But it’s almost impossible to tell from the packaging whether these cheaper products are the same quality.

The most important thing to us is that this product came with no plastic wrapping at all, unlike most high street staples.At first sight, I wasn't convinced that these were going to be the softest options, but I was proven wrong. We also analysed how many sheets were in each roll and how many metres of toilet paper they contained, giving a score out of five for value for money. In most cases this was a four-pack, but some supermarkets only sold their toilet roll in bumper sized packs.

The Sainsbury’s version looked and felt thick and soft but its performance in the water test was a bit disappointing as it split fairly easily. You do get a lot for your money though – the rolls in this pack were the longest we tested, averaging 27. We looked at how well they soaked up the water and whether the paper split or fell apart, giving them a score out of ten for effectiveness.This was the second cheapest product we tested - at just 11p per 100 sheets - but you would need to use more than twice as many more sheets to soak up the same amount of liquid as Andrex, so it isn’t great value for money. Although you don't want your bathroom staple to be tough as nails, you also don't want to be able to put your finger through the paper easily. How it feels: When wiping sensitive areas, it's essential that you choose a product that is soft to the touch. Pros:• Cheap and cheerful• Good two-ply tissue• Average of 220 sheets per roll Cons:• Plastic packaging isn't recyclable **Verdict:**Is it going to win any awards? Subscribe to the What’s The Best Newsletter to keep up to date with more of the latest reviews and recommendations from Lily and the rest of the What’s The Best team.

That means it isn’t great value for money, despite being the cheapest product we tested, costing just 10p per 100 sheets. means that it can't be recycled again, the fibres are too short and will result in poor pulp in the recycling process. You'll know that toilet paper is safe to use in a septic system if it is listed as septic system safe or biodegradable. It disintegrated quickly in the water test, meaning you would need to use many sheets to get the same effect as the Andrex version. At 33p per 100 sheets, however, Andrex toilet roll is more than three times as expensive as the cheapest supermarket version sold at Lidl.The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Asda only sells this product in packs of 12 or 24 – but the rolls were the shortest we tested at just 21. There's nothing worse than scratchy toilet paper, and that's why we've got hands-on in the testing process.