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Posted on 08/19/2021 by wowwjosh

Bathroom vs kitchen remodel

Ready to remodel? You’re not alone. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies say that, in 2021, home remodeling is going stronger than ever. The reason, they say, is we’re all spending more time at home. Our home isn’t only a place to sleep, but provides a space for work, play and self-care. That means those flaws that were merely annoying in the bathroom or kitchen are now magnified.

Kitchens and bathrooms are often the most fun rooms to tackle. Not only do these rooms date really quickly – yes, those subway tiles and pot racks are out again – they can significantly impact (read increase) the sale price of your property.

Which one to remodel depends as much on your budget as your lifestyle. Some love to luxuriate in a spa-like bathroom, while others spend half their life cooking up all kinds of things in the kitchen. Let your priorities guide you.

Questions to ask before you start remodeling

Design-build company FBC Remodel recommends deciding on the scale of your remodel first:

Are you rearranging the space? If you want to move or add features in your existing layout, you will have to do some space planning.
Do you need to gut the space and start from scratch? For example, tear out the bath or countertops to place them elsewhere? Then you may need professionals to move plumbing and do electrical work.
Are you mostly focused on new fixtures and an updated look? Fresh paint, new hardware and refacing are easy ways to supercharge the end result.
Are you wanting a simple refresh? A cosmetic fix is sometimes all it takes.

Money matters

Your budget determines how smart you have to be about what you do, and how much of it you can do yourself. Once you know what you can afford, make a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves for each room.

Things that will eat into your budget are cabinets, tiling, flooring and countertops. Then comes labor – contractors, tilers, plumbers, electricians, etc., and the materials you’re going to use. Luxury stone or marble countertops, high-end bathroom accessories and faucets, hard-wood flooring and glass tiles can all significantly increase the cost of a renovation.

However, investing in these means you won’t have to turn around and shell out more cash in a couple of years when they chip, crack or stain.

Kitchens are generally more expensive to remodel than bathrooms because of all the cabinets, appliances, electricity points and fixtures. Remodels of either room can cost anything from $10k to $90k, so take a long hard look at priorities and the design before you get going.

Plan and save for surprises. Felicia Feaster, managing editor at HGTV.com, recommends setting aside 20 percent of your budget for unpleasant demolition discoveries such as water damage, electric that is not up to code, and other budget-spiking gotchas.

Pro tips for bathroom and kitchen remodels

Leslie Eiler, Design Manager at CRD Design Build says poorly designed kitchens are common in American homes, even in brand-new homes. “If your kitchen is in need of a redesign, make sure the changes you make go beyond aesthetics.”

She’s a firm believer in functional layouts: “You want your kitchen to be aesthetically pleasing, but you also want to make sure that it fits your family’s cooking and eating needs. While sleek new appliances and fixtures can add visual appeal to your space, it’s the underlying design of your kitchen that counts.”

And bathrooms? Leslie says: “When we find ourselves in a beautiful bathroom, it’s easy to feel calm, happy, and a little bit fancy. Don’t forget to provide adequate lighting in the shower area or spot lighting if you like to read in the tub. You can even incorporate indirect lighting strips to the tile work in the shower to provide a splash of mood lighting to the niche.” Sounds like a fab idea!

If your family is outgrowing the existing bathroom, it can cause a lot of frustration and a remodel is the only remedy. A narrow heated towel rack with a shelf (USA), (also available in South Africa, and Australia) alternative option, for instance, not only ups the luxe look, it provides space to dry and store up to four towels. Leslie also recommends wall-mounting toilets, cabinets and washbasins. They look sleek and modern, and allow you to add extra storage or have a more open bathroom.

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Keep in mind, whichever room you choose to do, you are going to need a backup plan to cook or cleanse while either room is being remodelled. Careful planning – including for the unforeseen – will ensure it’s done on time, within budget, and spending more time at home becomes an absolute pleasure.

