The best toilet paper wiping aid

Top pick

Bottom Buddy Toilet Tissue Wiping Aid

Does the job at the push of a button

An ergonomic and patented design, the Bottom Buddy is designed to fit comfortably in your hand and provide ease of use. Especially helpful is its push bottom release and retractable petal design.

Bottom Buddy’s 11 in aid aims to preserve dignity and freedom for folks who require assistance in the bathroom.

The aid consists of a light-blue rounded head with three retractable “tulip petals” that grip toilet tissue snugly. With the click of a button, soiled tissue will be released from the head of the aid.

Once you’re finished in the bathroom, use the complimentary zippered pouch for easy, undetectable storage.

The patented three-petal head and scientifically-engineered curved handle work together to ensure Bottom Buddy’s product is as easy to use as possible. The head functions best with sturdy toilet paper or sanitary wipes. Don’t worry––you don’t have to overstuff the head of the aid in order to get the results you need, only three or four squares of toilet paper are needed to get the job done.

Bottom Buddy’s popular aid works for anyone who could use a little extra help in the bathroom!

Key Features

  • Three retractable “tulip petals”
  • A zippered storage bag is included
  • Push button for release
Honorable mention

Juvo Toilet Aid With Integrated Hygienic Caddy

An aid that can go the distance

This easy to use aid holds tissues tightly and keeps things clean and sanitary. Able to extend up to 20 in, this aid has you covered and can reach any spot.

Juvo’s toilet aid is 18 in long, which extends your reach by 20 in. With this toilet aid, it’s as simple as grabbing toilet tissue and utilizing the Easy Squeeze Trigger that secures it. For maximum comfort, the Juvo aid has a comfortable grip that’s easy to hold.

What makes Juvo’s wiping aid so special is that there is a release button in the front and back of the handle, making it versatile for a wide range of medical conditions.

Once you’re done, you can use the integrated caddy that keeps the wand sanitary and you’re good to go about your other business. When it’s time to clean the aid, simply use soapy water.

Key Features

  • Easy squeeze trigger
  • Integrated caddy
  • Tissue holder tips
  • Extends reach by 20 in
  • Push-button release for front or back
Conventional design

Sammons Preston Toilet Aid For Independent Daily Living

Simple yet effective

These simple tongs make a world of difference! No complicated mechanisms or buttons, simply use the ergonomically angled handles to reach and finish your business.

The Sammons Preston Toilet Aid is a set of tongs that make using the bathroom easy. Measuring 15 in long and lightweight, this toilet aid has an ergonomic handle and angled ends to contour to the curves of the body.

To use this unique product, it’s suggested you use six to ten sheets of toilet paper, wrap the tissue around the tips, and make sure to keep the angled ends closed while using the product. When you’re done, simply open the tongs and release the used tissue.

When it’s time to clean your toilet aid, you can use a moist wipe or soap and water. The vinyl material and fully exposed tongs make it easy to clean and give you the certainty you’re cleaning everything.

Key Features

  • Stainless steel frame
  • Vinyl-coated handles
  • Works best with 6 to 10 sheets of tissue
Great for travel

Buckingham Travel Compact Folding Easywipe Toilet Aid

Portable for all occasions

Thanks to its folding design, this toilet aid is great for travel and easy storage. This unit also comes with a travel case, is latex-free, and features a simple button release for spent tissue.

Buckingham’s compact toilet aid is perfect for people on the go. Though 15 in long, the aid quickly folds in half for discreet storage. The travel case fits the wand folded in half, making it super easy to bring around with no fuss or attention drawn to you.

The product is latex-free and has a mechanism that keeps tissue in the wand and a button to quickly and easily let go of soiled tissue.

All in all, Buckingham’s toilet aid makes using the bathroom easy and effective, whether you’re in the comfort of your own home or halfway across the world!

