Reply #13: I have a bathroom fantasy. . .

[buzzycrumbhunger]

since a friend reported her trip to Japan and the fantastic invention there called the washlet--you just plop on the preheated seat and go (the stall may also have music options if you plan to be there a while) and when you're done you push a button and a little jet comes out and squirts you clean, then a blow dryer, a blast of air freshener, and then it closes when you get up. No muss, no fuss, and no TP necessary. It's just that when she first told me this, they sold for about $5K. Now, you can buy a washlet seat to convert your existing toilet, so the dream may become more do-able.

Oddly enough, the Japanese don't care for the Western toilets. She had a crib sheet that showed the location of the washlets all over and there was never a line to use one. OTOH, the Japanese ladies would line up for a block to take their turn at the traditional loo, which is pretty much a hole in the floor.

*sigh* Yes, it's pretty sad when one's dearest fantasy involves toileting. :eyes:

Back on topic, you have to factor in the square footage with the price. I just go with the old Publix (FL chain?) recycled stuff. Once Kleenex felt they'd established their TP enough and raised their price on a par with Charmin, et al, I rebelled and went low tech. Now, anything too thick or two-ply just seems wasteful.