Comments on: Replacing Paper Towels Experiment – Update http://www.blulow.com/2008/01/15/replacing-paper-towels-experiment-update/ All about living green (BLUe + yelLOW = Green Living) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:29:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Felicia http://www.blulow.com/2008/01/15/replacing-paper-towels-experiment-update/comment-page-1/#comment-2595 Felicia Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:54:23 +0000 http://blulow.com/?p=19#comment-2595 David, I've run into the same problem. My towels get a true workout so I find that I periodically have to replace them. David, I’ve run into the same problem.

My towels get a true workout so I find that I periodically have to replace them.

]]> By: David http://www.blulow.com/2008/01/15/replacing-paper-towels-experiment-update/comment-page-1/#comment-2594 David Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:30:15 +0000 http://blulow.com/?p=19#comment-2594 I replaced my paper towels a few years back and have gotten along fine except for one detail: even though I always wash them in low-additive detergent (Charlie's Soap), they still seem to be losing their absorbency over time. I'm not sure if it's because I use them to clean greasy things and the detergent's not degreasing well enough or what, but some have reached the point where water rolls off of them rather than sinking in. I've tried vinegar-in-the-bleach-dispenser runs, but that doesn't seem to help. Have you had the same problem, or does your Fels Naptha cure all woes? I replaced my paper towels a few years back and have gotten along fine except for one detail: even though I always wash them in low-additive detergent (Charlie’s Soap), they still seem to be losing their absorbency over time. I’m not sure if it’s because I use them to clean greasy things and the detergent’s not degreasing well enough or what, but some have reached the point where water rolls off of them rather than sinking in. I’ve tried vinegar-in-the-bleach-dispenser runs, but that doesn’t seem to help.

Have you had the same problem, or does your Fels Naptha cure all woes?

]]> By: Marlene http://www.blulow.com/2008/01/15/replacing-paper-towels-experiment-update/comment-page-1/#comment-930 Marlene Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:42:10 +0000 http://blulow.com/?p=19#comment-930 Though we've moved away from using paper napkins and paper towels, I have yet to get rid of the "gucky" sponge. Even though I know that it's a harbour for bacteria and other unfriendlies, I haven't found a better alternative for scrubbing my kitchen dishes, pots and pans (I don't have a functioning dishwasher). I also can't get myself to using dish cloths for dishwashing.....however, I may try it out soon since you've found that it worked for you. Thanks. Though we’ve moved away from using paper napkins and paper towels, I have yet to get rid of the “gucky” sponge. Even though I know that it’s a harbour for bacteria and other unfriendlies, I haven’t found a better alternative for scrubbing my kitchen dishes, pots and pans (I don’t have a functioning dishwasher). I also can’t get myself to using dish cloths for dishwashing…..however, I may try it out soon since you’ve found that it worked for you. Thanks.

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