6 Smart Tips For Using Paper Towels

(NC) This little tool is an everyday cleaning essential, but did you know that paper towels can be used for a lot more than spills? Lifestyle expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault has teamed up with the Royale Tiger Towel brand to share smart, everyday solutions for using paper towels around the home, as follows:

1. Line the bottom of your lunch bag with a folded paper towel to absorb spills and make cleanup at the end of the day quick and simple.

2. For a quick and easy way to clean the inside of your microwave, soak a paper towel in water and put it into a microwave-safe bowl. Squeeze half a lemon into the bowl and heat for one minute. The moisture from the towel will create a layer of steam, making it perfect for wiping away spills and splatters.

3. Make drying the inside of small-neck glass bottles and vases easier by rolling up a paper towel into a small tube, inserting it into the container and letting it sit overnight. The absorbent towel will wick the water away, leaving it clean and dry.

4. To clean calcium build-up from around the base of your bathroom faucet or your shower head, try soaking a paper towel in a vinegar and water solution and wrapping it around the affected areas. Allow the damp towels to sit for about an hour, then remove and rinse with clean water.

5. Create a quick and disposable dust pan by wetting a few sheets of paper towel and placing them on the floor. Sweep dirt onto the towels, then simply fold them up and toss in the composter when done. The moisture is a magnet for grabbing onto dirt particles.

6. Line the bottom of your waste bins with several sheets of paper towel and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to catch any garbage leaks and keep the bin smelling fresh.

“While paper towels are a necessity in the kitchen, they can be also helpful throughout the rest of the home. Make sure to keep a roll under the bathroom sink, in the garage or even in the trunk of your car for quick, in-a-pinch clean-ups,” adds Perrault.