Midiana Posted April 4, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2012 This is a goofy question, but have any of you brought fluffy toilet paper onboard (charmine/angel soft) and used it without any clogging issues with the space toilets? I hate the tissue paper thin TP provided and want to bring my own 3-ply from home but I don't know how well RCI's pipes would handle the thicker stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted April 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not a good idea, they have thin TP for a reason. Using something thicker could cause a problem for your cabin but also the cabins in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted April 4, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 4, 2012 This is a goofy question, but have any of you brought fluffy toilet paper onboard (charmine/angel soft) and used it without any clogging issues with the space toilets? I hate the tissue paper thin TP provided and want to bring my own 3-ply from home but I don't know how well RCI's pipes would handle the thicker stuff. We've asked this very question numerous times and have been told that the sanitation system on board can not handle any other type of TP than what is provided on the ship. This is a consistent answer on all ships.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted April 4, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Marine TP is designed to dissolve into almost nothing, normal TP is not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybee85 Posted April 4, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Oh dear please do NOT do this. Your temporary comfort is not worth the discomfort you will cause a huge number of cabins when you prevent their toilets from working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted April 4, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not a good idea, they have thin TP for a reason. Using something thicker could cause a problem for your cabin but also the cabins in your area. That's an assumption, it maybe correct though. Every employer I have worked for in the past 30 years has used the thinest flimsiest TP and it didn't have anything to do with clogging ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&SLowery Posted April 4, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Marine grade TP is used on the ships because that's what the systems were designed for....bringing your thick flluffy stuff, albeit an admittedly much more comfortable situation, may (might likely) cause you an unwanted fluffy/stinky/shippy :D situation in your stateroom when your trap clogs....not a good thing. Best to live with what they provide while on the ship. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midiana Posted April 4, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted April 4, 2012 LOL, thanks for the honest answers. I'll refrain from bringing the good stuff onboard. I was just wondering what the guidelines were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingawaysoon Posted April 4, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I wouldn't want the hassle of carrying around the toilet paper w/me on the ship. I would recommend using what's offered onboard. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sttrp Posted April 4, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2012 One night we came back from dinner, after our room steward tidied up the room, and found that she'd emptied our ashtray into the toilet. We knew simply because it had not flushed all the way. After a few times it all finally went- but I'm thinking if they flush cigaterre butts what's wrong with a little Charmin. I'm Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted April 4, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2012 One night we came back from dinner, after our room steward tidied up the room, and found that she'd emptied our ashtray into the toilet. We knew simply because it had not flushed all the way. After a few times it all finally went- but I'm thinking if they flush cigaterre butts what's wrong with a little Charmin. I'm Just sayin'. If you only use a piece of charmin the size of a cigarette butt, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 4, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2012 There is nothing wrong with the ship's toilet paper....it's not tree-bark! Use what's provided, please. Even if your "fluffy" paper doesn't clog YOUR toilet, it can wreck havoc with those cabins on the same line as yours! If you need some added comfort, bring some wet-wipes, and dispose of them in the trash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praline3001 Posted April 4, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 4, 2012 There is nothing wrong with the ship's toilet paper....it's not tree-bark! Use what's provided, please. Even if your "fluffy" paper doesn't clog YOUR toilet, it can wreck havoc with those cabins on the same line as yours! If you need some added comfort, bring some wet-wipes, and dispose of them in the trash! You could always go with the suites that have the bidet's :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted April 4, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2012 You might want to bring some TP or at least a travel pack of Kleenex for onshore use. I keep a pack of Kleenex in my excursion bag. It's come in handy a few times when there was no paper available. I wouldn't flush it onboard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted April 4, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Marine & RV TP is pretty much the same … and designed to dissolve quick and easy. I know an RV tank is small – but the principle is the same 4 people / 4000 people. If you use reg TP it can clog in the toilet, the pipe and in the holding tank. Then you have to flush and flush and flush and still sometimes you need to get something to stick up into the holding tank and try to get out the clumps of TP. Yucky job.:eek: Im sure there would be some sort of problems using reg TP on ship. I wouldn’t want my room to back up :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted April 4, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 4, 2012 You might want to bring some TP or at least a travel pack of Kleenex for onshore use. I keep a pack of Kleenex in my excursion bag. It's come in handy a few times when there was no paper available. I wouldn't flush it onboard though. You can also get small packets of toilet paper - just saw them this morning at Bed Bath & Beyond. More eco-friendly than the Kleenex...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praline3001 Posted April 4, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 4, 2012 If soft TP is not allowed due to the sewage, what about tampons? They seem much more likely to clog the system then soft Tp? I don't remember ever seeing anything banning the use of tampons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted April 4, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 4, 2012 oh dear please do not do this. Your temporary comfort is not worth the discomfort you will cause a huge number of cabins when you prevent their toilets from working. like!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&SLowery Posted April 4, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 4, 2012 If soft TP is not allowed due to the sewage, what about tampons? They seem much more likely to clog the system then soft Tp? I don't remember ever seeing anything banning the use of tampons? Just check beneath your sink on your next cruise. I assure you there will be some small bags for feminine products to be placed in waste basket. I'd also be surprised if it's not written on all the signage in the bathroom and behind the toilet that it states not to flush same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieva Posted April 4, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We just got off the Enchantment and had numerous problems with our toilet in our cabin. They accused us of putting "feminine products" down the toilet and told us that this is prohibited. Never saw any signs to that effect but we know better than to do that. They provide those paper bags to dispose of those items. So please do not use fluffy toilet paper or try to flush feminine products down that toilet on a ship. By the way it wasn't just our toilet-when we had a problem so did the whole aft section of deck 7 port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted April 4, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 4, 2012 On Equinox during our 10 night during Feb/Mar there was a pipe blockage that required them to cut open the main pipe to break it up. I asked the Chief Engineer how many 55 gallon drums did it take to catch the black water/sewage. He just made a face. Please do not put anything other than human waste and ship provided toilet paper in the toilets. We were without toilets on the ship for more than 8 hours after breakfast. Some pretty unpleasant toilets throughout the ship :mad: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted April 4, 2012 #22 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Critterchick, I've seen a travel pack of Charmin at Target also. I just bring the Kleenex because I have allergies and am more likely to need something to wipe my eyes and nose than to wipe my . . . . I can only think of a couple times when I used the Kleenex as TP but it was good to have for emergencies. It seems like the man/woman who bathed in purfume always wants to sit near me. :rolleyes: They normally go away after I've sneezed for the 8th or 9th time. By then it's too late - my eyes and nose are running like faucets. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidils Posted April 4, 2012 #23 Share Posted April 4, 2012 There is nothing wrong with the ship's toilet paper....it's not tree-bark! Use what's provided, please. Even if your "fluffy" paper doesn't clog YOUR toilet, it can wreck havoc with those cabins on the same line as yours! If you need some added comfort, bring some wet-wipes, and dispose of them in the trash! Perfect reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted April 4, 2012 #24 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Imagine getting called to the Naughty Room for smuggling Toilet Paper! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuffMUp Posted April 4, 2012 #25 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That's an assumption, it maybe correct though. Every employer I have worked for in the past 30 years has used the thinest flimsiest TP and it didn't have anything to do with clogging ;) Um, not an assumption. Just like I don't use Charmin in my motorhome. The system won't handle it and it won't break down properly thereby clogging the outlet. I really don't want to reach up there to unclog the TP just to save some chafing. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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