1Why people put Paper Towels In The Fridge? Did you know it? there’s a good reason why we should put them. Turns out paper towels can be used for more than just cleaning spills. We’re used to reaching for these handy helpers to sop up spills. But there are more surprising uses for paper towels than you might think! Whether it’s patting chicken dry to get super crispy skin or seasoning a cast iron skillet with oil, paper towels come to the rescue in many different ways. And we have a new brilliant use you may not have considered.