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OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts) Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:32 PM Mar 2021

It's been recently brought to my attention RE: Paper Towels

Recently, I've been buying paper towels with a new technology.

Not only are they perforated into 1/2 segments, but each 1/2 has a perforation that makes (1) 4" x 4" and (1) 4" x 5" segments. The former makes a nice coaster.

Seriously, better utility in matching clean-up to towel size.

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It's been recently brought to my attention RE: Paper Towels (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 OP

Who wrote this,... Martha Stewart ? magicarpet Mar 2021 #1

Truth be told, I've had 4 glasses of CabSav. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #4

THX for the kitchen tips.... magicarpet Mar 2021 #7

I'm in Dexter, ME and no on would ever confuse me with Martha Stewart. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #15

Here she is,... I found her,.... magicarpet Mar 2021 #17

Great technical writing. cachukis Mar 2021 #2

I'm just the opposite. I hate the "choose a size" paper towels. Croney Mar 2021 #3

+1 2naSalit Mar 2021 #5

Well, you can still do that with the new tech paper towels. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #6

+2. I hate the little paper towels and I can't buy the good ones here (Eugene, Oregon) any more. Shrike47 Mar 2021 #12

I detest those select-a-size paper towels. Too narrow. Might as well use a piece of Kleenex. 3catwoman3 Mar 2021 #13

I buy those that are perforated for half size left-of-center2012 Mar 2021 #8

If you're talking about Brawny tear-a-square, you need to state this is a Koch product. I sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #9

Just checked...you are correct, it is a Brawny - Koch Brother's company. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #11

Good idea. We waste so many. IcyPeas Mar 2021 #10

OMG! First world solutions to the eternal problems of existence! Martin68 Mar 2021 #14

Please elucidate! OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 #16

magicarpet

(16,514 posts)

1. Who wrote this,... Martha Stewart ?

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:40 PM

Mar 2021

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)

4. Truth be told, I've had 4 glasses of CabSav.

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:46 PM

Mar 2021

I found it inspirational, lol.

magicarpet

(16,514 posts)

7. THX for the kitchen tips....

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #4)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:53 PM

Mar 2021

[ MS has a place up here in Maine,.. thought I would double check. ]

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)

15. I'm in Dexter, ME and no on would ever confuse me with Martha Stewart.

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #7)

Fri Mar 5, 2021, 12:36 AM

Mar 2021

magicarpet

(16,514 posts)

17. Here she is,... I found her,....

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #15)

Fri Mar 5, 2021, 09:00 AM

Mar 2021

FROM THE ARCHIVES
Martha Stewart’s Maine Estate is Testament to Tradition and Natural Beauty
The historic Seal Harbor estate, Skylands, has found the ideal champion in Martha Stewart, who prizes its every detail and gracious amenity.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/martha-stewart-skylands-maine-homes-article

cachukis

(2,672 posts)

2. Great technical writing.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:41 PM

Mar 2021

Croney

(4,924 posts)

3. I'm just the opposite. I hate the "choose a size" paper towels.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:45 PM

Mar 2021

I only buy full-sheet rolls. I'd rather fold them over and reuse them four times than rip off a skinny strip of paper that's good for nothing. Good thing we each get our choice, huh!

2naSalit

(92,705 posts)

5. +1

Reply to Croney (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:49 PM

Mar 2021

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)

6. Well, you can still do that with the new tech paper towels.

Reply to Croney (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:50 PM

Mar 2021

Totally backward compatible.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)

12. +2. I hate the little paper towels and I can't buy the good ones here (Eugene, Oregon) any more.

Reply to Croney (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 09:58 PM

Mar 2021

The paper quality sucks, too.

3catwoman3

(25,441 posts)

13. I detest those select-a-size paper towels. Too narrow. Might as well use a piece of Kleenex.

Reply to Croney (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 10:34 PM

Mar 2021

The only decent ones are the Kirkland brand at Costco - the 1/2 size is wider than the other brands, and the paper is thicker.

And the newest 1/4 size - ridiculous!

I'm glad to know I am not the only one.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

8. I buy those that are perforated for half size

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:53 PM

Mar 2021

As a single male I have been using them mostly as a napkin

sinkingfeeling

(52,993 posts)

9. If you're talking about Brawny tear-a-square, you need to state this is a Koch product. I

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 08:54 PM

Mar 2021

avoid anything owned by them.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)

11. Just checked...you are correct, it is a Brawny - Koch Brother's company.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #9)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 09:05 PM

Mar 2021

Not sure, but they may be being made at a papermill in Maine where I live, though. Could be Georgia or somewhere else, too.

I wonder if this is patentable? If not, I will bet others will soon follow.