I tried reusable paper towels…and it didn’t quite go how I thought

[@manillabee1836]

I made some for pennies compared to that- I really wanted some and could not see spending that much, especially not knowing how it would go- the only difference is mine aren't sewn around the edges yet- still working on that but the fabric store has tons of patterned or solid, 100% cotton flannel fabric and for relatively cheap- I think I spent 12 dollars and made tons of these in several patterns.😊

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Have you used picking shears on the edges? I read they help with fraying

[@NoraBenoy]

Something else to consider aside from the paper waste is all the plastic that paper towels come wrapped in. So using unpaper towels is saving paper and plastic.

[@MarleysMonsters]

Exactly! It's all about reducing our waste and eliminating single-use disposables.

[@genawalter401]

Also, she never mentioned that large packages of paper towels take up so much space. The unpaper towels definitely are a space saver. 😊

[@NickDrinksWater]

Thats why I just use regular face towels then simply rinse them out whenever they get dirty or throw them in the laundry

[@lorettatayor5840]

Unless the plastic is recycled.

[@turkmens]

I still use dishcloths. I will typically use papertowels when I need to clean up something that I do not want touching my reusable, anything. I'm talking about pet poop and urine, raw meat pieces or juice, bug spray with the dead wasp, and maggot. I absolutely do not want to rinse these out with my hand, in the sink. I don't want to touch it. I don't want to wash them in my laundry or dishwasher.

[@fecat93]

I pretty much only use paper towels for drying meat. Based on this I think I will stick to paper towels.

[@outoftheforest7652]

yeah, that is appropriate

[@cjfishtales2238]

This!

[@tracywilliams5779]

I suggest making your own and you can make them out of different fibers depending on what you will do with it. For instance I have some microfiber rags and I hate the way they feel on my skin. I have dry skin always have had, and if it is especially dry the microfiber towels stick to my skin. Currently in my kitchen I use a dishcloth to wipe off the counter, and dish towels to dry dishes and hands. I buy the scotch Brite natural sponges with the SCRUBING material on one side, they last a lot longer than the other ones and you can put them in the dish washer to wash them. I use a lot of bleach on my sponges and dishcloths because I make my own raw cat food so I have raw chicken in my sink all the time. I am a bit of a germ a fobe so everytime I feed the cat which is at min. twice a day I clean everything used and the sink with bleach, and since I wash the cat dishes after she eats I clean her dishes and the sink with bleach at that time as well. This keeps your dish rag and sponge from smelling icky. If you make towels out of cotton or buy the floursack towels you won't have any lint, so no lint on your apple. I have stopped using terry cloth in my kitchen, I only use flour sack towels now. And I am a single woman and I can't believe the amount of paper products that I use it makes me sick, so I will be making my own napkins and unpaper towels soon, I am in the middle of organizing my sewing room, so as soon as I am done with that I will make a large amount of unpaper towels, I will only keep paper towels around for things like cat puke and other unpleasant things. Just my two cents.

[@MissSarahEK]

Thanks for the tips! I definitely want to try this at some point :)

[@lindajimmerson8542]

I love the idea of using the flour sack towels to make some un paper towels!

[@jandmvideos9051]

I ordered some Reusables from Amazon. They are not cute, but I love them. I purchased 100 (way more than I actually need) for $32. Rather than roll, after laundering, I fold and place them in a drawer. They are very thin and very absorbent. I got them May 1, and I find I now rarely use paper towels.

[@boxgirl51]

Un paper towels I have been using all these years I call them kitchen towels. Although I have been making them as well a bit smaller than a kitchen towel. I have not used paper towels in probably four years. Thank you for your input

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

Yeah I use kitchen towels but also just paper towels for gross messes.

[@lindajimmerson8542]

I primarily use paper towels for draining grease from foods or gross things. I hate the paper waste.

[@roybatty-]

My grandparents didn't even know what paper towels were. They lived till 92 and 101.

