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Lately, there has been a lot of discussion over the benefits of moist wipes vs toilet paper. One study has shown that some moist wipes may cause an allergic reaction, but many people find that they enjoy the convenience and added sanitation of moist toilet paper.

We sat down with the Toilet Paper King Kenn Fischburg, author of the Toilet Paper Encyclopedia for a little Q & A on the subject.

Q. Do you prefer moist wipes over traditional toilet paper as a part of your bathroom routine?

A. Yes, if the situation calls for it. Moist wipes will do the best cleaning for sure. But in the end the regular tissue leaves my skin dry and comfortable. For very sanitary minded individuals using both is the best. You just need to spend a little more time. (In my interview with Howard Stern about this subject he was enthusiastic about utilizing moist wipes as part of the final cleansing procedure).

Q. Do you only use either toilet paper or moist wipes alone, or do you always use both together?

A. The moist wipes are great on their own but I prefer using them with regular dry tp to finish the procedure.

Q. Why is there discussion over moist wipes vs. toilet paper?

A. The question of which tp is preferred helps me understand customer needs. It is common for users to try to save money but when it comes to this subject money is not the issue. The best tp may be only pennies more per application and is well worth the extra small cost. Adding high quality premium moist wipes into the equation is like having dessert.

Q.  Does this ever come up in everyday conversation?

A. The subject can be entertaining and informative. It can also be intimidating for some to speak about. Because I am known for my expertise in this area I am often drawn into this type of discussion. I try to avoid uncomfortable conversations with customers and business people unless they are in the industry.

Check out the selection of toilet paper and dispensers at ToiletPaperWorld.com for all your bathroom and restroom stocking needs.

Here is another example of using toilet paper rolls as art. Artist Yuken Teruya uses cardboard toilet paper tubes as the basis for a cut out of a tree, as though the tree is springing into life from the toilet paper roll itself. Intensely detailed branches carved into the cardboard give these sculptures an atmosphere of stillness and beauty.

Thanks to Lost at E Minor for the pic!

The Toilet Paper King is at it again!

Kenn Fischburg, President of ToiletPaperWorld.com will be a guest on The Lean Nation radio show today from 4-5pm on 790 AM Talk and Business, hosted by Karl Wadensten.

You can listen to Kenn’s appearance live on 790 AM (Citadel Broadcasting, ABC Affiliate) in Providence, RI. The show is also globally available via a live audio stream at http://790business.com/ . Listeners are encouraged to call in and voice their opinions and ask questions. The call-in number is toll-free at 888-345-0790.

The Lean Nation features real world examples and actionable advice from local and national business leaders on how to reinvent yourself into a lean operation in business and in life. The show’s host, Karl Wadensten, is the president of VIBCO, a RI manufacturing company. VIBCO has created a Lean Revolution, using lean methodologies, and they are now a high-performing business culture and understands the power of Lean Thinking.

If you can’t tune in live, the podcast will be available after the show.

ToiletPaperWorld.com is a subsidiary of Consumers Interstate Corporation of Norwich, CT, established in 1947, so we know our business. We have expertise and long term stability in the field of distribution. You can count on us to offer the best products at the best prices.

See other media appearances and coverage.

Winner of Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest 2010

The winner of this year’s toilet paper wedding dress contest has been announced!

Galit Zeierman of Ramat Gan, Israel won with this short and flirty wedding dress. The detail included in this toilet paper dress is incredible.

The winner took home a $1000 prize for her bridal creation. Congratulations for all your hard work!

These are some of my favorites from all the toilet paper wedding dress contestants:

Kleenex brand facial tissues is now a recognized brand name for facial tissues. The name Kleenex alone is synonymous with facial tissues! But Kleenex facial tissues were almost never recognized for their use as disposable handkerchiefs. The story behind Kleenex facial tissues began in 1924, when the tissues were first marketed for using to remove cold cream from the face.

Advertisements were featured in magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, McCall’s, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Redbook stating that Kleenex facial tissues were celebrities’ beauty secret.

A researcher at the Kimberly-Clark company was responsible for the idea to market Kleenex tissues as a disposable and soft handkerchief. He convinced the advertising sales department that Kleenex facial tissues could also be used in place of cloth handkerchiefs, and they began running ads focused on this purpose.

Kleenex sales flourished after that! Thus, the historic brand name became a beloved household and bathroom product.

