This post is part of my popular toilet paper review series. No one likes to throw money down the toilet by spending more than necessary on toilet paper! This series helps you check out the cheaper toilet paper options and save some money. This post is a review of Willow toilet paper from Aldi. If you’d like to read more, check out my full guide to cheap toilet paper.
You may think of Aldi for cheap snacks, eggs, or milk, but have you ever tried their paper products? In this post, I look at Aldi’s toilet paper options.
Aldi stores seem to carry either 3 or 5 options of toilet paper. All stores carry:
All of the types of Aldi Willow toilet paper have “compare to” brand names on the package. When I tested the Willow toilet paper, I also tested the comparable brand names, so I could see how they REALLY compare. Here are the corresponding brands to the Willow generics:
I put all of the Aldi Willow toilet papers (and their corresponding brand names) through the same scientific toilet paper experiments that I’ve used in previous reviews. I rated each of them on these factors:
I did not enjoy Willow So Soft toilet paper from Aldi. It’s thin, scratchy, and uncomfortable. It definitely feels like “bargain toilet paper”.
Willow Soft & Strong is a great value for the money. If you’re not looking for ultra plush toilet paper, I think it’s a good choice. Overall, I’d give it a “not bad” as far as comfort.
Willow Ultra Soft really is pretty soft and comfortable. It is a bit of a linty mess, though.
Willow Ultra Strong is not quite as soft as I prefer, but it seems like a pretty good quality. For those who like the “strong” types of toilet paper, I think it’s a fair-priced option.
Whenever I see “compare to…” on a generic package, I’m also curious how it really compares to the brand name. I tried out the Willow toilet paper side-by-side with their “compare to” brand names to see for myself.
All of the types of Willow toilet paper from Aldi say that they’re safe for septic tanks on the package. My dissolvability test confirmed that they all dissolve into little pieces in water very quickly. They dissolve MUCH easier than all of the brand names I tested. I would say that all varieties of Willow toilet paper are a good choice for those with septic tanks.
Willow So Soft and Willow Soft & Strong are both EXCELLENT prices. They are cheaper than almost every other 2-ply toilet paper out there. The only brand that is slightly cheaper is Kirkland Signature from Costco. I talk more about this in my post about the best value in toilet paper.
Willow Ultra Strong and Willow Ultra Soft are both moderately good prices. If you don’t want to buy toilet paper in warehouse club sizes, they’re one of the best prices for a high-quality toilet paper.
If you’re looking for a decent toilet paper at a great choice, I think Willow Soft & Strong is a good option. If you’re looking for quality higher than most generic toilet papers, I think Willow Ultra Soft or Willow Ultra Strong are good options. They are a good value compared to other options that you can buy at grocery stores, but they are not as good of a value as the warehouse club options. Check out my post about the best value in toilet paper for more about the warehouse club options. For thoughts on another good quality generic toilet paper, see my review of Amazon Presto toilet paper.
I will definitely finish the packages of all the varieties of Willow Toilet Paper I have now.
Willow toilet paper from Aldi is not my first choice, but I would be open to buying the ultra varieties on occasion. It is a good value for a toilet paper that is available in local stores without buying a huge quantity. For me, though, it doesn’t quite measure up to the quality and price of my current favorite, Member’s Mark toilet paper from Sam’s Club.
Be sure to check out the rest of my toilet paper series, especially my ultimate guide to cheap toilet paper.
Willow So Soft Vs. Angel Soft
Let me start this by saying that I think brand-name Angel Soft is pretty terrible toilet paper. There is nothing soft or “angelic” about it! With that said, I think that Willow So Soft toilet paper is BETTER than Angel Soft.
As you can see in the chart, Willow So Soft tested lower than Angel Soft for strength, but higher for thickness and absorbency. If I had to choose between the two, I’d choose Willow So Soft, but even if my budget were super-tight, I’d pass on both. I think Willow Soft & Strong is a better budget option.
Willow Soft & Strong Vs. Quilted Northern Soft & Strong
Honestly, the fact that Aldi says Willow Soft & Strong is “comparable to” Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong is just silly. They’re completely different things. I feel like Willow Soft & Strong is pretty nice for a budget toilet paper. Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong is a luxury toilet paper. Willow Soft & Strong is nothing like Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong. The most immediate difference I noticed is that Willow Soft & Strong makes a crinkly noise like a cheap facial tissue. Quilted Northern Soft & Strong feels luxuriously soft and quiet. The chart below the test results of Willow Soft & Strong vs. Quilted Northern Soft & Strong.
While I think Willow Soft & Strong is a good budget toilet paper, if you’re a fan of Quilted Northern Soft & Strong, you’d be very disappointed with the Willow version.
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FAQ
Is ALDI toilet paper same as Quilton?
Who is the manufacturer of Quilton?
Is confidence made by Quilton?
What toilet paper is made in the USA?
Does Aldi sell toilet paper?
Yes, Aldi sells toilet paper. Several varieties, in fact. We present the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to Aldi bath tissue. This Aldi 2-ply toilet paper runs $6.99 for an 18-double roll pack. The package totals 600 square feet, with 300 4-inch square sheets per roll. It compares to Angel Soft name brand toilet paper.
Which Aldi toilet paper is best?
If softness is important, Willow Mega Rolls Ultra Soft Ultra Premium is your best bet, with Willow Soft and Strong Premium being a more cost-effective runner-up. They’re both more expensive than most other Aldi toilet papers (the mega rolls especially), but they’re still cheaper than the brand-name alternatives they claim to imitate.
What is the most expensive toilet paper?
On the other hand, the two “mega rolls” — Willow Mega Rolls Ultra Soft Ultra Premium and Willow Mega Rolls Ultra Strong Ultra Premium — are the most expensive per square foot — almost six times as expensive as the Willow 1000 and almost 80% more expensive than the next most expensive toilet paper, the Willow Soft and Strong Premium.
Is Aldi toilet paper septic safe?
It compares to Quilted Northern name brand toilet paper. It’s septic safe and the package displays an FSC seal indicating the paper is from “responsible sources.” This is the softest of Aldi’s options by far. This toilet paper comes in various sizes, including 4-, 12-, and 20-packs. It compares to name brand Scott 1000 Sheets Bath Tissue.