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Alternatives to Paper Towels

January 29, 2014

I have decided not to buy paper towels anymore. I am using several alternatives. For draining fried foods (bacon, chicken, fries) I use a cloth diaper. I had some new ones that we're never used for my grandson. After I put the food on the diaper, I wash (degrease with dish soap) the diaper after I wash the dishes and let it dry on the old paper towel holder.

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Dish towels, cut up old towels/sheets and old wash cloths are my other substitutions. I just think about when I grew up without paper towels, and how much I do not have to succumb to the imagined need for them.

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I have a rag box (cut up old clothing, towels, etc) which I use regularly for several things around the house, cutting my use of paper towels drastically.
I buy cheap paper towels that go on sale 2/$1.00. A roll usually lasts me 2-4 months. For draining bacon, I use newspaper covered with one paper towel. I hesitate washing things that are too greasy or draining any grease down the drain, when a pipe gets clogged at the street, our city traces it to a specific home, and they get charged for the city's repair - not cheap. A couple rolls of paper towels are well worth the money.

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November 26, 2008

To save on paper towels, and land fill. Tie a hanging towel in the kitchen. They are hard to find, but easy to make. I use mine, when cooking and cleaning the whole time.

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If I give up paper towels, what should we use for quick pick ups, spills, etc.? I don't want to be passing germs using cloth rags, on items in the kitchen. Any ideas?

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May 8, 2009

What are some alternatives to using paper towels? - Nancy J.

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