We reveal a brilliant trick used in luxury hotels that will make you look at toilet paper in a completely different way.
We use toilet paper every day, yet it remains an extraordinary invention. Let’s learn more about its origins and the secret of all hotels.
The beginnings of toilet paper
Toilet paper is one of those products we use every day without giving it much thought, but did you know that its origins date back thousands of years? The first forerunners of this product were already in ancient Egypt, where wealthy people used sea sponges to cleanse themselves after their bodily needs.
In the Middle Ages, Europeans used small pieces of cloth called “fine cloths” for cleaning. Despite their name, these cloths were not particularly hygienic and were often reused.
The first true rice paper was invented in China , where rice paper was widely used for hygiene purposes. Rice paper was hand-made and used by the wealthier classes.
Modern toilet paper was invented in 1857 by American engineer Joseph Gayetty . Gayetty created sheets of paper impregnated with aloe vera and marketed them as a hygienic product for anal cleansing. However, his product was not a great success and soon fell into oblivion.
The paper in question didn’t gain popularity until the 1890s , when a New York company began selling rolls of this smooth, odorless paper. The paper quickly gained popularity, and its use quickly spread.
Toilet paper is an essential product in every home today and is used worldwide. Many types are available, from classic white to colored and scented, and it’s made from various types of paper, such as cellulose or recycled paper.
A clever trick from hotels
