Tiktoker Shares A Kitchen Towel System That The Internet Is Loving
Using cloth towels in the kitchen is one of the smartest ways to cut down on paper towel usage and save money. But if you're not careful about which towels you're using, it can create a germy mess. For instance, wiping down a countertop after cooking raw meat, then using the same towel to wipe your hands or dry off produce, isn't exactly appetizing or sanitary. The good news is that a kitchen towel system, like the one from TikToker @Ledinner.party, can create a clear separation of uses, making it easy to identify which towels are for cleaning, drying, and food storage. In fact, the simple system is so popular that it's received more than 1 million views on TikTok and almost 200,000 likes.
If you've implemented some of the best tips for a perfectly organized kitchen, but overlooked your towels, setting up an efficient system is pretty easy. All you need is a large, easy-to-access bin to store the towels and a few different types to serve various purposes. If you're not sure how to implement the system, the video offers a helpful starting point.
This towel system from TikTok provides organization insporation
In her TikTok video, @Ledinner.party shares some inspo for creating an efficient towel system, using a large bin to house a variety of towels. In the video, she explains that she uses small blue cotton towels for cleaning. Her stack of large white flour sack towels is used for drying dishes and hands, wrapping bread, or storing wet produce in the fridge. In lieu of pot holders, she uses green towels to handle hot dishes, and finally has decorative towels for serving food.
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You do not need to copy this system exactly to make it work for your kitchen. It's best to explore the best materials to look for when buying new kitchen towels, so you can match the material and look to your unique kitchen needs and style. Since kitchen hand towels can harbor bacteria, they should be washed every one to two days, and the cleaning towels you've used to wipe away raw meat or other germy substances should be added to the laundry bin immediately. So be sure to stock up on enough to last you in between laundry days. It's also crucial to avoid the mistakes everyone makes when washing their towels, ensuring your kitchen towels are washed on a hot cycle and dried thoroughly afterward.