[@ing-mariekoppel1637]

You don't have to roll them up. You can stuck them in a pile, preferably in some box.

[@MissSarahEK]

Definitely true! Although I enjoy having them rolled up 😊

[@roosterruler]

We keep ours stashed in a bag. I'm glad the creator made this video. I can't relate to her much, but I think that's only because I've ever lived in a home that uses a lot of paper towels. Once you're used to cloth, it's second nature. I'd recommend folks wipe with flour sack towels to avoid the lint problem.

[@tamiz8895]

I bought 20 linen washcloths at the thrift and thought about rolling them. It was a small hassle so I just keep them in a stack right by the paper towel roll on the countertop and use them for things like drying water on the counter and wiping up things that I will be able to wash out. I still use the select-a-size paper towels for things like dog barf or some food spills/cleaners that will be icky/hard to wash off.

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

I mean the point of paper towels for me is to be able to throw it away! I use paper towels for gross messes. I have pets. Also, if I clean the counter after cutting up chicken or something like that. Otherwise I use dish towels and rags.

[@valeriexoxo]

I put most of my paper towels in with my compost and use microfiber to clean. I had 2 bags of clothes that I was going to give away but I’m going through them to keep some of the fabric for rags for my dirtiest tasks. That way I can just discard anything that’s too soiled.

[@kassyllovely]

So, I use an old paper towel rod to roll them, then slide the bundle out, they stay together and easily slide onto a regular paper towel holder. I wash them a few at a time per loads, use a linen bag so no sifting. They don’t go into the dryer, air dry. Use microfiber cloths for cleaning and these for like moderate use, eating etc.

[@MarleysMonsters]

Our rolls come with a heavy duty kraft tube that works on vertical or horizontal stands.

[@jenhutson9908]

It really depends on the initial price point on how long it takes to pay for itself. I made mine for a lot less because I own my own serger.

[@gypsygirl731]

Many of us are old and old school. #1 budget for paper towels out the window as we get spoiled to use them for a mere drop of water vs a old fashioned cloth dish cloth dish towel etc #2. Trees I like tress in our world were using way to much paper products bags paper towels etc . 3# just use dish cloths and unpaper towels are very similar you can throw them in the dish towel dish cloth laundry not to mix with your clothes. You can sanitize cloth recycling is a good thing rags cloth unpaper towels. #4 learn to sew and make your own. Save $ on not buying paper towels and not buying unpaper towels. Make your own

[@1UPWOMAN]

Very detailed honest review. I like your transparency. I read an article about unpaper towels then found your video. You have a new fan! Thank you for your content!

[@MissSarahEK]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@1UPWOMAN]

@@MissSarahEK Np 🤗

[@laurenwagemans9897]

Good video, thanks for your honesty. I have 100 of these (not this brand), got them on clearance at a home store. They are single-ply, cotton flannel. We use these as everyday napkins & paper towels. I just keep them in a narrow wicker basket on the counter top and don't even bother rolling or folding them. I wash them by themselves once a week with some Oxy and a tiny bit of bleach. The more you wash them the softer and more adsorbent they get. The only time we use paper towels is for really yucky stuff.

[@GoodnessGraciousify]

I was hoping you'd talk about what you do with them when they are wet. Do you put them straight in the hamper? You hang them up in your kitchen and use them again a few times? Do you put them in a bin under the kitchen sink? How long do they take to dry? I don't want mildew smell.

[@deepattison9329]

Good point. Try a hook inside the cupboard and a plastic clip to hang them there until dry.

[@NickDrinksWater]

My reusable paper towel is just a regular cotton cloth like a face rag or something similar lol

[@RachelASmith697]

This is the first time I have stopped by your channel. I was thinking about making my own cleaning rags from old towels that have gotten worn out. I like to sew, so I would definitely try to make something myself instead of buying an expensive version.

