tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post6422696780508983797..comments2023-07-17T07:06:30.143-07:00Comments on Our Homemade Happiness: Reusable Un-Paper TowelsKendra | Our Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748915523402496978noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-71227044545506485612013-08-04T21:05:10.292-07:002013-08-04T21:05:10.292-07:00Love re-usables.
My paper towels are made from goo...Love re-usables.<br />My paper towels are made from good flannel from the fabric store and serged edges.<br />They are also available on etsy.com, but I made my own.<br />I have light blue in the kitchen and off white ever ywhere else.<br />Used a 40% off coupon for the fabric too.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-4819978554013363272013-03-23T01:37:40.177-07:002013-03-23T01:37:40.177-07:00I bought gorgeous white facecloths from Walmart to...I bought gorgeous white facecloths from Walmart to use as toilet paper, ... super absorbent, pretty, and sanitary looking. I made the investment in nice facecloths, as an experiment. Your hands dont touch the cloths, so it is very hygenic. 1 lady uses 1 roll of toilet paper at least, a week, just for for pee pees. I just toss them in a garbage pail, and wash them weekly with laundry towels and undies etc... they will last for years! You have to use excellent laundry soap, Tide will irritate the skin. My home made laundry soap works fine. I have been using them for 2-3 years now. My toilet is happy too, less flushing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-39476644941977229192012-10-06T08:46:39.633-07:002012-10-06T08:46:39.633-07:00Ha ha . . . so true. Ha ha . . . so true. Kendra | Our Homemade Happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748915523402496978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-32239609118482401212012-10-04T17:03:37.409-07:002012-10-04T17:03:37.409-07:00reusable paper towels its called a rag and has bee...reusable paper towels its called a rag and has been used for centuries......<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-79882710041859316222012-09-28T15:24:17.065-07:002012-09-28T15:24:17.065-07:00Nice way to make a shirt last as a rag. I usually...Nice way to make a shirt last as a rag. I usually just use it as is, and it lasts one use before I throw it away (guy greasy stuff). I know if I cut them up it would give me more bang for the buck.Karl B (The Frugal Berry)http://frugalberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-61674597591634130852012-09-27T08:23:23.027-07:002012-09-27T08:23:23.027-07:00What is the measurement for your pee wipes?What is the measurement for your pee wipes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-44063523509957269622012-09-20T15:55:59.090-07:002012-09-20T15:55:59.090-07:00I've been using thin washcloths for years (the...I've been using thin washcloths for years (the kind that come bundled in inexpensive sets) and keep real paper towels on hand only for cleaning up messes that are so greasy I don't want to throw them in my wash AND for cleaning up after shattered glass. No glass shards in my washcloths, thank you! I like your T-shirt idea, too.<br />I have also cut back on my toilet-paper use by about 85% by switching to pee wipes made of old flannel sheets I get at thrift stores. I have a bin for the clean ones and a wire mesh bin for the used ones (they dry out quickly). When I have a load of whites to do, I throw my pee wipes in a zippered, mesh bag and wash them with other laundry that requires hot water.<br />Savings are greater for households with more women and girls. I use regular toilet paper for #2 and... that time of month. I have heard of people using a Diaper Genie and using cloth for ALL their toileting needs, but I don't want to go there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-57418255415773790152012-09-20T15:45:00.920-07:002012-09-20T15:45:00.920-07:00I made some and posted them on my blog. I got the...I made some and posted them on my blog. I got the idea and the tutorial from another blog that I referenced. It was such a great idea and has saved me a ton of money. I used to buy paper towels all the time. They are so cute and I plan to make more. Here's the link to my tutorial. http://tinasnowandagain.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-new-quest-and-paperless-paper-towels.htmlTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511351736460434553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-65660455801183888952012-09-20T14:56:39.853-07:002012-09-20T14:56:39.853-07:00Didn't these used to be called "rags"...Didn't these used to be called "rags" back in the day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-14537099861995368102012-09-20T12:52:20.823-07:002012-09-20T12:52:20.823-07:00I'm very happy with the absorbancy of the t-sh...I'm very happy with the absorbancy of the t-shirt material, which is 95% cotton, 5% spandex. They soak up better than my kitchen towels. Thanks for stopping by!Kendra | Our Homemade Happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748915523402496978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-36048559603512653562012-09-20T08:33:08.290-07:002012-09-20T08:33:08.290-07:00I have been using cloth for years but mine (the on...I have been using cloth for years but mine (the once $0.49 towels from IKEA) are not very absorbant. As they run their course and get tossed, I will be looking for new options to replace them. Is the Jersey material from your t-shirt towels very absorbant? It seems like they would be. Thanks for the idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-3571604266972009912012-09-20T08:05:01.727-07:002012-09-20T08:05:01.727-07:00I bought some of those "orange" knock of...I bought some of those "orange" knock off absorbent towels from the dollar tree. And cut in half thats about 50 cents apiece or less if you cut smaller, they are very