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When selecting household paper, do these questions cross your mind? In this context, are you going to overlook them and allow such queries to remain unresolved one after another? Or, like us, will you decide to investigate and purchase household paper that is both hygienic, meets your needs, and saves money?
Toilet paper and tissue paper among household paper products are constantly present in our daily lives, significantly impacting our health. For this reason, we must pay close attention to them and address the awkwardness and misunderstandings we have previously encountered.
Can toilet paper be confused with tissue paper?
Toilet paper and tissue paper (including handkerchief paper, facial tissues, and napkins) are the most easily confused in daily life. It is common for the two to be substituted for each other: some people habitually use tissue paper instead of toilet paper; others wipe their faces with toilet paper. Some restaurants even use toilet paper or inferior toilet paper as napkins...
Perhaps you might say, "What's so unusual about this?" My life doesn't need to be so meticulous or aimless.
Wait a moment. Let's examine what experts think.
Q: Is there a significant difference between toilet paper and tissue paper?
A: (Expert from the Quality Inspection Center of Ma Xin China Paper Research Institute) There is a fundamental difference between the two. Their production processes, quality standards, and hygiene standards are all distinct. They cannot substitute for each other. In particular, inferior toilet paper should not replace napkins for packaging food and snacks or wiping the mouth.
Q: What impact does the mixed use of the two have on human health?
A: Using toilet paper, especially low-quality toilet paper, instead of napkins can pose a potential threat to human health. This is described as "potential" because while some individuals may not contract any pathogenic bacteria when using them, others may experience immediate reactions. The effects vary from person to person. Regarding replacing tissue paper with toilet paper (mainly qualified tissue paper), we consider it "excessive value." As long as you don't mind the higher cost, we have no objection in principle. However, in places like toilets, we advocate using toilet paper instead. Why? First, toilet paper is cheaper than tissue paper. Second, the wet strength of tissue paper is higher than that of toilet paper, making tissue paper more likely to cause toilet clogging.
Q: How can I ensure that the household paper I purchase meets hygiene standards and does not carry pathogenic bacteria?
A: Avoid being tempted by low prices and purchasing cheap household paper products from wholesale markets, as they often distribute "three-no" products or counterfeit goods, such as passing off inferior products as high-quality ones or imitating well-known brands. Consumers should buy products from reputable shopping malls or supermarkets, where goods usually have regular supply channels and product quality is guaranteed. Additionally, the hygiene conditions of the storage environment are reassuring, ensuring that the paper will not undergo secondary pollution. When purchasing, pay attention to checking whether the packaging is intact, the seal is neat and firm, there is no damage, and the shelf life has not expired. Expired paper can breed bacteria, and prolonged use will inevitably affect human health.
Q: Does higher smoothness of paper mean it is more hygienic?
A: There is no connection between the two. Many people believe that the whiter the paper, the cleaner and more hygienic it is. This is a common misunderstanding among consumers. The cost of paper bleaching is very high but unrelated to hygiene indicators. In my opinion, as long as the toilet paper meets hygiene standards, there is no need to emphasize whiteness or smoothness. Regarding tissue paper, sometimes these aspects are emphasized due to factors such as personal aesthetics and preferences. If you are willing to bear the cost of bleaching, you can care about whether it is white or patterned. All of these depend on individual choice.
Can tissues and paper be mixed?
In my childhood, every time I went out, my mother would often remind me to bring a handkerchief. But such warm scenes now only exist in memory, as handkerchiefs have become obsolete, replaced by various napkins, handkerchief tissues, and facial tissues. However, when we closely interact with them, we rarely pay attention to their quality and hygiene.
Q: Napkins, facial tissues, and handkerchief tissues are all types of tissue paper. Are there any differences among them?
A: It should be noted that the hygiene standards for tissue paper are the same. The uses of napkins, facial tissues, and handkerchief tissues are almost identical, with no significant differences. If there are any distinctions, they are only related to folding, packaging, and usage scenarios. For example, boxed tissues are commonly used at home and in offices, while small packs of tissues are typically used when going out, which we usually call napkins.
Can disinfectant wipes really disinfect?
After SARS, many people tended to purchase disinfectant wipes or disinfectant tissues. Just seeing the word "disinfection" gives a sense of reassurance. One might chuckle to oneself: "Finally, I can stay away from germs."
Q: Can disinfectant wipes/tissues thoroughly disinfect?
A: Currently, there are no national standards for determining the hygiene performance indicators of disinfectant wipes/tissues. Moreover, this concept of "disinfection" has two interpretations. One refers to the fact that the wipes themselves are disinfected; the second implies that they have a disinfection function. In China, generally speaking, disinfectant wipes refer to those that have been disinfected themselves. Some manufacturers came to us for testing. We asked if the disinfectant wipes had disinfection functions, and they all said no, only that the wipes themselves had been disinfected beforehand.
Q: The disinfectant wipes themselves are disinfected. Does this mean that disinfectant wipes are more hygienic than dry wipes?
A: Absolutely not. The technology for testing tissue paper is already quite mature in our country, but there is no unified standard for testing disinfectant tissues yet. Most criteria are formulated by manufacturers themselves. Furthermore, disinfectant wipes are prone to carrying bacteria because they provide the temperature, humidity, and nutrients necessary for bacterial growth. Wet wipes, made of non-woven fabric containing large amounts of fibers, can offer nutrients for bacterial proliferation. Additionally, wet wipes contain liquid and disinfectants, making it easy for bacteria to breed. Overall statistics show that the proportion of bacteria in wet wipes is higher than that in dry tissues. Sometimes, even before using disinfectant wipes, mold has already grown. Therefore, one must exercise extreme caution when choosing disinfectant wipes. Personally, I try to avoid using disinfectant wipes unless absolutely necessary.
The paper industry has launched a "price war." Who will benefit?
Competition among various manufacturers of household paper products has reached an intense stage. Some offer 20% discounts, while others offer 40%. Some increase the quantity after discounting or bundle products with certain brands for sale, offering two items for the price of one, delighting many consumers.
Q: With the prices of household paper products dropping, are consumers the biggest beneficiaries?
A: The saying goes, "The wool comes from the sheep." Reducing prices is merely a commercial strategy. The profit margin of household paper products is inherently slim. Manufacturers cannot be so "generous" unless they intend to go bankrupt. If you pay close attention, the length and size of discounted or increased-quantity paper are not as good as those of non-discounted paper. This is what we call "cheap to buy but expensive to use." Therefore, regarding the price reductions and promotional activities carried out by paper merchants, we should maintain a clear mind.