Key Features

  • Can work with toilet tissue or wipes
  • The product folds in half
  • Comes with small carrying case
  • Mechanism holds the tissue in place
Comfiest design

Fanwer Long Reach Comfort Wipe Toilet Aid

Combination of comfortability and reach

If comfort is important to you, then give this aid a try. This model features a cushioned tip and actuator for easy release and comfortable usage. At 14 in long, this aid certainly has the reach.

Fanwer’s Long Reach Comfort Wipe takes away some of the strain from bending and reaching while going to the bathroom. Their goal is to eliminate stress and establish dignity for people using the product.

The wipe is 14 in long and lightweight, made of plastic and rubber. It can be used with toilet paper and wipes–depending on which you prefer–and soiled tissue will be released with an actuator that makes it easy to get rid of your product.

The wand has an ergonomic design that is made to be easy to hold and easy to reach where you need to reach.

With Fanwer’s Long Reach Comfort Wipe, reaching is made simple.

Key Features

  • Compatible with toilet issue and wipes
  • Cushioned tip
  • Actuator for easy release
Simplest design

Sammons Preston Curved Toilet Aid

No fuss and no mess

Less is more in the case of this curved aid. A no-fuss design, this model gets the job done and spares you any of the more complicated features. Get in, get clean, and get out.

Sometimes the simpler, the better. That’s just the case with the curved toilet aid from Sammons Preston. The lightweight aid, weighing only 2.5 oz, is shaped with an ergonomic 10 in curve. A molded head with a recessed serrated tip holds the toilet paper in place. And that’s it–simple.

The metal rod design without button and springs ensures its durability, but it’s not a toilet aid that will suit all. To start, it does require the removal of soiled tissue by hand or another tool. Additionally, it’s small handle size might not always work for those who struggle with gripping.

But if you’re in the market for a basic product that will last, this is the toilet aid for you.

Key Features

  • Lightweight aid weighing 2.5 oz
  • Ergonomic, 10 in curved metal rod
  • Molded plastic head with recessed serrated tip

Choosing the right wiping aid might seem simple enough, but each aid is unique in its own way. Read on for our list of everything to keep in mind before completing a purchase for your own.

Length

The length of the wiping aid will have an influence on how easy it is for you to use. If the wand is too long, you might have to reach from a strange angle, but if it’s too short, it will put a strain on your back, shoulders, and arms. If unsure, it’s best to find the sweet spot between short and long wiping aids. Most are about 14 in, which is a solid middle-ground size.

Grip

The last thing you want to worry about is your aid slipping out of your hand when you least expect it. To prevent this inconvenience, we suggest investing in a wiping aid with an ergonomic handle that is designed to rest comfortably in your hand. It’ll also come in handy to purchase an aid that pairs an ergonomic handle with a rubber grip.

Storage

Storage is one of the most important things to consider before purchasing your wiping aid. You won’t be using your aid all the time, so you’ll want to make sure you have a way to store the aid in the most sanitary way possible. Look for a wiping aid that comes with a caddy, box, or pouch for easy storage that you can carry with you if you want to. Otherwise, simply using a large, resealable plastic bag should do trick.

Types of tissue

Using toilet tissue or wipes is a personal decision. There are benefits and drawbacks to each. Though most toilet wiping aids should be compatible with all types of sanitary wipes, it’s helpful to check in advance which materials can be used with the tip.

Cleaning

All aids should be washable with water and soap, but make sure the product and design you choose are easy to clean for true sanitation and peace of mind you’re cleaning as thoroughly as possible.

Weight

Weight is another factor to consider that depends on your medical condition. If you have limited or low mobility in your arms, you might benefit from a wiping aid that weighs less. Purchasing a lightweight aid will also come in handy when it’s time to travel!

Release

The way the tissue releases is key to making sure the aid works for you. If you have limited dexterity in your fingers, you’ll want a wiping aid that has an easy release button that doesn’t require a strong push.

Alaina Strollo

Alaina is a writer and editor for the TravelAwaits team. Between her love for delicious food, hidden gems and niche destinations, and binge-watching travel series on Netflix, Alaina loves writing most of all. She is a storyteller at heart with a passion for sharing stories with the world.