[@MissSarahEK]

Welcome! And that sounds like a great option as well 😊

[@MarleysMonsters]

Yes! We encourage you to use whatever you have on hand, including making your own. It's all about reducing waste and eliminating single-use disposables. 😉

[@DarkWifey]

Why am I just now hearing about washable paper towels?!This is fascinating!😮

[@sunriderksy]

Ditto the "make your own". Just bought a bunch of flannel in our kitchen colors from JoAnn during a big sale before Thanksgiving. $2 for a yard of flannel, 12 towels ~ 17 cents each. I already own a sewing machine and will just run a stitch around the edge to keep it from fraying.

[@MrDeenav16]

Considering you throw away paper towels every time you use them it would take a lot less time than a year to recoup your money, or 100 uses. So with the unpaper towels you use it, rinse it and hang it if the job isn’t bad, but paper towels your def throwing away regardless of how dirty the job is

[@bridgetleonard6702]

I never use paper towels because I just rags but they do seem like they could be an interesting gift for people that do use paper towels.

[@MarleysMonsters]

Yes! It's all about using what you have on hand.

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and info, very helpful. Have a great day

[@kinss1]

You know you're American when *rags* get elevated to trendy *reusable paper towels *

[@MissSarahEK]

😝

[@sandradubose5844]

Wow! Mine didn't cost anywhere near that much and came with a flannel roller to stick the first one on easily. It does take awhile to "replace" the use of a paper towel but I have also seen cotton (not flannel) towels as well so they may absorb differently.

[@MissSarahEK]

Which brand do you have?

[@sandradubose5844]

@@MissSarahEK I don't have the wrapper anymore , sorry. I also bought a "Winter" theme set at a craft fair for about $20. I do find visitors have a difficult time using them as they would a paper towel. I use cloth napkins as well so coming over a bit of a learning curve LOL!

[@KathrynRogers-t8d]

I grew up using flour sack towels rather than paper. I still prefer them. :)

[@flaggov6949]

Today, Newwiee reusable paper towels are 12.98 for 24 (41% off), 100% cotton waffle weave, so I'm going to try them. Swedish dish cloths have been amazing, but work better for wetter messes. I suggest laying the towels on top of each other in a line with a 3 inch over lap, so you can roll a whole bunch in one roll.

[@latoyaarceneaux6023]

I stopped buying paper towels about a year ago. I just don’t like spending money on things meant to be thrown away. I realized in my house we were using paper towels as napkins. Napkins cost a fraction of what paper towels cost so I get napkins for the table and we clean with microfiber rags.

[@monique7614]

You can also just put them in a basket on the counter instead of rolling them.

[@lindaa.9741]

I'm curious.. how do you think this compares against just buying kitchen towels and laundering them. Are you just paying for the convenience of putting them into a roll that's easy to grab?? (By the way, GREAT review covering many details of using these. THANK YOU!)

[@carolyndavis6657]

I use very few paper towels. I use dishtowels, dish cloths & cloth napkins most of the time. I have a small basket in my laundry room & do a load each week. Lots less expensive.

[@jennierandomz]

I just bought some on Amazon that arrived today from the brand poyday $30 for 50 sheets and the inside roll like regular paper towels. Imvery excited to try this paper free journey as well. I also got reusable face pads. Its a relief to know you dont have to keep repurchasing.

[@MissSarahEK]

nice!! I hope you enjoy them :)

[@jennierandomz]

@@MissSarahEK thank you☺️

[@Realitybites13]

I use cloth napkins as my paper towels as well

[@msmonet]

Why bother with rolling them. Throw in a pretty box to keep out in the space the paper towels took up.

[@nazia296]

Thinking about making them myself and liked your pros and cons .

[@greenfairy4019]

Like most people commenting, I usually use either a wash cloth, rag, or dish towel, except for really dirty messes. I'm about to make some flannel towels. I'm wondering how they compare to a standard wash cloth. Anyone have an opinion?

