Charmin vs Kirkland Toilet Paper Test

[@DougASAP]

I can't believe how much the internet has improved the quality of our lives! Thank you!

[@lilimaiii]

I've used both. Charmin for the win! The problem with the Kirkland brand is that it's way thinner and you ended up using twice as much to get the job done.

[@Billnn54]

Very interesting that you and 28 others haven't bothered to notice that 'Charmin' is imprinted on every sheet of your Kirkland toilet paper. They are the same, except that the Kirkland Charmin costs about 1/2 of what you are paying for Charmin. What a country!

[@59fiftycap]

@@Billnn54 I have both Kirkland and charmin and there is no “charmin” imprinted on the Kirkland roll.

[@Billnn54]

@@59fiftycap Yes, that is correct. However, Kirkland does not make toilet paper, or anything else. They market other manufacturers' things, like Walmart. So, you have to have other ways to find out what actual toilet paper maker is providing the product to Kirkland.

[@okkaboomer5254]

Now this is the quality content that I came here for! Once an engineer, always an engineer.

[@joshuacalebsmith]

My daughter... "Dad what are you watching?" Me... "Shhh! He's about to tear the Charmin!" 😂

[@BeatTheBush]

XD XD XD

[@dreamspheree]

Hahahaha priceless

[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Here are my two reasons for buying Charmin over Kirkland: 1) Charmin will often be on sale for the same exact price as the Kirkland brand (at least at my local Costco) 2) Most importantly, my wife and I used Kirkland a few times and quickly realized that it shreds way too easily when we use it. We do not have the same problem with Charmin, therefore, for us the winner is Charmin. Shredded bits of toilet paper in our private areas is a deal-breaker.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

BTB answering the important questions

[@BeatTheBush]

No one has done the comparison so I did it myself.

[@davida6146]

I grew up using the Kirkland brand, but now that I'm older I buy my own and I've tried the charmin one and it does feel a lot better! But tbh, I don't really care about that so I'll buy Kirkland unless I want to pamper myself.

[@rockyzman]

I wish youtube had a double thumbs up instead of just a regular one thumbs because this one deserves a double thumbs up. You realize Mr. Whipple is looking for you by the way. My oldest son who is no longer with us told me years ago when the subject of bidets came up I said I didn't think a bidet would be as clean as toilet paper and his response was a classical in his David way, He said dad if you go outside and pick up some dog do do with your hands, would you wipe off your hands with toilet paper or wash them. Point taken. Now several years later I saw in one of you videos about bidets and I really didn't think you could buy one in the United States but because of that very video I bought one and they truly are much much better. Thanks again for another great video.

[@BeatTheBush]

Bidets are weird and takes getting used to. I upgraded to a warm water and seat warmer one so no more shocker water squirt in the winter. Using one is also great for minimizing toilet paper use. They last much much longer now.

[@omarm6678]

The test we needed, but didn't deserve.

[@edwardtse8631]

Beat the bush is the dark knight of toiletry

[@BeatTheBush]

=D =D

[@troycambo]

This channel has it all. Tesla, bitcoin, life regrets, instant pho, toilet paper.

[@BeatTheBush]

XD XD some people really want a finance video though.

[@drlepton]

Testing like an engineer!! I love that book BTW, Art of Electronics, that you are using. I still have it from my physics days.

[@BeatTheBush]

I knew someone would pick it up. It's not standard issue, people usually read it as a hobby.

[@mcastillo123]

I enjoyed this more than I think I should have 😂

[@TheMonkWay]

Charmin is definitely my brand, very interesting to see a stress test on the pulling haha

[@couturecreative]

Thanks for the info. Been using Kirkland most of the time....it’s a good product and each does last much longer than many others I used.

[@BeatTheBush]

=D I sort of want to buy the kirkland instead but oh well.

[@JM-gz1ej]

Nice analysis, I would argue that not every one prefers toilet paper to be softer. It is really just a matter of personal taste, not literally of course.

