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Paper towels are a household staple, but for these specific tasks, reach for another option. Oleg Opryshko / Shutterstock.com
Paper towels have many uses. They’re handy for wiping off counters, cleaning out microwaves or dabbing up a melted ice cube that hit the floor. It’s so easy to grab for a paper towel or two, that it becomes equally easy to forget they’re not always the best choice. In fact, there are many items that paper towels are really not very good at cleaning. Here’s a look at some everyday cleaning needs…