OXO Good Grips SimplyTear Paper Towel Holder Countertop

A beautiful kitchen or bathroom counter top addition and so easy to use. A definite upgrade to replace my old paper towel holder in looks and performance. The bottom of it got smelly due to having a porous bottom. The bottom of this one is plastic which should eliminate the problem. The body is weighted stainless steel keeping it in place when in use. The spring activated arm makes for a quick and easy one handed tear every time. Save on waste by only tearing one paper towel no matter what size the roll It is high quality and the price is very reasonable when compared to comparable items. Perfectly packaged it arrived in excellent condition. Would definitely order again. Read more

Super sturdy and solid, and it stays put when using it. One-handed tearing works well most of the time, though I have found that it can depend on the paper towel I use or how much of the roll is left on the holder. Read more

The OXO Good Grips SimplyTear Paper Towel Holder is absolutely amazing. The product works perfectly. One, it is looks good in any setting. Two, you can easily put on and remove the paper towel roll. Three, It is weighted just right so the holder will never fall over. Four, it does not take up a lot of counter space. Finally, tearing off sheets of paper towel is easy. I am not sure why a few people say that you have pull the paper a certain way to tear off sheets, but this is absolutely not true. No matter what angle you pull, the sheet is will tear off clean and perfectly. Please do not waste your time looking at other holders because they will not match up to this product. Read more

I own quite a few items from OXO. They're awesome. Well made, smooth operating, sharp looking. If there's any drawback, it's that they tend to be a bit pricey. That's what initially gave me pause on this item. The idea of paying $20-25 for a paper towel holder seems kinda nuts. But, after months of aggravation with my select-a-sheet rolls on a standard dispenser, I pulled the trigger (pressed the button?). Normally, I like to give 5-star reviews. I'm happy to say most of the products I've bought through Amazon deserve them. This holder is cool looking and has a neat operation, but it doesn't quite hit the 5-star meter. Let's discuss. First and foremost, It's OXO, which means it has those qualities I mention above. It's finely made, looks great and mostly works well. It's the mostly that loses that final star. Like some other commenters on this item, I found you have to build a "technique" to work the one-handed tear effortlessly. If you don't mind a little effort, that's fine, but I agree with others who say that for $25, it should work seamlessly (no pun intended). I ripped about 15 sheets off for testing various styles. A simple pull may lead to more than one sheet (you can tighten the tension on the spring arm, but then you could just topple your holder. A light pull works best for the select-a-size sheets, but then the next sheet is barely past the spring arm, meaning you either have to use two hands or be especially talented pulling from the top edge of the sheet. I haven't tried this while fully occupied (say, in the middle of cutting vegetables or cleaning dishes), but I am interested in seeing how that less careful pull handles the one-handed solution. Overall, I do like the product as it significantly reduces the multiple spinny sheet pulls from a standard resistance holder, but it's still got some issues with the select-a-size that the OXO brain crew could work together to solve. By the way, it's absolutely perfect for full sheets, so if you use those, then there's that. Good product, just short of great. But I would have preferred (and kind of expected) great for $25 Read more

I have always had my paper towels hanging from under a cabinet in my kitchen, but decided when I redid my kitchen that I would try this method. It's a game changer! I often would end up with many towels unraveling from my hanging towel holder, and I would be rolling them back up. This OXO Good Grips is exactly that, one that dispenses one section at a time, and rips off effortlessly. If I wanted more than one half sheet at a time, I would probably have to tear them differently, but so far, that's done the job. I have read of people saying that the "one sheet at a time" doesn't work for them, but I am thinking that they are either pulling it wrong, or more likely, have it on the holder incorrectly. Worth the money for sure. Read more

Love this paper towel holder. Purchased the chrome color. The arm keeps paper in place for an easy tearing down for whatever size you want. Easy to use and very sturdy. Read more

The weighted base keeps it firmly in place, and the spring-activated arm applies just enough pressure so you can tear off a sheet with one hand: no tipping or sliding. The stainless-steel finish looks clean and modern on any countertop and accommodates both standard and large rolls without issue. Overall, it’s a durable, stable, and genuinely functional upgrade from basic holders. Read more

This works great for our camper. It never tips over and is easy to move out to the picnic table for dinner time. The wind does not on roll it when it is outside and it is nice to have paper towels where you need them. Read more