How to Find Which Brand of Paper Towel is the Most Absorbent

Finding which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent can be frustrating. This directly affects the consumer due to how many sheets will be needed to clean a spill. Price isn't necessarily a determining factor. Just because it is more expensive doesn't mean it is better at holding more liquid. Strength is another factor one needs to consider. The strength will determine if the towel can be used more than once. These are both contributing factors of cost efficiency in paper towels. Use the following steps to determine which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent.

Things You'll Need

• Paper Towels
• Measuring Cup
• Water

Instructions

1. Collect a few brands of paper towels

   You can either go out and purchase these or if you would like to take a less expensive approach borrow a few sheets here and there from neighbors, friends, and relatives. Most people prefer different brands and out of curiosity of the experiment will most likely be willing participants. Finding which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent will also help those you borrowed from so share the results!

2. 

   Make a simple chart to record the information

   When trying to find which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent you will need to record the results. Simply scratch down the band name, and results. Feel free to use the chart included here by simply printing it out or make your own.

3. Cut equal pieces of each brand

   This step is self explanatory. You wouldn't want to just tear a sheet off and use it. A bigger size in the paper towels means more liquid will be soaked up. So make sure all sheets are the same size when conducting your experiment in finding which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent.

4. 

   Fill a measuring cup with 1/4 cup of water

   Make sure to use the same amount of water with each brand. Place your first piece in the liquid and let it set for approximately 15 seconds. Then remove and hold over the cup until the dripping subsides. Pour out the remaining liquid in the cup.

5. Squeeze the liquid from the sheet

   Hold the sheet over the empty measuring cup and squeeze out as much water as you can. For accurate information on which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent you will need to measure the results correctly.

6. Repeat the process with the remaining paper towels

   This process will need to be repeated with each of the paper towels in the exact same manner. This will guarantee accurate information when determining which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent.

7. Read the recorded results

   If you borrowed the paper towels don't forget to share the results of which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent!

Tips & Warnings

• If you would like to test the strength of the paper towels after you have finished your experiment keep absorbing 1/4 cup of liquid and squeeze until the sheet starts to tear. Record how many times you were able to repeat the process before the tearing began.