'Anti-phone addiction' author calls Aldi toilet set 'inappropriate'

Louisa Guise said the retailer was being 'irresponsible'15:19, 28 Jul 2026An 'anti-phone addiction' author has branded Aldi 'irresponsible' for selling an 'inappropriate' toilet stand because it has a tray for smartphones on it. Louisa Guise spotted the three-in-one free-standing toilet set for sale in the middle aisle of the Aldi store on Vastern Road, Reading, Berkshire, while shopping on Tuesday, July 21.‌The 39-year-old author said she was 'shocked' to see the 'Specialbuy' product featured a smartphone tray, alongside a toilet brush holder and toilet paper holder. Louisa said the product "reinforces the idea we are all glued to our phones" and "accommodates phone addiction" by encouraging people to take their phone with them to the toilet.‌The communications expert and author of How to