ when you wipe, I grew up using an outhouse. We used newspaper. TRY THAT.” Now, there’s a perspective!
Read next: This woman’s horrifying public bathroom story will make you think twice—here’s how to protect yourself!
Have you ever been caught out by a “bargain” that turned out to be a dud? Do you swear by one-ply, or is two-ply the only way to go in your household?
Who doesn’t love a bargain, especially on everyday essentials like toilet paper?
But before you toss that “unbeatable deal” into your trolley at Dollar Tree (or your local Aussie equivalent), there’s a dirty little secret you need to know.
A shopping expert recently peeled back the layers (pun intended) on why you might want to skip the toilet paper aisle at Dollar Tree, even if you spot a familiar name brand.
The expert, Rossen, highlighted a key detail that’s easy to miss when you’re dazzled by the price tag: the dreaded one-ply.
Let’s break it down. Rossen compared Dollar Tree’s Homeline brand—12 rolls, 1,000 sheets each, for just $8.75—to a similar Amazon deal, which offered fewer sheets for a higher price. On the surface, it looks like a no-brainer.
But here’s the catch: it’s all one-ply. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, one-ply is the thinnest, most basic form of toilet paper.
As Rossen put it, “One-ply means it hurts—really hurts.” Not exactly the kind of comfort you want in your bathroom, especially if you’re hosting guests.
Read also: Shopping at Dollar Tree? Watch for these price tags as costs start to rise
The comments section was ablaze with opinions. Some shoppers agreed wholeheartedly, with one quipping, “One-ply means wear a glove,” and another lamenting, “One-ply equals… not quite clean…”
Others, however, argued that one-ply has its place—mainly, in keeping your plumbing happy. “Every plumber I’ve ever dealt with has said that one-ply is better for the sewer line,” one user shared. Another added, “When your toilet overflows with two-ply, you use one-ply.”
Read also: Budget buys: 6 dollar tree items at $1.25 that outperform Target and Walmart by up to $22
And for those who grew up tough, one commenter reminded us, “As far as it ‘hurting’ when you wipe, I grew up using an outhouse. We used newspaper. TRY THAT.” Now, there’s a perspective!
Read next: This woman’s horrifying public bathroom story will make you think twice—here’s how to protect yourself!
