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Which is the most absorbent.

The Paper Towel Experiment is a project about which type of paper can absorb more water.

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We have all seen advertisements where two brands of paper towels are compared by observing how quickly or thoroughly they suck up a mysterious blue liquid or by wiping up some muddy footprints from their kitchen floor.

This, as we know, is not very scientific - there are no figures, no proof and little truth.

Here we are going to show you how to conduct an experiment to test one of these claims: the absorbency of paper towels.

Some Facts About Kitchen Towel

Paper towels were invented by Arthur Scott in Philadelphia, USA, in around 1900. From humble beginnings, paper kitchen towels have become a billion dollar industry.
Paper towels are often made from post consumer recycled paper fiber, requiring fewer trees being cut down and using up to 50% less energy.

Performing the Paper Towel Experiment

“More expensive brands of paper towel are more absorbent.”

What You Will Need for the Paper Towel Experiment

At least four brands of absorbent paper towel
A stopwatch
A graduated cylinder
Fill the beaker up with exactly 200 ml of water
Take a sheet of the first brand of towel.
Fold and insert into the water. As you dip the towel into the water, start your stopwatch.
After 20 seconds, remove the towel from the beaker and squeeze as much water as you can out of the towel in to the graduated cylinder using the funnel. Make a note of the volume extracted
Repeat 5 times for each brand and note the results in your data table. You must make sure that each sheet is folded in exactly the same way for the experiment to be constant and correct.
Write down the results for each brand in your notebook.

Work out an average for each result and write down in a table.

Plot all of your results onto a simple bar graph like the one below; you can do this on a computer or you can use graph paper and pencils.

This will allow you to show which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent and which is truly awful.

Problems and Further Experimentation

Of course, this is a very simple experiment and it does have some limitations; you are testing only one reason why people choose a certain brand.

Some brands might be excellent at soaking up spills but are very expensive. Maybe some brands are not as good at soaking up water but are better at soaking up other liquids like milk or cooking oil.

When a consumer buys paper towels, they are not just looking for absorbency. Price, softness, availability, number of sheets on a roll, and strength are all important factors when buying a roll of kitchen towel.

Perhaps you could design an experiment to rate the strength and softness, or try and calculate how much each towel costs per sheet.

Paper towel manufacturers spend millions of dollars every year but, with a few simple experiments, you can find out which brands truly are the best.

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Walking Water Rainbow Science Experiment

Let’s make a walking water rainbow! There’s no better way for little scientists to learn about capillary action and color mixing than by making water walk (yes – walk!) in this colorful rainbow science experiment. This science experiment is a favorite of ours because it’s so easy to set up and the results are almost immediate.

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Walking Water Rainbow Science Experiment

Getting Ready

To prep, I gathered our supplies:

6 wide-mouth glasses or jars
Paper towels (use the kind where you can select a size)
Food dye or liquid water colors (red, yellow, and blue)

I grabbed the six small glasses first . We’ve had success using wide-mouth drinking cups and canning jars, too. Even though they all worked, just remember that bigger glasses will need more food coloring.

I ripped off six sheets of paper towel and folded each sheet in thirds, lengthwise.

We were using pretty small glasses, so I cut a few inches off the folded paper towel so it would fit in the glasses.

It’s a good idea to test your paper towel strip to make sure they fit properly in your glasses. They should be able to go from the bottom of one jar to the next without sticking up in the air too much. The paper towel on the left shows the just-right height. It’s important to set up this rainbow science experiment for success!

Making a Rainbow

This colorful rainbow science experiment is so simple and quick, it’s perfect for even the youngest little scientists. My 3 year old, Q, couldn’t wait to get started.

First, I had him line up the glasses and fill the first one with a good squirt of red watercolor , the third with yellow, and the fifth glass with blue. We left the other glasses empty.

Next, I helped Q add water to the glasses with color until the colored water almost reached the top.

We moved the glasses into a circle and added the paper towels . Starting with the red, we added one end of the paper towel and then put the other end in the empty glass next to it.

We continued around until the last paper towel was placed into the red glass.

We saw the color wick up the paper towel right away. This rainbow science experiment doesn’t take long to get going!

Cool science for kids! Make a magic water rainbow. My kids will love this!

After another several minutes, the colored water had almost travelled the whole length of each paper towel.

Awesome science experiment for kids! Make a walking water rainbow.

Five minutes later, the water had traveled all the way up and then down the paper towel and was dripping into the empty glass.

The yellow and red water dripped into the empty cup to make orange! It made for a good lesson on color mixing.

Cool science for kids! Make a walking water rainbow.

After another five minutes, we could see the water level had dropped in the red, yellow, and blue glasses and rose in the once empty glasses as the water continued to travel from the more full glasses to the less full glasses.

Super cool science for kids! Make a walking water rainbow.

We grabbed a snack and watched our beautiful rainbow science experiment during the next 20 minutes. The water continued to walk from the primary colored glasses to fill the secondary-colored glasses until all the jars were filled equally.

What an awesome science project for kids! Make a walking water rainbow with just a few simple supplies.

Not Working?

If you aren’t seeing much movement within a few minutes, it may be that you need to add more water to your colored water glasses. It really needs to be almost at the top for the water to walk quickly. So try topping off those glasses and seeing if that gets things moving.

If you see the water moving up the paper towel but it seems like it’s taking forever , it may be the type of paper towel you are using. You want a paper towel that will really hold a lot of water. We have used Bounty Select-a-Size and Target’s Up and Up Brand Select-a-Size with success.

It really is worth the extra effort of trying different cups and paper towels to get this activity to work. And once you have had success, don’t throw out those beautifully-colored paper towels or the colored water! We gently squeezed out our paper towels and let them dry in a heap on a baking sheet. We ended up with gorgeous tie-dyed looking paper towels to use for crafts and we used the leftover water as watercolors for painting with later.

I love the colors in this cool science activity! Make a walking water rainbow.

The Science Behind It

This rainbow science experiment is as magic as the science behind it. The colored water travels up the paper towel by a process called capillary action . Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow upward, against gravity, in narrow spaces. This is the same thing that helps water climb from a plant’s roots to the leaves in the tree tops.

Paper towels, and all paper products, are made from fibers found in plants called cellulose . In this demonstration, the water flowed upwards through the tiny gaps between the cellulose fibers. The gaps in the towel acted like capillary tubes, pulling the water upwards.

The water is able to defy gravity as it travels upward due to the attractive forces between the water and the cellulose fibers.

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The water molecules tend to cling to the cellulose fibers in the paper towel. This is called adhesion .

