Do You Really Need Shelf & Drawer Liner? Protect Cabinets and Shelves from Moisture and Stains – Shelf liner is designed to keep surfaces clean and dry, protecting them from moisture and stains. … Lining each shelf before you get organized will protect your shelves for years to come.

What can I use instead of shelf liner?

• Wax paper.
• Wrapping paper.
• Extra rolls of wallpaper.
• Leftover linoleum flooring sheets.
• Starched pieces of leftover fabric.

Does shelf paper attract bugs?

We carefully lined all our shelves with shelf paper before our board of health inspection–and FAILED because of it. Actual paper (as opposed to the plastic liners) attracts pests that eat it. Lining shelves can also give food a place to hide between thorough cleanings. So it’s not recommended.