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Reel Premium Bamboo Toilet Paper scores higher on safety - here's why.
R3 scored the Reel Premium Bamboo Toilet Paper 7.0/10 and the Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper 2.3/10 on the same toilet paper scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The Reel Premium Bamboo Toilet Paper comes out ahead, led by its safety score (6.8/10 vs 1.9/10).
The most important dimensions, side by side.
See which one actually scores higher — and why
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Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want an independent lab to back up the PFAS-free claim, not just the brand's word.
You're on a septic system and need confirmed compatibility.
You prefer a 3-ply softness without giving up bamboo fiber.
You value supporting a certified B Corp brand with transparent supply chain practices.
You're subscribing to a regular delivery and want the best safety-verified option at under $28 per 100 sheets.
Chemical safety is not a consideration for your household and convenience, availability, and softness are your primary criteria.
You need wide availability and low cost and are comfortable with the chemical profile as-is.
You're stocking a guest bathroom or secondary location where familiarity and easy restocking matter more than safety optimization.
The main thing to know
The bleaching process (ECF) still uses a chlorine compound and produces trace dioxins — it's better than most conventional TP, but not as clean as brands that use oxygen-based or no bleaching.
Independent lab testing confirmed PFAS contamination in the finished product. The softness-enhancing conditioning chemicals added to Ultra Soft are not fully disclosed, leaving formaldehyde and fragrance status unknown.
Skip this if you...
You need TCF or unbleached bleaching — ECF is Reel's current method and the brand hasn't indicated plans to change.
You require formaldehyde-free status explicitly confirmed — the brand hasn't published this disclosure.
Budget is the primary driver — there are 2-ply bamboo options at lower price points.
You care about PFAS exposure — this product tested positive in independent lab testing.
You're choosing it because the FSC label signals safety — FSC covers forest sourcing only, not chemical safety.
Anyone in your household has chemical sensitivities, is pregnant, or you're working to reduce persistent chemical body burden.
You assumed 'no fragrance listed' means fragrance-free — the brand does not disclose fragrance status.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Toilet Paper options at every price pointEvery Toilet Paper in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Reel and Charmin across 3 independent criteria: Safety (94%), Efficacy (5%), Usability (1%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with Reel Reel Premium Bamboo Toilet Paper - it scored 7.0/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Toilet Paper across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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