Say Goodbye To Rogue Kitchen Towels With A Renter-Friendly Solution

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Not having a good place to store your kitchen towels might not seem like a big deal, but it certainly can be. For example, leaving a wet towel bunched up on your counter can lead to musty smells and mildew. Not to mention, it makes your kitchen look untidy. Placing those same damp towels directly into a drawer will also lead to mildew, and hanging them from the knobs of your kitchen cabinets can cause damage to the cabinets in the long run. To solve this issue, installing a towel rack can make even the smallest kitchen more functional. However, if you're a renter, then drilling holes in the wall to mount a towel rack might not be an option. Luckily, you can get around the demands of your rental unit with a renter-friendly self-adhesive towel rack instead.

A self-adhesive towel rack is not only great for renters, but also for homeowners who don't want to deface their walls with holes. These towel racks are also very cost-effective, and a good option if you aren't particularly handy with tools. There are a surprising amount of these stick-on towel racks — from undermount designs to traditional bar towel racks that can be attached to your wall or cabinets. Overall, these racks are a simple solution that's perfect for keeping towel clutter neat and tidy.

Installing a self-adhesive towel rack in your kitchen is pretty simple. All you need to do is pick the perfect spot, ideally within reach of your sink. Unlike traditional towel bars, there's no need to find a wall stud or use a drill. Next, use a level to ensure the rack is straight, then peel the double-sided tape, and press the rack onto the wall. You can opt for something simple and traditional like this Command Hand Towel Bar, or try something more chic like this Kokosiri Gold Hand Towel Holder. If you plan to hang multiple towels or dish rags, then it might be worthwhile to invest in a pack of Metal S Hooks, as these can help save space on the bar.

For apartment dwellers, you may be worried that your tiny rental kitchen is too small for these kinds of bars. If that's the case, then swap your traditional towel bar for a space-saving alternative like self adhesive hooks or a small towel ring. Whichever option you choose, these no-drill towel bars, hooks, and rings will help tidy your cluttered counters and will ensure your damp towels dry faster, before the musty mildew scent seeps in.