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Reusable kitchen towels: choosing a pack and building a washing routine
A reusable cloth routine works when you have enough clean cloths on hand and a simple way to handle the used ones. Here's how to size a pack for your kitchen.
1. Count how many cloths you use between washes
Start with two numbers: how many cloths you reach for in a typical day, and how many days pass between laundry loads. Then add a few spares for the cloths still drying when you need a fresh one.
Example: 3 cloths a day × 3 days between washes = 9 cloths. A pack of 12 would leave 3 spare. This is only an illustration — your own count depends on how you cook and clean.
2. Allow for drying time
Cloths aren't ready the moment the washer stops. Leave room in your count for the time they spend drying so you're never left without a clean one.
3. Keep clean, damp and ready-to-wash cloths separate
Give each stage its own spot: a drawer or basket for clean cloths, a hook or rail where a damp cloth in use can air out, and a separate container for cloths waiting to be washed.
Let damp cloths dry before they go into the wash container rather than sealing them away wet, and always follow the care label on your cloths.
About our Porter Lee reusable towels
- Single-ply 100% cotton flannel.
- Approximately 10 × 10 inches before washing.
- Not prewashed — expect some shrinkage after washing.
- Assorted surprise prints; the prints you receive vary.
- Available in packs of 6, 12, 24 or 48.
- Machine wash in cold, warm or hot water and dry on normal heat, per the current listing.
Returns for this item
Change-of-mind returns must be requested within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in their original packaging. A 15% restocking fee applies, and you pay for return postage. Damaged, defective or incorrect items have no fees.