Posted on 08/11/202109/18/2025 by wowwjosh

Why does my bathroom smell?

There are many reasons that could cause your bathroom to smell less fresh than a daisy. Dirt and grime gets washed down any number of drains, settling into the shower floor crevices or is splashed behind the sink or onto the walls, making it a haven for odor-creating bacteria. That’s not even mentioning the piles of damp towels and dirty laundry you haven’t gotten around to.

Finding out what causes the unpleasant odours often needs nothing more than a little common sense. For instance, it could simply be those damp towels that are taking ages to dry; a problem quickly solved with a heated towel rack. Or, it can require expert detective work from your friendly plumber into the inner workings of your bathroom plumbing.

Quick fixes

If your bathroom smells funky, and you have adequate ventilation, first look for the most obvious causes. One of the main culprits, as we’ve mentioned, could be damp or wet towels.

We all use towels every day and tend to leave them where we found them, or hang them over the door in the hope they’ll dry quicker. It’s a proven fact that wet and damp towels are magnets for fast-growing bacteria and mold.

The best and most economical solution for this is a heated towel rack that is designed to dry your towels in just a couple of hours, killing off anything that can cause a smell in your beloved sanctuary.

Medium-sized problems that you could solve

A clogged shower drain is usually caused by a buildup of hair, dead skin cells and shower gels, and can create a stink even when the drain seems to be working well. It’s the bacteria growing in the biofilm (created by organic waste, hair and soap) that’s emitting the foul stench. Yuk!

You can buy a proprietary drain-cleaning solution from the hardware or, if you like to be kind to nature, pour a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Stand back as you behold the fizzy reaction that is actively removing those nasty hair clogs and other unmentionables.

Pro tip: always brush your hair thoroughly before showering and your drains won’t clog up as fast.

If the smell is distinctly that of urine, check the toilet for leaks but if that’s all good, it could be invisible urine splashes. You can actually buy a blacklight specifically made to detect urine! Suspect places are the walls behind the toilet, or even the rug or toilet seat cover – if you use those. A deep clean and some stern words with the men in the house should solve the problem.

Serious problems only plumbers can fix

If your bathroom has a whiff of sewage, it’s likely you have a plumbing issue. The kind of issue only a plumber can solve. The cause is usually a leaking or burst pipe somewhere in the plumbing system causing gurgling sounds and a foul smell.

For example, the water in the sewer line – the line between your home’s drains and the main sewer drain outside under the lawn somewhere – has dried up or leaked out, or the line is blocked (by anything from tree roots to rats), causing smelly sewage backups.

Another cause could be down to a dried-up P-trap – the u-shaped bend underneath the sink, tub or toilet – that usually stays filled with water to prevent sewer gases from entering the room. Running water to fill the trap could be the solution, but if the odour doesn’t go away, a plumber with a video scope is your new best friend.

Posted on 08/05/2021 by wowwjosh

Are bathroom rugs out of style?

There are a few bathroom accessories that are definitely out of style: frameless mirrors, white subway tiles, toilet seat covers and magazine holders. But bathroom rugs are not one of them! These essential underfoot comfort providers have shot up the ranks to become a key piece in bathroom design, allowing you to inject a little extra style into your space. Spa vibes here we come!

The good, the bad, and the ugly

Let’s first talk about the bad and the ugly of bathroom rugs. Those ragged, faded, neglected pieces of ‘fabric’ that either look like a Portuguese water dog or worn-out dish rag. Or those puffy ones that you always have to kick aside if you want to close the bathroom door. Yet, and we’re crying here, why does nobody think of replacing them?

Let’s look at the good of bathroom rugs. Ideally, you want something that’s chosen with as much care as the Persian rug in your living room. What’s the point of having a heated towel rack, ambient lighting and a bathtub standing on pebbles if the bathroom rug is an afterthought?

