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Planning towel paper and soap in your company: Reliably supplying washrooms
Planning towel paper and soap in your company: Reliably supplying washrooms
by Wiepa GmbH on Jul 09, 2026Sanitary Supplies Guide
Planning paper towels and soap in the company: reliably stocking washrooms
Paper towels and soap are among the most important consumables in a company. If they are missing, it's immediately noticeable.
Whether it's an office, practice, school, law firm or social institution: washrooms must be reliably supplied with refills. This requires suitable dispenser systems, clear storage locations and minimum stock levels.
Short Answer
Companies should organize paper towels, soap, appropriate dispensers, toilet paper, hygiene bags, and refills with fixed storage locations and minimum stock levels.
Why paper towels and soap should be planned
Many hygiene articles are consumed daily. Paper towels and soap, in particular, must always be available because they are needed directly in the washroom. If supplies run out, dissatisfaction immediately arises among employees, visitors, or customers.
- Washrooms remain reliably equipped
- Refills are ordered in time
- Dispensers and consumables match
- fewer spontaneous emergency purchases
- more overview in the sanitary and cleaning cabinet
Related: Planning sanitary supplies in the company
Which items are part of the basic washroom equipment?
| Item | For what? | What to look out for? |
|---|---|---|
| Paper towels | Drying hands in the washroom | Check fold type, dispenser size and consumption |
| Soap | Hand hygiene | Liquid soap, foam soap or refill cartridge matching the dispenser |
| Toilet paper | Sanitary area | Roll format, plies and dispenser compatibility |
| Trash bags | Waste bin in the washroom | matching size per container |
Dispensers and refills must match
A common mistake: refills are ordered that don't fit the existing dispenser. Therefore, dispenser systems should be documented. Important details include brand, model, fill type, and corresponding item numbers.
- Record dispensers in the washroom
- Note matching refills
- Store item numbers in order lists
- Store reserve items centrally
- Avoid confusion by labeling
More on this: Organizing the cleaning cabinet in the company
Matching products in the Wiepa Shop
Paper TowelsFor washrooms, sanitary areas, kitchen areas and heavily used washing facilities.SoapLiquid soap, foam soap and refills for suitable dispenser systems.Paper Towel DispensersFor a clean, structured dispensing of paper towels.Soap DispensersSuitable dispensers for washrooms, kitchens, and sanitary areas.
Minimum stock levels for paper towels and soap
Paper towels and soap should not be ordered only when the last box has been opened. A fixed minimum stock helps to avoid bottlenecks.
A simple rule is practical: as soon as only a defined remaining quantity is available, reorder. For multiple locations or heavily frequented washrooms, a separate stock list is worthwhile.
Related: Minimum stock levels in the office
Checklist: Organizing washroom supplies
- record all washrooms in the company
- Document dispensers for soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
- define suitable refills for each dispenser
- define minimum stock levels
- Label storage location for reserve stock
- Clarify responsibility for control and reordering
- Bundle hygiene articles with office supplies
Frequently asked questions
What kind of paper towels do I need?
That depends on the existing dispenser. The fold type, format, and pack size are important. Therefore, the matching refill must be documented.
Which is better: liquid soap or foam soap?
Both can be useful. The crucial factors are the existing dispenser system and how frequently the washroom is used.
Why minimum stock levels for hygiene articles?
Because paper towels and soap are consumed daily, and a lack of refills in the washroom is immediately noticeable.
Reliably plan paper towels, soap and sanitary supplies
Wiepa supports companies in Wiesbaden and Rhein Main with paper towels, soap, dispensers, sanitary supplies, hygiene articles, and ongoing office supplies.