The water molecules are also attracted to each other and stick close together, a process called cohesion . So, as the water slowly moves up the tiny gaps in the paper towel fibers, the cohesive forces help to draw more water upwards.

At some point, the adhesive forces between the water and cellulose and the cohesive forces between the water molecules will be overcome by the gravitational forces on the weight of the water in the paper towel.

When that happens, the water will not travel up the paper towel anymore. That is why it helps to shorten the length that colored water has to travel by making sure your paper towel isn’t too tall and making sure you fill your colored liquid to the top of the glass.

Rainbow Science Activity Extensions

Turn this demonstration into a true experiment by varying the water level (volume) you start with and seeing how long it takes the water to reach the empty glass.

Or start with the same volume of colored water and change the brand, type (single vs double ply, quilted vs not) or length of paper towel to see how long it takes for the water to “walk” to the empty glass.

You could even use the same volume of water, same length and brand of paper towel but vary the height of the filled glass , by raising them up on books, to see how that affects the speed of the water as it “walks” to the empty glass.

Have you had enough fun with the paper towels? Try using other paper products to see how the type of paper effects the results. Try toilet paper, printer paper, newspaper or a page from a glossy magazine. What do you predict will happen?

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Top 8 Paper Towel Science Experiments

Welcome to our specially curated collection of exciting, hands-on paper towel science experiments perfect for kids of all ages. This round-up is designed to elevate the humble paper towel from a cleaning tool to the centerpiece of fascinating scientific endeavors.

Paper towels, a household essential often summoned to tackle spills and messes, possess an unsung potential that goes beyond mere cleanup. Their woven fibers and absorbent nature make them an intriguing subject for scientific experiments. What might seem like a simple sheet of paper can, in fact, unveil many scientific principles and discoveries when looked at with an inquisitive eye.

Let’s get started!

1. Travelling Waters

This intriguing activity allows students to learn about the remarkable phenomenon of capillary action. Through this experiment, students will gain a deeper understanding of concepts such as absorption, cohesion, and adhesion.

Learn more: Travelling Waters

2. Wiggly Worm

In this experiment, you’ll create your very own wiggly worm by adding a special concoction to a paper towel strip. As if by magic, the paper towel will come to life, squirming and twisting like a real worm!

3. Grow A Rainbow Paper Towel

This experiment not only ignites your artistic side but also provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about the science behind color mixing and solubility.

Learn more: Grow A Rainbow Paper Towel

4. Keep a Paper Towel Dry Under Water

Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary “Keep a Paper Towel Dry Under Water” science experiment! In this captivating experiment, you’ll witness the seemingly impossible as you place a paper towel underwater, only to see it remain completely dry.

Learn more: Keep a Paper Towel Dry Under Water

5. Which Paper Towel is the Strongest?

By testing and comparing different brands and types of paper towels, you can uncover which one possesses the greatest strength and durability, offering valuable insights into the practicality and effectiveness of these everyday products.

6. The Wet & Reveal Experiment with Paper Towels

This engaging science experiment offers students a unique opportunity to explore the principles of absorption and chemical reactions in a fun and creative way.

7. Tie Dyed Paper Towel Art

In this captivating activity, you’ll transform ordinary paper towels into stunning works of art using the magical technique of tie-dye.

Learn more: Tie Dyed Paper Towel Art

8. Paper Towel vs Water Experiment

In this intriguing experiment, you’ll investigate the threshold at which a paper towel reaches its maximum absorption capacity.

By gradually adding water to different paper towel samples and measuring the amount of water they can absorb before reaching saturation, you’ll uncover the limits of their absorbency.

Compare the strength of different paper towels

Introduction: (initial observation).

The strength of a paper towel is among its most important properties. A stronger paper towel has more uses and will last longer. Another important property of a paper towels is its ability to absorb water. Almost all manufacturers of paper towels claim that their product is the strongest and absorbs the best.

What are the facts? Which one is really the strongest? Some buyers compare the price and simply buy the more expensive one assuming that there must be a good reason for the price difference. Those who are more price conscious may choose the cheapest one assuming that they are all the same. In this project you will compare three (or more) different brands of paper towels for their strength and their ability to absorb water.

This project guide contains information that you need in order to start your project. If you have any questions or need more support about this project, click on the “ Ask Question ” button on the top of this page to send me a message.

If you are new in doing science project, click on “ How to Start ” in the main page. There you will find helpful links that describe different types of science projects, scientific method, variables, hypothesis, graph, abstract and all other general basics that you need to know.

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Information Gathering:

For each paper towel that you choose to test see if there is a home-page on the web and find any information the manufacturer provides about their product. Also search the web for the term “paper” and related terms such as “paper manufacturing” to gain useful information about papers.

Visit your local library and find books about paper. Get an idea of what materials are used in making different papers.

Following are samples of information that you may find.

The papermaking process begins in the pulp processing area, where ten or more semi-trailer loads of our raw material, (raw fiber), are received each day from suppliers within a 500 mile radius of Ladysmith. Post-consumer recycled paper such as sorted office paper comprises most of the CityForest’s raw fiber. The mill also uses post-industrial printing grades of recovered paper, virgin pulp and some purchased de-inked fiber to meet specific customer needs. Raw fiber is mixed with hot water in one of the plant’s three pulpers, (pulpers are like giant blenders), and re-constituted. Contaminants of all types are removed through a series of screens, cleaners and de-inking/de-watering operations. The end result is a “slurry” or “slush” of exceptional uniformity and cleanliness that can be processed into high quality specialty tissue grades on our two paper machines.

Source…

See a different diagram Here and more links to information about paper manufacturing.

PAPER COMPANIES ***The Irving Forest Discovery Network http://www.ifdn.com A great Canadian Web site with lots of teacher information for educational activities about forests, papermaking, etc.

Take a Tour of a Sawmill ***How We Make Paper (A tour of a paper mill) http://www.ifdn.com/paper/paper.htm

Pulp and Papernet Jumplist http://www.pulpandpaper.net/ppn.acgi$-JumpGroup?PM A list of links to paper companies.

Boise Cascade http://www.bc.com A good paper company website.

The Future of Our Western Forests: Working Toward Science-based Forest Management http://www.bc.com/eastside/eastside.htm This is a good site to interactively experience the paper company point of view about Passive or Active Forestry Management, Biodiversity, Managing Streamside Forests, Planning for Forest Health, etc. Boise Cascade: Environmental Perspectives http://www.bc.com/epcover.html These perspectives express Boise Cascade’s point of view on a number of important environmental issues.

Mead Paper Company http://www.mead.com/mead Look for:

Facts About Paper The History of Paper How Paper is Made http://www.mead.com/mead/howmade.html

International Paper Company http://www.internationalpaper.com See Sustainable Forestry Challenge.