When choosing, interrogate the shop assistant (or review board) about how well the rug absorbs water, how quickly it dries and how well it withstands repeated machine washes.

Towel-like terry cloth bathroom rugs with densely packed loops will ensure a small family can trample across it during the morning rush hour and it will still be absorbent. Loose loops and it will be soaked in a second and you’re going to have to put down a fresh one after each use.
Slipping is a bathroom’s biggest danger, so look for a non-slip bath rug with a thick latex backing that won’t deteriorate with repeated washings. Avoid rugs with a brush-on coating as they’ll start flaking in no time.
Wooden, platform-style mats are a popular choice for their Norwegian sauna vibe and go well with both modern and cabin-in-the-woods style bathrooms. Invest in bamboo or Teak and look for rubber feet to prevent you from flying to the other end of the bathroom as you step out of the bath. Make sure it’s sealed properly – you don’t want to deal with splinters, soggy wood or a mat that’s a magnet for mold.
Organic Egyptian cotton bathroom rugs employ a spinning process that involves intricate combing and tufting that results in light, fluffy and plush bathroom rugs that you’ll just not want to step off of. Embossing, geometric patterns, tassels or subtle bobbles make for real showpieces.
Simple woven rugs – cotton or synthetic – come in so many beautiful designs and even if they don’t keep their looks forever, they make great accent rugs. Cotton absorbs more, whereas synthetics dry faster. Up to you.
If you feel the need to be more at one with nature, a sheepskin bathroom rug will please all the senses. It’s dense, it’s durable, and can hold over 30% of its weight in moisture before feeling wet. Nothing blah about that!
For über hipsters, there are rugs made of diatomaceous earth (the fossilized remains of algae!), which is extremely absorbent and naturally antibacterial. They were first created 300 years ago during the Edo period in Japan – a time of internal peace. Which is what we need right now.

Yes, bathroom rugs are in style. As long as you choose something with style, that compliments your bathroom décor and does an excellent job of absorbing water while keeping your feet off the cold hard tiles.

Posted on 07/20/2021 by wowwjosh

Remodeling 101 – why you need a heated towel rack

Following on from the housing boom of 2020, this year is seeing a continued home-renovation boom among millennials who bought fixer-uppers, and boomers who are investing in remodeling.

Whatever your reason for giving your home a facelift, now would be a good time to consider the effect your outdated and energy-heavy appliances have on the climate, making everywhere drier, hotter, colder or wetter than ever before. We’re talking about environmentally-friendly, smart appliances. Let’s take a look at what that means for your bathroom.

Think you’re smart

Along with the bathroom remodeling trend comes a host of smart home accessories that could make your life so much easier – while saving our planet. Time to rethink repeating the habits of the past, and move on into the future!

Among the smart devices heading for your bathroom are inventions such as a stillness bath, water-monitoring systems, a motion-sensor toilet flush and shower that dispenses just the right amount of shampoo and conditioner. And should we mention a toothbrush that alerts you via an App to go brush your teeth? It’s an example of how smart devices help us stay healthy.

Ready or not, smart home innovations aren’t only good for the environment, they’re the key to safer, healthier living inside and outside the bathroom.

The Internet of heated towel racks

You’ve got Wi-Fi in your home, right? Well that is the door that opens a world of convenience and reliability. There are literally thousands of appliances and devices that can connect to the Internet and can be programmed or told to switch on or off. It’s the IOT (the Internet of Things), and a Wi-Fi-enabled switch for a heated towel rack is one of those things.

NATURAL 5 Bar 20inch / 500mm heated towel rack with PTSelect Switch in a small bathroom. — NATURAL 5 Bar 20inch/500mm heated towel rail with PTSelect Switch

So back to that remodeling. If you’re determined – as you should be – to install a heated towel rack, do a little planning ahead of time.

Where are you going to put it? What size heated towel rack do you need? Where will the wiring go? Only once these important steps are mapped out, can you go ahead and replace the walls with mold-resistant natural stone, plumb in the steam shower and install your heated towel rack.

