Got any warm, dry towels?

You’re just getting out of the pool, and you reach for a towel … you find it:

If you choose “d” you’ve aced the warm, dry towel dilemma. If not, you may still be searching for a warm, dry towel.
Note that we said, “warm.”
You’ll find millions of towel racks, buckets, caddys, baskets and cabinets to organize your towels, but few will warm them up and keep them warm.

But wait, isn’t a towel warmer a frivolous expense?

Not really, when you consider a few facts. Plus, a towel warmer would make a great gift, especially for the person who “has everything.”

 

Is a towel warmer worth it?

Did you know that people who use towel warmers regularly don’t need to launder them as often? It’s because towel warmers not only warm towels, but they also dry them and kill mold and mildew that can grow in moisture.

 

Do you leave towel warmers on all the time?

It’s your choice to keep them on or turn them off. Many heated towel rails are designed to be left on all the time with no safety issues to consider (of course, check with the manufacturer first). A typical heated towel rail will come on and off along with the main central heating system.

 

What do they cost?

They can start at just under $100 and go up to $1,000 (or more) so it depends on the style and size that works for you. We also have a DIY idea that shouldn’t cost you anything if you have all the items already.

 

What style works best?

We researched this, and believe it or not, didn’t find one outdoor warming freestanding towel rack that got good reviews. Warming towel racks don’t seem to work well outdoors, they’re prone to tip over with a gust of wind, or only heat the small portion of the towel hanging over them, leaving most of the towel, “not warm.” Worse, the heated racks can cause pain if someone bumps into them! But we did find some other options.

DIY

Yes, this is an idea that can work! All you need is a cooler with a lid, heat packs (or tube socks filled with rice, and heated in the microwave).

What you do:

1. Place the towels and/or bathrobes in your clothes dryer for about 10 minutes.
2. Warm up the heater packs in the microwave per the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Or, fill tube socks with rice, and heat up to 2 at a time for 1 minute in the microwave.
4. Place the heated packs/rice-filled socks on the top and bottom of the towels and robes in the cooler, and close the cooler lid.
5. Keep the cooler next to the pool, within reach … voila, a warm, dry towel!

Cleaner, Clearer, Softer and Easier^®

At FROG^®, we’re all about easy, and clean. When you use FROG Products your water is Cleaner, Clearer, Softer and Easier^® to take care of, because you use up to 50% less chlorine*. And you know that FROG Fresh Minerals absorb acid, help keep pH balanced and condition the water for softness.
A clean, dry, warm towel simply adds to the enjoyment of your pool. Be sure to keep your FROG Water Care App handy for reminders, repurchases or to answer any questions – 24/7.

 

If you have questions, you can always call us at 800-222-0169, we’re happy to help!

 

*Compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.