I think kitchen roll is better nearly every time, so I've stopped buying toilet roll and tissues, and just use kitchen roll instead now.
| Aspect | Kitchen roll | Tissues | Toilet paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheaper | No 1.3 pence per sheet (Tesco Standard 4 roll) | No 1.3 pence per sheet (ignoring triple ply) (Tesco regular 72 sheets) | Yes 0.7 pence per sheet (ignoring double ply and counting 2 rolls to make the same size) (Tesco luxury 4 roll) (standard not available, and not comparing with Everyday Value) |
| Stays together when blowing nose? | Yes | No - tissue gets stuck in stubble | No - tissue gets stuck in stubble and usually makes a hole in the tissue |
| Good at soaking up spillages? | Yes | No | Yes, but drips easily |
| Soft? | No | Yes | Medium |
| Perforates easily? | Yes | Yes, but sometimes you get more tissues than you want | No - usually end up tearing more sheets in half |
| Collects dust (lint) when cleaning/wiping glasses? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmentally friendly? | Wiki: Virgin or recycled paper pulp with bleach and resin | Tesco: Wood pulp of forests | Knowledge: usually recycled from normal paper |
| Can be flushed down the toilet? | No (unless torn) | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to dry hands? | Yes | No - doesn't pick up water | No - falls apart at simple tears |
| Easy to roll back up? | Easy to get back if going slowly | Easy to stack | Can never get back to normal |
| Good surface area for blowing nose/picking up spillages? | Yes | Medium | No |
| Falls apart in the washing machine? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Easy to carry around? | Medium - need a small pouch or food bag to keep clean | Yes - folded pocket tissues available | Medium-Low - as with kitchen roll, but more difficult to unroll |
