Paper towels have long taken pride of place in the arsenal of many housewives.
However, few people know that they bring not only benefit, but also harm.
What things can be spoiled by this, at first glance, harmless device, read our article.
Paper towels are difficult to find a replacement in the kitchen and bathroom.
They help in a matter of seconds to polish the surface of the table,
remove greasy stains or wipe your hands.
However, in the case of some items, paper towels can not be used,
otherwise it can lead to damage to your favorite things.
1. Polishing of glasses and other optics
Scratches remain on the glasses
Paper towels are your number one enemy if you want to use them to polish the lens of a camera or glasses.
Despite their revealing softness, they contain rough cellulose, which is similar in structure to sawdust.
It is also worth noting that most towels have a corrugated surface
. Taken together, these factors can lead to scratches on the surface of the lenses or glasses glass.
which will not be possible to remove.
Sometimes after polishing with a towel, villi are formed, which again have to be wiped
As a result, there are even more marks and scratches.
2. Removal of stains on carpets and clothes
The stain is further eaten into the pile
Everyone knows that paper towels absorb moisture, fat and other contaminants well.
However, there is one caveat - these devices increase the absorption of liquid into the deep layers of the fabric.
That is, trying to eliminate the stain or spilled liquid on things, you will only achieve that they will be further eaten into the fabric or pile. In addition,
if the carpet has a dark color, then after cleaning most likely it will remain white scales
from the towel, which appear due to its soaking.
Such particles are very difficult to eliminate, even after washing them noticeably on the carpet,
which significantly spoils its appearance.'
Therefore, it is better not to use a paper towel for these purposes,
but to take an ordinary soft microfiber napkin, it will better cope with the task.
3. Cleaning of gadgets and computer equipment
Microcracks form on the screens
Here is exactly the same situation as in the case of glasses. Villi scratch the phone screen, and laptop screen, and any liquid crystal surfaces. After such cleaning, you will notice that there are scratches and microcracks on the gadgets. In addition, cellulose particles can be clogged into the corners of the devices and spoil their appearance.
Tip: To clean electronic devices, you can use only a microfiber napkin, as it is soft enough and will not be able to scratch the SCREEN of a TV or smartphone.
4. Cleaning the keyboard
Towel particles get stuck between keys
According to information, a toothbrush is most suitable for cleaning the keyboard. Thanks to the hard bristles, it easily removes all dust, crumbs and other contaminants. But there will be no sense from a paper towel in this situation. The villi that fall from it will be clogged between the keys and then you will have to get them. That is, you will spend twice as much time cleaning the computer keyboard.
5. Polishing of wooden surfaces
Small scratches appear on surfaces
Another taboo when it comes to wooden towels is polishing and removing dust from wooden surfaces. Despite the fact that towels seem soft and harmless, they scratch lacquered wood and can ruin your furniture. Because of them, small scratches appear on tables, cabinets, countertops, in which dirt and dust subsequently accumulate. And this means that you will have to polish the furniture much more often, so that it has a presentable appearance. Therefore, it is better to abandon the use of paper towels and give preference to a soft flannel cloth and a special tool for cleaning furniture.
6. Cleaning of cutting boards
A paper towel will turn into porridge if you try to wipe the board with it.
Often housewives try to remove the juice from meat, fruits or vegetables, which has accumulated on the cutting board, with the help of a paper towel. Yes, here's a bad luck: there is little sense from this procedure, since the towel cannot absorb this liquid. But it soaks and turns into porridge. It is better not to try to eliminate the juice with napkins or rags, but simply wash the cutting board, preparing it for the next stages of cooking.
7.Washing of mirrors and windows
On the windows will remain villi from the paper
If you want to negate all the work, just wipe the window with a paper towel. The fact is that the surface is sure to stick villi from the paper and you have to re-wash the windows. To prevent this from happening, use a regular newspaper or a soft microfiber cloth for cleaning. A special window cleaner will help to improve the effect.
8. Cleaning the interior of the car
A thin sticky layer of fibrous dust is formed in the cabin
There is an indisputable fact: paper towels are not able to eliminate dust and dirt. In addition, if they interact with special cleaning agents, then on all surfaces there will be a sticky layer of fibrous dust, which will further attract various contaminants. Therefore, you should not even try to use paper towels to restore order in the car, wipe the dashboard and other parts of the "interior".