Consolidated Paper Company http://www.consolidatedpapers.com/papermaking.html Consolidated Paper Company puts their Environmental Policy Statements and Position Papers on this site. See How Paper Is Made , and the Virtual Tour of the Paper Machine Complex Also look under Fun and Learning for “What Do We Use Trees For” and Games – “Online Concentration”, .

Willamette Industries, Inc. http://www.wii.com/contents.htm Lots of good information on Environmental Issues. See also Chip Mill 101

Union Camp: Mission statement about Forest Resources http://www.unioncamp.com/forest/about

Union Camp Special Places: A Tour of the Okekenofee Swamp http://www.unioncamp.com/corporate/environment/walk Interesting pictoral tour with clickable pictures of wildlife and information about forest management of the swamp.

Question/ Purpose:

What do you want to find out? Write a statement that describes what you want to do. Use your observations and questions to write the statement.

The problem is that some paper towels don’t have sufficient strength and quickly fail and break apart while being used.

The purpose of this project is to find out which paper towel is stronger.

Identify Variables:

The independent variable is the brand of the paper towel

The dependent variable is the strength of the paper towel.

Controlled variables are weight of the paper towel as well as air temperature and moisture

Constants are:

method and procedures of testing the strength
Size and orientation of the paper towel

Hypothesis:

You will state which paper towels you are comparing and then the hypothesis will state which of the paper towels is believed to be more effective. The hypothesis may be based on your intuition or past experiences with paper towels.

Experiment 1:

Introduction :

In this experiment you test the tensile strength of strips of paper towels.

Materials Needed are:

Samples of 3 (or more) different brands of paper towels
Wood glue or paper glue
Heavy construction paper or cardboard
Spring scale ( MiniScience part# PSS_US5 )
paper puncher
Cut 5 same size strips of each paper towel lengthwise. Label them with a marker to show the brand and a number. For example 5 samples of brand A will be labeled as A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5. Recommended size for strips is 10′ x 1′; however, you may choose to cut all strips in another size.

Make a hole in the center of each cardboard on the end of each strip.

Repeat this test for all samples and record the results in a table like this:

Strength of paper towel strips cut lengthwise

Paper Towel Brand	Strip #1 Strength	Strip #2 Strength	Strip #3 Strength	Strip #4 Strength	Strip #5 Strength	Average Strength
A
B
C
D

For each brand of paper towel add the strengths of 5 samples and divide the results by five. Write this number in the last column of your results table.
Use the average strength of paper towels to draw a conclusion.

Experiment 2:

Procedures :

Repeat the experiment number one but this time instead of cutting strips of paper towel lengthwise, cut them crosswise. The title of your results table will be:

Strength of paper towel strips cut crosswise

Compare your results in two tables.

Optional experiment:

You may repeat experiments number 1 and 2 for testing wet paper towels. In this case you will need to wet the paper just before pulling it with Newton spring scale.

Experiment 3:

In this experiment you test the absorption ability of paper towels.

Cut one sheet of each paper towel that you are testing and label them with a letter or a name that indicates each brand.
Fold each sheet four times. That will make a small square that has 16 layers of paper towel.
Use a stapler and connect these layers to each other from the center.
Pass a string of thread through the last fold so you can hang this to a spring scale.
Hang this folded paper to a spring scale and record its dry weight. Then submerge it in a cup of water so it gets soaking wet.
Pull it up and let excess water drip for 30 seconds. Then record the wet weight of the folded paper towel. Record your results in a table like this:

Water absorption ability of different paper towels:

7.Subtract dry weight from wet weight for each brand and write the results in the last column of your table.

8.Use the water capacity column to determine which paper towel is a better absorber of water.

Material and Equipment:

For our sample experiment we used the following material:

Samples of paper towels
A pair of Scissors
2 sheets of heavy cardboard paper
Paper puncher
A set of Newton Spring Scales (MiniScience part# PSS_US5)

Results of Experiment (Observation):

The data could be presented in written form or a bar graph would be an excellent visual method of displaying the final results. Each brand tested should have its own bar. The length of the bars would be proportional to the strength in Newtons of each strip.

Summary of Results:

All measurements should be recorded in the project book and may be presented in the final project report either as numerical data or shown as a bar graph. For each brand of detergent tested, the length of the bar should show the percentage of stain removed.

Conclusion:

Using the trends in your experimental data and your experimental observations, try to answer your original questions. Is your hypothesis correct? Now is the time to pull together what happened, and assess the experiments you did.

Possible Errors:

If you did not observe anything different than what happened with your control, the variable you changed may not affect the system you are investigating. If you did not observe a consistent, reproducible trend in your series of experimental runs there may be experimental errors affecting your results. The first thing to check is how you are making your measurements. Is the measurement method questionable or unreliable? Maybe you are reading a scale incorrectly, or maybe the measuring instrument is working erratically.

If you determine that experimental errors are influencing your results, carefully rethink the design of your experiments. Review each step of the procedure to find sources of potential errors. If possible, have a scientist review the procedure with you. Sometimes the designer of an experiment can miss the obvious.

References:

Your references are this website and the books that you will find in your local library about papers. You can also include the websites of manufacturers and some of the following:

http://www.ecoproducts.com/ecohome_Division/paper%20towels.htm

http://www.recycleminnesota.org/Buy%20Recycled/towels_3_3.html

Paper Making Process

http://www.scottbrand.com

Paper University

http://www.royale.ca/

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How to Do a Science Fair Project on Paper Towels

If you want to know the strength of various brands of paper towels, you do not need a commercial to show you their take. Instead, do your own experiments at home and make your own educated decision. Purchase three to four different brands and then get home and start your various tests to find the strongest paper towel.

Dry Strength

Tear off a sheet of each paper towel and be sure they are all whole pieces with no tears. Set out objects of varying weights, like an apple, a brick and a five-pound sack of sugar. Then, have one person hold the paper towel flat, in the air, with two hands on either side, while the other sets the object in the middle. Predetermine a length of time the object must stay on the paper towel before it counts as "strong enough to hold a..." Write down your observations for each brand, depending on how they preformed.

Wet Strength

Take a new sheet of paper towel off each roll and soak them with water. Repeat the weight test with your objects to see if water makes any of them weaker or stronger. Write down your results for each. Then, while one person holds the paper towel flat in the air, place one of the objects in the center of the wet paper towel--the brick would work nicely--and see how long the paper towel can hold the weight. Before you start, make sure you have something--or someone--to catch the object when it finally falls through along with another person at the ready with a stop watch.

