Paper towels - the best hygienic choice for every room in your home

It is often the simple things that make life a whole lot easier. Metsä Tissue’s paper towels which are made of fresh fibres and are safe for food contact in the kitchen or for cleaning and wiping in any room in your home. Fresh fibre is an excellent sustainable raw material for hygienic paper towels – it requires minimal processing, which saves energy and water and is naturally pure and soft, making it the best choice for maintaining hygiene and helping your everyday life. Want to learn some tips & tricks how to make the most of fresh fibre-based paper towels?
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Paper towels can help your vegetables last longer  

  • One of the very useful tips for your kitchen is to wrap coriander leaves, spinach or other fresh herbs in paper towels before placing them in the fridge. Paper towels will help to maintain humidity levels and thus prevent dampness. It also retains precious nutrients. 
  • Look for a “Glass and fork symbol” on the paper towel packaging to make sure it is safe for food contact use. This way you can safely wipe and dry meat, fish, vegetables or herbs without any worries. 

High-absorbency paper towels are handy in preparing ingredients 

  • One of the most important steps before you start cooking any meal is washing and preparing your ingredients. For instance, drying the surface of a fish fillet helps to avoid it becoming mushy and tough during cooking. High-quality paper towels will quickly and safely absorb any excess moisture from your ingredients.  
  • The thicker the paper, the better it absorbs water. Using thick high-quality paper towels during meal preparation makes cooking easier and helps you to make your meals more delicious! 

Using high-quality paper towels makes cleaning fast and efficient after cooking 

  • Cleaning up after cooking can sometimes feel like a challenge. With the right tools and products, cleaning feels easy and effortless. Without the need for strong detergents, you can make stubborn stains disappear and your kitchen shine in just a few wipes using high-quality paper towels.  
  • As paper towels are disposable and compostable, dirt and germs that are wiped off your surfaces or your hands will also be disposed of along with the paper towel. 

Did you know that germs are easily spread via hands? 

  • Washing hands properly with soap and water, and drying them with disposable paper towel is the recommended way to remove germs according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Metsä Tissue’s fresh-fibre based towels are a safe and hygienic choice.