by Birdie55 Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:30 pm, Post We poured a cup of water onto each towel and used quarters to measure the weight each sheet could handle before breaking. :(. Great Value Everyday Strong (Walmart): 7 quarters video of asecond graders science project. Is there an authoritative site I learn more about this? No question asked, Kirkland paper at Costco is the cheapest paper in the country. by TravelGeek Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:12 am, Post Have used both. by BogleMelon Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:18 pm, Post These cookies do not store any personal information. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. my wife says we buy Kirkland brand and she is very happy with them. actual usage may vary by household, 2x more absorbent vs. leading ordinary brand, Pack contains 8 family rolls of bounty quick size paper towels, equal to 20 regular rolls, Bounty, the quicker picker upper.do not flush, Bounty's shortest sheets are now even more absorbent for a versatile clean (versus previous product), This pack contains 80 more sheets per pack which means 8 extra days worth of paper vs. bounty select a size 16 double plus rolls estimated based on manufacturer data. Testers weigh a dry paper towel, dunk it in water, and then weigh it again to see how much water it can hold. Lifetime Products 6-Foot Folding Picnic Table, Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni With, Ricardo 20 Superlight Carry-on Spinner Luggage. We use cookies to enhance the security, performance, functionality and for analytical and promotional activities. With pick-a-size sheets, you always have exactly what you need to fit the task at hand. disposability: do not flush. We do not accept free products from any companywe only review products we love. I suspect your towels aren't completely dry before you fold and storethem. Bounty definitely if you need to soak up much liquid. Costco paper towels are fine for us but we typically aren't scrubbing with them or soaking up huge spills. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They cost just 98 cents per roll at the regular price. Lots of single use items that you buy repeatedly have a reusable, long term option that are incredibly cost effective (e.g. "Amazon, Amazon Prime, the Amazon logo and Amazon Prime logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates". We prefer Bounty and like the half size sheet rolls--with 7 indoor dogs we're "experts". You can find those with the cleaning supplies in stores like Walmart and Target. You mainly want to look at weight because they could use less material at the same square foot. Let us know in the comments section below! I'm still using the first couple bags I bought 5 years ago. Some can handle lots of scrubbing; others, not so much. The Great Value Everyday Strong paper towels from Walmart were the cheapest of the four we tested, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Don't speculate and don't be distracted by volatility. The half sheet ones used to be thinner, but now they're noticably wider, which means I end up using more at a time because I'm just going to use the sheet anyway. 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Assuming Costco's policy is like Sam's re: their house brand, if you're not satisfied the with product, you can always bring it back for a full refund. No guarantees are made as to the accuracy of the information on this site or the appropriateness of any advice to your particular situation. sponges, tissues, ziplock bags etc). Bogle on investing: Diversify, focus on low costs, invest for the long term. by heartwood Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:26 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Time: 0.264s | Peak Memory Usage: 9.77 MiB | GZIP: Off, Questions on how we spend our money and our time - consumer goods and services, home and vehicle, leisure and recreational activities. Inventory and pricing at your store will vary and are subject to change at any time. Both Consumer Reports and Consumers Union are not-for-profit organizations that accept no advertising. I must have missed it. towels for restaurants, food stores, etc. Costco Business Center products can be returned to any of our more than 700 Costco warehouses worldwide. We use cookies to personalize ads for you. Bounty is on sale at Costco next week? This too is meaningless. See our favorites for unlimited data, families and cheap plans starting at $10/month. Weve stuck with the Kirkland paper towels since then as theyre always available, and are cheaper even without a rebate. Both the Paper Towels and TP were GREAT and much All Rights Reserved. by FrugalInvestor Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:15 pm, Post I guess I'm not a proper paper towel connoisseur. Then ignore the noise! Meaningless! by Earl Lemongrab Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:03 pm, Post I really like the cheap, big bags of microfiber cloths they sell at hardware stores for any cleaning application. paper products. The quality of paper towels can vary significantly, so many shoppers waitfor their favorite brand of paper towels to go on sale and stock up maybe when theyre