A tissue paper made from fresh cotton, or more commonly, recycled paper tissue, can serve so many different purposes.

 

Tissue paper is very thin paper, usually crumpled paper or even tissue paper. It is made from fresh cotton or, more commonly, recycled paper tissue. This type of paper is used to create a variety of decorative items, invitations, cards, labels, and more. Tissue paper is very versatile since it can be used for so many different purposes. It can either be folded and stored away in pantry shelves or made into a more usable and decorative item by cutting it into strips and pasting it onto other items or creating a border design.

Tissue paper has been around for hundreds of years. Japanese tissue is a thin, strong paper made from vegetable fibers extracted from kōzo plant (Broussonetia papyrifera, paper mulberry tree), the mitsumata (Edgeworthia chrysantha) shrub and the gampi tree (Diplomorpha sikokiana). It was often used to create funeral keepsakes for the dead. This paper is often used as a sort of marker or tombstone to memorialize those who have passed on. This is also used as a way to honor loved ones who have already departed. Because there are so many uses for this type of paper, it has become a popular item to purchase for someone's home or given as a gift.

One great use for tissue paper is to create new towels or to replace plain, old towels that may have gotten worn or torn. Tissue paper can also be used to make wreaths, a popular option for weddings or other special occasions. Here are some ways you can use your own rolls of tissue paper:

Washing Food: Many households now use a food trimmer to cut through dry food to prevent it from getting stale. However, standard food trimmers are not designed for cutting through lightweight paper pulp which often makes them useless during the cleaning process. By purchasing a good vacuum cleaner or one with a wet/dry option, you can easily vacuum through used tissue papers and other shredded paper materials which will greatly reduce the amount of cleaning you do throughout the week.

Cleaning Floors: Sometimes it is not enough just to wipe up stains and messes on floors and tables. If a stain was made in the carpet, it may not be possible to completely remove the stain without further damage to the fabric. For these situations, toilet paper is still a wonderful alternative and is often used as an all-purpose floor cleaner. Because it is made of 100% recycled fibers, it is safe for use on any surface that you are planning to clean.

Creeping Garbage: Many areas have rules in place dictating how much debris a homeowner can collect in their garbage cans, and most people comply. However, for those who refuse to adhere to municipal waste rules, there is always the use of tissue paper or other pre-cut, folded, crepe rolls to neatly dispose of what would otherwise be smelly trash. These pre-measured, folded pieces can be purchased at just about any department store and are easy to pack and drop off at the local dump. While they are not always as appealing as the trash, they can provide a quick way to clear away large amounts of crumpled paper. The fibers from which these papers are made will decompose quickly, taking advantage of any food left over from preparing meals in the kitchen.