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The right way to fold bath towels

The right way to fold bath towels

Folding bath towels can make your linen closet or bathroom neater and more organized. It saves time and creates a visually pleasing space. To achieve a clean, crisp look, fold a bath towel in half from top to bottom, then fold it in half again, and finish by folding it in thirds. Using labeled baskets for storage helps maintain a tidy appearance. Rolling towels is a space-saving alternative.

No matter what time of year it is—whether you’re  or not—organizing your linen closet or bathroom is always a great idea. After all, as you’ve likely experienced, a neat and tidy space can be conducive to a better mood.

But while folding  might seem simple, it can actually be a bit more complicated to get them to look perfectly crisp and polished.

If you’re wondering how to fold bath towels, or even how to fold a bath towel fancy—like they do in hotels—this article will explain how to fold bath towels to save space and so you can create an elevated look in your bathroom or linen closet.

The importance of folding bath towels

Although it might not immediately seem like it, there are actually lots of benefits when it comes to having neatly folded towels.

First of all, neatly folded towels are visually calming, so you won’t get overwhelmed every time you open your linen closet. Having them neatly folded and organized saves the most precious commodity of all—your time!

How to fold a bath towel

Here are her step-by-step instructions for achieving that clean, crisp look:

  1. Take your bath towel and fold it in half from top to bottom so it becomes more of a square.

  2. Make sure the edges match.

  3. Smooth out the towel, then fold it in half again.

  4. Finish by folding it in thirds.