How To Find The Right Paper Towel

Paper towels are essential cleaning items for both homes and businesses. One of the most cost-effective ways to purchase them is in bulk. Sam’s Club offers great value on bulk paper towels from trusted brands such as Bounty, Viva, and Scott. Stocking up ensures you’re prepared for events, cookouts, or simply maintaining a steady supply at home. These versatile household necessities are used for everything from cooking and cleaning to back-to-school kits, and they even serve as a handy substitute for paper napkins. Their ability to clean multiple surfaces makes paper towels a must-have on grocery or office supply shopping lists.

Here’s what you should know when buying paper towels:

How to Find the Best Price on Paper Towels Paper towels are labeled with their total area in square feet (sq. ft.). When shopping for bulk packs, calculate the price per roll by dividing the total price by the number of rolls in the pack. Then, divide the price per roll by the square footage listed on the packaging.

A standard full-sheet paper towel measures 11 inches by 11 inches, but many brands now offer "choose-a-size" options, with sheets varying in length. Common sheet sizes include 11 inches, 10.2 inches, 6 inches, and 5.5 inches.

Many brands also offer larger roll sizes, often labeled as "big rolls," "mega rolls," "super rolls," "double rolls," "giant rolls," or "huge rolls." These labels refer to the increased number of sheets per roll, thus providing more area.

Types and Uses of Paper Towels

• Select-a-Size (Tear-a-Square or Choose-a-Sheet): These rolls feature perforated sheets that can be torn off as needed. They are commonly found in kitchens, laundry rooms, and homes.
• Roll Paper Towels: These are long, continuous sheets often used to refill dispensers in offices, restrooms, and food service areas. They are generally made of 2-ply material for added strength and absorbency.
• C-fold & Multi-fold: Common in commercial settings like offices and public restrooms, these towels are typically dispensed from a box or dispenser.
• Center-pull Paper Towels: Used in commercial and healthcare environments, these towels are dispensed from a central pull system.
• Quilted Towels: Known for their extra softness and absorbency, these towels are ideal for household use.
• Shop Towels: Super-strong and designed for tough, messy jobs, shop towels are ideal for automotive and workshop environments. Sam’s Club offers Scott Shop Towels that are especially strong when wet.

How Many Rolls Are in a Case? Typically, a case contains 30 rolls of perforated paper towels like Bounty Select-A-Size or Member’s Mark Premium Paper Towels. However, depending on the thickness and absorbency, some cases may contain fewer rolls, such as 15 rolls. For roll paper towels used in dispensers, a case usually contains 12 rolls.

How Many Sheets Are in a Roll? The number of sheets per roll can vary by brand and type. For instance, Bounty Essentials offers 40 full-sized sheets per roll, while Bounty Select-A-Size has 55 sheets per roll. Some rolls, like select-a-size varieties, allow you to choose the size of each sheet, depending on your needs.

Best Paper Towel Brands at Sam’s Club Sam’s Club offers a wide selection of popular paper towel brands in bulk, including:

• Member’s Mark
• Bounty
• Scott
• Boardwalk
• Bounty Basic
• Georgia-Pacific
• Kleenex
• POM

Additionally, for professional-grade hardwound roll paper towels and shop towels, brands like Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, and Scott are available.

When you order paper towels online from Sam’s Club, you can opt for convenient home delivery or use the “Pick Up In Club” option to quickly grab your order in-store.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Towels

• What are paper towels made from? Paper towels are made from wood pulp, which is a fibrous material similar to paper mache. They can be manufactured from chemical pulp, recycled fiber, or a blend of both.

• Does Sam’s Club sell recycled paper towels? Yes, Sam’s Club offers 100% eco-friendly recycled paper towels, though most paper towels are made from virgin pulp.

• What makes paper towels absorbent? The absorbency of paper towels is due to the loose way in which fibers are woven during production, allowing liquid to pass through the fibers. Two-ply paper towels are more absorbent than single-ply, as the layers provide greater strength and absorption.

• Can paper towels be recycled? Generally, paper towels cannot be recycled due to the nature of their use. However, the cardboard tube inside the roll is typically recyclable, so check your local recycling guidelines.

• Can paper towels be composted? Paper towels that are free from chemicals are usually compostable.

• Can paper towels go in the microwave? Most plain white paper towels are safe to use in the microwave, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.