Below, pros share insight on why they prefer to keep extra towels outside of the bathroom when possible.
Should You Store Towels in the Bathroom?
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No, you should not store towels in the bathroom.
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It’s a relatively small space, and all storage real estate is valuable.
She keeps extra towels on shelves in her laundry room to avoid having them in the bathroom.
On top of that, bathrooms are high humidity locations, prone to mold and mildew.
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Keeping your towels in there makes them susceptible to those issues.
Fantastic Services' cleaning supervisorLily Cameronsuggests storing towels outside the bathroom to get rid of a location for germs.
“Germs can also travel on different bathroom surfaces and items when you flush the toilet.
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If you like the idea ofusing a towel warmer, choose a non-hanging model.
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Professional organizerAmelia Pleasant-Kennedyof A Pleasant Solution is partial to bamboo baskets, noting that the material is mold resistant.
There are plenty of other clever and aesthetically pleasing ways to keep towels out of sight yet accessible.
A storage ottoman is a great solution.
A slim one can go in a hallway or it can be placed at the foot of a bed.
“Add a few drops of lavender essential oil into your cabinet,” Evans suggests.
“If you dont like fragrances, store an open box of baking soda inside the towel closet.
Your towels will smell so niceor neutral, at least.”
