How to fold a towel compactly

Cleanliness and comfort in the home affect human productivity and sense of self. But if creating the right atmosphere is not difficult, then maintaining it regularly falls on women’s shoulders in the form of a daily routine.

This routine can be reduced in time if you know the techniques for organizing your living space. And now we are not talking about where to put the bed, but about the place where most of our things are stored - the closet. One day you can restore order there and not be lazy about maintaining it.

And today we're heading to the towel shelf. They take up a lot of space, especially if they are bath and terry. But there are ways to fold even the largest towels so that they take up little space. Let's not forget that the methods are easy, because you will have to use them often to maintain order on the shelves and in the drawers of the chest of drawers.

How to fold towels compactly

There are 3 main ways:

1. Classical.
2. SPA.
3. French.

But they have a peculiarity - the towel must be spread out to its full length and only then folded.We will first tell you about a quick method that does not require a table or bed. Your arms, chest and knee are enough.

IMPORTANT! This method is not suitable for perfectionists, because the edges will not always be smooth. But for people who value their time, it is ideal.

Quick method

Let’s immediately say that it may not turn out neat right away. But with regular practice, you will learn to fold even the largest towels by weight in 20-30 seconds. At the same time, it will be neat in appearance and suitable for vertical and horizontal storage. You can also make a roll this way, if necessary.

Take a rectangular towel:

1. Fold the towel in half width. Conventionally designate the ends on the fold line with numbers 1 and 2.
2. Continue to hold it in your hands, but press it lightly to your chest.
3. Visually divide the fold line into 3 parts and fold your arms crosswise. You will get a towel folded 3 times.
4. Extend your arms and shake the resulting structure to smooth out the edges and create a long rectangle.
5. Fold the resulting rectangle in half by weight.
6. Then there are 2 options:

• attach the structure to the knee and, marking the middle with your hands, fold it in half;
• roll the resulting rectangle into a roller.

This was a way for people who want to spend as little time as possible on cleaning, but at the same time do everything beautifully.

Classical

1. Lay the towel on a flat surface and smooth it with your hands.
2. Fold in thirds lengthwise.
3. Visually mark the middle and attach each edge to it.
4. Fold in half.

French

1. Lay out and smooth out.
2. Fold ¼ to the middle, the other end to the center.
3. Now in half, and then 3 times.

SPA

1. Place the corner of the straightened towel on the opposite side.
2. Fold in half lengthwise.
3. Roll from the straight end to the sharp end.

How to fold a towel in a closet so it doesn’t take up much space

It all depends on the place itself - a shelf or a chest of drawers. And on the size of these storage places. Here are some options:

1. If the shelf is shallow and low, then it can be folded into 2 or 3 piles, or vertically in one row.
2. If the shelf is deep but not high and can accommodate 2 rows, it is better to fold it vertically. To do this, place towels folded into rectangles or squares side by side so that they support each other. But not tightly, otherwise it will be inconvenient to get it out, and you will have to constantly adjust the entire structure.
3. If the shelf is both deep and wide, you can resort to organizers. Large shoe boxes are suitable for this. Place the squares vertically into the box itself and also into its lid. Place the box on the shelf and the lid with the towels on top.

This way you can build 2 or 3 two-story structures, depending on the width of your shelf.

IMPORTANT! Leave towels you don't use often in the bottom box so you don't have to constantly lift the top lid.

Towels folded into a roller are suitable for a dresser drawer. And also boxes with a vertical arrangement. In this case, it will be convenient to get the necessary thing, and you will be able to see each item simply by pulling out the chest of drawers.

How to pack for travel - in a suitcase, travel bag

The best option for travel bags and suitcases is to roll them into rollers. Moreover, some experts recommend rolling up all your items for travel. Pre-stroke them and straighten them well before twisting.

This method will allow you to take up a minimum of space and keep the item from being wrinkled, maybe just a little.

Methods for folding towels for storage

Now you know 4 basic folding methods and 4 storage options.This material is suitable not only for terry bath towels. These can be small and medium, square and rectangular, linen and waffle. It will be convenient to fold kitchen towels into a roller and put them in the kitchen drawer, so they will always be at hand. Small options for the face or legs can be stacked in the bathroom above the sink.

We talked only about the most popular and simple methods. We haven’t touched on the topic of decorative folding, because we understand that by quickly putting away and folding anything compactly, you save time and effort that can be spent on more pleasant things.