The Easy Dollar Tree Hack That's A Total Game Changer For Hanging Kitchen Towels

Kitchen dish towels are a staple of your setup, but keeping them both accessible and out of the way can be a constant task. Leaving them on countertops adds clutter and takes up valuable space, while hanging them from your oven or dishwasher handle can result in the soft material falling off or sliding to the floor (which also means germs and dirt). So, how do you store your kitchen towels where they are within reach, can stay fresh, and will add style rather than clutter? Dollar Tree seems to be the place to go for hacks and DIYs to improve your home, so it's no wonder a product from this discount store can keep kitchen towels organized. All you need is a pack of plastic shower hooks, which you can use as hangers for your dish towels on the oven handle for a simple alternative to just draping them over.

While you can pick up any color rings, the clear Home Collection Plastic Shower Curtain Rings from Dollar Tree will blend in with any kitchen aesthetic, leaving a cleaner finish. Use rings that form a complete circle, as these will clip onto your handle and remain in place. Open hooks can be tugged off when grabbing the towel, so opt for a version that locks in place. This is one of many great DIY solutions to keep kitchen towels from falling, and it may be the option that requires the least amount of work. While it may not be as stylish as the Airbnb dish towel hack, it's still a clever option that'll keep them off the floor.

Once you've clipped your shower curtain rings onto your oven handle (or any other area), you can simply loop your linens through. Most dishcloths are thick and should therefore fill most of the ring, holding it in place so that there's a little resistance, whereas when these are just draped they can fall with the lightest brush of a hand. However, there are also lots of creative ways to style your kitchen towels instead of just hanging them. If your towels are thinner, you could fold them horizontally, then create a U-shape by holding onto the middle. Drape this through the ring, then pull both ends through the U shape so you've created a knot around the plastic. This will allow you to still use the towel to dry your hands or small items while hanging, and you can just unwrap it when needed.

If you're a little crafty or just know a few basic stitching techniques, you could also use a small piece of fabric to create a "hook" on the towel. Sew it along one of the sides (lay your towel horizontally, then attach a strap to the top or bottom of it) or a corner. Some towel options even come with these hooks already attached. Just lace the plastic ring through the towel's hook for another storage option. The great part of using these rings is they also make room for several towels to hang from your hardware or oven handle, so you can keep more drying materials out at once without creating clutter.