Ten handy hints for using paper towels
- Place paper towels between your good china plates to prevent the base of each plate scraping the top surface of the plate below.
- Use a whole roll of paper towels as a back support (lumbar roll) when driving the car.
- Drain fried foods on paper towels. The towels absorb the excess fat.
- Wipe up messes on the floor with paper towels rather than using your dish cloth — it is more hygienic.
- Paper towels are great for cleaning glass.
- Cover potatoes or kumara with paper towels before microwaving. The paper towels absorb the steam from the vegetables and help to keep the surfaces dry.
- Before microwaving bacon on a rack, loosely cover with paper towels to absorb the steam and fat.
- Always stand breads, rolls muffins or scones on paper towels when reheating in the microwave. The towels absorb the steam.
- Use paper towels to pat dry lettuce, greens or herbs after washing.
- Always carry paper towels on picnics for use as napkins.