The Scott Paper Company in Philadelphia invented the paper towel in 1879 as a way to use up a railroad car of ruined paper that was supposed to be made into toilet paper. Brothers Clarence and Irvin Scott used classic American ingenuity to come up...
If you’re striving for a greener lifestyle, even a small change can reduce your carbon footprint. When it comes to air hand dryers vs. paper towels, the most environmentally friendly choice is neither: Allowing your hands to air dry...
Using paper towels to microwave bacon means easy cleanup and less grease. The paper towels absorb extra grease and keep the plate and your microwave clean by preventing splattering. Once you are finished cooking the bacon, you can simply remove...
While blow dryers have certain advantages over paper towels, American consumers seem to prefer paper towels over blow dryers in public bathrooms, according to Susan Ebbing, vice president of American Dryer, quoted in a September 2006 article...
That easy roll of paper towels is often too tempting when there's a mess to wipe up, a spill on the counter or a grimy child close at hand. With a bit of forethought and a little extra laundry, you can reduce your reliance on paper towels and cut...
Paper towels are made from grown trees through a manufacturing process that involves glue and chemicals. They are primarily used in sanitation and cleaning. Though paper towels can be convenient, they easily add to your shopping bill and weight of...
Most people know that proper hand washing is necessary to control the spread of germs that can make you sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drying your hands thoroughly may be just as important as washing them. Germs...
A quick glance at the prices in the baby aisle of the grocery store is enough to make anyone cringe. With costs skyrocketing in a tight economy, you may wonder about how to save money without sacrificing quality. Making your own homemade flushable...
If you don't drain French fries, the cooking oil will pool under them, making the bottom layer soggy. Fast-food restaurants often have fryer basket mounts on which workers hang baskets of cooked fries so the oil can drain back into the fryer. At...
Heating tortillas before eating them isn't necessary, but it can enhance their flavor and flexibility. You can heat them in different ways, but regardless of your method, warming tortillas for too long will leave them dry, hard and rigid, causing...
The Brother 210C is a multifunction printer intended for use by the home consumer; its small size makes it well-suited for work areas that are lacking in available space. The 210C's features include built-in scanner and fax capabilities, a maximum...
Spinach, a cool season leafy-green plant belonging to the same family as Swiss chard and beets, is often hailed for the high amount of iron it packs into each serving. In addition to iron, spinach is also a healthy source of protein and calcium....
If you haven't lived in the southern United States, cooking a pickle may seem a bit odd. Like boiled peanuts, though, fried, baked and deep-fried pickles are a quirky traditional snack food in the region. Add tang and crunch to hamburgers,...
Barbecued teriyaki eggplant is as simple to make as it is sweet and savory to eat. Grilling eggplant slices requires a small bit of preparation so they don't absorb so much teriyaki sauce, they get soggy. Eggplant contains internal air pockets...
Public gyms present a superb breeding ground for bacteria. With so many different people touching the same pieces of equipment, and sweating, it’s easy for germs to pass from one person to the next. Since germs are going to be present...
Plastic is the most popular material used to make eyeglasses, which also can be made from glass or polycarbonate. Lightweight and impact-resistant plastic lenses are more susceptible to scratching, which is why care must be taken to clean them....
Making tempura fish at home is a simple and quick way to serve a healthy meal that's a little different from the normal casserole or one-pan go-to dish, and it doesn't take much more time than either of those to put together. Preparing tempura...
A good source of vitamin A, folate, potassium and fiber, romaine lettuce is available fresh any time of year. Delicious topped with croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese and Caesar salad dressing, romaine lettuce is also tasty when placed in...
Breakfast sausages may be tasty but they have a downside that includes fat, sodium and calories. Because of this, you need to be careful when reheating breakfast sausages to ensure you do not add even more fat and calories to the finished product....
Edamame is the Japanese name for green, immature soybeans. Edamame pods are normally steamed or boiled, lightly salted and eaten as a snack or appetizer. A healthy snack, edamame is high in complete protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and...
Country style steak is a breaded and fried beef patty. You can serve it plain or with gravy and sauteed onions. This meal is also known as chicken fried steak in the South. When paired with vegetables and a slice of cornbread, you have one...
When you need to cook a large amount of bacon for a crowd or for a recipe, frying the bacon in a skillet can be tedious and dangerous. The pooled bacon grease in the bottom of the frying pan can splatter, causing burns. Most modern griddles...
Urine odors, whether from a fresh accident or a lingering stain, can challenge even the most diligent housekeepers. Pet or child accidents can occur on anything from carpet to bedding or clothes. Home remedies to control urine odor should be your...
Cooking bacon can be a messy endeavo, but there is one way to cook bacon that is not only clean but makes it significantly healthier than other methods of cooking do, according to research conducted by Osterdahl and Alriksson and reported in the...
Belgian fries have a distinct crunchy texture, with a soft, fluffy interior and a sharp, starchy flavor. This combination of characteristics differentiates them from other types of fries. However, Belgian fries are nearly as simple to prepare as...
Earplugs are important personal protective devices for anyone who works in noisy conditions. People who use music equipment, farm equipment, heavy machinery or weapons for a large portion of the workday could be losing hearing too gradually to...
Although deep-frying makes for tasty french fries, it is unfortunately one of the unhealthiest cooking methods. The key lies in understanding how to make fries you can enjoy in moderation, while at the same time minimize negative effects to your...
Swai is a white fish that has been popular in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam for many years, but it has only been readily available in the United States for the last few years. Swai has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a light, flaky texture that...
According to Ellipticals Direct.com, an elliptical trainer combines the different aspects of a treadmill, stair stepper and stationary bike into one machine. It is design to give you a no-impact cardiovascular workout that can improve your overall...