Absorbency Test

Grab another fresh sheet with no rips or tears from each brand of paper towel. Each sheet must be the same size to get an accurate result. This time, when one person holds the paper towel flat in the air, have another person use an eye dropper to drop water onto the middle of the paper towel. Place a bowl underneath the paper towel, because you will be counting the total number of drops each brand can hold before the water begins to drip into the bowl.

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Yikes! You’ve just spilled water all over the table! Never fear, there are paper towels nearby. As you clean up your mess you notice that water is spreading throughout the paper towel. What is going on here? The water is being absorbed, or soaked up, by the paper towel material through a process called capillary action. Capillary action, also known as capillarity , is the rising or absorption of liquids through small gaps and holes certain materials.

Paper towels are permeable and porous, meaning that they contain small spaces that both liquid and air may pass through. Liquid is able to rise through a property of water called cohesion —that is, water molecules like to stay close to one another (which also helps to explain surface tension). Water also likes to bind to certain other materials through a process called adhesion. In this paper towel science project, we will be testing which type of paper towel contains the highest rate of capillarity (or ability to absorb water into its many small spaces).

Which of your 5 paper towels demonstrates the highest level of absorption or capillary action?

5 different types of paper towels cut into 3”x3” rectangular strips (be sure that you use a variety: rough, soft, brown, white, recycled material, etc.)
5 cups filled with a small amount of water
Cut a 3”x8” strip from each type of paper towel.
Observe any differences you see between the paper towels. ( Are some more “quilted” than others? Rougher? Softer?) Take note of any differences.
Fill each of 5 cups halfway with water.
Note which bowl you will be testing which paper towel in. (make small labels if this is helpful)
Carefully dip 1 st strip about 1 inch into the cup of water.
Use marker to note how much water is absorbed upwards into the towel. Be sure to mark it right above the damp part so that it is dry and doesn’t smear.
Repeat steps 4-6 with each paper towel strip.

Observations & Results

What happened? Did you notice any major differences in terms of absorption levels? If you used a largely quilted, soft paper towel, you may have noticed that it absorbed more than others.

Water wants to be wherever it can be held and kept together through cohesion and adhesion. In this case, the puffier, softer paper towels were able to hold more water because their capillarity was greater. This is due to their larger holes and pockets, which can hold more water than standard paper towels. Ever notice how rough and flat the brown paper towels in your school restrooms are? They’re not very absorbent because they do not have the soft, puffy, quilted texture of other types of paper towels.

Paper towels are a great way to explore capillary action because they show the ways in which water and other liquids can move upwards through a material at different rates and quantities. Feel free to keep investigating! Have any celery in the refrigerator? Celery can also be a great example of capillary action. Mix water and food coloring in a cup. Submerge a freshly cut end of a stalk of celery and watch the color be pulled up through the stalk!

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Paper Towel Strength

Problem- I am trying to figure out what paper towel is the strongest. I am tested this by getting wetting different brands of paper towel and placing as many pennies as I could on the paper towel before it ripped.

Hypothesis - In my project, I believe Bounty will be the strongest paper towel brand . I believe Bounty will win because I have used it a lot and I know it doesn’t tear easily. I also know that Bounty is good at absorbing an abundance of water.

1. Get a measuring bowl and put the same amount of water in it to wet the paper towel.

2. Place as many pennies on the wet paper towel until it starts tears

3. repeat 5 times for each different paper towel

4. When the paper towel rips count the pennies that were on the paper towel.

Conclusion- After experimenting the strongest paper towel was Bounty. The first time I experimented on bounty I got 230 pennies. The second time I experimented I got 215 pennies. The third time Bounty held 225 pennies.

Abstract- I am testing which paper towel brand is the best out of Bounty, Viva, Signature Home, and Sparkle. I believe Bounty will be the strongest because I have used it before and it didn’t rip or tear. I choose this topic because it’s important to have paper towels that don’t rip while you are cleaning the kitchen for just washing your hands.

While experimenting I first got a paper towel and soaked it in water. I used a measuring cup to make sure I have the same amount of water in each paper towel. Then, I placed as many pennies on the wet paper towel and lifted it when I added every time I added few more pennies. Once the paper towel ripped I counted how many pennies were on the paper towel when it broke.

For Bounty my average was 220 pennies. For Signature Home my average was 180 pennies. For Viva my average was 185 pennies. For Sparkle my average was 170 pennies. The average amount of pennies a paper towel can hold is about 200 pennies.

In the project I learned bounty is the best paper towel brand. My hypothesis was correct because I said bounty and it held the pennies and stayed strong the longest. I think my experiment was accurate because I didn’t use anything that could make something go wrong in my experiment. I think if I had something to hold up the paper towel while I was putting pennies down it would have made it a lot easier.

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Paper Towel Absorbency Experiment

This post is part of the DIY Summer Camp Activities series. Find more fun things for kids of all ages there .

I coach a homeschool Science Olympiad team and one of the events is Experimental Design. For the event, students use various provided materials to design and conduct an experiment on a specific topic.

For one of our practice sessions last year, I gave them different brands of paper towel and asked them to conduct an experiment on absorbency.

The result – for me – was that I changed my brand of paper towel!! Yes, the results were that dramatic.

So the DIY summer camp activity will not only be educational and fun for your children but should also be beneficial for you!

Here is a step by step walkthrough of the experiment. You can use more water and more paper towels if you are using a bigger glass. Just adapt to make it work with the equipment you are using.

Get your children to come up with a hypothesis as to what they expect to happen and why eg. We believe brand A will be the most absorbent, brand B then next absorbent and brand C the least absorbent because …..

Materials needed

3 (or more) different brands of paper towels (Note how much they cost)
graduated cylinder (if you don’t have one use a skinny glass and measure the water you pour in and what is left using a measuring jug)
aluminum pie dish or a tray to prevent a mess 🙂

1. Gather needed materials

2. Lay all paper towels on top of each other and use scissors to trim so they are all the same size (this way you’re testing how the absorbency of the towels differs and size isn’t a variable). You will need 3 pieces of each brand.

3. Take 1 paper towel from brand A and roll lengthwise so its diameter can fit in the graduated cylinder

4. Fill the graduated cylinder with lukewarm tap water to a volume of 30ml. (Note: we use metric measurements as that is standard in the scientific community).

5. Put a rolled paper towel in the cylinder so 3cm of the towel is submerged in the water

Absorbency experiment - dipping in the paper towel

6. Hold the towel in water for 10 seconds, then lift it up out of the cylinder and allow to drip into the cylinder for 5 seconds. (The purpose for doing this was to make sure the test showed what the paper towels were absorbing AND keeping in. After all, you don’t want towels that drip out everything you’ve just cleaned up!)

