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Old 03-15-2005, 10:23 AM
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Default Re: Cloth napkins vs. paper

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Originally Posted by singinjeannie
The idea of using cloth napkins instead of paper has me wondering. The cost of hot water and laundry detergent to constantly be washing these cloth napkins doesn't seem to be taken into consideration.

It only costs $1.50 for 300 napkins (for the no-name brand) so I have a hard time believing it's less expensive to launder them.
If you do a special extra wash for just the napkins, then you're correct. It will cost more. I have never had to do an extra wash. Our napkins hardly take up any space and just get added to a load I would be doing anyway.
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