In the Western world, we expect a toilet paper holder on the wall in every small room. Whether you're in a restaurant, at school, or at your mother-in-law's house, it looks almost the same everywhere. This is because everyone uses toilet paper neatly.
But did you know that in countries like India, water is seen as a more hygienic method than grabbing a few sheets from the toilet paper holder? If you do have bamboo toilet paper in the bathroom, you naturally want an appropriate holder within reach, on the wall. But how did this ever come about and what does such a toilet paper holder look like?
The history of the toilet paper holder
In the Middle Ages, there was no toilet paper and certainly no toilet paper holder. Back then, people used whatever was available for personal hygiene. While wealthy people could use wool or cloth, others had leaves, moss, or sawdust at their disposal. When paper became available to the population in the 15th century, newspapers etc. were used for this purpose.
It was with the rise of indoor toilets that people started paying for toilet paper because it didn't clog the drain. This was in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Before that, toilet paper existed but wasn't necessarily successful because there were many free alternatives.
The toilet paper holder itself, however, came even later. This device was developed because the inventor wanted to prevent a toilet user from having to pluck each sheet from the roll every time. With the toilet paper holder, the toilet paper is always at an accessible height and position.
What we recommend, of course, is a bamboo toilet paper holder. Because what looks better than a bamboo toilet paper holder with natural bamboo toilet paper on it!
Height of toilet paper holder
A toilet paper holder is a holder that keeps a toilet roll within reach of your toilet. A horizontal bar is what's most common in houses. This model is the easiest to install and use. You can quickly refill it, and the reserve rolls are even under the current toilet paper on the holder. Nothing is more annoying than a toilet paper holder that you first have to unscrew or loosen just to replace a roll.
The other option is a roll that hangs in a device on the wall. With these devices, the daily use of the paper itself is easier and it often looks neat.
Hanging a toilet paper holder
Lastly, a few tips and tricks on how to hang a holder on the wall, so you always have bamboo toilet paper for daily use within reach in your bathroom. This actually sparked a debate on the internet. One half advocated for the sheet against the wall while the other half hung the sheet on the outside of the roll.
However, the debate was quickly ended. Namely, in the first patent ever for a toilet paper holder, it was clearly indicated that the device was intended so that the paper does not hang against the wall. So when you're screwing in your holder, hang the toilet paper the right way immediately! Read more about hanging a toilet roll or toilet paper facts.
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