7. Either dispose of paper towel in a waste bin OR place in pie pan and throw them all away at once when you finish

8. Record the volume of water remaining in the cylinder and subtract from the original 30ml to see how much water the towel absorbed

9. Repeat steps 3-8 two more times with the same brand of paper towel.

10. Now take the next brand of paper towel and do steps 3 – 9.

Record your data as you do the experiment. Once you are finished, calculate the average amount of water left for the 3 trials of each brand of paper towel.

Draw a bar graph of the average of the tests for each brand of paper towel. It will look something like this:

The independent variable in this experiment is the brand of paper towel i.e. it is the one the tester is changing. The independent variable is always on the X-axis.

The average amount of water (over the 3 trials) left in the cylinder is the dependent variable and the bar should be drawn to this height.

Now that you have the data, and the graph, students can reach a conclusion. They need to decide if their hypothesis was supported by the data or not (NOTE: scientists never say their hypothesis was ‘true’ or ‘false’ but only whether the result of their experiment supported the hypothesis or not)

The Science Behind It

Paper towel is made of plant fibers. Capillary action in the fibers draws the water into the paper towels. If you have a microscope, put a piece of paper towel under it for your children to look at. The fibers are made up of tiny linked sugar molecules called cellulose. Cellulose attracts water. If you look at paper towel under a microscope you will also see that there are spaces between the fibers – and those will hold water too.

To take this one step further, take a look at how much each roll of paper towel cost and try to calculate the cost of one “test strip” for each. Relate the cost to how absorbent the brand was and that should help you select what to buy in the future.

And your children can see a practical use for science!

Don’t forget to take a look at other DIY Summer Camp ideas to do with your children.

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I did not know the answer to this question, but I was in the lab when I saw it and decided to do an experiment to find out. You could probably do a similar experiment at home. I used a simple paper towel that we have in the lab, not a brand name product. I weighed it - it weighed 2.2 gram.

I then added water, which the paper towel started to absorb. I kept doing this, making sure to wet the paper towel easily. A somewhat tricky question is how to decide when the paper towel stops absorbing.

I decided for my experiment that I would consider that the paper towel had absorbed all the water it could once there were no dry spots on the paper towel and some droplets of water would remain on the scale as I picked up the paper towel (I did the adding of water while the paper towel was on the scale). This point came when I had added 4.4 grams of water (the same as 4.4 mL, because the density of water is 1 g/mL).

So the paper towel absorbed twice its weight in water, which I found quite impressive. If you want to do a similar experiment, maybe with different brands of paper towels, at home, you may want to use many paper towels at once so that you can use a kitchen scale. It could also be interesting to compare paper towels to a diaper, which will absorb many more times its weight of water.

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Which Paper Towel Is The Most Absorbent Science Project

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Paper Towel Experiment . The Paper Towel Experiment is a project about which type of paper can absorb more water.

What You Will Need for the Paper Towel Experiment

Problems and Further Experimentation

In every store, big or small, there are numerous brands of paper towels available, each claiming to be the best, the most absorbent or the cheapest. How do we prove or disprove these claims? How do we work out which paper towels are truly great and which are almost entirely useless? We have all seen advertisements where two brands of paper towels are compared by observing how quickly or thoroughly they suck up a mysterious blue liquid or by wiping up some muddy footprints from their kitchen floor. This, as we know, is not very scientific – there are no figures, no proof and little truth. Here we are going to show you how to conduct an experiment to test one of these claims: the absorbency of paper towels. Some Facts About Kitchen TowelPaper towels were invented by Arthur Scott in Philadelphia, USA, in around 1900. From humble beginnings, paper kitchen towels have become a billion dollar industry. Paper towels are often made from post consumer recycled paper fiber, requiring fewer trees being cut down and using up to 50% less energy.

Video advice: Science Project: Absorption Strength of Paper Towel Brands

To practice the steps of the scientific method, my 2nd grade son had to devise a science project. He chose to test the absorption properties of four major brands of paper towels. Here are the results. This video is one portion of a longer unit study post about the scientific method. You can find the rest at http://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/2013/11/learning-scientific-method-with-video.html

Which Paper Towel Is The Most Absorbent Science Project

Which Brand of Paper Towel Is The Most Absorbent?

Brands of Paper Towels Bounty Brawny Viva by Kleenex Colortex.

Variables Within This ExperimentControl Variable: The liquid being absorbed (water) and the quantity of water initially within the calculating cup would be the control variables within this experiment. Independent Variable: The independent variable may be the brands of sponges getting used. Dependent Variable: The dependent variable within this experiment is the quantity of liquid each paper towel absorbed.

Presentation on theme: “Which Brand of Paper Towel Is The Most Absorbent?”— Presentation transcript:

My Hypothesis Based on my research, I think that the Bounty paper towels will be the most absorbent. I learned that the absorbency of paper towels is based upon the plies (some are 1-ply, others are 2-ply and typically, the higher the ply, the higher the absorbency rate), creping, and embossing. Creping is when the fiber-to-fiber bonds in the paper towel are split up. Embossing is when the surface of the paper towel is changed from a flat to shaped surface. That is why there are patterns/designs within the paper towel; the raised areas allow there to be more room for the water to flow through the towel and be absorbed. Companies do these processes differently, and that is why the brands have different absorbencies. The Bounty paper towels are 2-ply, and have a high rate of creping and embossing.

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Wet Strength – If you want to know the strength of various brands of paper towels, you do not need a commercial to show you their take. Instead, do your own experiments at home and make your own educated decision. Purchase three to four different brands and then get home and start your various tests to find the strongest paper towel. Dry Strength ••• Alfredo Tisi/Demand Media Tear off a sheet of each paper towel and be sure they are all whole pieces with no tears. Set out objects of varying weights, like an apple, a brick and a five-pound sack of sugar. Then, have one person hold the paper towel flat, in the air, with two hands on either side, while the other sets the object in the middle. Predetermine a length of time the object must stay on the paper towel before it counts as “strong enough to hold a. . . ” Write down your observations for each brand, depending on how they preformed. Wet Strength ••• Alfredo Tisi/Demand Media Take a new sheet of paper towel off each roll and soak them with water. Repeat the weight test with your objects to see if water makes any of them weaker or stronger.

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What is the most absorbent liquid?

Sodium polyacrylate can absorb about 300-800 times its weight. This is the most difference between this kind of polyacrylate and other traditional absorption materials. | High absorbent rate. It only takes several seconds to absorb all the water.