less than $1 per roll or two cents per square foot. All prices listed are delivered prices from Costco Business Center. Bounty only for me. "You want a paper towel that picks up a lot of liquid, and that doesn't fall apart when you use it. I like the original Viva towels. You shouldn't use a paper towel for everything. HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. "One of the funny things about stock market, every time one is buying another is selling, and both think they are astute" - William Feather. Paper towels are a "meh" sort of thing for me. Are they comparable? Press J to jump to the feed. When youre cleaning up spills around the house, you want a paper towel thats both strong and absorbent. Track wildfires across CA with this interactive map, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. Have a plan, stay the course and simplify. Paper towels are very expensive. You have to do that when trying to compare "double" and "mega" and "giant" sized rolls and packages of different quanties. Paper towels are great for cleaning up spills and messes around the house and one of those everyday products we all rely on. Get a cost per weight and pair that up with cost per area and that will give you a more accurate figure. Smaller AND thinner. Both are just as good in terms of quality. news: snipped-for-privacy@mb-m07.aol.com: When Sams first opened they carried (in our area) Fort Howard brand Bounty's DuraTowel rated excellent in all of consumer reports' tests. BTW, anyone seeing the Kirkland toothpaste anymore? As a side note, unit price for the Kirkland Signature Paper Towels is 1.5 cents/sf. by quantAndHold Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:52 pm, Post We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Kleenex multi-fold towels are soft and highly absorbent for reduced waste, 150 kleenex towels per pack; 16 packs per case; 2,400 hand paper towels per case, These kleenex paper towels are compatible with universal multi-fold towel dispensers (sold separately) and the fold is designed for one-at-a-time dispensing, These kleenex towels are fsc and eco logo certified, and use an elemental chlorine-free (ecf) bleaching process. by KT785 Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:05 pm, Post Great Value strong and absorbent from Walmart was the best of the cheaper paper towels. You're better off using a microfiber cloth instead. We used to purchase Bounty paper towels when theres a rebate but one time, we ran out and there was no rebate available so we bought the Kirkland version instead. Is the Costco and the POM the same towel. By clicking on the products below, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. Their house brand. Costco sells a 52 pack of 100% cotton towels (14 x 17) for $22.99 on their website right now - its cheaper in stores. actual usage may vary by household, Pack contains 12 family rolls of bounty white quick size paper towels, 12 family rolls equals 30 regular rolls. We need more paper towels and have always bought Bounty brand. cheaper than our local supplier. by mbres60 Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:32 am, Post "They aced the scrub test, so they're great for tougher messes. So we tried the Kirkland house brand. Yeah tbh this looks like its missing a play and might be from a different kind of roll, especially if purchased close together from the same store. I saw at Costco today there is a Kirkland brand that is less expensive. So we test for all that," said Celia Kuperszmid Lehrman, Consumer Reports. Price changes, if any, will be reflected on your order confirmation. We were gifted some TP and paper towels that are a line above generic and almost useless. by jabberwockOG Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:26 pm, Post Kirkland Signature Premium Big Roll (Costco): 68 quarters All groceries including fresh,frozen and household essentials. Do you have a favorite brand of paper towels? Each pick-a-size double roll has 110 2-ply sheets and is equal to 2 regular rolls. by dcabler Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:21 am, Post She still often tears the halves in half and shares one with me. We have used both brands, they are very close in terms of quality/utility, but ended up buying Kirkland because we like them better (not a price issue). Meaningless! says the Teacher. Consumer Reports is published by Consumers Union. Kirkland for us, IMO it's the better 'value' and the sheets are smaller. question should be rephrased. Buying a few dish towels to dry my hands instead of using paper towels has cut my paper towel costs in half. They'll scratch your glasses, your TV screens, and camera lenses. I don't buy a lot of paper towels, but I know which three or four I like, and switch between them according to current price per square foot. The SKUs may or may not be the same, Id have to check. Tobacco products cannot be returned to Costco Business Delivery or any Costco warehouse. Theres currently a $3.90 instant rebate which reduces the price to $15.99. by Big Dog Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:06 pm, Post Team Clark ranks the best cell phone plans and deals! Here are the results of our test: Viva: 88 quarters But they are expensive - around twice as much as other paper towels," said Kuperszmid Lehrman. This is good advice! Consumer Reports' tests turned up some other good choices - some from viva and two others from bounty. by mbres60 Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:08 pm, Post Consumers Union of U.S. Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They come 30 rolls in a cardboard box and are labeled as commercial paper by spitty Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:51 am, Post I go to Sam's and buy Bountys. TheBounty Advanced Select-A-Size Paper Towels are normally priced at $19.89. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Rankings are generated from thousands of verified customer reviews. 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Thats not really surprising since two other types of Bounty towels (Bounty DuraTowel andBounty Extra Soft) top Consumer Reports rankings. by Fletch Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:13 pm, Post Sparkle paper towels help you handle your everyday messes at a value thats just right. Paper towels and toilet paper - base your cost on square feet and compute a dollar or cents per square foot cost. To test for strength, testers use this machine. Copyright 2022 KGO-TV. Costco is too far from home. 24 double rolls = 48 regular rolls. Putting the Dollar Tree Cleaner LAs Totally Awesome to the Test! Both times I bought the only bag of bounty that Costco had. Team Clark conducted a little experiment to find out. actual usage may vary by household, Pack contains 16 family rolls of bounty quick size paper towels, equal to 40 regular rolls, This pack contains 60 more sheets per pack which means 6 extra days worth of paper vs. 12 of bounty select-a-size double plus rolls. Id still consider that shrinkflation. Bounty sheets are larger and hence we go through it faster. They absorb the perfect amount of water for cleaning and rinse very easily compared to other options. by kerplunk Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:35 pm, Post This website uses cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic and serve targeted ads. When I do buy them, I prefer Targets brand. Ok for me, but da' wife still no like. snipped-for-privacy@aol.comic (TOM KAN PA) wrote in Best Credit Card Welcome Bonuses for 2022, Best Cell Phone Plans in 2022: Deals for Every Budget, The best deals at Ace Hardware this month, Automatic Bill Pay: How It Works and How To Do It Safely, 3 Ways To Get a Free VIN Check Before Buying a Used Car, Why Clark Howard Is Obsessed With Roth for Retirement Savings, Bally Sports+ Could Solve Your Regional Sports Streaming TV Issue, Upside Review: 6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up. She is a clean freak so if they were inferior she won't use them. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I especially liked the few humorous ones (yes, TP does get personal. It was good and cheap; seems to have disappeared from our stores. Either way, Costco used to stock (only) the bounty paper towels on the right but now theyve replaced them with the one on the left. There are 12 rolls of Bounty paper towels in a pack with 117 two-ply sheets per roll. By continuing to browse this site, you accept the use of cookies. We used another brand before Costco started adding perforations for half-towels because my wife doesn't like to waste a full towel when half is plenty. Because the packages contain a lot of rolls I hate to buy something and then not like it. Kirkland Signature Expect More Paper Towels, 12-count, Kirkland Signature Paper Towels, 12-count, Scott Essential Multifold Paper Towels (01840) with Fast-Drying Absorbency Pockets, White, 16 Packs / Case, 250 Sheets / Pack, 4,000 Towels / Case, AmazonCommercial 2-Ply White Adapt-a-Size Kitchen Paper Towels|Bulk|Adapt-a-size|Individually Wrapped|FSC Certified|140 Towels per Roll (12 Rolls)(11" x 6" Sheet). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. da' wife much prefers Bounty, but our Costco has been out of stock recently. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Great for everyday kitchen and household clean-up with even more uses for food prep, diy projects, outdoors & more. Same with nose tissues and toilet paper. Bounty Advanced 2-Ply Paper Towels, White, 107 Select-A-Size Sheets, 12 ct. Costco Business Delivery can only accept orders for this item from retailers holding a Costco Business membership with a valid tobacco resale license on file. house brand. by mbres60 Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:00 pm, Post Ill have to double check that, I think I still have the bag that they both came in. Neither for me. 2022 Clark Howard Inc. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. I just talked to my neighbor and he told me the roll he gave me WASN'T Sam's by squirm Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:20 pm, Post And then there's the scrub test. I'm not sure if it's more eco friendly but it's definitely cheaper. It measures how much force it takes to break through a wet paper towel. We switched to the Member's Mark (Sam's Club brand) equivalent of Bounty several years ago and find the quality comparable (if not indistinguishable).
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