[@lowrollerscratcher3563]

You should do paper towels next. Brand name vs generic brand

[@krillansavillan]

It depends on how many wipes the average person needs. When I'm approaching wipe 9 or 10 I exponentially prefer the Charmin softness.

[@Fibonacci620]

Bro, I think you need a bidet lol

[@krillansavillan]

@@Fibonacci620 lol maybe so. I always finish with baby wipes after that too so I might wanna look into that

[@Fibonacci620]

@@krillansavillan It's life changing, I would recommend it. Useful during pandemic situations lol

[@FKS1994]

Worth noting that if you live in an old home with old plumbing, stay away from Charmin. Most plumbers will tell you to stop using Charmin because their toilet paper gets stuck in the pipes and won't dissolve as quick as thinner toilet paper. For me, Scott toilet paper works the best as it won't clog the pipes and is nicely priced. They sell it at Costco as well.

[@BeatTheBush]

Interesting. That's a major consideration but how will you know if your pipe can handle it without trying it? You could just use the thinner stuff just to be safe but never know of the softness on your bum.

[@4x60]

I call baloney

[@AGhostInTheMachine]

Warning: Use of Charmin over a lifetime can delay your retirement date.

[@zoura3257]

Yeah they spend lots on advertising so prob partially the higher price

[@milkncookie]

Warning: use of other toilet papers over a lifetime can remove additional layers from your bumcheeks. :O. Retirement can wait!

[@gradylucas5265]

@@milkncookie Okay then...keep working then retire when your ass is soft and saggy in exchange for comfort of your TP

[@gofman1109]

Wash with water to retire earlier

[@SuperPenguin5495]

Not gonna lie for some reason I enjoy just seeing your videos in my sub box, regardless of whether one finds it 'silly'... hmm maybe it's the lil things in life

[@BeatTheBush]

I think this is very important to know the price/performance of each to make an informed decision.

[@annamartinek7998]

You crack me up Francis. Love to see you back to being happy.

[@jonblablabla1014]

Good video! Trying to decide which to buy

[@daintydarlingbows]

Lol!!! I was smiling and laughing throughout various parts of this video. I need this info though, helped me make my choice lol!

[@juanmurillo3176]

If you ever have the Kirkland toilet paper unaligned, simply grab 1-ply & roll it all the way around & it'll realign itself perfectly.

[@wks123]

Thank you for the information! Always love your product review video!

[@BeatTheBush]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrylk808]

Can't wait to see where this video goes...

[@BeatTheBush]

XD XD

[@Bryanseas]

2:33 toilet paper dust! Reeeeeeeeee bidet ftw

[@Stanbott]

Those are 2 very different kinds of TP. The ultra soft is the brawny towel of TP ./ The red charmin is the ultra strong. the Kirkland is closer to the regular charmin

[@sassyd8738]

ikr use charmin and angel soft kirkland good thou

[@Chococat_Ariana]

I'm a simple person: based on personal experience - Kirkland TP clogs the toilet way less than Charmin TP does, so Kirkland is my preference 🧻🙂

[@coolmonkey619]

Lol how big are your logs

[@Dagrizzb]

Courtesy flushes aka prison flush, as you do your work, keeps the lof going down the pipe smallers. No plugs to worry about.

[@Rintaro199]

your just using too much tp bro

[@agamerplayeryt]

Yeah but Kirkland tp is literally sand paper bro they should put it in the hardware section

[@quinoa32]

@BeatTheBush thnx for your great vid! matter of fact i went to buy the Kirkland bthrm tissue today as I have been since I got my costco card however i noticed that Kirkland brand raised the price from $16.49 (last time I purchased in Feb of this year) to $16.99 and it decreased the amt of rolls in every tissue from 425 rolls in Feb to only 380 rolls this time! I thought wow, they increased the price but decreased the amt of rolls! I hvn't tried Charmin brand bec it's a bit costly than the Kirkland brand, but this month Charmin is on sale at $17.99 (but they're all out sadly, I was about to try it for the first time but they're all sold out, I reckon ppl are trying to buy tissue papers again bec of the Delta variant) as opposed to the regular price of I believe $22.00 something, albeit I heard a lot of ppl were really investing on it bec they said it's much softer & thicker compared to Costco's Kirkland! There you go if buyers fr Costco haven't noticed the change, I guess they will be surprised as well! :)

