7 Best Kitchen Towels for Cleaning, Drying, and Everything in Between
They are super useful and decorative!
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Quick: Name something in the kitchen that is decorative, useful, versatile, and affordable all at the same time. Give up? It's the kitchen towel! Whether you're drying your dishes, cleaning up a spill in the microwave, or wiping your hands to move onto the next prep task, very few essential kitchen tools are as useful for everyday as kitchen towels. And no matter the style or size of your kitchen, there is always set that that will fit your look and your needs.
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Most kitchen towels, even the pretty decorative ones, are affordable in general. But if used to their fullest extent, they become one of the most value-add items in your kitchen. They save money because they are washable and reusable, replacing those disposable paper towels to clean and dry. They can also double as oven mitts, though remember you should never use them if they are damp or for anything scorching hot or heavy. Kitchen towels are also great trivet substitutes, so you protect your wood tables and other surfaces from wax rings and other damage.
And of course, kitchen towels are such an easy go-to decoration. Pick a pattern (naturally, we love Ree's signature prints!) or a pop color, and your kitchen instantly has a bit more pizzazz. If you're in the market for simple dish towels, buy something in bulk to be the workhorses you need them to be. Either way, look for absorbent and durable materials like cotton or microfiber so you get the most bang for your buck, and you'll be reaching for them nonstop no matter what you're making.
This set of four towels is made of 100% Turkish cotton with tight waffle weave on one side and terry on the other, making them super absorbent and durable. With ten gorgeous solid colors to choose from, there will be something for kitchen.
Flour sack towels are typically thinner than other kitchen towels, but also much larger. The thickness is perfect for drying delicate wine glasses or straining liquids like cheesecloth, but it can easily double up to grab a tray of cookies out of the oven. Did we mention this pack of 12 is only $20?
Four towels for $5? Yes, please! This cotton and cotton blend pack comes with solids and stripes, all with a classic absorbent waffle weave. With a 4.9-star rating, it should be no surprise that it's a bestseller!
Leave it to Ree Drummond to offer fun, colorful prints for loads of country charm! This set of four is 100% cotton, so it's machine washable and super absorbent. Plus, they will look so cute draped over your oven door.
If you're all about absorption, nothing beats microfiber. One towel can suck up liquids six to seven times its weight, and the absorbency increases with each wash. This eight pack comes in 11 different colors, too!
These towels are called "bar mops" for being super sturdy and absorbent, but you don't have to be a bartender to use them. They are a bit bulkier than other kitchen towels, so they are great for heavy duty cleaning in and outside of the home.
If you have the need for extra large kitchen towels, go for All-Clad. These are 25% larger than standard dish towels, reversible 100% Turkish cotton, and come in 11 fun colors. We love the classic stripes, too!
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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