This really is expected, because the small space between paper towel layers helps hold more water. Paper consists of cellulose, which water molecules prefer to hang on to. Consequently, paper readily absorbs water. Sponges are specifically absorbent as their cellulose fibers have empty spaces—tiny air bubbles—between them.

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Which paper towel is most absorbent experiment?

Fundamental essentials best sponges we tested rated, so as: Bounty Select-A-Size 2-Ply. Brawny Pick-A-Size 2-Ply. Kirkland Signature Create-A-Size 2-Ply from Costco. Viva Strong & Soft Like Cloth 1-Ply. Up & Up Make-A-Size 2-Ply from Target. Bounty Essentials 2-Ply. 365 Everyday Value 100% Recycled 2-Ply from Whole-foods.

The results of the experiment were that the Sparkle brand paper towels were the most absorbent. It absorbed on average, 50ml of water, when the Bounty brand paper towels absorbed only 44. 75ml of water. Bounty Likewise, are more expensive paper towels more absorbent? “More expensive brands of paper towel are more absorbent. ” Correspondingly, are Bounty paper towels more absorbent than generic paper towels? Essentially the tight stitching or quilting Bounty towel uses on all of their kitchen paper towels add more surface area to the towel. The result is more paper, and a more absorbent paper towel. That is why Bounty is so absorbent. What material absorbs most water? Mention about the water absorbing material, you may think of many absorbing materials such as cotton, napkins, sponge, anhydrous calcium chloride, soda lime, allochroic silica gel or activated carbon. But these materials can absorb only several or dozens of times its weight.

We tried paper towels from 4 brands and the winner was the strongest and most absorbent – We tried paper towels from Brawny, Bounty, Sparkle, and Marcal to see which had the best paper towels that were both absorbent and strong.

Similar to the Brawny paper towel, the Bounty paper towel was mainly soaked in the middle, though the water didn’t spread as much as it did on the Brawny paper towel. Overall, based on how little the water spread, the Bounty towel seemed to absorb the water the best. Next, we tested each towel’s strength by wetting them and topping them with metal weights.

Folded or Flat Paper Towel: Which One Absorbs Most?

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Five or even more identical sponges, preferably the kind obtainable in public restrooms. In situation you love to test various kinds of sponges, a minimum of five identical towels of every type. (Do not concern yourself about wasting a couple of towels now, this activity may help save paper over time. )

Extra: If you have more paper towels of the same type, repeat the tests, performing each step in exactly the same way and notice the variations in the outcomes. Does the measured difference in mass vary a lot or just a bit? Is it always the folded or always the unfolded paper towel that weighs more? How about your feeling: do your hands always feel drier when using the folded or the unfolded paper towel? Scientists repeat tests to verify the outcome. Scientists also like to have their studies repeated by a different researcher utilizing a different instrument (like a different scale). If the independent test reveals the same results, the test is called reproducible. Reproducible tests have more scientific value. Can you find a friend to help you make your tests reproducible?

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2) Parachutes – We’ve made parachutes before evaluating cloth, plastic, tissue paper, and occasional filters. We used exactly the same way of creating a parachute from a Viva® Vantage Paper Towel. Rather of utilizing a square, Aiden desired to used one bit of the Choose-A-Sheet towels. Also, he made a decision to decorate his parachute with glittery shapes.

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I don’t usually buy paper towels. We try to use cloth as much as possible in our house. However, there are some jobs that just require a paper towel. Cleaning the grill and cleaning our cast iron skillets are two of these examples. I hate how my cleaning cloths are greasy and black after cleaning the grill. Using cloth to wipe oil on a cast iron skillet leaves little pieces of cloth behind. I also don’t like cleaning the oil off of the cloth. Paper towels are so much easier for these jobs. Viva® Vantage Paper Towels are made with a revolutionary V-Flex Weave, which provides stretch that helps deliver great scrubbing power.

Paper Towel Absorbency Experiment – An absorbency experiment to do with your children at home that will help you determine which brand of paper towel you should buy.

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Some paper towels leave behind just a little trail of lint in the path. To prevent developing a new mess after cleaning one up, make use of a non-linting paper towel for example Kirkland Signature sponges. Within our diagnostic tests, these left out no lint whilst absorbing liquid very rapidly. We found these sponges to become fairly thick too.

What makes a good paper towel?

Whether cleaning up messes or faces, you want a paper towel that is strong, absorbent, and soft to the touch. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles, Paper & Plastics Lab put paper towel brands to the test to find the overall best buys. We tested absorption by evaluating how much liquid each sheet absorbs and how quickly. We then measured the strength of each paper towel when wet, because no one wants a paper towel that crumbles under pressure. Lastly, since a huge consumer complaint is that some brands leave behind bits of paper, we evaluated shedding. Then, we sent paper towels home with consumer testers who rated how soft each paper towel was, and whether they liked using them. On top of in lab tests, we also sifted through hundreds of reputable reviews of popular paper towel brands to find the best new styles on the market. What makes a good paper towel? Paper towels are made up of ground-up plant material called cellulose, which can include wood, cotton, and other plants. The molecules of cellulose are actually sugar – but not like the sugar we eat – which attracts water molecules.

Which paper towel is the most absorbent? Our 6th-graders found out!

The sixth-graders are learning about the methodology of science, which is how we draw conclusions from observations. To solidify this concept, Mr. Landis held a controlled experiment for students to find out, “What is the most absorbent paper towel brand?” between Viva, Bounty, Great Value, and Sparkle.

Controlled experiments have three variables: the independent variable (also referred to as the manipulated variable), the dependent variable (also referred to as the responding variable), and controlled variables. How big sponges, temperature of water, and materials counseled me controlled as well as possible. Each towel was submerged in water for five seconds, organized for just a few seconds, after which squeezed for ten seconds right into a graduated cylinder via a funnel. Students then measured the quantity of water obtained from each paper towel sample. The experiment was repeated several occasions after which students could evaluate their data. As as it happens, Viva is easily the most absorbent paper towel. Now, does cost influence your decision? Tell us therefore we will easily notice our sixth-graders!

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Which paper towel absorbs the most water science experiment?

the Bounty paper towelSimilar to the Brawny paper towel, the Bounty paper towel was mainly soaked in the middle, though the water didn't spread as much as it did on the Brawny paper towel. Overall, based on how little the water spread, the Bounty towel seemed to absorb the water the best.

Which brand of paper towel is the most absorbent hypothesis?

BountyThree different brands of paper towels were tested. These included Bounty, Viva, and Sparkle brand paper towels. It was hypothesized that Viva paper towels would be the most absorbent.

How do you create an experiment to test the absorbency of paper towels?

