FordFocus897 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 With all the new towels out, i'm gonna be ordering some. I figured i would ask, whats the best way to organize amd store the towels? I was thinking of buying some plastic bins...let me know what you guys think. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James__ Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I use plastic totes that have a deep lip on the lid and that fasten securely to make sure that I don't get any critters or contaminants in my towels. zapdon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I store mine in plastic bins - I think they are Sterilite Ultra 18 QT. They stack well and fit perfectly on my shelves. Be sure anything you put in the bins is completely dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I use these Hefty 15qt bins Feets31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 FordFocus897 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Cool guys, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have garage cabinets and store them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 lancer11 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I put them in zip-lock bags inside of plastic containers. double protection lol gabhart and cev103 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 HDX Totes from Home Depot $8 apiece - http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-12-Gal-Flip-Top-Storage-Tote-4-Pack-17200161/205485417 I'm due to add a third tote, when all my towels are clean and washed, both totes I use now are STUFFED lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hemi1300 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have garage cabinets and store them in there. I also store mine in garage cabinets, have a gladiator wall mount cabinet dedicated for my precious towels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Audog Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Plastic bins with locking lids that I got at WalMart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rrmccabe Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I do the same with small totes. I intentionally dont snap the lids tight as I would like them to breath. However, I want the dust to stay out too. Anyone have thoughts on ventilation? FrozenWS6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Audog Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just realized my photo is sideways, I like to keep lids locked as can't be knocked off by other garage users. Just don't put damp towels in locked containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I do the same with small totes. I intentionally dont snap the lids tight as I would like them to breath. However, I want the dust to stay out too. Anyone have thoughts on ventilation? Lol we are talking about making sure the towels can breathe HAH you gotta think about that for a second. If the towels are damp, sure they need some airflow in order to finish drying and avoid condensation and mildew. If they are completely dry then no worries, seal them up in the totes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 You guys are so anal! Audog and rrmccabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rrmccabe Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Well honestly I try not to totally dry my towels. Just 90ish dry. Then air dry them the rest of way and toss in tote. I have misjudged dry and had a musty smelling tote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AvsBest Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I use those kind without the wheels and stack them up. I have 4 so far. I sort the towels by single soft, double soft, misc (glass towels, utility towels), 7in pads, 4in pads, accessories... rrmccabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Lol we are talking about making sure the towels can breathe HAH you gotta think about that for a second. If the towels are damp, sure they need some airflow in order to finish drying and avoid condensation and mildew. If they are completely dry then no worries, seal them up in the totes! This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James__ Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I don't let my towels breathe in their container. I throw them in the dryer on no heat until 50-75% dry just to get rid of the water that can be shed while they are being tumbled. Then I lay them out to air dry the rest of the way; once they feel thoroughly dry, I leave them out another day or so to be sure then fold and store them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cev103 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I leave mine in the plastic bags they came in and place in a tote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Feets31 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just like this. May need a larger one for the triples. I use these Hefty 15qt bins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 champ09 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I only have a handful for now but I used to put them back inside the zip lock bags they came in. Now I just I recently bought a Sterilite plastic container to put them inside of, inside of their zip lock bags for extra protection haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 FrozenWS6 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I do the same with small totes. I intentionally dont snap the lids tight as I would like them to breath. However, I want the dust to stay out too. Anyone have thoughts on ventilation? Just drill 1/4" holes in the ends below the grab handles, allowing air in at both ends of the tote. Edited May 13, 2016 by FrozenWS6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kraterer Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Found a pretty beat up shelf at Goodwill last week (not near as nice as the one in the pic), added a little self-stick (plastic) chrome trim I had laying around the garage (for looks and to hide the damaged edges), some drawer liner and a few badges picked up at the Hot August Nights car swap meet in Reno. Perfect for easy access to my recently re-stocked collection of Adam's microfiber towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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With all the new towels out, i'm gonna be ordering some. I figured i would ask, whats the best way to organize amd store the towels? I was thinking of buying some plastic bins...let me know what you guys think. Thanks
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