[@carlenejosephs6932]

I love Charmin. I will pay the extra. I am worth it and so does my body

[@davidk6157]

Yeah, definitely, I've used both, and during early stage of pandemic, Costco was out of Charmin, so I bought the Kirkland, but I really didn't like it, and after I was able to get Charmin, I gave rest of Kirkland to my sister, haha. Be good to your rear end, haha

[@JNo-sk5mz]

We switched to Kirkland, when we can find it at the store, it's not bad at all

[@BeatTheBush]

Acceptable. Done deal here.

[@robgillespie1711]

Mr. Whipple would be so proud of you!

[@BeatTheBush]

Who is that?

[@orangeOHJAY]

Excellent analysis

[@alex-650]

2:55 kirkland, when the sheets perfs are not aligned, it means that you need to separate the 2-plies, and pull the outer ply only around the roll for one rotation. Then then perfs will be aligned.

[@BeatTheBush]

If I did that, it will eventually be mis-aligned again after a 10 sheets or so?

[@simpletongeek]

@@BeatTheBush No. That kind of misalignment is just wrong layer. Pretty common, really. I doubt manufacturers make double layer separately only to combine them together.

[@alex-650]

@@BeatTheBush Nope. it will be a normal roll. The offset shifts due to the changing ratio between sheet length and roll circumference as you unroll it. But once you get it in sync, it stays in sync. You can fix this sync anytime, not just at the beginning of the roll.

[@social3ngin33rin]

are these standard TP tests by TP manufacturers, or did you think of these tests yourself?!?!?! lol I use anywhere between 1 to 4 Costco sheet avg @8:20 actually, you can rip a sheet in half; it's rare I'm unable to do this trick.

[@BeatTheBush]

I designed them myself. It's okay as long as the test is consistent, I can use the results to compare the two papers.

[@sassyd8738]

Cool video which one in this video at my Home Charmin

[@thedreambeyond24]

Which one dissolves better?

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

I love these brand comparison video! More please do more and thanks! Trying to save money in rough time...should be like this all time from now on :) don’t have Costco card tho...the crowd & lines & lightning int there make me stress out & light headed when I go. Can you also do Target products?

[@BeatTheBush]

I'll watch out for Target products I can compare. =D

[@mulan10003]

Thank you for the demonstration! But Scott is the best. ;-)

[@jbugs6283]

I won't buy Charmin due to their commercials. We all know what tp is for. They didn't need to paint us a picture. I also figured that the thick paper would not be good for the pipes. Just for curiosity sake, I started tracking the price of Kirkland tp during the pandemic. They reduced the square footage amount while the price has gone up up up.

[@msbrownbeast]

I may be wrong, but I think over the past year, Costco may have increased the diameter of the paper core ever so slightly. The core now looks a bit oversized when compared to the older rolls. By doing so and maintaining the same outside diameter of the overall full roll, that means they can reduce the thickness of the paper (and thereby lowering costs) without it being perceptible.

[@BeatTheBush]

Shrinkflation they call it. Many times they don’t even have to be so sly and make all the rolls smaller. Devices gets parts with a known shorter lifespan and most consumers would know the difference. But as they make things have less value, this gives other producers to make a hit product as how it ‘used to be’. But I guess they will never make fridges that lasts 100 years anymore.

[@msbrownbeast]

@@BeatTheBush Sort of like Levi's offering a very limited line of USA-made denims that sells at a very high price. Don't know if they are actually better though.