absorbent and great for dishes too and wiping down the kitchen and countertops. If you wash with your towels they will "pill" I noticed. A.L. from OKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-40793158722706658302012-09-20T07:52:52.143-07:002012-09-20T07:52:52.143-07:00Great idea! :) We use cloth dipeys..have a whole s...Great idea! :) We use cloth dipeys..have a whole stack of them.. and the kiddos know to dash to the closet for any oopses..they suck up anything in 2.2 seconds! lol Great ideas!! <br />Table for 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/14875166197256118128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-72527551883920663642012-09-20T07:20:04.352-07:002012-09-20T07:20:04.352-07:00Instead of using a large facetowel in the bathroom...Instead of using a large facetowel in the bathroom, I bought a cheap bundle if washcloths from Walmart and use these for quick drying the many times I wash my hands. saves my good towels and the large loads for lots of towels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-40179185685600669782012-09-20T06:36:52.881-07:002012-09-20T06:36:52.881-07:00I've been using an old tshirt for a television...I've been using an old tshirt for a television/computer screen wipe....great idea to use as paper towels! My poor husband is losing some old shirts today!Diana Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080102706586401859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-85362582541705434872012-09-20T06:06:38.709-07:002012-09-20T06:06:38.709-07:00Old flannel sheets make marvelous 'paper' ...Old flannel sheets make marvelous 'paper' towels and napkins as well. They don't ravel either.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953412293414145304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-66407800554114910992012-09-20T05:21:29.026-07:002012-09-20T05:21:29.026-07:00I have been using washcloths and old towels that I...I have been using washcloths and old towels that I cut down and zig zag the the fray edges for the past 25 years I never bought paper products. I keep nice ones in the kitchen, they are color coded for each area if the homeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-79565151127668843292012-09-20T04:21:46.701-07:002012-09-20T04:21:46.701-07:00I get ugly cotton sweaters at the thrift store and...I get ugly cotton sweaters at the thrift store and breathe new life into them by ripping them apart for the yarn and weave them into things like wash cloths, towels, napkins,table runners, placemats and all sorts of cloth items, but my fav is the kitchen towels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-52068231010739371502012-09-20T04:14:44.387-07:002012-09-20T04:14:44.387-07:00I have been using cut up baby recieving blankets f...I have been using cut up baby recieving blankets for years. I get them at the thrift store for 50 cents each - I get about 8 squares from each. I use one color/design for paper towels, one color/design for dusting, one color/design for wipes, etc. Sandy Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-6127872426101026592012-09-20T01:01:26.982-07:002012-09-20T01:01:26.982-07:00I stopped using paper towels a while ago, but this...I stopped using paper towels a while ago, but this idea would be great for my hubby when he's working on cars! Endless supply, and he doesn't stain my kitchen towels with grease and grime!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882332818477102059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-80332216621969723902012-09-19T10:25:38.304-07:002012-09-19T10:25:38.304-07:00I love this. Such a simple but useful idea, especi...I love this. Such a simple but useful idea, especially for husband who goes through shop towels like they're free!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597222061924853443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-90623391643363330352012-09-19T08:09:00.719-07:002012-09-19T08:09:00.719-07:00I've seen posts for un-papertowels before and ...I've seen posts for un-papertowels before and liked the idea, but I've always wondered if washable towels are really better if you live in a semi-arid environment that ships water in from a distance. I buy 100% recycled content paper towels which use 80% post-consumer content and are FSC certified. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or know if by chance anyone has completed a life-cycle assessment comparing the impacts?Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-72139064197620659132012-09-04T19:14:54.577-07:002012-09-04T19:14:54.577-07:00Great idea. i would love for you to share this on ...Great idea. i would love for you to share this on my new blog hop, Repurposed Ideas Weekly at:<br />http://repurposemylife.com/repurposed-ideas-weekly-3-blog-hop/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080924630689565474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-12543889446569991722012-09-04T05:18:22.177-07:002012-09-04T05:18:22.177-07:00Great post, what a good idea to use old tshirts! I...Great post, what a good idea to use old tshirts! I made us some out of scrap fabric and old dish towels that also work great. It is amazing how much we use them, I can't even remember the last time I bought paper towels at the store!Annie @ MontanaSolarCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392401830118695421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661210990952801978.post-19347791526867628262012-08-14T09:52:48.943-07:002012-08-14T09:52:48.943-07:00I store my reusable cloths in a kitchen drawer wit...I store my reusable cloths in a kitchen drawer with the rest of my kitchen towels and washcloths. I wash them with my kitchen towels and washcloths about twice a week. For really yucky messes, I still use regular paper towels. Thanks for stopping by!Kendra | Our Homemade Happinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748915523402496978noreply@blogger.com