Price Points: Bamboo toilet paper

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With the current lock-down, one of the challenges we’ve all faced has been finding basic necessities in stock at the supermarket. Products such as flour, pasta, tins of tomatoes and most of all… toilet roll!

Not only have we seen a shortage of loo roll, as we have a bio-digester (we’re not on mains drainage) we can only flush certain types of paper down the toilet. Bamboo toilet paper is perfect – it doesn’t contain plastic, ink or dye or added ‘softeners’ and ‘moisturisers’.

Each of the examples below are available to order online – and it can be bought on subscription. This means that you can have a guaranteed, regular supply without the worry of having to hunt it down if you’re running out.

  1. The Cheeky Panda ultra sustainable hypoallergenic 100% bamboo toilet roll – pack of 45: £27.45, Amazon

    B.P.A free, formaldehyde free, chlorine free, fragrance free, no de-inking agents 100% bamboo; certified at FSC 100%, sustainable, highly renewable , Biodegradable, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo-allergenic, naturally skin friendly Soft and strong, 3 ply, 180 sheets per roll, 120 gram per roll. Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, odour resistant and hypo-allergenic.

  2. Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality: £29.80

    Our sustainably produced quality two-ply toilet paper in plastic-free retail-style packaging. Don’t be fooled by the transparent panel – it’s a compostable plant-based cellophane!

  3. Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls: £40.00, Who gives a Crap

    Great value starting at just 22.5p per 100 sheets (including delivery! And yes, we’re very exact) Our softest loo roll ever – it’s like wiping with clouds. Made with 100% forest friendly bamboo. No inks, dyes or scents. Luxurious 3-ply.

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Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
£27.45
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
£27.45
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
£27.45
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
£27.45
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
The Cheeky Panda Ultra Sustainable Hypoallergenic 100% Bamboo Toilet Roll Pack of 45
£27.45

Price Points: Plastic-free toilet brushes

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We’ve got a sexy subject for you as this week’s Price Points… plastic-free toilet brushes!

Considering they’re, admittedly, quite dull items, I’ve spent a fair amount of time researching them on the internet this week. Little by little, we’re trying to cut down on the amount of plastic – both single use and multiple use – that we use. At the moment, we need a new toilet brush, so this is an opportunity on our plastic reduction journey.

I found ‘eco’ examples where the handle was made of wood – so far, so good – but the bristles on the brush were plastic. Or else, the brush was entirely natural, but the holder was plastic. These three, above, are all entirely plastic-free.

is great value, however, it’s the only one that doesn’t come with a holder and I don’t fancy hanging it up by the handle to leave it to drip-dry.

#2 is no-nonsense and unobtrusive – my favourite, in fact. When not in use, the business end is hidden from view, but is quick to put into action.

is probably the most ‘designed’ with a dual-action brush for cleaning the bowl and under the rim. It slots into a hanging bracket, so excess water drips into the pottery saucer below. My favourite model would have been this one if the brush had been concealed in its stand.

  1. Natural coconut fibre toilet brush: £4.49, Amazon
  2. Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush: £28.49, eBay
    ‘High quality enamelled steel (holder); brush has wooden handle with natural stiff plant fibres.’
  3. Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner: £34.95, Trouva
    ‘Redecker brushes are manufactured, as they have been for decades, primarily from native woods, bristles, hair or vegetable fibres. Different natural materials are used to suit various purposes. Synthetic fibres or plastics are rarely used, only for special requirements.’

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Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
Redecker untreated beechwood loo brush and stand with edge cleaner
£34.95
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
Utility enamel toilet brush holder with natural fibre brush
£28.49

Working out the layout of your bathroom

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If you’re planning to revamp your bathroom, it’s a good opportunity for you to consider reconfiguring the space. Doing so could help you to make more of the room, save you money and add value to your home.

Here’s a guide to help you to choose the right layout:

Compact bathroom with marble-clad walls

Functionality

Your primary consideration should always be functionality. There’s no point in spending a fortune on a new bathroom suite, only to discover that your shower cabinet is so small that you end up banging into the taps while showering and being blasted with water that’s too hot or too cold. Therefore, thinking about the practicality of each item of the suite is a vital step in the design process.

Compact bathroom with corner shower cubicle

Fill the space

You need to make the most of the often limited space you have. That could mean fitting things like your shower into the corner of your room. You’ll want to avoid expanses of space being left unused.

