Save some trees -- instead of using paper towels,cut up squares of cotton cloth made from old t-shirts or any soft material. Fill a jar with a lid with this mixture:

1 cup water

1 ounce of liquid castile soap

6 to 8 drops of tea tree or eucalyptus oil

Combine together in jar with lid on and shake. These cloths can be used to wipe counters or anything you would use paper towels for! After using the cloths, wash them and return to the jar for re-use.