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Effective invention

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023

This paper towel stand is incredibly effective when dispensing single sheets of paper. It is handy when your hands are messy and you don't want to contaminate the entire roll. The stand is sturdy yet attractive.

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Banana

Paper towel holder

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023

Worked great and looked nice but I returned as I thought it had hidden sprayer in the center. I think they are using wrong pic

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Dewey

Effective invention

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023

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TheExecutor

It’s so good I bought it twice

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021

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Build quality of this paper towel holder is fantastic. Has a wonderful tension arm that allows you to rip the paper towel to your desired length. It’s so good and works perfectly that I have purchased two of them. One was purchased a few years ago. The other one was purchased just recently. My neighbor loved it so much I gave it to her. Definitely worth the price if you don’t have a wall-mounted dispenser. Works great on the porch and in the backyard eating at the picnic table. Easy cleanup if it gets dirty because it’s made of stainless steel. All I do is use some stainless steel polish and it looks brand new. Excellent for a housewarming gift or a Wedding gift definitely a kitchen essential.

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Good item

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023

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Initially, the paper towel holder appeared too bulky for our needs. However, it proved to be quite practical once we used it with a roll of paper towels. We particularly appreciate that it prevents loose sheets from cluttering our kitchen counter, a common issue with other holders.

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R.D.M.

Very Useful If You Understand Physics

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013

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After a decade of cheap plastic under-the-cabinet holders and on-the-counter wooden holders, this metal holder is a beautiful dream.
Reasons to keep it:
- base is weighted, so, even if you yank from a distance or with excessive force, it's less likely to tip over
- unlike the cheaper plastic models, it holds the extra large 'double rolls' (we use Bounty Double Rolls: Select-A-Size)
- the little 'arm' can help when you have 'raw meat cootie hands': if you need one sheet, gently pull one sheet until the perforation is past the arm then yank swiftly downward... very easy with one healthy hand

I can see where problems may arise:
If you purchase one-ply paper towels, the 'arm' may be too strong and will make it more difficult to achieve a clean tear.
If you pull a long strip of sheets, it is more difficult to tear off one-handed.

Using this product requires experience. You gotta know when to hold it... Know when to fold it... Know when NOT to give in to the instinct to put your dirty free hand on top of the towels while you rip down with the other hand.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

If you are willing to pay attention to the physics of this device, you will have a very sanitary method of paper towel dispensary.
As the chef de cuisine in my home, this is an indispensable kitchen tool for sticky hands. It is not perfect, but, unless crazed, you will not yank this off the counter at an inconvenient time.

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csmith

Great solid product

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017

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I have been on the market for a paper towel holder, but I do A LOT of research before purchasing anything.

Several things came to mind of what you need to look for in a paper towel holder
> Can it fit the size of rolls you use
> Is the base heavy enough so you can use it one handed
> Is the arm heavy enough so you can use it one handed
> Is the design cosmetically appealing

The answer to all of the above is yes for me. I saw this item featured on America's Test Kitchen (a show on PBS in America) and decided I would give it a try. It weighs slightly over 2 pounds, which is generally the magic number to have a sturdy paper towel holder, and the arm is actually helpful. You can tear off your paper towels so that you don't need two hands, and it can support the largest jumbo rolls you can find for it. Excellent product all and all.

The only complaint I can come up with (not a huge deal at all), is that sometimes, I get 2 sheets instead of 1 when trying to remove a paper towel. Granted these are the ones that allow you to select smaller sizes, but there is more wasted paper that way, or it requires that I use a second hand so I don't get both. Not a huge complaint, nor worth sending the product back for, but figured I make note of that.

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JenSzen

Just ordered my second one after 12 years!

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023

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I love these! They’re truly one hand dispensers. Mine lasted 12 years and the arm finally broke off. We use a LOT of paper towels too. I can’t say enough good things about it. You’ll need to decide how to put your towel roll on, if you’re left handed or right handed. I’m tempted to buy another one just in case they stop making them! 😂 🌷

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PLW

Bought By Mistake & Kept!

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023

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I meant to buy a paper towel holder w the spray bottle for cleaner in the middle. I bought this & kept it bc it works so well. Easy to get just one paper towel.

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Shuo Chen

Heavy enough to use one handed.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023

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A bit pricey but gets the job done. Medium heaviness. Subtle enough it won't look out of place. Sturdy for daily use. Nice arm for expanding and variations of towel width. Helps hold towels down for tearing.

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Lasted Over 2 Years

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024

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I had this for about 2 years and the holding part stopped working. The downside is that if you don’t pull the paper towel enough to pass the holder, the paper towel will hang outside of it and defeat the purpose. I’ll be buying a different brand to try.

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ghosty

Looks good on my counter

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023

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I wanted to upgrade my old paper towel holder because I hated having to use both hands to rip a piece off the roll. This one is definitely an upgrade looks-wise, but I found you have to rip it a certain way to only get one piece at a time. The tension arm that touches the paper towel isn't rubber/silicone, so you you have to rip it the right way or you will end up unrolling your paper towels. Overall it's a nice piece to have in the kitchen once you figure out the trick to ripping off one piece at a time.

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