[@ThisNoName]

@@BeatTheBush Both are 10% higher price AND 10% less sheets since your post, thanks to Joe-Haha-Losism 🤢

[@alexmcnuggets4984]

I like the scott toilet paper better because its not too thick but not too thin. I also think it goes easy on the pipes.

[@BeatTheBush]

Never used that one myself. They have Scott at costco?

[@alexmcnuggets4984]

@@BeatTheBush they did in my location but they remove it. They might still sell in other locations.

[@NicE-jq3wv]

I figured you for a one square at a time type of dude! 😂

[@BeatTheBush]

That is way too little toilet paper to do anything.

[@otocinclus]

this one time, charmin was out of stock at costco. i still have PTSD from using kirkland toilet paper

[@BeatTheBush]

It's not that bad, cheaper too. I'll be using kirkland from now on.

[@GenerationBlackMist]

Thank you for this video!!!!! Very helpful

[@BeatTheBush]

You're so welcome!

[@BRand0n1011]

Finally! Lol the video i needed since quarantine

[@BeatTheBush]

=D

[@ripmyjeans]

I was expecting peanut butter smear on your hands to judge how well the toilet paper cleaned it up and looking forward to the comments from people getting sick when they saw the brown streaks on the toilet paper. Or perhaps that might be an idea for toilet paper usage with and without bidet :-)

[@BeatTheBush]

Here is a video with a bidet and peanut butter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXLhJ1srciHg6c

[@ripmyjeans]

@@BeatTheBush i don't know how i missed that one, but i remembered the one where you were talking about saving money on toilet paper while you were washing peanut butter off of your hands.

[@marianaboogerd7230]

So my question is Kirkland TP compare to Anigel soft or is it way Different I'm curious to try but don't want to buy it and not like it and be stuck with it

[@Seek-ww1eq]

Charmin is my brand my family likes it

[@angelakontolemos536]

Lately the Kirkland toilet tissue it’s not the same like before the we prefer the charmin

[@Lilazn216]

Hahaha I love these random uploads. My family has always used charmin ( our butts like being spoiled) but as you know, TP was a hot commodity not once, but twice, if you saw it, you bought it. We tried the Kirkland one and it's definitely decent for the price. We realized our extended family member had charmin but prefers Kirkland so we decided to do a contactless tp trade off. I will stick to Kirkland paper towels, though.

[@BeatTheBush]

Charmin... the splurge toilet paper.

[@Lilazn216]

@@BeatTheBush worth it! Haha

[@davidfolts5893]

An interesting calculation would have been to estimate the yearly toilet paper usage cost and determine the overall cost per month or day.

[@BeatTheBush]

Would need a period of time where you don't go camping and no travel because those times, there's no toilet paper usage. I suppose you can just subtract those days out. Also a bidet really skews the calculation to less usage if you have one.

[@davidfolts5893]

@@BeatTheBush During the pandemic, when TP was in short supply, I wonder if that changed the quantity used as well and if people used fewer sheets per use.

[@richard1113]

I don't care about cost. When it comes to my comfort, Charmin Ultra Soft is what I want. Other brands just irritate me and it also seems like I use more product per bathroom break. I can't believe I'm actually typing this.

[@BeatTheBush]

Did you try Kirkland though? It's good to not care about cost if you are in the position to.

[@richard1113]

@@BeatTheBush No, I haven't had a Costco membership in over a year. If/when I get another one I will try it. But by then, I'm likely to have a bidet again and not care. Thanks though. I did like the video, as I always do!

[@annalupton9284]

This hits different after 2020

[@kathikapp6707]

Kirkland is so scratchy is like using sandpaper!

[@silverglass6635]

Excellent video m’man! I enjoy your channel much more now. You’re back on track. There is a way to use a single square of toilet paper to go No 2....... it’s an engineering trick. LOL.

[@BeatTheBush]

Ehhhh. Is there? Maybe with a bidet.

