Not sure if this is a good deal, I hope it helps the members here who can't find paper towels at Woolworths or Coles
Thanks
Mod Note: Paper Towel should not be flushed down the toilet, as they are designed to not break down.
Viva Paper Towel 3pk $2.79 @ ALDI
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👍 I do that too
Machine washable?
Yes, but same principles apply. Don't mix whites with colours.
I use a shamWOW for that
Why spend money on this when you can use a bucket and your left hand?
Serious question, are paper towels such as these in the "don't flush" category? Wow, I thought these would break down albeit slower than regular TP.
Im sure a plumber would be able to give you 100% accurate advice, but from what i have been told, nothing but toilet paper should go down, especially not tissues and or 'flushable' wipes.
If its the thickness then maybe you can seperate the layers out to use individually thereby doubling its utility while saving the environment!
No, it's added latex to prevent falling apart.
Yes they are in the do not flush category.
They are designed to get wet and not break down.
Toilet paper is designed to break down when it gets wet. It is the only thing you should flush. Anything else should be thrown in the bin or composted.
Don't we all do that anyway? #ozbargainhabits
Not sure if this is a good deal
Lol, you got no idea dude.
I predict a total sell-out in 5 minsIs that an exaggeration?
Yeah, it’s more like 2 minutes.
Yeah, more like "we have restock…, And it's gone."
I predict riots.
Royal Rumble WWE now at Aldi
Las time when they were doing toilet paper, I believe there were queues outside the store by 6am already. So… good luck and wake up early.
That is unreal, I can't imagine on top of my head, this is pure insanity.
Have you tried imagining on the bottom of your head?
If you arrived at Aldi a few minutes after opening time you could get toilet roll. Not that I needed or bought any.
Got some yesterday at Aldi and then wandered into woolies at 1 and saw they were restocking so picked up some more. Restock times seem random.
I think it comes down to when the staff have time to do so. So many things needs to be restocked with all the panic buy so it's almost like non-stop restocking across lots of items.
I know my local woolies they get the overnight trucks and usually get one mid afternoon and the stuff they're selling out of goes onto the shop floor as soon as it comes in.
Why the run on paper towel? Is it instead of toilet paper? I dont get it.
Yes. Alternative to toilet paper and it can be washed an reused.
Hopefully not washed and reused after it is being used in place of toilet paper.
Eh? That's the whole point!
Desperate times call for desperate actions.
ಠ_ಠ
There is no sense in any of it I'm afraid, don't try to get it. People are morons.
No sense? The more you buy, the less you need to return to the supermarket later. Where is the sense in not understanding this simple logic?
As everyone is trying to buy a "bit extra", the supply chain can't cope with that. Authorities blame hoarders, but in fact it's mostly just everyone wanting that "bit extra", as we all were advised to do. Notice how the limits aren't working? Shelves are still empty? Because they can't cope even with the limits.
You're an idiot. No one needs 'a little extra'.. Everyone needs to return to the supermarket for fresh essentials anyway, your contention is stupid.
@R00D: Actually it's you who is misinformed. "Fresh essentials"? Maybe you haven't heard of the freezer.
The advice has officially been to get a "bit extra", and is now upgraded to "avoid shopping unless necessary".
Perhaps you didn't get the memo from health ministers and others who said this. They also said not to get too much, not to over-do it, not to hoard. "Bit extra" means exactly that, an extra week or so of supplies. A bit extra.
Supermarkets are a known risk for exposure to the virus. You seem to be in denial. I suggest educating yourself about the virus, and how touching things and being in close proximity to others is risky. That's why supermarkets are taking extreme measures, and why you shouldn't go there every 2 days to get your "fresh essentials". Get what you need, PLUS a bit extra, and then leave.
Do you understand now, or do you need a diagram?
Edit - here's a quote for you: "Victoria's Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton, recommended families purchase enough food to last for two weeks and medication for 60 days. He suggested that didn't mean stockpiling supplies, but sensibly planning to purchase a bit extra."
There's a scene in the Simpsons where Homer eats a chilli that's too hot. He goes to get a glass of water and it evaporates before it hits his tongue. These being on sale in present market conditions remind me of that for some reason.
Find your soul mate Homer!
Ah back when Channel 10 used to play Simpsons re-runs nightly after news. Good ol' days. Those first few seasons are etched into my brain.
Thanks OP. Heading down now.
Camping for 4 days? =p
Glad I could contribute something positive
Heading down now for a deal in 4 days?
Dedication
I doubt that I'll be lucky enough to obtain a pack, but I'm still voting positive.
tHX :)
Local Aldi said these will be 1 per customer
will be managed by staff (my store will have staff member at doors to warehouse and lines will be formed)3 PACK should last a little while.
Yep good luck with the 1.5m between each person in that queue. Is it really worth catching Corona virus over $3 paper towel?
I get why people like toilet paper, but can't you just use tea-towels/sponges and wash these? I would have thought paper towel is quite optional?
I'm starting to get anxious that I'm not being anxious enough.
Is everyone buying this stuff because they're worried they'll be quarantined and not be able to go out and purchase or that stock will eventually run out?
I asked several people going past my place this morning but no one wanted to answer me
People are buying this stuff because they're seeing everyone else do it. Who said they won't be able to go out to supermarkets even under "lockdown"? It's all in their heads. Stupidity right in front of our eyes.
Not really. Look at NZ and their upcoming lockdown. Ardern has urged people to "avoid the supermarket" if they did not have urgent needs.
