The problem with paper towels As the saying goes, waste not, want not. That’s certainly true for paper towels, which most people use for every wipe, swipe, and spill, as well as some pretty clever ...

Paper towels might seem safe for cleaning glass, but they’re far from your best option. Paper towels tend to leave a linty residue, making glass furniture, windows, and mirrors look dusty.

Human or pet waste: Waste from cats, dogs, and humans harbors pathogens that may survive the composting process. However, it ...

There’s Another Paper Towel Shortage—Here Are 6 Reusable Alternatives and How To Clean Them. Seven months into the pandemic and there's still a paper towel shortage.

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We do keep paper towels at an inconvenient spot so they aren’t readily available. I always look forward to your column and hope this suggestion is helpful to your readers. -- Judy Schimek, via email ...

Today, we use paper towels for everything — cleaning, crafts, even as a makeshift plate for some cold pizza. But what started with good intentions has turned into an environmental nightmare.