[@mikel9912]

Haha how to do this 1 square technique?! Good sir 😂😏

[@andrewkwong5862]

What is the annualized return rate of charmin vs Kirkland in term of investment perspective?

[@kybzhen]

I like the Costco way more, it is more value and cleaner. Charmin leaves some dust (see 2:44 ) behind if you know what I mean and more expensive. At the end , Costco gets the job done and feels better without any residue. Both are going down the drain after it is all said and done.

[@59fiftycap]

In your home country in china, where your ancestors are from, I know they build copies and inferior products compared to the west. Do they use that super thin toilet paper that’s typically used in restaurant and fast food restrooms ?

[@patriciaburch6471]

Lol. I just started using the Kirkland instead of Charmin. Didn't want the flakes.

[@BeatTheBush]

Flakes? Charmin flakes? I did see that it had small particles coming off more than kirkland when I tore it.

[@AveryHeilbron]

I love that you make videos about whatever you want. I'm trying to do the same for my channel. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@zzzowie]

This is so funny. BTB doesn't leave any part of life untouched in his very analytical reviews. Although for this subject I think he fails the most important test: wiping after a nice dump.

[@BeatTheBush]

I'm not going to use it on camera. Too gross.

[@zzzowie]

@@BeatTheBush I was just joking of course :)

[@angelarancourt7882]

But Kirkland is way thinner, so you have to use twice as much regardless of how it's packaged. Nov. 2022

[@sophie9419]

I use Kirkland cause it's cheaper, but I do appreciate higher end toilet paper, just not willing to pay more for something I'm literally flushing down the toilet.

[@BKDDY]

Costco Charmin is $27 in my area. AND thats on sale

[@michaelvarney.]

LOL! Horowitz and Hill has another use!

[@BobRooney290]

what is the point of the water absorbency test? do you piss heavily into toilet paper? i dont know of anyone that does that. also, kirland isnt cheaper. you are paying an annual fee to Costco plus A LOT in gas to drive there vs walking to a local pharmacy or supermarket and buying the name brand.

[@modelsmanagement2374]

I have two methods that will save you even more money - 1. Squat in shower while hot water runs, and use your hands and soap to wash your hole and get rid of the stink, 2. Squat in shower while hot water runs and wipe butt hole with a small wet hand towel with a little bit of soap on it. When done put the towel with your dirty clothes so its ready for next use :)

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Charmin is cheaper because you're gonna need a whole lot of monistat after using the other. The best is Scott..best bang for your buck.

[@BeatTheBush]

Why? It's not like a cheaper one is dirty.

[@peaceonearth1971]

from eating wonton to toilet papers, the flow is very natural:)

[@BeatTheBush]

=D =D Reviewing everything from Costco.

[@wross5961]

well if it takes shit without falling apart then it's job is done properly.

[@Hambone4life]

Idk ive been using charmin and man im tired of my fingers poking right though. Kinda sucks for how much im spending

[@LawrenceHe]

when are you going to invest in stocks again...?

[@day-one4676]

Wait... you count sheets?

[@BeatTheBush]

The package tells you how many.

[@user-ez5vq9fd2t]

I love bidets, but suggesting you use a bidet to not use as much toilet paper is flawed, I think. Wouldn't the cost of the water exceed any savings you might get from using less toilet paper?

[@BeatTheBush]

Water costs about $4 per 700 gallons or so. You probably use 1/4 gallon or .14 cents. This is the cost of one square of toilet paper.

[@vipnetworker]

Walmart has a pretty good store brand version of Charmin. It is WAY better than Kirkland. Ultra Strong > Ultra Soft

[@SouLoveReal]

Something to really give a SHEET about... ~@,,@~ ... I mean that in a good and positive way. Thanks, BTB Dude.

[@BeatTheBush]

Any time!

[@torrenttheif]

Can you do a new video on your current thoughts on bitcoin?

[@BeatTheBush]

Sure but it's not going to be what you expect. =D

[@d05wtt]

I’ve done my own tests before. Like the Charmins way better.

