1. Clean corn husk
If you hate picking corn silk off fresh corn after peeling away the outer husk, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Cover the corn with a paper towel and gently rub the surface of the corn. Then use the same paper towel to wipe off the corn. Now the corn is ready to be cooked!
2. Remove excess fat from broth
You can use paper towels to absorb excess fat on the surface of soups and broths. Here’s how: Place the broth pot inside the sink (for easy cleaning as some broth may splash outside while you’re working). Place a strainer inside the pot and place a paper towel inside the strainer, then pour the broth into the strainer lined with the paper towel. You will see the fat staying trapped in the paper towel while the broth remains cleaner.
3. Keep veggies fresh longer
Even though stored in the refrigerator, vegetables often appear wilted and spoiled. You may not know that delicate paper towels can be helpful in this situation. Line the food container with a paper towel before putting in the vegetables to preserve them. The paper towel absorbs moisture, which is the reason why fruits and vegetables rot, thus allowing them to stay fresh longer.
4. Clean can openers
The gears of can openers often get sticky with food during opening, but it’s hard to clean them thoroughly with a regular sponge. So what can you do? Clean the can opener by “opening” a paper towel. Stack multiple layers or fold a single sheet of paper towel to create thickness, then use the can opener to cut directly on the paper towel. It will clean off any dirt and excess food as the wheel cuts through.
5. Prevent frozen bread from getting soggy
Place a paper towel inside the bread bag before freezing. It will absorb moisture and prevent the bread from becoming “soggy” during the freezing process.
6. Preserve stainless steel cookware
You can prevent rust from spreading between stainless steel utensils when storing them close to each other in a cabinet or on a shelf. After cleaning them thoroughly, place a paper towel separator in each layer to absorb moisture. Separate the pot lid as well from the pot body with a layer of paper towel.
7. Test the viability of old seeds
If you’ve just found a packet of seeds from two years ago and you’re unsure if the seeds are still viable. To confirm for sure, place the seeds between two layers of paper towel. Then add a bit of moisture by misting the paper towels and keep checking the seeds for the next two weeks. If most of the seeds sprout, go ahead and plant the remaining seeds in your garden.
8. Clean sewing machine
After adjusting and oiling the sewing machine, some residual oil may cling to the fabric during sewing. Don’t worry about the oil spoiling your sewing project. Use a paper towel and sew a few lines on the paper towel beforehand. The paper towel will clean off any remaining oil, allowing the sewing machine to be clean for you to continue sewing.
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