By now, you have probably seen that video of people rushing to purchase toilet paper in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the subsequent toilet paper memes that have resulted from the situation. A global crisis takes place, and suddenly everyone is rushing to their nearest retail outlet to purchase toilet paper. Something about that seems rather odd.
Why are people rushing to purchase toilet paper?
Well, it turns out toilet paper is one of the household essentials that we need. Nobody wants to run out of toilet paper while in quarantine or social distancing. Especially now that the coronavirus threat is forcing people across the world to stay at home to limit their chances of being infected by the virus.
It also makes sense that toilet paper is one of the household items that will be running out quickly if every member of your family is at home, and so people are trying to be adequately prepared. Nobody knows how long the situation will require people to do social distancing or self-quarantine, and thus the need to be adequately prepared.
Buying toilet paper online
Things like toilet paper and other special effects are quickly flying off the shelves as people rush to stock up as they spend more time at home. However, you might not need to panic. Online retail platforms are still operational, and that means you can still purchase most household items online, including toilet paper, and have them delivered at your doorstep.
There are numerous reasons why you might want to purchase toilet paper online and have it delivered rather than dashing to your nearest retail outlet.
- For starters, staying indoors, washing your hands regularly, and avoiding the outdoors helps to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Going outside means you get more exposure, and that is not an ideal situation. Delivery services are still active in most places, and so you can take advantage of that instead of flocking at the retail store with other shoppers where the risk of exposure is higher.
- At times like these, you will likely not find the brand you want at the store because retail outlets have started to prioritize for online purchases. They might thus not have enough of your favorite toilet paper brand. If you have a favorite, then its probably also liked by many other people, and it will thus likely be overbought. Buying online will give you more options to choose from.
- Choosing to go the online retail way will allow you to make a bigger order and also avoid dealing with the workload that comes with bulk purchases. Chances are that if you are buying toilet paper in bulk, then you are also purchasing other household essentials in bulk, and you are likely to find everything you want when you purchase online.
Where to buy
The good news is that you are spoilt for choice as far as the online retail options to purchase from are concerned, especially if you live in the U.S. Here are some of the e-commerce platforms that you should consider using.
- Amazon
Amazon sells just about every household item that you may need to buy, and they have a robust distribution network. If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, then the process of purchasing and even delivery will be easier.
- Walmart
Walmart made a name for itself as one of the best, if not the best brick and mortar retail outlets in the U.S, with operations across the globe. However, it also identified the need for an online presence to rival the likes of Amazon. It is also one of the ideal online retail options that you should consider using to purchase toilet paper and other items.
- Jet
Although slightly less popular than its rivals, it is also one of the best online retail platforms in the market, especially for bulk household items like toilet paper.
You can also use the websites of the above platforms to compare prices before deciding which one suits you the best for optimal prices.
