Question from Mary
I’d like to order duplicate checks. Does anyone know of a brand that doesn’t smell a lot? It’s a pain to have to air them out before using them. Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
I don’t recommend using duplicate checks for the same reason I don’t recommend carbonless carbons. They are made with toxic chemicals that outgas. Though duplicate checks may be more convenient, they are more toxic. I don’t think any exist that smell less, as they are all made with the same technology.
I’ve also discovered that all checks are not alike. The ones with pictures on them use a different ink than the plain checks, and they have a much stronger odor.
I’ve been using checks from Check Gallery, which are printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink. I’ve been happy with them.
It’s 2017 and we can’t live without duplicate checks. We changed to a new bank and for the first time ever…the duplicate checks had a strong if toxic smell. For 20 years we were with a bank that produced duplicate checks that never smelled. What can we do? Surely at 2017 they can produce a non toxic duplicate check????
Surely they can, but will they?
I would say find a way to live without duplicate checks. I have never used them. In fact, these days I rarely use checks. I write maybe three checks a month. Everything else I pay using my debit card or online.