When you rack up a new toilet paper roll,

have it facing the wall

have it facing away from the wall

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The Toilet Paper Trauma

Jan 23, 2012

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have it facing the wall

A toilet paper roll facing the wall cannot be batted and unrolled by cats or other pets, preventing a common daily frustration
Pulling from behind the roll can provide more controlled tearing with less chance of yanking off more than needed

have it facing away from the wall

Paper facing away from the wall is directly reachable without awkwardly reaching behind the roll or the cabinet
The orientation facing the user is simply more intuitive and accessible when you need it most

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When you rack up a new toilet paper roll,

have it facing the wall

have it facing away from the wall