I wipe a lot of butts.
In fact, if you want to get all math-y, I wipe 75 per cent of the bums in my household.
We haven’t been totally brand loyal when it’s come to toilet paper, but we don’t just buy the cheapest stuff on the shelf either. No – I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks to make the butt-wiping experience as pleasing as possible for all involved.
Until recently, I’ve never bought the Charmin brand. It’s not that the weird bears in the commercials freak me out (OK, maybe a little). I just…haven’t.
And then I was invited to the P&G Mom kick-off event at the Four Seasons in downtown Toronto. After a long drive in rush-hour traffic, I immediately popped into the washroom when I arrived.
(This is going to get personal right about here, so if you’re feeling a tad sensitive, I suggest you just skip the next paragraph.)
I’ve never had an “experience” with toilet paper before. Typically, I do my business, wipe and go. But the first thing I tweeted from the event was that the Four Seasons had the best toilet paper on the planet. It was the softest, smoothest, glide-iest TP that has ever graced my, well, you know. It didn’t even occur to me at the time that the smarty-pants public relations firm who helped put together the event replaced the hotel’s standard paper with Charmin – one of P&G’s many brands. Smart.
Only later did I overhear someone say it was Charmin and I asked one of the PR reps toย please tell me exactly what I should be buying from now on. I didn’t even care how much spendier it might be – this was toilet paper I needed to have in my home.
It was Charmin Ultra Soft. Turns out it isn’t even three-ply.
THE GOOD
Basically the best wiping experience you may ever have. Period.
No inks, dyes or perfumes, which people with sensitive skin will appreciate.
Charmin is really no more expensive than any of the other name brands – especially if you keep watching for sales and use theย P&G brandSAVERย coupons.
It also turns out that the Charmin folks are freakin’ hilarious – though this has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of its TP.ย If you appreciate a good public washroom, the company has created an app you’re going to love: Sit or Squat. Not only will it locate all of the closest public WCs based on your location, but it also offers ratings of each of them – rated by people like you and me. Funny. Useful. Brilliant.
THE GAFFE
This is not your earth-friendly TP brand (although P&G is actually making some notable strides on the enviro front). Have you ever used recycled toilet paper? I have – many times. It will not – ever – feel as good as a roll of Charmin Ultra Soft. I often refer to myself as “half-crunchy” and when it comes to toilet paper, I am not going to be pleasing any of my extremist environmentalist friends. There’s simply no comparison for a young child’s tender bottom (and the wipe after wipe after wipe after wipe required following a No. 2). But you need to follow your conscience.
THE GEARS
4.5/5
So…where can you buy it?
- Loblaw banner stores like Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore (client)
- Well.ca
- Walmart
DISCLOSURE: I am a #PGmom. Although I am affiliated with P&G, my thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are absolutely my own. I only cover the products in which I believe. As with all Mommy Gearest reviews, I am never provided with compensation.
aimee says
a usefull prize
aimee says
a usefull prize
Julie G. says
My daughter loves to use The Unstoppables. I haven’t tried that product yet.
Julie G. says
My daughter loves to use The Unstoppables. I haven’t tried that product yet.
Karla Sceviour says
Thanks for the giveaway! I love Charmin and my new favorite product is the Downy Unstopables,,they are awesome!
Karla Sceviour says
Thanks for the giveaway! I love Charmin and my new favorite product is the Downy Unstopables,,they are awesome!
silverneon2000 says
Thank you for the giveaway. Something everyone can always use ๐
Londia
silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com
silverneon2000 says
Thank you for the giveaway. Something everyone can always use ๐
Londia
silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com
lauren Knott (@LaurKnotter) says
I probably hear, “Mommy can you wipe my butt?” Like five times a day. Quality tp is the only way to go.
Mommy Gearest says
As long as it’s only from the kids… ๐
lauren Knott (@LaurKnotter) says
I probably hear, “Mommy can you wipe my butt?” Like five times a day. Quality tp is the only way to go.
Mommy Gearest says
As long as it’s only from the kids… ๐
Tara Gauthier says
We love Charmin Ultra Soft..With a family with sensitive skin and allergies this is the ONE toilet paper that we have found provides soft care for our tushies!!
Tara Gauthier says
We love Charmin Ultra Soft..With a family with sensitive skin and allergies this is the ONE toilet paper that we have found provides soft care for our tushies!!
Edith Rennes says
Thanks for the contest..I would love to win these products!!!
Edith Rennes says
Thanks for the contest..I would love to win these products!!!
Areta says
Great contest!
Areta says
Great contest!
