The Best Ways to Dry Bath Towels
From washing to drying, proper care is crucial when it comes to protecting your investment in high-quality bath towels and other bath linens. Poorly dried towels are prone to mildew and musty odors—and even bacteria growth—and are more likely to stiffen, show wear and tear, and become less absorbent. Explore our towel drying guide to learn the best ways to dry bath towels, and find extra tips to keep your towels soft and odor-free for years to come.
Tips for Tumble-Drying Bath Towels
Tumble drying is the quickest and most convenient way to dry bath towels. To keep your towels fluffy and soft, follow these tips for drying towels:
- After washing towels, remove them from the machine one by one and shake each towel before putting it into dryer. This reduces tangling and helps them dry faster.
- Dry towels only with other towels to minimize snags and pilling.
- Always use a low heat setting when drying bath towels to prolong their life—high heat can damage the fibers.
- Take towels out as soon as they’re dry, but not sooner. Taking them out too early can contribute to mildew or musty smell, but excess heat from drying towels too long can damage their delicate fibers.
- Don’t iron your towels. It’s often unnecessary, and the heat damages the fibers, reduces absorbency, and causes stiffness.