Fill the beaker up with exactly 200 ml of water.
Take a sheet of the first brand of towel.
Fold and insert into the water. ...
After 20 seconds, remove the towel from the beaker and squeeze as much water as you can out of the towel in to the graduated cylinder using the funnel.

Which type of paper is the most absorbent?

We found out that paper towels and toilet paper were the most absorbent- the water soaked into the these types of paper really quickly.

Which material absorbs most water science project?

This is expected, as the tiny space between paper towel layers helps hold more water. Paper is made of cellulose, which water molecules like to cling to. As a result, paper readily absorbs water. Paper towels are especially absorbent because their cellulose fibers have empty spaces—tiny air bubbles—between them.

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The objective of this investigation was to address the inquiry: "Is it possible for a single sheet of Bounty paper towel to absorb more liquid than multiple sheets of a generic paper towel?" An ideal paper towel is characterized by its high absorbency, strength, and cost-effectiveness. The primary function of a paper towel is to efficiently clean up liquid spills. Utilizing an efficient paper towel is crucial for swift and effective spill cleanup, minimizing waste. If Bounty paper towels exhibit greater absorbency, then they are expected to absorb more water compared to their generic counterparts.

In the realm of household cleaning supplies, the performance of paper towels is a key factor in determining their utility. The ability to absorb liquids effectively ensures that the task is completed rapidly, and the economical aspect becomes significant in ensuring cost-efficient usage.

In this experiment, we aim to explore and compare the absorbent capacities of Bounty paper towels and generic alternatives. A successful outcome for Bounty would imply that it surpasses generic paper towels not only in brand recognition but also in practical functionality, potentially justifying any differences in cost.

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The importance of absorbency and strength in a paper towel cannot be overstated, as these factors directly impact the efficiency of cleaning tasks. Additionally, cost plays a vital role in the consumer's decision-making process, making it essential to evaluate whether the potentially higher cost of Bounty paper towels is justified by superior performance.

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To conduct a thorough investigation into the absorbency of Bounty and generic paper towels, a carefully selected set of materials was employed. The experiment aimed to ensure reliability and accuracy in the assessment of each paper towel's absorbent capabilities.

Generic Paper Towels (3 sheets): These served as the representative standard for non-branded paper towels, providing a baseline for comparison with the more renowned Bounty brand.
Bounty Paper Towels (3 sheets): As the focus of our study, Bounty paper towels were included to evaluate their absorbency in contrast to the generic counterparts.
Water: The liquid substance to be absorbed, simulating common spill scenarios that necessitate the use of paper towels.
50 mL Graduated Cylinder: Precision in measuring the amount of water ensures consistency across trials, allowing for accurate comparisons between the two types of paper towels.
Scissors: Employed for precise and uniform cutting of paper towel sheets, guaranteeing standardized test conditions.
Big Glass Bowl: The chosen vessel for conducting the absorbency test, providing a controlled environment for observing and measuring the absorption of water by the paper towels.
Preparation: The generic and Bounty paper towels were arranged, with three sheets of each type ready for testing.
Cutting: Using scissors, the paper towel sheets were cut into uniform sizes to maintain consistency in the experiment.
Water Measurement: The 50 mL graduated cylinder was employed to measure an exact and consistent amount of water, ensuring uniformity across all trials.
Absorbency Test: A big glass bowl was utilized as the testing environment. Each type of paper towel underwent testing by placing a pre-cut sheet into the bowl, followed by the careful addition of the measured water.
Observation: The absorbency of each paper towel type was observed and recorded, considering factors such as the time taken to absorb the water, any visible saturation points, and overall efficiency in liquid absorption.

By employing these meticulous materials and methods, the experiment aimed to provide comprehensive insights into the absorbent capacities of Bounty and generic paper towels under controlled and standardized conditions. The inclusion of a range of materials and precise procedures enhances the reliability and relevance of the findings in the assessment of paper towel performance.

In order to conduct a thorough and comparative analysis of the absorbency of Bounty and generic paper towels, a systematic set of methods was employed to ensure accuracy and consistency in the experimental process.

Equalizing Size: The first step involved the careful cutting of Bounty paper towels to match the size of the generic paper towels. This ensured that any observed differences in absorbency were not influenced by variations in sheet dimensions.
Selecting Paper Towel Strips: A single strip from each brand of paper towel was chosen for testing, maintaining uniformity in the sample size for both Bounty and generic.
Absorption Trials: The absorbency of each paper towel brand was assessed through a series of trials. The procedure involved filling a 10 mL graduated cylinder with water, pouring the measured water into a large glass bowl, and promptly using the designated paper towel to sweep up the water. This process was repeated three times for each brand.
Replication of Trials: To enhance the reliability of the results, the entire process outlined in step 3 was repeated two more times for both Bounty and generic paper towels. This triple replication aimed to capture any variability in absorbency and ensure a comprehensive assessment.
Calculation of Average Absorption: The data obtained from the three trials for each brand were combined, and the total absorption was calculated. Subsequently, the average absorbency was determined by dividing the cumulative absorption by the number of trials (three).

These meticulous methods were designed to provide a clear understanding of how Bounty paper towels compare to generic alternatives in terms of absorbency. By standardizing the size of the paper towels, employing a consistent water measurement, and replicating trials, the experiment aimed to yield reliable results for a robust evaluation of the absorbent capacities of Bounty and generic paper towels.

In this investigation, the comparison of absorbency between Bounty and a generic paper towel was conducted, with the generic paper towel serving as the control group. The manipulated variable was the amount of water left after the absorption process, and the responding variable was the type of paper towel being tested. To ensure the validity of the experiment, certain factors were held constant, including the amount of water used and the size of the paper towels, which were standardized to be identical.

Experimental Group:

Bounty and Generic Brand: Both brands were included in the experimental group to assess their relative absorbency. This grouping allowed for a direct comparison between the well-known Bounty brand and the generic alternative.

Control Group:

Generic Brand: The generic paper towel was designated as the control group. This served as a benchmark against which the performance of Bounty paper towels could be evaluated.

Manipulated Variable:

Amount of Water Left: The quantity of water remaining after the absorption process was the manipulated variable. Varying amounts of water left after using each type of paper towel allowed for a comparative analysis of their absorbent capacities.

Responding Variable:

Type of Paper Towel: The specific variable responding to changes in the experiment was the type of paper towel being tested. This variable helped determine whether Bounty or the generic brand exhibited superior absorbency.
Amount of Water: To maintain consistency across trials, the amount of water used in each test was held constant. This ensured that any observed differences in absorbency were not influenced by variations in the volume of liquid.
Paper Towels: The use of the same size paper towels for both Bounty and the generic brand was a constant factor. This standardization eliminated the possibility that differences in absorbency were due to variations in the size of the paper towels.

