The 99 Cents IKEA Kitchen Essential That's Always Worth Buying, According To Shoppers

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You can't find many things priced for under a buck that you genuinely love for your home. But when it comes to IKEA's HILDEGUN dish towel, it has shoppers returning for more. Dish towels are a kitchen essential that's important to have a large stockpile of. Whether you're cooking dinner or drying dishes, they're oftentimes your righthand man, so kitchen towels should be washed frequently. It's even recommended that you change them out every day with all the bacteria they can accumulate. That's why keeping a bunch on hand makes life easier — and it's nice if you don't have to shell out multiple dollars per towel.

The HILDEGUN dish towel sells for only $0.99 at IKEA, which is a smokin' deal. It's made of 100% cotton and is 18 by 24 inches in size. Although it's plain white and fairly simple looking, the edges have classic stripes that come in either blue or red. There's also a convenient hook sewn onto each one to help make hanging kitchen towels a breeze. Currently, the towels have a 4.5-star rating on the IKEA website and over 1,100 reviews from shoppers.

Many people have left positive comments, sharing their satisfaction with the price and quality, and how they're great for all kinds of uses. Others have been pleased with their absorbency and size, too. On the other hand, some have pointed out that the towels are thin and can shrink in the dryer (they're supposed to be hung dry). For $0.99, though — they're perfect for getting the job done without emptying your wallet. 

Unfortunately, the HILDEGUN dish towels aren't always available on the IKEA site or in stores, leaving customers excitedly waiting for their return. Be sure to check your location online! If you need an alternative until they are, Amazon sells similar towels, like these Lane Linen 100% Pure Cotton Kitchen Towels. They come in a set of 12 and are on sale for a little over $16. Regardless of which you grab, keep your kitchen towels organized in style with this simple DIY project.

Shoppers have shared all the things they do with their HILDEGUN dish towels, from using them for basic kitchen duties to taking them on picnics, covering bread, and using old ones as cleaning rags. One customer wrote on the IKEA site, "I absolutely love these towels. They are quality and very reasonably priced. The usual towels in any other store are triple cost and do not dry dishes. I highly recommend. AAAAA+++++."

You can use them as decor with creative ways to style your kitchen towels or by embroidering adorable little decorations on them. The personalized touch even turns the accessory into great gifts. Fancier towels with embroidered features usually cost a lot more than $0.99. But with some time, creativity, and talent, you could take these basic towels to the next level. It's no wonder the internet has fallen head over heels for them.