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Instead of using.....

Naturesbeauty — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:30:11 GMT

Paper towels.....use white bar towels. Available at Costco or Amazon. Kleenix.........use old fashion handkerchiefs. Available at Costco or Amazon. (My hubby stills carries a “hankie” in his back pocket. All washable and can be washed with bleach.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:37:39 GMT

I have cut down on my paper towel usage, i would rather use a kitchen towel and throw it in the wash.

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Winkk — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:41:03 GMT

I always use hand towels. However, I don't use hankies because I feel a tissue is more hygenic. After each use you can throw them away as opposed to using a hanky several times.

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rms1954 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:41:29 GMT

I actually bought a pack a few weeks ago because we were using too many paper towels. They leave a lot of lint behind though.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:58:47 GMT

I prefer paper--towels, tissue. IMO more sanitary that using a cloth once and then having to wash it.

If fact, DH said he was going to use handkerchiefs and I discouraged him from doing so. Staying with Kleenex.

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Foxxee — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:06:18 GMT

Paper napkins another option. Walmart has Bounty 600 pack available.

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Marp — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:12:23 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I actually bought a pack a few weeks ago because we were using too many paper towels. They leave a lot of lint behind though.

@rms1954, check out the flour sack towels at King Arthur Flour. They are virtually lint free; just remember to wash them before first use.

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rms1954 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:13:53 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I actually bought a pack a few weeks ago because we were using too many paper towels. They leave a lot of lint behind though.
@rms1954, check out the flour sack towels at King Arthur Flour. They are virtually lint free; just remember to wash them before first use.

Cool! Thanks.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:15:45 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@rms1954 wrote:
I actually bought a pack a few weeks ago because we were using too many paper towels. They leave a lot of lint behind though.
@rms1954, check out the flour sack towels at King Arthur Flour. They are virtually lint free; just remember to wash them before first use.

These are my favorites.

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kittyloo — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:13:57 GMT

this sounds like the ongoing disagreement between me and dh. i was raised before the paper towel.

bacon etc was drained on brown paper bags, and we used dish rags and cloths.

dh wants to buy paper towels, and use them for everything.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:20:57 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
Paper napkins another option. Walmart has Bounty 600 pack available.

@Foxxee, out of stock.

I am so sick of seeing those three words.

I did buy a large pack of napkins at Home Depot and am expecting delivery soon. I also bought lots of Kleenex and a couple liquid hand soap -- receive free shipping.

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MorningLover — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:25:41 GMT

Using bar towels...That's what we have been doing. Hub said we were going thru too many rolls of paper towels. We now reach for a fresh bar towel instead. I have so many and do several loads of laundry everyday for my family anyways. So this is working for us!

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Foxxee — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:18:16 GMT

Wow! Looked before I posted. Didn't say "out of stock."

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shoekitty — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:31:12 GMT

I buy Simulinen guest towels I use them for everything. I use one in my bathroom downstairs where I wash ands all day. I take one dr hands all day and dump it. But I agree wash towels and use your own. More economical...certainly in these times. Now a days it is not just cost, it is going out to get more. That is if you can even find them

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denisemb — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:12:37 GMT

About a month or so ago, was checking out cleaning supplies in my laundry room and ran across a whole pile of never used Shamwow towels.

DH said to throw them out.

This is why I regularly don't listen to him...

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:34:53 GMT

@denisemb

I use Shamwow towels all the time. Great for things that have to be dried flat .... roll in the towel to remove excess moisture ... things dry quicker.

Great to dry hair ...

One hanging on a hook in the kitchen for spills.

Amazon sells them - if anyone needs to buy some. Wouldn't be without them.

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@denisemb wrote:
About a month or so ago, was checking out cleaning supplies in my laundry room and ran across a whole pile of never used Shamwow towels.

DH said to throw them out.

This is why I regularly don't listen to him...

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LilLadyNJ — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:35:32 GMT

I don't use paper towels in the kitchen often. I use a microfiber towel to clean countertops and those go into the wash. I use hand towels otherwise and those go into the wash often as well. i swap them out with fresh towels daily or more often if I'm preparing meals. I use paper towels, but sparingly.

My favorite kitchen towels are the Williams Sonoma ones which I pick up whenever they have a clearance sale.