topic Re: Paper towels in Kitchen

Paper towels

ncmama — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:45:22 GMT

Been forgoing the use of paper towels. Too expensive and wasteful. Been using old towels and cloths for cleaning. My favorite are the Swedish dish cloths from Amazon. They wash great in hot water with bleach and are ready to go again. Inexpensive and they are a gift that keeps on giving.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:57:15 GMT

Sorry, I cannot agree. I have dogs, cats, and birds, and some messes definitely mean complete destruction of the cleaning materials. I swear by Bounty paper towels and I always have a collection. Husband also uses paper towels to clean paint, etc. off tools. (Not really possible to wash a stained rag afterwards!)

Washing rags in hot water all the time would raise my water and heating bills!

You must have a very clean house to begin with!

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:04:34 GMT

I prefer paper towels. I like the convenience & I think they're more sanitary. It's worth the extra money, if it makes my life easier.

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ValuSkr — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:10:12 GMT

I applaud your efforts. I try to conserve paper towels for the environment and because they've gotten expensive. I use select-a-size, even tearing that small sheet in half when I can. I use an old dish towel rather than paper towels to wipe up "clean messes," i.e. water or soapy water. I don't use paper napkins, substituting paper towels.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:11:41 GMT

I use paper towels. They are more hygienic and ready to use.

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alohakz — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:12:22 GMT

bounty (essentials) or bust

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sandy53 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:13:56 GMT

I use very few paper towels. I do use them for polishing mirrors and for soaking up greasy spills. For everyday cleaning tasks I use microfiber dish rags. They do stain, but that doesn't bother me; they are not on display. They last a long time.

I see women loading up with very large packages of paper towels at Walmart and I always wonder why. I just wash my dish rags in with my other towels, so it's not adding to my laundry costs.

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Tissyanne — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:14:51 GMT

Bounty paper towels select a size are essential here.

Always.

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Janey2 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:15:02 GMT

I use Bounty paper towels. I cannot stand a dirty rag. All I see is germs on the rag. I need to throw the paper towel away immediately.

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Danky2 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:17:11 GMT

When hospice was hear for my husband, I put brand new hand cloths in one of the downstairs bathrooms for the nurses use......they told me no thank you we only use

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
I prefer paper towels. I like the convenience & I think they're more sanitary. It's worth the extra money, if it makes my life easier.

When hospice was hear for my husband, I put brand new hand cloths in the downstairs bathroom they would be using.......They told me no thank you...we only use
paper towels !

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:51:54 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
I use Bounty paper towels. I cannot stand a dirty rag. All I see is germs on the rag. I need to throw the paper towel away immediately.

@Janey2 That's exactly how I feel.I use a lot of them. I buy Bounty select a size paper towels in bulk, from Costco.

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DSD2 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:52:35 GMT

Bounty Select a Size are an essential staple in my house.

I completely agree they are far too expensive (the huge 10 roll packs I like are almost $30). But I forgo other things to buy paper towels as I don't want or care to wash dirty rags for cleaning and spills.

Everyone should do what is best for and works for them but paper towels, dog and bird food are always the top three items on my list!

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Marp — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:54:15 GMT

Another one that is Bounty select-a-size dependent but many of my uses are not traditional.

For example:

I keep kaiser rolls in my refrigerator and have learned that if I wrap each in a paper towel they don't accumulate moisture.

I wrap my fresh produce in paper towels before putting it in green bags and it stays fresh for a long time. With carrots I put a paper towel in the bag with them to absorb moisture.

When I unwrap the rolls, produce and other things I wrap in paper towels I let them dry then use them in place of dish cloths.

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Zhills — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:03:08 GMT

Bounty select-a-size is an essential in this home!

Makes my life easier, 'nuf said!

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Mz iMac — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:03:56 GMT

Also, Bounty is so thick & strong, you can rinse & use again to continue wipping up w/o throwing each piece in the trash to finish the job.

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snipsnapsnur — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:17:56 GMT

I get my TT and paper towels from Amazon. Much cheaper than buying from a brick and morter store. TT 2 ply - $24.99 Paper towels 12 double rolls $21.84

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Desertdi — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:16:13 GMT

I am an original "tree hugger"....and use microfiber towels from the $ store

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shoesnbags — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 02:34:50 GMT

I use a combination of paper towels and microfiber cloths. Used to be just Bounty Select a Size in our house till the Covid shortage. I bought microfiber at that point and used those almost exclusively till Bounty was available again.

Now the microfiber is used for many "cleaner messes" in our kitchen, but I also couldn't do without Bounty. When I clean fruit or vegetables to get the chemicals off, I don't want that going into my washer/dryer. Nor do I want an oily cloth being washed, because that's supposed to be a fire hazard. If something has to be wiped up from the floor, that's a Bounty job too. I guess I'm trying to do my part by using fewer paper towels than before.

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haddon9 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:06:24 GMT

It was always Bounty paper towels for me until I purchased my first package of Costco's Kirkland brand paper towels....never went back! To me these are the best paper towels.

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SurferWife — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:33:09 GMT

I concur with the other Bounty fans. Won't be without it!