Saving "Green" by Going Green: Part 2

Our next money-saving/planet-saving tip is...

Tip #3:  Make Your Own Rags
Making your own rags gives you something to do with all those old tee-shirts you were going to trash, and it saves trees!  Instead of using paper towels, use homemade rags to wipe up spills and messy counters.  An average family could save more than $100.00 per year by making the switch from paper towels to cloth rags.  Below I've listed a few times when rags could be used instead of paper towels.

• Wiping down countertops
• Cleaning up spills
• In place of napkins

Follow this Link to see where I found the cost analysis on paper towels versus cloth.

Follow this Link to read a great New York Times article on paper towel use.

Be sure to check back with us later in the week to read more tips on How to Save "Green" by Going Green!