[@adgdashaef]

Great video, thanks for the in depth review. I use kitchen towels, I wash them, then fold them. Seems like a lot less work than this. They are larger and I can let one hang on my dish washer’s handle for us to wipe our hands in the kitchen.

[@gratituderanch9406]

The Swedish cloths were soooooo bad for wrinkles! And they dry stiff as styrofoam! I got rid of them cause I couldn’t even store them! And the lint- is likely from OTHER cloths adhering to the flannel. Great video btw! Thanks!

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Walmart has some great ones white or colored called dish cloths i paid i think 3 for them there $6 now i do the same as u do roll on paper towel and as disifetant diy wipes there great they even look to be same materal as theese

[@sandrarice5575]

I made 12, 9.5" by 9.5" flannel towls for $2.99 plus thred. 36 for about $10. Just fold in half put in a basket.

[@traceypastoralcounselor8795]

If you are concerned about lint you should go for UnPaper towels with Birds Eye fabric, there is no lint.

[@MissSarahEK]

Interesting I’ll have to take a look into those ones!

[@MarleysMonsters]

And toss in a few wool dryer balls to help.

[@lynnettejohnson9048]

Also, when it comes to having to sort them from the laundry - just throw them into a mesh laundry bag; presto, problem solved! & To keep lint down.. don’t wash them in the same load as all the other clothes and towels!! It’s important to separate dark and light clothes as well, if visible lint on clothing is a pet peeve of yours!

[@lyndaryan6871]

Part of the lint problem could be from washing them with regular towels?

[@MissSarahEK]

Hmm maybe!

[@MarleysMonsters]

We suggest using wool dryer balls to help with lint.

[@Zeke4Anon]

Wetting the wool dryer balls with a few sprays of water before throwing them in the dryer will help reduce wrinkles as well.

[@Bless7789]

You can just throw them in a drawer without folding or rolling them. And secondly you can put the used ones into a lingerie bag until you are ready to wash them and then just wash the whole bag, no need to sort them. Who cares if a cleaning cloth is wrinkly?

[@stevecummins324]

If using a normal paper towel holder.... just place the reusable towels near the edge of worktop. That way the base of the holder can hang over the edge during rolling.

[@saraipaul7826]

I use E-Cloth and Norwex paper towels cloth i save money

[@intensecutn]

You went out and spent $120US on rags?

[@user-bv1ss5nj9b]

Try LOLA Swedish Dishcloths - just like a roll of paper towels - a roll of 30 for $22. They last forever, work great on kitchen counter or scrubbing the kitchen gel mat on the floor. Even dirty messes - you just rinse it under the faucet, and the grime slides right off the towel. It's like magic. Then I just squeeze the cloth until it's sightly damp and go back to cleaning up more grime with a cloth that is 'clean'. They are far better than these 'fabric cloth' versions.

[@kathybreton4570]

I would fold them a couple of times and put them in a cute basket. 😊

[@carolschedler3832]

Un-paper for 50 years. No special purchase. Different stages of other cloth that lends itself to be a “rag” . Never tolled them. 😂. I always have a roll of paper towels just for the super ick messes (or use a rag that’s actually ready for yhe trash) 😂. Different sizes and thickness of old dish cloths and dish towels work well) or just but a 10 pack of cheapie was cloths. Yours are pretty though. ♥️

[@andreasleepermccurdy4805]

I bought mine off of Amazon. I got 75 towels for $16.99 in Pink. Because I'm a Prime member, I didn't pay for shipping. I bought my paper towels holder at the Dollar Store for $1.25.

[@andreasleepermccurdy4805]

I also kept the tube part to reroll the towels

[@andreasleepermccurdy4805]

Since I had so many, I washed them in a laundry bag. I had zero issues with the appearance or crinkling after washing.

[@angiep.4362]

You can just get the square kitchen towels too.

