In an effort to reduce household expenses, I have gone through each disposable item we are currently using to evaluate how it can be inexpensively replaced by something "reusable." We have replaced napkins and paper towels with cloth (bar mops from Sam's cut in half and hemmed). We are replacing ziplock bags with plastic storage containers. We can not eliminate T.P. : ) I am still assessing each disposable "convenience" item to see if it can be replaced. Here is my first idea which has been working fabulously for the past three months...
Goal: Replace Disposable Paper Products
With Something Reuseable & Inexpensive
With Something Reuseable & Inexpensive
(Napkins, Paper Towels, Etc.)
Purchased 48 "Bar Mops" From Sam's Club
Price: 24 For $10.36 ($0.43 each)
Cut In Half Lowers Price To $0.21 each
Cut In Quarters Lowers Price To $0.11 each
Hem Ragged Edges On Sewing Machine
Cut In Half Lowers Price To $0.21 each
Cut In Quarters Lowers Price To $0.11 each
Hem Ragged Edges On Sewing Machine
Size: 16" x 19"
100% Cotton
Cut Them In Half And Hemmed Them
On Sewing Machine For Napkins:
Cut Them In Quarters To Use In Place Of Paper Towels
To Wipe Little Faces, Wipe Up Little Spills, Etc.
*UPDATE*
By February 1, 2011 we have successfully eliminated almost all disposable
paper products except for toilet paper. We still use plastic baggies
(300 for $1) for lunch boxes due to size constraints in the lunch boxes.
