The Bathroom Essential You Should Always Buy On Sale

There are lots of linen and decor staples that make a bathroom complete, but one of the greatest necessities is towels that provide cleanliness and softness. And there are many different types of towels that the bathroom requires, ranging from hand towels to washcloths, bath towels to face towels and more. It's also useful to keep an extra few towels on hand so they can be switched out easily and so you'll have backup if one needs to be cleaned. But there's no need to spend extra dollars on a fancy fabric or name brand.

The price of towels can vary depending on size, material, and thread count — but there are lots of options on the market that completely affordable. Walmart even has a section online reserved for bath towel products that cost less than $15. The customary amount of towels you should have in your bathroom is two towels per person in your home, minimum. Keep this in mind at the beginning of the year since January is the best time of year to buy quality bedding & bath towels at lower prices.

Bath towels make the space feel welcoming, so they're great to have in surplus. If your bathroom could use a pop of color, consider choosing a new hue of towel to liven up the room. Even dirty towels can level up your bathroom cleaning routine, serving a purpose compared to other bathroom linens that cannot be used when wet. 

It's easy to find pretty, plush towels at any price point. Feel free to use store discounts and rewards on them, and don't underestimate varieties that are on sale. Remember that towels in the clearance section may hold some hidden gems. Since trends are constantly changing, you'll likely find options in clearance that are considered "out of style." But this doesn't mean that the towels are faulty, just that a new design is being favored by the public. Clearance is actually a great place to find towel basics in solid colors like a classic white or a pale neutral. Sometimes you'll even find towel packs that include multiple towels of varying sizes for a price lower than wholesale!

You may have towels at home that still have use in them. But if you see newbies at the store for an unbeatable price, grab them! Update your bathroom with the newly bought towels and repurpose your older linens throughout the home so they can continue to be functional. Use them as a quick, easy fix to stop cold air that comes through the bottom of your door frame. You can reuse old towels to DIY a stylish small kitchen rug or keep them in the bathroom as a shower mat if you don't want to buy a separate linen for the floor. Or consider donating your towels to local animal shelters to keep furry friends warm.