[@outoftheforest7652]

I am trying to make some with Flannel . I wanted to set them up like paper towels so that is why I am doing it that way but then I am like.. just use the cloth kitchen towels ???. we have one by the sink we use to wipe off the sink and counter and then we have one we use for drying hands or drying dishes etc...I think the pandemic got folks using throw away stuff a LOT MORE again. I mean our local grocery Kroger SAID they had a plan to phase out plastic bags .. but then the pandemic hit. They still use plastic bags. The Pandemic was a boon to throw away paper manufactures and plastic companies.

[@jenniferrescott1149]

I wouldnt have bothered to roll them wash , dry toss in a basket.my family grew up using hand towels for drying washed hands.rags for cleaning and messy things. If you are used to it, its normal.

[@jerem0621]

FYI…your first link appears to be broken. May want to check it in studio.

[@MissSarahEK]

Thanks I’ll check it out! 🙏

[@lynnettejohnson9048]

It might be because he doesn’t want to do all the extra maintenance required with these towels. (I’ve recently realized that my decisions to recycle etc; it makes things much harder on others, and it really is my choice to make it harder.. because it definitely is a compromise.. it’s better for the environment & cheaper, BUT for - inconvenience, time consumed, and labor. - So, I’m willing to make a compromise somewhere along the way!) 🤷🏼‍♀️ Make it to where he can just throw them into a bin after use; and those can then be washed whenever either of you have the time to! I think that’s a great option and solution to your problem!! 😊

[@Rose-s8k2q]

I fold in half and put mine in basket on counter, life's too short to roll. others use a drawer.

[@Realitybites13]

Buying them from local crafters are much cheaper as well

[@outoftheforest7652]

as for storing them. Its whatever is convenient and easy. For some it is treating them like a regular roll of papertowels and most of us have the existing holder. Shrugs.. you do you.

[@AlyEmmaZuberg]

Why Do u buy them instead of make them yourself?

[@MissSarahEK]

I wanted to try this brand because they are made to be similar to paper towels. And I also think they look nice! I also don’t really have sewing skills or this type of fabric laying around, so it would have been a lot more work to make similar ones myself.

[@joerudnik9290]

Just use cotton dish cloths, old or new. They are the same, except for the appearance.

[@Donmelissanicky]

Think of the extra water and energy that goes into cleaning these all the time. As long as I have dogs, I’ll use regular paper towels for cleaning up messes. Can’t imagine cleaning up pee or vomit with one of these and then rinsing it out and tossing it in the laundry. If you’re talking about cleaning your counter or drying your hands, any rag or regular hand towel will do for that. 😊

[@outoftheforest7652]

just throw them in to the regular laundry!!!!???. And most folks admit they have paper towels on hand FOR the really unsanitary stuff. These arguments about "using water and energy" to clean them. I mean if you were washing them separately from your regular laundry then yes... BUt throw them in with your towels or something.

[@missjackiierdz]

Get a pillow case and put them in there, tie it loosely with a shoe lace. Then put them in the washer

[@lillieparker1548]

A lot of these problems could be easily fixed with a garment bag just slipped the paper towels into a garment bag new😊

[@outoftheforest7652]

and upon looking at these Marley brand ones vs other kinds. Marley is WAYYYYYYY expensive... Other brands are much cheaper and AND if you have a sewing machine and some time.. liteally make your own.(which I am doing). it is pennies! I mean 68 dollars for 24 for a piece of flannel with a serged edge???? That is insane.

[@marionmoskalyk3756]

Those are not reusable PAPER towels. They are cloth. I use reusable paper towels made of paper. You can use them, rinse them and reuse. I throw them out after about four uses vs. One. Inexpensive on Te,u.

[@dianedohman1807]

I would just fold ‘em and put them in a drawer .

