While paper towels can certainly be convenient in a home, they do cost money. Assuming that you don’t have an extreme couponing stockpile of paper towels to keep you for the next 50 years, you may want to spend less money on paper towels. Here are some ways that you can reduce that cost and save the extra in your budget.
Use Substitutes
Instead of pricy paper towel, opt for some reusable substitutes instead. In out kitchen I have dish towels for drying dishes plus wiping up larger spills. A small drawer holds clean, thin wash clothes that can be used to clean up smaller spills, wipe little hands, clean everything from the counters to the refrigerator and even used as napkins in a pinch.
When washing windows, I usually opt for a squeegee (no waste) or newspaper, which is lint free and surprisingly, doesn’t leave any ink on the windows.
For bathroom and heavy cleaning, I opt for sponges and rags cut from old t-shirts. It works.
Shop the Dollar Store
Your local dollar store can be a great source of paper towels that are priced lower than the regular retail price. They may be off-brand in some cases, so if you are a “paper towel snob,” just keep this in mind. Some dollar stores even honor competitor’s coupons , so if you don’t find exactly what you want in one store, you may be able to get it in another.
Buy in Bulk
Many regular grocery stores and box stores are now featuring a bulk section or aisle, so if you don’t have a regular warehouse grocery store membership, you can buy your paper towels in bulk that way. You can also ask for a one-day pass to the warehouse club or tag along with a friend to see if the membership fee is worth it for the bulk bargains.
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