For example, a 7-inch gap between your bath and bathroom cabinet is just wasted space. Potentially, a better option would be to choose a cupboard that fits flush with the end of the bath. That way, those 7 inches becomes usable space. You can find a fantastic selection of bathroom cabinets on www.betterbathrooms.com. The fact they sell such a wide range in so many different sizes means none of your precious space needs to be wasted.

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The right size suite

It’s especially important to buy the right size suite for your home. As well as making sure that everything is big enough or small enough for family members to use. If everyone in the family is tall, you’ll want to avoid compact suites which will be too impractical and uncomfortable to use.

Compact loft bathroom

Make your bathroom appear bigger

If you have a small bathroom, chances are you’ll want it to look as big as possible. You can do this by using a few clever decorating tips. For example, adding a large mirror to the far wall to draw the eye, as well as one above the sink, or using light colours instead of dark tones to finish the walls and floor give the impression of space.

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Factor in the extra cost of your new layout

If you’re planning to move key elements such as your bath, shower, toilet or sink, it’s important to factor in the additional cost of moving the pipe work. It’s usually wise to employ a plumber to carry out this work. They’ll give you a quote and confirm that the bathroom suite you’re planning to fit will work with the layout of your pipework. There’s no point in buying a new bathroom suite because you like its shape or design, if you’re going to have to spend too much money to have the soil pipe moved.

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Where to find layout ideas

If you need more information, this page is just what you need. There you will find several bathroom layout plans that you can use to help get your bathroom redesign started.

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Creating a vintage-feel bathroom

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No matter how many modern bathroom designs and features we’re exposed to now and in years to come, there’ll always be a special affection for traditional, vintage-feel bathrooms. These designs were, of course, modern once upon a time, so here are some products and styles that The Bath House Online believe to be key in helping create a real vintage-inspired bathroom.

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Free-standing roll-top bath

The focal point of any traditional bathroom suite is more often than not the bathtub, and what could provide a more period look than a shiny free-standing bath with feet and a roll-top edge. With the bath interior extending out and overlapping the exterior before rolling back on itself to create a smooth, rounded edge, you know you have a bathtub worthy of any vintage bathroom. The addition of feet elevates the bathtub slightly off the ground as well and adds to the already traditional design, especially when matched with the taps.

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Pedestal basin

There was a time when bathroom basins weren’t settled on a counter top with storage space underneath or hanging from a wall with no additional support. This was the time of pedestal basins; free-standing from the ground, with all pipework hidden by a hollow yet solid looking plinth. These plinths, or pedestals, provide the same effect on basins as feet on bathtubs – not always a necessity but add a unique element of style that was so popular in years gone by. For that even more vintage feel, fit separate taps for hot and cold rather than one single mixer tap.

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High-level cistern

Sometimes, practicality in the bathroom is key and a toilet that’s compact enough to almost be hidden away and blended into the background is the best option. Going back half a century, however, there must have been quite a different mentality when you consider the high-level cistern. The toilet bowl and seat are the same, but the actual cistern stands tall above the rest, connected by a thin pipe and a pull-chain dangling down. If a traditional WC is what you’re after for a vintage bathroom, they don’t come much more traditional than a high level cistern.

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Wood

Adding not just a vintage feel to your bathroom, but a warm, homely one too, wood remains a popular material choice for everything from floor to ceiling. Start with specially glazed wooden floorboards and match this particular tone of wood with other objects that eyes will be drawn to such as storage cabinets, intricately carved mirror frames and toilet seats. Right down to the finer details, wood maintains that effect; door handles and shelves may go unnoticed, but go a long way in contributing to the picture as a whole.

Lighting

The right lighting is key in rounding out the vintage ambiance of your bathroom. In vintage design, lighting isn’t just functional; it’s a crucial element of style. Go for softer, diffused light sources that mimic the warm glow of a bygone era. Wall sconces with frosted glass or antique brass finishes, chandeliers with exposed filament bulbs, or even candle-style lights can dramatically enhance the vintage feel. During the day, natural light plays a significant role in how the space feels. Installing custom blinds can help you control the intensity and flow of daylight, allowing you to adjust the ambiance to suit your mood or the time of day, enhancing the nostalgic charm of your vintage-inspired bathroom.

The Bath House Online has a fantastic range of affordable bathroom products perfect for creating your very own vintage bathroom. They house collections from many leading bathroom brands to cater for all sizes, styles and budgets.

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