Toilet Paper is one of those things that people are usually wary of. How do I know if I got a good deal. What is a good deal? Why are their so many different types of rolls? Regular roll, Mega Roll, Double Roll….etc. Here is a simple formula that I go by. This is by no means considered the WAY to do it. For those that have always wondered..here is how I do it!
Here is my package of Cottonelle Toilet Paper. This package includes 643.2 Sq feet of Toilet Paper. One way to tell if this is a good deal or not:
move the decimal place over two spaces = 6.43. Now if you were able to purchase this package for this price than you got a good deal.
- below this price = stock up!
- above this price = not a very good deal
Also, another way to tell is a REGULAR Roll should be $0.25-$0.50 each. Now, I understand that everyone is different and may have a prefrence as to what brand they purchase–but in our home we aren’t specific and will usually pay for the lowest price of TP.
Hopefully this helps you understand a little more!
My Name is Josie and I live in sunny Southern California and I am a stay at home mom to three beautiful boys. We all know that living in California is a task of it's own and saving in California IS possible! I started this blog mainly to share all the awesome deals out there and show others how to save in any area of life. Even though you may make the commitment to be frugal and pinch your pennies doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice!
Information…very usefull….thanks…!!!
Good strategy! The other day I was analyzing packages at Albertsons. Squishing the paper on the rolls to check the density. Your method is a lot easier to remember and I won’t get told ” Don’t Squeeze the Charmin!” by store management.
Very FUNNY!!
Great, simple tip! Thanks. Was wondering, how about determining a good stock-up price for paper towels?
Oh that’s a great tip, Thanks!
Just wanted to let you all know that my Winco store has 12 pack double rolls of Kleenex cottonelle for $3.49!! Not sure if the prices are the same from store to store, but that is such a great deal I wanted to share.
Earlier today I bought essential everyday 1000 sheet per roll four pack at Albs, it was 3.69 then I used the 2.00 off any bathroom tissue catalina making it 1.69.
Also I used the 1.50 off any breakfast cereal albs cat. Must buy at least $5. Which goes well with the 3 day cereal sale at Albs.
1.88 Multi-grain cheerios
1.88 Cookie Crisp
1.88 Nature Vallery bars X2
Total 7.52 use 1.50 cat – total 6.02 get back .50 cents nature valley .75 MG cheerios and .50 cookie crisp from saving star.
I love this tip!