Two weeks of toilet paper for the household. It was the first thing to vanish from shelves in 2020, and it is cheap to keep ahead.
Toilet paper is cheap, light and easy to put by, so stock enough for two weeks at home and add a little more. Choose rolls that store well and suit your plumbing.
- Quantity: Plan on about five rolls per person for two weeks, and round up for guests or illness.
- Packaging: Buy rolls sealed in plastic wrap so they stay clean and dry in a closet or bin.
- Moisture: Store packs on a shelf off the floor and away from basements that flood, because damp rolls fall apart.
- Plumbing: Pick a septic-safe ply that breaks down quickly, which also suits a bucket toilet if the water goes out.
- Rotation: Use the oldest pack first and replace it on your next shopping trip to keep the stock fresh.
- Space: Choose coreless or compressed rolls to fit more paper into a small closet.