Trend of Results:

The observed trend in the results indicated that Bounty paper towels absorbed more water than the generic brand. This outcome suggests a potential superiority in absorbent capacity for Bounty, contributing valuable insights into the relative performance of these two types of paper towels.

By carefully identifying and controlling variables, this analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the absorbency characteristics of Bounty and generic paper towels, offering valuable information for consumers seeking effective and efficient cleaning solutions.

The initial hypothesis posited that if Bounty is more absorbent, it would absorb more water than the generic paper towel. The results of the experiment supported this hypothesis, as evidenced by the average amount of water left over after absorption. The data revealed that Bounty paper towels left an average of 11mL of water, whereas the generic brand left an average of 23mL. This significant difference in water retention indicated that Bounty was indeed more absorbent than its generic counterpart.

The enhanced absorbency of Bounty can be attributed to its structural characteristics. Bounty's composition featured more air pockets, providing pathways for water to permeate and be absorbed efficiently. Additionally, the inherent strength of Bounty paper towels contributed to their superior performance compared to the generic brand. The combination of increased absorbent capacity and structural robustness positioned Bounty as the more effective choice for liquid spill cleanups.

It is essential to acknowledge a procedural error in the experiment. The original size discrepancy between the Bounty and generic paper towels introduced a potential bias in the results. To rectify this, the Bounty towels were trimmed to match the size of the generic ones, ensuring fair and standardized measurements. Despite this adjustment, it is important to note that variations in sheet dimensions may have influenced the experiment to some extent.

In conclusion, the findings supported the hypothesis that Bounty paper towels are more absorbent than the generic brand. The experiment sheds light on the factors influencing absorbency in paper towels, emphasizing the importance of both structural design and material strength. The insights gained contribute to the understanding of consumer choices in household cleaning products, providing valuable information for those seeking efficient and reliable options for spill cleanup.

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We tried paper towels from 4 brands and the winner was the strongest and most absorbent

Some paper towels are stronger and more absorbent than others.
We tested paper towels from Brawny, Marcal, Sparkle, and Bounty to see which was the strongest and most absorbent.
Bounty was the strongest and most absorbent paper towel we tried.
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Paper towels are a common household item but not every brand is created equal. To find out which brand had the handiest product, INSIDER compared paper towels from four companies.

We tested paper towels from:

To keep things consistent, we only used two-ply, select-a-size towels. All four products were purchased from supermarkets in New Jersey. For each brand, we bought the smallest-sized packages we could find.

The price for each roll of paper towel varies widely from market to market and depending on the number of rolls you purchase at once. In our case, Marcal was the cheapest roll we bought and Brawny was the most expensive though each roll of paper towels we tried was under $2.50.

Here's how the brands stacked up.

We started with one sheet from each brand of paper towels and labeled each

Once each towel was torn and labeled, we were ready to begin. Our test was made up of two parts, one to test the absorbency of the towels and one to test their strength when wet.

First, we measured the absorbency of each paper towel using food coloring and water

To visually differentiate the towels, we used four different colors of food dye. We mixed the dye with a tablespoon of hot water and then poured the colored water onto the towels. We let each towel soak for 60 seconds.

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The Brawny towel absorbed the water quickly

After 60 seconds, the Brawny towel was soaked mostly in its center. The water was concentrated in the middle of the towel, with a light-red ring extending outward.

The Marcal paper towel was the most saturated after a minute

The dyed water covered most of the towel. Only a few inches in the corners remained unsaturated.

The Sparkle paper towel was a little less saturated than the Marcal towel

Although the water spread, it didn't extend to any of the towel's edges.

After 60 seconds, the Bounty paper towel was the least saturated

Similar to the Brawny paper towel, the Bounty paper towel was mainly soaked in the middle, though the water didn't spread as much as it did on the Brawny paper towel.

Overall, based on how little the water spread, the Bounty towel seemed to absorb the water the best.

Next, we tested each towel's strength by wetting them and topping them with metal weights

Before we started our test, we weighed a dry sheet of each paper towel on an electronic balance just to see if they were all the same weight. We found that they were — one sheet of paper towel from each of the four brands weighed 2 grams (0.07 ounces).

For our strength test, we clamped each towel to a glass bowl, dampened it with 1/2 cup of water, and topped it with metal weights.

The weights we used spanned from 1/4 ounce to 2 pounds. To find the breaking point of the towels, we gradually added weight onto each of them until the paper tore apart.

The Brawny paper towel held more than 1.5 pounds before breaking

We slowly stacked weight onto the wet Brawny paper towel and found it held up to 25 ounces (1.56 pounds) when damp.

The Marcal paper towel held the least amount of weight out of the towels we tested

When wet, the Marcal towel held 12 ounces (0.75 pounds). We observed that water began to pool at the bottom of the bowl even before the towel reached its breaking point.

Sparkle's paper towel seemed to be a little stronger than Marcal's

Capable of holding 14 ounces (0.88 pounds) when damp, the Sparkle towel was just slightly stronger than the Marcal one.

The Bounty paper towel held almost 3 pounds

After being soaked, the Bounty towel held an impressive 43 ounces or 2.69 pounds.

Bounty was the most absorbent and the strongest paper towel we tried

Each paper towel effectively absorbed water and was able to hold a bit of weight while damp but some certainly performed better than others.

Coming out as the most absorbent and the strongest towel, Bounty's paper towels were the most impressive of the bunch.

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Place one paper towel over one pool of water. Wait ten seconds. Remove the paper towel, and record your findings of the paper towel absorbency in the notebook. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each paper towel brand. Create a graph to illustrate the results of which paper towel absorbs the most water.
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Method. Fill the beaker up with exactly 200 ml of water. Take a sheet of the first brand of towel. Fold and insert into the water. As you dip the towel into the water, start your stopwatch. After 20 seconds, remove the towel from the beaker and squeeze as much water as you can out of the towel in to the graduated cylinder using the funnel.
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Have a couple of friends or family members hold each corner of the paper towel. The bowl catches any excess water and prevents a mess. Add five teaspoons of water to the paper towel, and then start placing coins on top of it, one at a time. Place all of the water in the center of the towel. Add quarters to the paper towel until it breaks.
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Learn more: Travelling Waters. 2. Wiggly Worm. In this experiment, you'll create your very own wiggly worm by adding a special concoction to a paper towel strip. As if by magic, the paper towel will come to life, squirming and twisting like a real worm! 3. Grow A Rainbow Paper Towel.
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