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Genius Ways to Keep Towels Dry and Fresh in the Bathroom
Dated: August 21 2025
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It has been awhile since I have passed along good and useful information that I find on the Spruce website. Since we are still in the midst of the summer heat and humidity I thought you may find this article useful. Below I summarized a few tips to help keep all those extra towels that get used in the hot days of summer fresh and dry.
According to the Spruce experts, the biggest key to maintaining that just-washed scent in towels and preventing mildew is to make sure they dry properly after each use in a well-ventilated area, with plenty of space to avoid any bunching.
"Airing towels outside can be good for adding freshness, especially in the warmer months," Lewenhaupt says. "Additionally, you can try using a heated towel rack or have a couple towels on rotation so they have time to fully dry."
And although running smelly towels through the laundry might feel like it would refresh them in the short-term, it's also important to prevent detergent from getting trapped in the fibers.
“Using too much detergent can also lead to residue buildup, which traps moisture and bacteria, leading to that musty smell—so don't forget to deep clean your towels," laundry pro Alicia Sokolowski says. "Towels need an occasional wash with hot water and natural boosters like baking soda or oxygen bleach to break down buildup and bacteria."
When giving towels that are much-needed of a deep clean each month, our experts say there are a few options you can use in place of detergent: 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of white vinegar, or an oxygen bleach according to its label—just make sure to always skip the fabric softener.
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