Paper towels serve so many important functions in the kitchen, from drying dishes to wiping down countertops. Despite this, single-use sheets are a costly option for your wallet and the environment.

You can shop these lightweight dish towels in nearly ... “I realized I was using a lot of paper towels for just mopping up water and drying dishes,” one reviewer wrote.

Then I noticed them on the Package Free Shop site. Then I read an article about them on Serious Eats and couldn't resist giving them a try. The cloths are like absorbent, reusable paper towels.