Tired Of Towel Clutter? This Folding Technique Keeps Them Neat And Organized
It's always refreshing to grab a nice, clean towel. Unfortunately, though — bath towels can take up a lot of space, especially in a big household. One common recommendation is that you have three sets of towels per person. So, what's a good way to store all of those extra towels that aren't in use? Besides finding a clever storage solution for bathroom towels, "ranger rolling" your towels can help save much-needed space, and it'll look less cluttered, too. The method involves rolling up your towels instead of actually folding them.
Folded towels don't always stay tidy. Even if you place a neat stack inside a cabinet or closet, once people start grabbing for them, your efforts can become lost. The ranger roll transforms towels into bundles that keep form until you open them up. Not only do they look organized, but they take up less room — similar to rolling up your clothes when packing a suitcase. By eliminating extra air and compacting items, you can fit more into a smaller space. Unsurprisingly, it's a technique that military members utilize when packing their tactical gear. You could also use it as an alternative to folding kitchen towels.
Here's how to do the ranger roll to tame towel clutter
The TikTok creator behind organizing.tv demonstrated how to do this classic method. Begin by laying a bath towel horizontally on a large surface. Take one end of the towel and fold it up 7 to 8 inches, and then tuck this fold underneath. Next, fold one long side inwards ⅓ of the way, then do the same with the other side, overlapping it. You're now ready to roll! Start rolling the towel from the side without the original fold. Roll it tightly until you reach the folded end. Once you do, turn the material over the rolled towel, and it will secure it like a pocket.
That's it; your adorable towel bundles can now be stored away. While the technique may take a few moments longer than traditional folding, it'll keep them from becoming messy and making you feel like you wasted your time on laundry day. Ranger rolling can be particularly helpful if you store your towels in plain view — such as on an open shelf. After all, they look so tidy! You can even reuse a thrifted basket as a storage solution for your towels. Just place them with their rolled sides upwards and it'll be like a towel bouquet. Keep in mind, the ranger roll can also be used for other linen items as well if you're looking to better organize your cluttered cabinet or closet.