Where should clean towels be stored?

Storing clean towels in a closed, dust-free cabinet is the best practice for several reasons. It helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring that the towels remain uncontaminated by dust, germs, or other environmental factors. A closed cabinet also protects the towels from potential exposure to odors and bacteria that might be present in an open environment. This practice aligns with the standards of sanitation and safety that are essential in esthetics and personal care settings, particularly where client health is a priority.

Other storage methods, such as leaving towels in an open basket, on a shelf, or rolled up on a counter, do not provide the same level of protection. Open baskets can lead to the towels being exposed to airborne contaminants, while shelves may also gather dust, and towels on counters can be subject to contact with unclean surfaces. Choosing a closed, dust-free cabinet is the best way to ensure that towels maintain their cleanliness until they are needed for use.