Check out Kleenex facial tissues at ToiletPaperWorld.com as well as other brands of facial tissues. For more information about Kleenex brand facial tissues history, see Kleenex Brand Through the Decades.

3M recently hosted a Scotch Tape Sculpture contest, called Off The Roll, inviting artists to submit photos of their original sculptures made from clear Scotch packaging tape. I was impressed with the diversity and depth of the sculptures that people submitted.

You can see the winners here, as announced on their contest website, but I chose to share some of the Scotch packing tape sculptures that did not receive prizes.

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The Scotch Tape Chess Game was a great entry, featuring a full set of chess pieces, carefully crafted from scotch packaging tape. A really creative sculpture!

© 3M. All rights reserved.

Here is the Scotch Tape Peacock, a beautiful sculpture made from packing tape.

© 3M. All rights reserved.

And I couldn’t skip the Toilet Paper Roll Sculpture, made from 3M Scotch tape.

Who knew that you could do more than seal packages with 3M Packing Tape? Though the contest is over, you can learn how to make your own Scotch tape sculpture on the contest website. Be sure to stock up on 3M Scotch Packing Tape from ToiletPaperWorld.com for creating your next work of Scotch tape art!

Happy April Fools Day to all Toilet Paper Blog Readers!

Just wanted to share with you some funny April Fools online pranks. Traditionally, April Fools Day pranks have included toilet papering (or Tping) unsuspecting people’s houses.

In honor of this funny practical joke, FarmVille, the popular online Facebook game, implemented the option of toilet papering barns. A free roll of toilet paper was given to every farmer. Users can pull toilet paper pranks on their neighbors’ barns.

Some states classify toilet papering as illegal, but others do not penalize toilet papering pranks. If you are looking for a hilarious prank for April Fools Day without the legal risks, try toilet papering on FarmVille. Thanks to FarmVille Freak for the post and pictures!

Google is also known for their April Fools Day pranks, including Google TiSP (short for Toilet Internet Service Provider). Google TiSP was a google hoax, a fictitious free broadband internet service that people could install themselves, accessible by flushing a fiber optic cable down a toilet connected to the local sewage system.

Diagram of Google TiSP from the Installation Instructions

Larry Page was supposedly quoted in the official press release:

“We’ve got that whole organizing-the-world’s-information thing more or less under control,” said Google Co-founder and President Larry Page, a longtime supporter of so-called “dark porcelain” research and development. “What’s interesting, though, is how many different modalities there are for actually getting that information to you – not to mention from you.”

The Installation Instructions includes illustrated step by step instructions for self-installation, or offers professional installation service with free bathroom delivery.  It even offered a TiSP Help Group for online help.

Whether you choose to pull an April Fools Day Prank online or not, I hope you enjoyed these funny pranks!

Here is a funny gift idea for your 1st wedding anniversary! Did you know that the first anniversary gift is traditionally a gift of paper, symbolizing the strength and connection of the interlaced threads that make it up.

Since no one uses stationery anymore in the age of e-mail, novelty toilet paper is a great personalized anniversary gift for your paper anniversary. Or if you’re feeling practical, you could just get them a case of toilet paper or recycled paper towels from ToiletPaperWorld.com. Don’t forget the Kleenex for the tears that may ensue from your thoughtful gift.

What other funny gift ideas do you have for the paper anniversary?

Thanks to FlatOutFun for the funny toilet paper gift idea!

For those who have been following The Cottonelle Roll Poll, Team Roll Over has been announced the official winner! Cottonelle found that 72% of Americans prefer to roll OVER while only 28% of Americans roll under.

A related Cottonelle survey of 1,000 Americans, offered insight into toilet paper behavior. Some of the fun facts include:

• Those who prefer hanging their toilet paper over are more likely to have flipped the direction of the roll at a friend’s home. 27 percent of “overs” admitted to this shocking bathroom behavior!
• Those who prefer to roll over also seem to be more observant and neurotic about their toilet paper roll direction. For instance:
  • “Overs” are most likely to notice the direction the toilet paper is hanging (74 percent)
  • “Overs” are more likely to be annoyed when the roll is the “wrong way”, under instead of over (24 percent)

Whether you prefer to roll over or under, get your Cottonelle toilet paper on ToiletPaperWorld.com today.

Check out some of these hilarious ad campaigns from JWT Advertising Company out of Australia.  I can’t stop laughing! These are SO true!