[@BeatTheBush]

Costly choice.

[@d05wtt]

@@BeatTheBush And my rear end thanks me.

[@jamesgiltenan1909]

This isn’t really a review. This guy went in with an opinion and is arguing it.

[@robgillespie1711]

Yes, but how many fibers are in each sheet??

[@BeatTheBush]

Too tedious to count?

[@michaelvarney.]

Kirkland Paper Towels

[@aslyn39]

Can I ask a question, what is the best credit card for travel miles?

[@BeatTheBush]

All of them. I churn all of them for the sign up bonus miles.

[@Simonsays7258]

Ever notice all the lint that comes off of toilet paper. If you rip it in the sunlight it's crazy! If you're obsessed with dust like I am.

[@jl5731]

Can you compare pharmaceutical grade gold vs 1oz 24k gold?

[@BeatTheBush]

I'm not even sure what pharma gold is.

[@jl5731]

@@BeatTheBush pharmaceutical grade gold is another way of saying BTC

[@johnnylee8194]

dont get softness issue. ill buy sandpaper if it was significantly cheaper

[@BeatTheBush]

Perhaps the grit grabs the poo a bit better, therefore cleaning it better.

[@Simonsays7258]

You use one square at a time?

[@BeatTheBush]

Multiples of squares. I.e. I don't divide a square.

[@stefanoinkorea]

Can you please do a video about iBotta app?

[@BeatTheBush]

I did one but seems like I deleted it for some reason.

[@skikid00]

We need bears to test.

[@BeatTheBush]

LOL

[@19641029]

kirkland and a lux bidet,

[@Billnn54]

Charmin makes Kirkland toilet paper. 'Charmin' is printed on EVERY Kirkland toilet paper sheet. Q.E.D.

[@iseeflowers]

Does Charmin clog toilet and sewer?

[@BeatTheBush]

A few said it is more prone than kirkland. None said absolutely no.

[@iseeflowers]

@@BeatTheBush we have always been using Kirkland brand and we like that brand. I don’t think our sewer can handle the Charmin brand.

[@Areyudumb]

I can’t believe I’m watching this.

[@chandrad231]

I like the charmin better, did the test before lol

[@BeatTheBush]

But nearly 270% more expensive.

[@lvlogger1100]

Can you do a real world pay per poop?

[@BeatTheBush]

No. I think this is highly variable based on each person and usage.

[@Machogutten]

Quality video right here! HAHAHA!

[@vevenaneathna]

at school 2 or 3 days per week they replace the LOCKED toilet paper and put the remaining rolls above the dispenser. I watched and if those small rolls are not used they end up in the trash on fridays. maybe not the most sanitary thing but since I get to school very early I check the closest bathroom and if there are any new almost-full rolls I throw away the outer 2-3 layers away and take home the rest. This used to be enough toilet paper to not have to buy any if I spend a lot of time at school but now with covid and 85% of students being remote, I have so much toilet paper omg idk. the janitors are throwing away like 85% complete rolls but I havent bought toilet paper for 6 years and probably have enough to last 4 more years. also you would be surprised how wasteful some people are with tp. i think covid really made that apparent. there are some people who legit use almost 15-30 squares each time and can go through a roll per day lol wtuf. not good for the environment. the gov should do a psa or teach it in elementary school instead of raising taxes on electricity companies to fight global warming

[@Johnnyy832]

I bet you came up with this idea while on the toilet, didn’t you?

[@BeatTheBush]

I was at Costco at the time.

[@lvlogger1100]

Is this for real? I’m hoping it’s satire. If this isn’t a joke it’s even funnier

[@BeatTheBush]

This is a serious comparison.

[@4x60]

Haven't read all comments but the Costco is offset because you are out of sync. Just take one layer around the roll once!😀 Nothing to do with rolling it up they are 2ply in one unit!!!!!!!!

[@BeatTheBush]

Yeah... I think you're right.