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How We Test Paper Towels
I’m Samantha Mangino, a staff writer for the Home team at Reviewed. I write about cleaning, appliances, and home décor. I’ve tested my fair share of household goods here at Reviewed including steam irons, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
I grew up in a household where we had our brand loyalty when it came to cleaning products; now I’m on the hunt for the best products so you’re investing in products that really get the job done.
To test each paper towels absorbency, we measured how much water each towel could hold.
We put each towel through its paces in practical, around-the-house tests that would best reflect the average consumer’s use of the product.
Our first trial was a simple wiping test. We put a teaspoon of tomato sauce on a common kitchen countertop and tried to clean the mess with one swipe of a paper towel. We documented any smudging or smearing, while also taking into account each product’s ease of use.
Next, we swiped each dry towel over a dusty surface to find their cleaning ability without the aid of water or spray.
We also tested the strength of each paper towel in both a dry and wet state. Using just one piece of paper, we attempted to pull it in half while dry and while wet. Next, we rubbed each wet paper towel against the rough surface of a floor rug to test the durability of each towel.
Additionally, we wet each paper towel and then let it air dry to test its ability to be used more than once.
We also paid attention to the smaller, subjective details that make certain paper towels more enjoyable to use than others. This includes ease of tearing (because everyone loathes that piece at the bottom after a jagged tear), texture, softness, and overall ease of use.
Kirkland Signature Create-A-Size Paper Towels
The Kirkland Signature Paper Towels offer strength, absorbency, and bigger sheets. Theyre a value-packed pick. Read More
- Strong
- Absorbent
- Large rolls
- Lose strength when wet
- Only available at Costco
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Ranking The Best 5 Paper Towels from Walmart (Strength + Price + Cleaning Comparison)
FAQ
Who produces Bounty paper towels?
Who makes Brawny paper towels?
Where are Kroger paper towels made?
Which is better Bounty or Kirkland paper towels?
How much do paper towels cost at Walmart?
When we compare the prices on Walmart ‘s website, here’s what we see. A 12-pack of Great Value double rolls of paper towels sells for $14.97. The same size pack of Bounty double rolls costs $20.98. While the Bounty paper towels are of higher quality, they do cost a bit more, also.
Who makes great value paper towels?
Procter and Gamble make Great Value paper towels because it’s an effective way to manufacture them at a low cost. That allows Walmart to sell them for a lower price. Read also: Who Makes Kirkland Brand Paper Towels? (The Truth!) Are Great Value Paper Towels Good?
Where can I buy paper towels?
Top essentials at everyday low prices. Shop for Paper Towels in Paper & Plastic. Buy products such as Sparkle Tear-a-Square Paper Towels, White, 6 Double Rolls at Walmart and save.
Which paper towel brand is best?
We tested six of the top paper towel brands for strength, durability, absorbency and overall usability, and Brawny was the best performer overall. We found Bounty – Select-A-Size to be a strong runner up.