The Cleaning InstitutePaper towel holders are necessary for giving your home easy to access. Paper towel holders vary in design and function, which can make it challenging to find the right product for your kitchen. Fortunately, our team has years of experience with testing various products and took the time to present you with a few of our top recommendations when you’re looking to own a new paper towel holder.
We always use testing categories when rating various products. For paper towel holders, the categories we used included Efficiency, Design, and Durability.
Efficiency – Our process included reviewing how well each product worked and if it was worth purchasing.
Design – We checked out the design and style of each paper towel holder, which contributed to its value.
Durability – The materials used to construct each paper towel holder were an additional consideration.
The OXO Good Grips Towel Holder makes it easy to tear a single piece of paper off of the roll with one hand and prevents the rest of the roll from unraveling.
Most notable upside: We discovered that the freestanding OXO could accommodate any size or brand of paper towel. It looks modern and contemporary with its brushed stainless steel surface and is easy to load each time. It’s also built with a weighted base and a non-slip ring for added stability on countertops.
Biggest downsides: The spring tension arm doesn’t have as much tension as we had hoped, which can cause too many sheets to unravel if you yank it with too much force. This doesn’t occur that often though, and we still appreciate the functionality it offers.
With perfect tear technology, the Kamenstein Paper Towel Holder includes an ingenious ratchet system to prevent the roll from unraveling each time.
Most notable upside: Our team found that paper towels are easy and quick to replace on this holder and that the Kamenstein is easy to mount horizontal under a cabinet to free up extra space on the countertop. It’s even designed to fit any size of paper towel roll, which includes jumbo-sized rolls or select-a-size rolls. It can be used in various rooms of the home like the garage, home office, or bathroom.
Biggest downsides: There were a few squiggly lines present on the finish, but this was hard to see at first glance. We still believe this product is worth the purchase.
The Prodyne Paper Towel Holder proves to be durable and is built with heavy gauge brushed stainless steel and matte black and rubber accents. All mounting hardware is included.
Most notable upside: During our tests, the Prodyne became one of our top choices for its natural spring quality that makes for easy loading each time the roll needs to be replaced. The installation is secure, and the holder doesn’t wiggle or move once it’s mounted.
Biggest downsides: The edges are prone to digging into the paper towel rolls at times, which can cause it to roll slower. Fortunately, this is also a benefit because it prevents too many paper towels from being ripped off each time.
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