As others have commented, WHAT is that stink? There is some unpleasant smell coming off Bounty towels that becomes more apparent after they get wet. Smells like an old, wet dog or carpet. This is not an opinion, it is a fact. Most people must never get one close enough to their nose to notice. But its definitely there, and its not normal. I buy Trader Joes paper towels now, that have no horrid odor. Bounty can not possibly be unaware of the problem. They must know what it is, and would not want people avoiding their towels because of the stink. So why do the towels continue to stink after so many years in business?

I have used only Bounty paper towels for about 15 years. The *new* trap & lock technology is terrible. This is not a defect, this was done on purpose to cut costs and make a bigger profit. The towels feel less absorbent and are a tad thinner. When I wet the paper towel it shrinks down into a tissue-like texture and barely picks up a spill. I hope the company listens to its customers. Bring back the trusted, quicker, picker upper!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are amazing at picking up spills, cleaning, or anything you may think of! I love the option of smaller sizes. Sometimes you don’t need a full sized sheet. These are the best paper towels you can get!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can honestly say I don't know how life would be without my bounty select a size paper towels these paper towels are the most convenient and handy in all aspects of my family's everyday life we use them for everything. They are always on sale at my local grocery store so I never have to travel far I always have coupons so it saves money they work as good as a regular towel they are the absolute best

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love using Bounty Select-a-size especially with my kiddo. Bounty takes care of the wet, sticky, glittery, paint-y, creations my little artist makes. I like the different sizes, because some messes need more, and some need less!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love Bounty paper towels. They are super absorbent and the “select-a-size” ones are perfect for every job. Whether you just need to clean up a small spill or clean your whole house, these are perfect.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a mother and grandmother, I get plenty of opportunities to clean up many messes! And as the ad says, Bounty, the quicker picker upper! I've tried other brands only to go back to Bounty. The other brands you end up using twice or three times as many towels, and still not get the job done. I also like the fact that I can use a small towel or a bigger one if needed.

I have been a fan of Bounty, and especially Select-a-Size towels, for years because they are extremely absorbent and a half towel is enough for many types of messes, so they save me money by lasting longer. I just bought some last week, however, and they feel completely different. They are not soft at all, but very scratchy and cheap feeling. Every time I use one, I am disappointed by the texture. If this is a permanent change in the towel, I will be looking for a new brand.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this complimentary for review purposes. I’ve always used Bounty paper towels because I just find them to be highly absorbent and sturdy. It doesn’t break apart easily when scrubbing tough stains, unlike a lot of other towel paper brands. What I especially appreciate about this product is that you have the option of using half size sheets, which is what I always opt for. I find this to be far less wasteful because I use less paper each time, and because it’s so absorbent, I don’t really need more than that.

So I am an absolute paper towel snob. I can not stand touching wet paper of any kind. It is absolutely repulsive to me. So as you can imagine it is very important to me that a paper towel stays as intact as possible when it’s being used. Bounty is the only brand I have tried that holds up to my expectations every time. I’d rather spend the extra money.