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Its time to replace your worn-out kitchen towels.
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And lets be honest, theyre much more aesthetically pleasing than aroll of paper towelson the counter.
Our five favorites are functional, beautiful, and performing well even six months later.
Theyre a bit pricier than some other choices.
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The Hawkins New York essential waffle dish towels are the most absorbent kitchen towels weve ever used.
We used these towels fordrying dishesand hands and wiping down counters.
We quickly discovered just how well they absorbed water, unlike some other towels that simply push it around.
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They didnt remain damp long after use either but instead air-dried incredibly quickly, which helped prevent musty odors.
Material:100% cotton |Dimensions:21 by 28 in.
They experienced slight shedding after the first wash and arent the most aesthetically pleasing.
These Utopia towels were incredibly plush and absorbent.
Plus, they came in a 12 pack, making them an excellent value.
After six months of daily use, their quality didnt change either.
They were just as absorbent as they were on day one, and there was no loose threading.
There was slight lint buildup, but that was it.
Material:100% Cotton |Dimensions:16 by 19 in.
They pick up odors fairly quickly.
that we were even able to use them as a mat for our wet dishes.
This allowed us to have a clean, streak-free counter without creating more laundry.
These towels cleaned up stains well without getting stained themselves, even when used alongside a hydrogen peroxide-based spray.
Material:Microfiber |Dimensions:18 by 26 in.
They take a couple hours to air dry if theyre very wet.
They did take a couple hours to air dry if they were really soaked though.
Material:100% cotton |Dimensions:12 by 12 in.
There was slight shrinkage and wrinkles after washing.
The Five Two Essential Kitchen Towels are thin and lightweight yet very absorbent.
Theyve also become even better with use, getting softer and more flexible after washing.
They had no loose threads or fading.
They did have the texture of a softset of bed sheetsand never developed a musty odor.
Material:100% cotton |Dimensions:20 by 30 in.
We even used them as pot holders and to soak up spills and wipe up our cooking messes.
After use, we washed them all to see if they were still soft and absorbent.
Post-wash, we evaluated them for quality, absorbency, dry time, durability, texture, and value.
The latter also looks appealing and adds character to your kitchen.
Oftentimes, this can lead to streaking and residue.
You could also simply purchase different kitchen towels for different purposes.
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