The paper towel holder seems to be an unnecessary purchase until you try to hold the paper towel with one hand while making dinner or cleaning up large clutter. Suddenly, that seemingly redundant piece of plastic or steel could have helped you easily grasp a paper towel instead of accidentally slamming the paper roll into the sink, soaking the entire paper roll and rendering it useless. So yes, you need a tissue dispenser.

The paper towel dispenser has several advantages. One, it looks good. This is the difference between the aesthetic of just moving into a fraternity house or giving your kitchen a polished, finished look. Second, the tissue holder lifts the roll from the counter to prevent overflow and water leakage. The tissue holder also makes it easier for you to hold one or several sheets of paper at a time with only one hand.

What to consider when choosing a tissue holder

Function is the primary consideration. If the paper towel rack is placed directly on the counter, the base should be high enough to prevent moisture and water spilled from wet food from entering the paper towel. It can be said that it should be easy to tear the paper towel quickly, and the holder will not shake. If you want something that saves space, you can install a paper towel rack on the sink or elsewhere in the kitchen. When choosing the best tissue holder, aesthetics is also an important detail. You want to choose a product that suits your decorating style and complements other appliances and tools in the kitchen.

What are we looking for when choosing the best tissue holder

We turned to our favorite kitchen and household goods brands, such as simplehuman, Yamazaki Home, and OXO Good Grips, all of which produce innovative and beautiful tissue holders. In addition, we have selected a variety of materials and styles, including options that can be placed on the counter, mounted on the wall, and even magnetically connected to the refrigerator. Check out our selection of the best tissue dispensers below.

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The kitchen can be a very busy place, so any tool that makes it easier to perform tasks with one hand is a triumph in our book. The OXO Good Grips paper towel holder has a spring arm that can apply pressure to the paper towel roll. The advantage of this is that it can prevent the roll from starting to unravel, and at the same time it is easier to pull a single sheet of paper with one hand. Like the simplehuman option, this tissue holder is made of stylish stainless steel.

Pros: The only option in this list is designed for one-handed tearing. The heavy base adds firmness while preventing towels from being placed directly on the counter.

Disadvantages: a bit expensive. Depending on the position of the roll, one-handed tearing is not always effective.

Buy: OXO Good Grips SimplyTear tissue holder

Use simplehuman wall-mounted tissue holder to save counter space. simplehuman is made of durable stainless steel and a durable design. It is equipped with three necessary screws and can be quickly and easily installed as a wall-mounted or under-cabinet tissue dispenser. The stylish and modern design uses die-cast metal brackets and oversized stainless steel rods. Just like the Yamazaki's option below, this option is very suitable for users with smaller kitchens because it can make your counter free.

Advantages: The ring spring prevents the paper roll from unraveling and provides sufficient tension. Users can tear off one or more sheets of paper with one hand.

Disadvantages: For those who want to install simplehuman to the inside of the cabinet door, they may need to purchase shorter screws.

Buy: simplehuman wall-mounted tissue holder

Yamazaki Home brings the spirit of Japanese minimalism into daily household items, and its products are especially suitable for small spaces. Like the simplehuman option, this tissue holder can easily keep the counter clean. This simple paper towel holder has a powerful magnet on the back, which means it can be attached to almost any refrigerator. Light wood and white metal add a stylish touch to this simple tissue holder.

Advantages: stylish design. The powerful magnet can be fixed on the refrigerator, saving space and without drilling holes, which is different from the simple manual option, which has screws.

Disadvantages: The rubber ring holding the towel roll in place is easy to lose.

Buy: Yamazaki Household Magnetic Paper Towel Holder-Kitchen Storage

We recommend the Spectrum Diversified Euro paper towel rack, which is a simple and affordable paper towel rack that can lift the roll from the counter and provide a clean look for the kitchen. Spectrum adopts a minimalist design and has a variety of finishes to choose from, including copper, gold, black chrome and chrome (as shown). The ring design of the tissue dispenser leaves enough space at the top to easily take the Spectrum from the counter to the table and back when placing a roll on the tissue rack.

Advantages: Spectrum can accommodate rolls of paper towels of any size, including large rolls, although they will cover the bottom.

Disadvantages: The user may need two hands to tear off the tissue. There is no padding on the bottom of the Spectrum, which will produce a harsh sound when pulled across the countertop.

Purchase: Spectrum Diversified European style tissue holder

Use the Mikasa storage box with tissue holder to keep everything you need for entertainment or group dinners in one place. The multifunctional kitchen stand has a separate paper towel section and a place for placing cutlery, plates or condiments. Available in black or matte gold, this storage box is made of heavy-duty carbon structural steel and is coated with a BPA-free food safe powder coating. The stirring handle provides a convenient stand to move the caddy from one space to another.

Advantages: Minimal assembly, Mikasa can be folded for compact storage when not in use.

Disadvantages: Mikasa has a large price tag, and the tissue holder cannot be used alone.

Buy: Mikasa storage box with tissue holder

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