Edith Rennes says
I’d love to win this…great contest
Edith Rennes says
I’d love to win this…great contest
Kris W says
I’d really like to try Downy Unstoppables.
Kris W says
I’d really like to try Downy Unstoppables.
eleanor says
I’d like to try out the Charmin Freshmates
eleanor says
I’d like to try out the Charmin Freshmates
Edith Rennes says
Another day…another try…love Charmin and would love to win this product
Edith Rennes says
Another day…another try…love Charmin and would love to win this product
Heather A says
My mother in law swore by Charmin and would get very upset with us if we bought her anything else. Then we tried it! Sorry Mom for all the fussy, little old lady comments. You were right!
Heather A says
My mother in law swore by Charmin and would get very upset with us if we bought her anything else. Then we tried it! Sorry Mom for all the fussy, little old lady comments. You were right!
Edith Rennes says
I always buy Charmin and would love to try the other products!!!!
Edith Rennes says
I always buy Charmin and would love to try the other products!!!!
Edith Rennes says
The only tp I will buy is Charmin…I would love to try the rest of the products!!!!
Edith Rennes says
The only tp I will buy is Charmin…I would love to try the rest of the products!!!!
Angie B says
I have never tried Charmin before – it sounds like I am missing out!
Mommy Gearest says
Trust me – you are!
Angie B says
I have never tried Charmin before – it sounds like I am missing out!
Mommy Gearest says
Trust me – you are!
Brenda says
Charmin tissues are great for running nose!
Brenda says
Charmin tissues are great for running nose!
Rachel says
Would love to win the gift pack. Love Puffs and the Unstoppables.
Rachel says
Would love to win the gift pack. Love Puffs and the Unstoppables.
chantal wiggins says
I must buy high end toilet paper, gone are the University days with using no name brands
chantal wiggins says
I must buy high end toilet paper, gone are the University days with using no name brands
Suzquiz says
Charmin is the only paper in our house
Suzquiz says
Charmin is the only paper in our house
Heidi C. says
With a household of sensitive bums, Charmin Ultra Soft is the only toilet paper we use!
Heidi C. says
With a household of sensitive bums, Charmin Ultra Soft is the only toilet paper we use!
Maegan Morin says
We love using Charming and all P&G products in our house! Thank for the awesome giveaway ๐
Maegan Morin says
We love using Charming and all P&G products in our house! Thank for the awesome giveaway ๐
Tania B says
I have a very finicky hubby when it comes to TP (and many other things) so it is always Charmin in our house. Great review btw – you put into words that which I thought was not quite translatable.
Tania B says
I have a very finicky hubby when it comes to TP (and many other things) so it is always Charmin in our house. Great review btw – you put into words that which I thought was not quite translatable.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’d love to try the Downy Unstoppables, my daughter swears by them but so far I’ve not got around to trying them out.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’d love to try the Downy Unstoppables, my daughter swears by them but so far I’ve not got around to trying them out.
Sydney D says
I love Charmin, it is so soft! ๐
Sydney D says
I love Charmin, it is so soft! ๐
Jennifer says
I tried the Downy Unstoppables and it makes the laundry smell awesome!
Jennifer says
I tried the Downy Unstoppables and it makes the laundry smell awesome!
Diane Sallans says
I’ve been concerned about using brands more friendly to the environment but haven’t found one that actually holds up in it’s use – I’ve gone back to Charmin – glad to hear they are working on the evironmental friendly aspect.
Diane Sallans says
I’ve been concerned about using brands more friendly to the environment but haven’t found one that actually holds up in it’s use – I’ve gone back to Charmin – glad to hear they are working on the evironmental friendly aspect.
Bree says
I have tried a sample of Downy Unstopables, and LOVE it!
Bree says
I have tried a sample of Downy Unstopables, and LOVE it!
April says
My husband is VERY picky about toilet paper! No cheap stuff purchased here either!
April says
My husband is VERY picky about toilet paper! No cheap stuff purchased here either!
angela m says
The sit or squat app is too funny.. I have tried the samples of the unstoppables with my bedding and I love it..
thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
angela m says
The sit or squat app is too funny.. I have tried the samples of the unstoppables with my bedding and I love it..
thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
Erika E says
Charmin is the softest toilet paper. I’d like to try the Unstopables too.
Erika E says
Charmin is the softest toilet paper. I’d like to try the Unstopables too.
tennille says
but the toilet paper is fine at what it does ๐
tennille says
but the toilet paper is fine at what it does ๐
tennille says
Those bears gross me out a bit walking about with paper bits on their bear(bare?) bums.
tennille says
Those bears gross me out a bit walking about with paper bits on their bear(bare?) bums.