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Thats exsoensif regaurdless of papertowel holders wow

[@KevinBumgartner]

You can buy a lot more towels than this for a lot less money than you spent. If you buy just white bar mops, they can handle being washed in very hot water with real bleach so they'll be cleaner than paper towels, but maybe that would rob you of the thing you mentioned where you like how pretty they are or whatever. Anyhow it works for me, maybe once a month I spend ten minutes folding them, that's about it.

[@WindowIntoMyWorld]

ive never used a paper towel, to me personally ive never known something so pointless. I own 1 dishcloth... is there's a spill, I take the dishcloth from the sink, and wipe it up. then if I feel it needs washing, I throw it in the wash on my weekly or biweekly cycle, takes 30 minutes. don't even need to wait for it to dry bc its just going to get wet again anyway, I just hang it back over my kitchen tap...

[@skripnigor]

What do you use for wiping grease? How do you pat dry a piece of steak?

[@WindowIntoMyWorld]

@@skripnigor well I’ve never eaten stake but I would imagine I would use one of the many cloths I have. Then just throw it in the wash. With oil/grease I let it dry and throw it away, if just a drop I wash it normally in the sink.

[@skripnigor]

@@WindowIntoMyWorld I don’t quite understand how exactly you throw away the oil/grease. It’s a sticky substance you have to wipe off of your plates and cookware. Can you clarify this?

[@WindowIntoMyWorld]

@@skripnigor I’m probably thinking of animal fats. They just scrape off. I don’t cook much 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ but still, anything that isn’t hard I’ll just wipe away. But I don’t usually cook with oils. Maybe a splash here and there

[@starwhooves8854]

If youre interested in not using paper towels, swedish dishcloths are awesome and cheap

[@MissSarahEK]

I’ve tried Swedish dish clothes but I haven’t loved them. I usually use paper towels to dry things, and I didn’t like that Swedish dish clothes have to be wet to use them. Although I could be using them wrong because everyone seems to love them more than I do lol.

[@fizzlepop]

So...fold them and have a square tall container that holds them. Skip the rolling onto a paper towel style holder bs. 🤷

[@MissSarahEK]

That’s definitely an option too!

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

98cents verses that price yea way too high

[@mainlittlerock5422]

I watched til the end... and, was pleased to hear the true reveal of Cons. Lint Issue: Do some research 1st. Microfiber is usually 100% Polyester & the cheap, ugly, machine surged/overlocked edge is 100% plastic polyester, so it's a "Lint Collector", which also includes picking up any & all fur, hair & pubes, too. Cotton is a "Lint Producer". Solution is to sort & wash your laundry correctly. Don't mix them. Or, just stop buying plastic junk, because it's never going to decompose in your lifetime or those that you just birthed. 😢

[@Realitybites13]

I just fold them and have them in a bin on the conter

[@nataliegist2014]

I compost my paper towles

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

If i could sowe id make my own if i could

[@karenmurray1911]

Potentially helpful info, but I couldn't get to it, because there is SO MUCH TALKING in this video that I had to stop watching! Please pre-write and then edit what you want to say, to avoid rambling on and repeating points. This video could be half as long and would get so many more views.

[@MissSarahEK]

Thanks for your comment Karen 🙏

[@ebg13]

Protip: Swedish dishcloth.

[@MissSarahEK]

I like Swedish dishcloths in theory, but I don’t like that you have to get them wet for them to work. I use the unpaper towels to dry my hands.

[@dashingmay]

I just paid for $18 for 25 paper towels on Amazon.

[@MissSarahEK]

What kind did you get?

[@Beanie602]

Lets take a shot each time you say "paper towels"

[@MissSarahEK]

🍻

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

Omg I would to enjoy this video but you're talking so fast nit coming up for air your words are put together please beautiful relax be yourself talk normal so that hearing impaired can understand and catch up with your words yeah I got hearing aide but still you're talking so fast I needed some questions answer but thank for sharing

[@upshiftgo]

Rags. That’s what they are. And no.