Did you buy paper towels or toilet paper in bulk recently? Is your stock of paper cleaning products ready to overtake your pantry, closets, and basement areas? Instead of adding to the clutter, take a look at the whys and hows off-site storage for bulk paper towels and toilet paper.
Why Rent a Storage Unit?
Paper towels and toilet paper may not seem like they take up much space. But when you buy in bulk, the rolls and towers or paper products can quickly fill your usual in-home storage spaces. A storage unit rental has plenty of benefits for bulk paper product buyers. The top reasons to rent off-site storage include:
- Less clutter out in the open.
If you don't have a large pantry, empty closet, or other hidden storage area, your bulk buy paper products can easily clutter the kitchen, dining room, bedroom, or bathroom. Off-site storage eliminates this issue.
- More product purchases.
Do you want to increase your bulk buying habits? Whether your local warehouse club has deals you can't pass up, you want to stock your home for the winter, or you have coupons to use, a storage unit rental allows you to buy (and save) more.
- More storage space.
How much storage space do you have in your home? If you don't have a basement, you have small closets, or you have no room left in your pantry, an off-site rental can help.
- Move-related storage.
Will you move in the not-so-distant future? Instead of hauling your paper towels and toilet paper stash from house to house, store the items for the time being. This will make the move easier, while allowing you to keep your bulk purchases.
Along with these reasons, a storage unit can help you organize your bulk paper product buys. This is an ideal option for anyone who purchases holiday or other themed paper towels or has different types of toilet paper for different household members. Instead of stashing the entire haul at home, keep what you need and store the rest.
How Should You Store Bulk Paper Products in a Rental Unit?
Now that you know why to choose an off-site facility, it's time to take the next step and learn more about organizing and adding to your storage unit. To make the most of this space and effectively (and efficiently) store your bulk paper towel and toilet paper buys, use:
- Garbage bags.
Keep individual paper towel rolls together or corral smaller packs of toilet paper with garbage bags. This container option is inexpensive and easy to use. Either fill the bags with the paper products or stack and cover them inside the storage unit.
- Paper bags.
Paper shopping bags from the grocery store are another storage option. This free container pick is easy to fill and gives you the perfect view inside (from the top).
- Wire shelves.
Wire shelving units can help you separate and organize paper towels and toilet paper. Stack the items on the shelves for easy access. This option is ideal if you need to quickly find and remove the products for at-home use.
- Boxes and bins.
Keep paper towel rolls and toilet paper clean, dry, and dust-free in cardboard boxes or plastic bins. Seal boxes with packing tape, and use tight-fitting lids on bins. Label the containers with the products inside.
You can also store bulk paper product buys out in the open (inside your storage unit). Stack packages of paper towels or toilet paper on top of each other, with the heavier items on the bottom. Cover the stacks with a painter's drop cloth or plastic sheeting for extra protection.
