The size and the material of a hand towel affect the ways that the towel function within the bathroom. The size of the hand towel that is used must be the correct size for the bathroom hardware, and the thickness of the towel should be the correct thickness for the way that it is to be use. Towels that are too small may be dificult to effective dry the hands with, while towels that are too large may end up slipping off of the towel ring or hanging on the towel bar.
The dimensions of hand towels can differ depending on the type of hand towel that is produce. Small hand towels is often used in powder rooms that have limited space for the placement of bathroom sinks and fixtures. These small towels take up few space on the hardware.
How to Choose and Care for Hand Towels
Large hand towels contain more area for drying the hands. Large hand towels are often more effective at drying the hands. The width of a hand towel should not be too narrow to avoid slipping off of the hardware, but it should also not be too wide to allow for drying of the hands on the towel bar.
The thickness of a hand towel is often represented in grams per square meter (GSM). High GSM hand towels will have more thickness to the towel, and will absorb water quick because of the dense fibers of the towel. Low GSM hand towels will be thinner and lighter in weight.
Thin towels will dry more quick than thick towels. Because thin hand towels dry quickly, they are more effective in bathrooms that have higher levels of humidity. Many people chooses medium GSM towels to use in their bathroom, as these offer a balance between the absorbency and drying time of high and low GSM towels.
The material of a hand towel can also change the way that it function within the bathroom. Some common towel materials includes cotton terry, bamboo, linen, and microfiber. Cotton terry towels are common for hand towels due to the way that cotton absorb water.
Bamboo towels are another popular material for hand towels, as bamboo has natural property that help to resist bacteria that may be common in bathrooms. Linen towels start off as a crisp material but becomes softer with time of use. Microfiber towels are popular among those who travel often, as the fibers are lightweight and dry moisture quick.
The material that is chosen for a hand towel will directly impact the way in which the towel function within the bathroom; if the towel is not the right material for the bathrooms purpose, it will not perform well within that bathroom. The hardware that is placed within the bathroom should match the size of the hand towel that is to be use in that bathroom. The towel ring should be sized to fit the towel to be used in that bathroom.
Towel rings that are too small may not be able to support the towels that are thick in texture. The towel bar should be long enough to hold the hand towel that is to be use. The length of the towel bar will determine if one or two hand towels will be hung on the bar.
Both towel rings and towel bars should be mounted at a height that is accessible to adults, but lower in bathrooms that have access to children. In order to ensure that the hand towels remain absorbent, they should be washed every few uses. Hand towels should be washed to prevent the buildup of bacteria within the towels.
Avoid using fabric softener in the washing of the hand towels. Fabric softeners can coat the fibers of the towel, and reduce the absorbency of the towel. Hand towels should be hung up to air dry completely.
Air drying the hand towels will allow them to last longer over time. The number of hand towels that are need within the bathroom can depend upon the number of people that live within the household. A person may only need two hand towels within their bathroom.
A family may need four to six hand towels within their bathroom. Hand towels that are thin in size are best used in powder rooms that have limited space within the bathroom. In master bathrooms, thicker and plush towels may be preferred.
In the bathrooms that have children, it is best to use towels that are more durable and hand towels that are low hanging for the children to use. Maintenance of hand towels is important to preserve the towels absorbency. To preserve the absorbency of hand towels, they should be washed every few uses.
Avoid bacteria buildup within the hand towels by washing them every few uses. Use hand towels in locations where humidity levels is high so that the towels will dry quickly. Avoid using fabric softeners when washing the hand towels.
Fabric softeners will coat the fibers of the towel and reduce its absorbency. Hand towels should be hung up to air dry. By air drying hand towels, they will remain absorbent over time and will last longer.
