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We’re all looking for ways to save when we go to the store. I’ve shared recently how to save on produce, meat, and other necessary items. What about paper goods like paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins? While you won’t be able to get them for free, there are several ways you can save on paper goods in 2025.
How to Save on Paper Goods in 2025
Use less
I’m not going to recommend trying to cut back on your toilet paper usage (although if you have kids you might encourage them to use less—mine always use way too much!). But when it comes to other paper goods like napkins or paper towels, you can substitute reusable products that will keep you from needing to buy them as often. You can get 24 microfiber cloths for $10 and they hold up great after tons of washes.
Shop drugstore deals
I only buy our paper goods at the drugstore. Paper products rarely go on sale at the grocery store and even the big box stores don’t run discounts often. We get some of the best prices at CVS and Walgreens after coupons and rewards. Plus, many of the coupons you need are right in the store’s app. Check the weekly deals at CVS and Walgreens.
Buy the regular size packages
Most people think that the biggest pack of paper goods equals the best deal. In reality that is the opposite. We rarely see significant discounts on the larger packs, while the smaller packs will be marked down at much larger percentages. Plus, any coupons you get are generally good for most size packages, so you get a larger discount buying a few 6 roll packs and using more discounts. Bigger and bulk are not always better!
Stock up when they’re on sale
Keep track of how quickly you go through them, and buy enough for your family when they’re on sale. It might mean a little more money spent every few months, but you’ll save in the meantime. In general we see the best prices, even at the drugstore, once a month. So aim to stock up or aim to shop a few deals if you can across multiple stores.
Don’t be brand loyal
You don’t have to buy 1-ply toilet paper if you don’t want to, but if you’re willing to use different brands, you can often find something that’s on sale each week. Having a brand loyalty on anything will cost you money, but on paper goods this means paying top dollar when it isn’t on sale. You can’t really wait a week or two with no toilet paper…
I recommend at least being willing to switch between 2 brands (even more flexibility means more savings). My husband is the most picky in our house on paper products, but he doesn’t care what toilet paper is in the kids bathroom. So I grab one of his two preferred brands for our bathroom and any low price deal I can for the kids bathroom!
Deals at other stores
If the drugstores aren’t something you are willing to try, or you need more than their deals allow, my next stop would be Target gift card deals or Amazon who loves to match all the Target deals. The savings might not be as much as at the drugstore, but you can still get good deals.
Do you have any other ideas on how to save on paper goods in 2025? Let us know in the comments!
