My 5-year-old son doesn't like that toilet paper is white. He mentions it every time he uses it. But I have no idea if toilet paper comes in different colors. I'm curious, is there a specific reason why toilet paper is white?

You could easily buy toilet paper in baby blue, soft pink, pale yellow, and even mint green. So, why did it disappear?

1. Dye Sensitivities: Dermatologists and doctors began pointing out that the artificial dyes used to color the paper were causing skin irritation, allergic reactions, and health concerns for sensitive skin.

2. Environmental Impact: Colorful dyes didn't dissolve easily in water. When flushed, dyed paper took much longer to decompose, which was bad news for septic tanks and city wastewater treatment facilities. The chemicals in the dyes were also tough on local ecosystems.

3. The Cost Factor: Bleaching paper pulp white is incredibly cheap and fast. Adding dyes to massive manufacturing lines adds extra steps, cleanup, and expenses. Once the trend faded, companies were more than happy to stick to basic white to keep prices down.

How to Surprise Your Son with Colorful Toilet Paper Today

You don't have to tell your five-year-old that he is stuck with boring white forever. While you won't find colored rolls on your average supermarket shelf next to the Charmin, they are still made today as a novelty item!

Several specialty brands manufacture safe, modern, colored toilet paper. The most famous is a Portuguese company called Renova, which popularized luxury, vibrantly colored toilet paper. You can easily find their rolls on Amazon or specialty home goods sites.

Best of all, modern colored toilet paper is typically dyed with dermatologically tested, biodegradable dyes that are safe for both septic systems and sensitive young skin.

Imagine his face if he walks into the bathroom and finds a roll of bright red, neon green, royal blue, or jet black toilet paper waiting for him! It might just turn his daily bathroom routine into his favorite part of the day.