You do not need to change your whole routine to waste less. A handful of reusable cloths can replace most disposable wipes. First, we share seven simple habits. Then you can pick the ones that fit your home.

Reusable cloths – JuteiQue cotton kitchen towels pack

1. Keep a basket of reusable cloths

Hold a few clean towels near the sink, so you always reach for a cloth instead of tissue. Also, a visible basket reminds everyone at home to reuse.

2. Use one cloth per zone

Separate cloths for floor, kitchen and bathroom prevent cross-contamination. For example, label them with coloured threads. As a result, nobody mixes them up.

3. Rinse after every use

A quick rinse stops stains and odours from setting in. Then wring the cloth and hang it open. Therefore, it dries fast and stays fresh.

4. Wash in batches and sun-dry

Collect used cloths and wash them together a few times a week. Then dry them in the sun when you can. Sunlight freshens cotton and saves energy.

5. Buy value packs and repurpose

A pack of 8 or 12 costs less per piece and lets you rotate cloths. Moreover, worn-out towels can become garage or shoe cloths before you retire them.

6. Why reusable cloths save money

One cloth replaces hundreds of paper towels over its life. In addition, you spend less on refills each month. So small habits add up quickly.

Start with our kitchen towels and dusters and read about the reusable towel on Wikipedia.

Make reusable cloths a lasting habit

Start with one habit this week. For example, swap tissue for a kitchen towel near the sink. Then add a second habit next week. Also, involve the whole family, because shared habits last longer. Over a month, you will notice less waste and lower costs. Small changes, repeated daily, create big results.

In short, reusable habits make a home cleaner and greener. Also, they cost less over time. So start today, and enjoy the results every week. Then share what works with your friends and family.