Is it better for a roll of toilet paper to roll towards you or away? | New Scientist

2023-03-23 14:56:47 By : Ms. Wanda Chen

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Which is the best way to put a roll of toilet paper onto the holder: rolling towards you or away?

Definitely rolling away if you have a cat or a toddler. I am speaking from personal experience.

Joe Gray Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Rolling towards you requires slightly less reaching. However, if you have young children, rolling away is best, since a mischievous downward spin will just leave the roll rotating. If the roll is turned towards you, this action causes a lot of paper to be unspooled.

Ron Dippold San Diego, California, US

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