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To start, she encourages people to fold their towels in half twice, then in thirds. If they don't stand up on their own, they're not folded right. The real key to Kondo's towel-storage method is standing the towels up in a drawer, basket, or organizer, side by side.
How many towels should I have? An optimal number of towels for your kitchen should be the amount that you use between laundry days. If you use a few towels every time you prepare dinner and only wash once a week, you should have around 14. If you use one, keep seven.
Dish towels are used exclusively for washing and drying dishes and should be kept separate from other towels to prevent the spread of bacteria. They are generally made from a more durable, absorbent cotton material.
Cooks-chefs like to have their side towel handy at all times to grab the hot handle of a pan so they tuck one end of the towel into their apron and then the towel is always there.
To help prevent the spread of germs, you should change out your kitchen towels at least once a week, but preferably every few days. For best results, if possible, use your towels one time and then throw them into the washer and get a new one.
The easiest is to mount a towel bar to the back of a cabinet door. Most people choose to do this under the sink because it's conveniently located where you need towels most often. You can also use a towel bar pull-out to hang several towels. Companies like Rev-A-Shelf have units for both of these solutions.
“If you notice your towels consistently have lingering odors after laundering, and/or a decrease in absorbency, it's probably a good time for you to replace them,” Randall says. “If you want to repurpose your old dish towels, don't be afraid to get creative.
Put things where they'll be in easy reach when you need them. Cooking supplies should be near the stove, mugs go above your coffee machine, and food prep items should be stored near a clear stretch of counter space.
How often should I wash my bath towels? Dead skin cells, bacteria, and even sweat can accumulate quickly on your towels, so using a fresh one about every three days is a simple rule of thumb—for all kinds of towels. You can of course change them more often.
Reynolds suggests storing bath towels outside the bathroom. "That's best practice," she adds. "Otherwise, keep them in a cabinet or covered container—you need a barrier so the plume can stick to something else and not your towel."
Ideally, wash kitchen and bathroom towels separately — and never commingle cleaning rags with any other kind of laundry, to avoid contamination. If you do not use a fresh washcloth or bath towel every day, hang them to dry between uses to keep them from developing a musty, mildewy smell.
Wall Mounted
If you don't have the counter space or don't want to add another item to your counters, a wall-mounted paper towel holder is the obvious solution. Look for a holder that will last and is easy to change the roll on, plus easy to use.
Towels should be washed in the warmest water appropriate for the fabric according to the care label. Generally, warm or hot water is recommended for washing towels. Use a cycle specifically for towels or a normal/regular cycle.
White Towels Are Easy to Clean
They actually hold up better than color towels, over the long run.
Dish towels with loops on the corner. Thread one corner through the loop to keep the towel on the stove/fridge handle without falling off.
How often should you shower? While there is no ideal frequency, experts suggest that showering several times per week is plenty for most people (unless you are grimy, sweaty, or have other reasons to shower more often). Short showers (lasting three or four minutes) with a focus on the armpits and groin may suffice.