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OT cloth towels

GarySmyth

One, for the most part I’m a paper towel guy.

Second. Should you visit you would verify I have rags galore. All fabric gets inspected. Bits and pieces of bath and kitchen towels, old sheets and pillow cases, T-shirts, flannel. canvas, burlap, etc.

That said, I thought to share. I bought another package of one dozen flour sack 100% cotton (bar) cloths, 28” x 28” -- finished edges, all white --slightly smaller after a half dozen washings -- best recent purchase. One dozen towels for $15 (slightly less if you get more – get more!) and free shipping. Brand name Utopia

Around the house they have been used as pot holders, basket cloths for dinner rolls, dough cloths for bread, dish cloths and dryers, dust cloths, house and car window cleaners, shower door wipes, non-scratch metal cleaning. In the shop they make a great strainer, application and polishing cloth, wipes, and hand towel. They are large enough, thin, tight weave, absorbent, NO lint, fast drying, and tough enough with use (and better) with repeated washings. As you beat them up they will stain and. of course, aren’t free, but damn, they work. I do much not to toss them.

Xmas gift? I’m treating myself again. Medium joy and reliable for little cash.

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