So perhaps you need to adjust your reasoning, because if a leader says "avoid the supermarket" the obvious thing then to do is stock-up before lock-down.
It is only a matter of times they will lockdown partially. It depends how bad it is, I think most ppl who have common sense would consider future plans.
Common sense would be to forego these. You're more at risk standing in line next to a ridiculous amount of other people.
Even in countries with the strictest lockdown rules (China, Italy), people are still allowed to go and buy groceries. People are stocking up 3 years worth because they are idiots.
Some families have got 4 - 5 kids, they would use a lot on food and toilet papers.
Yeah I thought that might be the reason.
Also people buying for elderly neighbours and such.
I was just wondering, if people were worried they'd get the virus and thought they'd stock up now, aren't they worried about being surrounded by 20 people, 50cm apart in an enclosed space for 20 mins waiting for the shops to open?
@iamhurtin: The answer is "NO"
They are not concerned.Have a look at Centrelink Line today, you would have an idea. A pack of toilet paper should last awhile, they can't use it all in 2 - 3 days unless having big families
@iamhurtin: Doubt it, but we need to do something for this country, hopefully we can learn a lot from countries like South Korea or Taiwan.
You still dont need (profanity) 3 sets of 48 toilet paper packs
And that's why contraception should be free.
Actually in China when under lockdown, only people with permission allow to buy groceries for themselves and their customers, others have to wait wait delivery and they can't pick or choose.
people are still allowed to go and buy groceries.
Yes but people DON'T WANT TO BE at the supermarket, why is this so hard to understand?
Supermarkets are the worst place to be when a highly infectious virus is running loose. As the virus spreads, it increasingly becomes a risk to attend any location where lots of people are at, especially when touching products and baskets etc is required.
Your not going to be able to get it with it selling on Ebay for $23 . Only 8 X more .
You have to queue up at the door before 6am and wrestle with a bunch of grandpas in order to buy one.
I actually think it's irresponsible for Aldi to put this on sale. They can predict it'll be a huge shit fight which will do nothing to promote social distancing.
This is actually ridiculous that a store would promote people to queue in a crowd for a popular bargain at this time. We don't need people promoting congregations.
I understand your point, but what should people do if they have paper towels.
I agree somewhat. For whatever crazy reason toilet paper and paper towels are hard to get. This is just going to promote more undesirable behaviour in a time when we need more sanity.
Maybe they expect the people of Australia to act like educated human beings
This is not a 3rd world country
I think you're asking too much. Have you seen some of the feral behaviour thus far??
Daily reminder that paper towel is not a suitable replacement for toilet paper, and you will clog your toilet.
What about if you flush 2 at a time?
You really shouldn't be leaving the house…. And please don't use it as toilet paper.
Considering that most supermarkets have halted their delivery service, people are going to have to leave their houses.
Some advice for a fellow ozbargainers. I remember back home in post Soviet Russia it was a common thing to use newspapers to clean your arse. So the basic rules are:
- crumple one or two pages for a minute or so while doing toilet thing
- apply gently as it can pierce easily
- discard in a bucket and dispose as a general waste, and don't flush it as it may block your toilet pipes otherwise
Thanks.
Leave toilet paper for elderly people and those in a real need.Don't leave toilet paper for "those in need". Everyone shits. Just don't take more than you need.
Yeah just use whatever you can find; old newspaper arts degrees, phonebooks (yellowpages etc), aussie currency etc
With the rate AUD is dropping, don't be surprised when toilet paper becomes our new currency.
These are already sold out.
Bog roll replacement
No they aren't.
Let me demonstrate otherwise
More products to be haorded & shipped overseas, just like baby formula & sanitiser.
Thanks for all the upvotes!
Hi, I have been ordering toilet paper and paper towels on Amazon. Even my friends without Prime was able to get some. I noticed its available every 3rd or 4th day and check around midday until 3.30PM. Try to check tomorrow as it's the 4th day. I was not able to check today, lots of team meetings after Govt order to shut down various business today.
I saved this list on my wushlist or click buy again. You'll notice that it's available when it appears/disappears if searched or buy option appears/disappears. Just keep refreshing until it's available to add in the basket.
Hope it helps someone just like it helped my friends and family.
Most likely my role will be next in line to go and will not be able to buy toilet paper ;-)
See ya later OZB family! Stay safe!
Thank you, that would be very helpful when it comes to toilet paper shortages, people need to stop hoarding, it is way beyond ridiculous, I just watched 7 News, all the elderly waiting in front of Coles and Woolies are really dangerous, social distance was obviously not considered.
Quilton went on sale today
Sold out in 11 minutes.
I hope no one out there still thinks living in genuine a socialist society makes any sense. Human beings will ensure it fails, even if it sounds plausible in theory. People clearly don't give a damn about each other.
Can make face mask out of it, my son is coughing, perfect to stop him coughing around the house.
fold in half, fold a bit on the left and right, staple a rubber on both sides, then a kid's face mask.
Better than having no mask and I need to spray and wipe every surface at home.Land wars
Last time when Emporia was on sale, I arrived with about 20 others, and there was NOT a single item on shelf because they were ALL gone prior to sale. That was about 3 weeks ago, think about now..
Time to make a move.
Not a deal, limited stock but available now
12 Pack
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com.au/Viva-Paper-Towel-Printed-Pack/dp/B…
These cannot be flushed, but they survive being wet, so rinse after use and dry for reuse