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03/23/2005
I use cloth napkins almost exclusively. Got some (polyester & even solid cotton) that can be washed w/ bleach to sanitize. No ironing either! Throw them in washer w/ kitchen towels which I also bleach. I have many kitchen towels & use several daily for many things (dishes, hands, counters) but it still beats the $ and fuss of using paper. Cloth just works better. I use "bar mop towels", white terry w/ little blue stripe purchased in bulk @ shopping club warehouse, so they're all the same & don't have to worry about ruining pricey towels. When they get too stained they become rags w/ an "X" drawn on one corner to let everyone know they are the rags for really dirty chores. Rags are washed separately from the towels. I know I am saving even w/ the laundry I do b/c of the quantity of paper towels & napkins we would breeze through in a day! Once, though, I had someone not used to such things as cloth napkins inadvertently use one as a nose hankie ...oops! & then tossed it in the trash can!!! & often guests are "afraid" to use the cloth napkin, esp. w/ their kids. They say it's too good, don't you have paper...nope!
By
03/23/2005
I do the exact same thing but I also use them as facial tissue and I have saved a bunch of money.
Ziggee
By
03/23/2005
I found I could save money and on recycling by using cloth napkins instead of buying paper napkins. I just throw them in with the other wash and it doesn't cost anything extra. And, using them makes me feel special!
By Mary
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10/11/2004
Hi Jayne,
That is exactly what I do! I also change my placemats, etc., with the seasons. Right now I have my "fall" things out. I also decorate the table with pumpkins and fall flowers.
Another thing I do is use my sterling flatware for every day use. Why save it just for company!
Jennifer
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