Paper Towels Can Be Mighty Handy To Use
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
February 13, 2021 5:04pm CST
Paper towels are a must have in my house for cleanup. From cleaning spills to cleaning off counter tops and appliances this absorbent product really makes moping up messes a breeze. But did you know paper towels have some other uses in the kitchen?
For instance I've used them after rinsing chicken breasts to pat them dry. And I've used paper towels to keep vegetables fresh.
If you place a paper towel sheet into a lettuce container or line it into the crisper drawer it keeps produce fresh longer. The towels absorb the moisture released by the veggies as their stored. A bonus... they also keep your drawer from getting messy.
Some other uses: drying my hands after washing, cleaning my bathroom mirrors, lining your microwave to catch spills and crumbs.
So, how do you utilize paper towels in your home? Any suggestions on other ways to use them ?
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
18 Feb 21
I love the polite way you said that!!!!
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@TheHorse (238355)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 I understand. But you have to tear them the right way.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, in a pinch they are a useful substitute. No pun intended on the word "pinch."3 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Feb 21
I use paper towels to clean up the spills in the kitchen and not usually anything else other than picking up cat waste.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
I see. I also find them useful when frying foods on the stove like bacon. You can lay the strips on the towels to catch oil.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 You are right. Thank you for sharing another use of the paper towels.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226
As a matter of fact I spilled something this morning and used my paper towels to clean it up. I have used them to put in the vegetable bin in the fridge for the vegetables. I also have used them to line shelves too.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
17 Feb 21
@dgobucks226
I do not hang mine up. I use mine also to clean up things on the floor too.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Feb 21
Yes, so many different uses! I'm always finding something in need of a paper towel cleanup.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
15 Feb 21
Paper towels are mighty handy, but I find I use them for things, like wiping up cooking messes... raw meat raw egg type stuff, other stuff I use rags for
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
19 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Oh yes! Good point. I like to dab off my fried foods too. People look at you... but I'm like.... well it's fat I'm not eating, so
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Feb 21
Yes, I agree. For messes they are extremely convenient. Great too for draining excess oil from certain foods like french fries.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 Feb 21
I agree with you on the many uses of paper towels. We also use them.when.frying. After taking from frying pan we put them on paper towels to drip off oil. I also use it as subsitute soil.and grew some cactus.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, great for dripping oil and grease. An interesting use as substitute soil. Good idea!
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
An interesting use as substitute soil. Good idea!
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.2 people like this
@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 yes but I don't really use them.on fresh produce because most often we don't keep.veggiesnun the fridge. We only what's good in a day. We're near public market.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Feb 21
I use paper towels for certain vegetables too (especially Persian cucumbers). When I pack lunches, I use some under fruits (like strawberries) to keep it from getting mushy by lunch. It's good for catching oil after cooking bacon and fried foods (not that I do a lot of that).
Honestly, I've tried to use less paper towels in the past year (to conserve as there was a shortage out here for a while). I ended up buying a bunch of small fabric kitchen towels for clean ups 
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Ohhh, that's a good one - I hadn't thought of that. I actually did run out of coffee filters a few months ago 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
I did the same buying a package of handy wipes. But when they started having them I keep buying every week. Now, I've got a basement full of them 
They are great for catching spills from fried foods.
If you use coffee filters and run short In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
They are great for catching spills from fried foods.
If you use coffee filters and run short In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.1 person likes this
@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Feb 21
Just use them to mop up spills or catch bacon grease when I set strips out to cool after cooking.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Feb 21
I would have never considered that, but I still have plenty of coffee filters because I don't brew it everyday.@dgobucks226
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, really useful when frying bacon or other oily foods like french fries.
If you drink coffee and use filters In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
If you drink coffee and use filters In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.1 person likes this
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Feb 21
paper towels and wet wipes are essential for me
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
17 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 very useful on camping trips
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Feb 21
Yes, wet wipes is another terrific product. They certainly are extremely useful and versatile.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Feb 21
@arthurchappell Yes, definitely! And any road trip too
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Good tip. Thank you.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, great for oily greasy foods too! Glad you liked the tips.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Thank you for the ideas. I will bear them in mind.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, so true. I have a stockpile of paper towels now.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
14 Feb 21
So many uses. I put the towels in with the lettuce and other washed produce too to keep them fresh longer.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, I do too. Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
Great for draining excess oil from certain foods like french fries.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
The crisper thing works really well. Extends the life so it doesn't spoil too soon and go limp. Oh yes, good one.. I've done that too as napkins
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.1 person likes this
@porwest (112924)
• United States
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 I will have to try this with the crisper. I think I may have used them for a coffee filter at least once in my life.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Yes, I have done that before at work!!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Wow! Those are some uses I have not heard of... Very interesting and thanks for the share. Here's another for you. In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, keeping veggies longer is a great use.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
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@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
16 Feb 21
I use paper towels as napkins. I also use them to dry off my cat's food bowls when I wash them. When my boyfriend visits, he uses them to dry off the plates he uses when he washes them.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Feb 21
Some good uses. I find paper towels the best for easily pick up messes. I've used them to dry dishes and wipe food off of pots and pans. Yes, in a pinch they make a nice napkin.
Great for draining excess oil from certain foods like french fries.
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 Actually I do use them to drain excess oil from fried foods.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Here are a couple more:
In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
Great for draining excess oil from certain foods like french fries.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yes, it really works well. Keeps the lettuce from getting limp to soon.
Helpful hint: If you don't already, make sure to change the paper towel from your crisper with each new batch of produce you buy, otherwise the towels will become too saturated, limp, and useless.
Also...Great for draining excess oil from certain foods like french fries.
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Feb 21
Yep, when there was a shortage during the height of the pandemic I had to buy handy wipes instead. Now I have a basement full of paper towels 
Here is an unusual one... if you use coffee filters and run short In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.
Here is an unusual one... if you use coffee filters and run short In a pinch you can use paper towels as coffee filters.1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Feb 21
@dgobucks226 I think many of us are stocked now. I have used coffee filters before.
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