A heated towel rack with Wi-Fi-enabled switch isn’t only smart because it works with the Wemo App (allowing programming that translates into energy savings), it fits right in with the trend of building healthy habits into the bathroom.

The non-porous Grade 304 Stainless steel it’s made of is 100% recyclable, won’t rust or chip, and is self-cleaning. No bugs or mold sticks to it and, most importantly, it dries your towels – killing off bacteria – in a matter of hours. All this saves you having to wash them as regularly as you used to, putting money back into your pocket.

A change is as good as a holiday

Remodeling your bathroom into a smart, private sanctuary filled with accessories and appliances that silently work away at manual tasks, may be just the holiday at home you need.

Posted on 06/30/2021 by wowwjosh

Pop culture questions about bathrooms

Finally, a makeover the aging room at the end of the hall longed for, deserved, and let’s be honest, needed. I’m talking about my recently renovated bathroom.

As I was observing with great satisfaction the new tiles, expanded shower, antique mirror, fancy heated towel rack and other freshly installed accessories, I couldn’t help but muse at the idea of the bathroom’s role as a pop culture concept. It has been mentioned in literature, starred in movies, depicted on works of art, and surely much more.

Being a music fanatic, the first question that popped to mind was…

Are there any cool bathroom-related songs out there?

Indeed there are. The only one I could think of off the top of my head was the Beatles’ classic She Came in Through the Bathroom Window. The internet then provided a tune by an 80s rock band called Faster Pussycat – Bathroom Wall. Its lyrics are difficult to understand, yet the riffs are rad. Another is a cheeky pop song about intoxication by the American country duo Maddie & Tae titled Bathroom Floor. Add a person to that, and you’ve got Eels’ Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor. Quite a disturbing song with a lovely melody. And if you’re a parent or a toddler, CoComelon’s Bath Song needs no introduction, and now I’ll be singing it for the rest of the day. Thanks YouTube.

Sticking to music-related bathroom trivia…

What are some of the best music videos featuring a bathroom?

Do you remember George Michael’s Freedom! ’90 video? I sure do. There’s a naked model fidgeting about in the bathtub. My pubescent self tips his hat to the creators. Turning up the heat are Rihanna with her Stay ft. Mikky Ekko and Prince’s steamy single with a serious undertone When Doves Cry. P!nk’s video for Perfect used a bathtub as a place of transformation, while Mya’s Mr. Incredible is just incredibly soulful and sexy.

Art speaks to me, so I listened to…

What paintings have to say about bathrooms?

I’m glad I discovered Carl Larsson’s turn of the century Art Nouveau masterpiece Bathroom Scene Lisbeth (Let in More Light). The colors are amazing, and yes, light in bathrooms is vital. Memories created in the bathtub can be nice or bad, Pierre Bonnard’s depiction of his wife in his 1925 painting The Bath sets a rather chilling tone due the wife’s tragic story. Then we have the amazing contrast between Perkins Harnlys’ lavish Victorian style Bathroom (1935) and Roy Lichtenstein’s Bathroom (1961) from simpler times. The latter definitely reminds me of my childhood, for some reason.

Carl Larsson - Bathroom Scene - Lisbeth, pub. in 'Lasst Licht Hinin' 1909 — Carl Larsson – Bathroom Scene – Lisbeth, pub. in ‘Lasst Licht Hinin’ (Le in More Light) 1909

I’m sure any poet at heart would like to know…

Has there ever been a poem written about bathrooms?

I had to dig deep to find this gem. There’s a book by the American novelist Erica Jong called Fear of Flying, in which the main character, Isadora Wing, writes notes for her poem “The History of the World through Toilets”. It examines the sociopolitical implications of toilets in various countries. Brilliant! There are undoubtedly plenty of superb bathroom poems out there relating to or inspired by this household sanctuary. I can safely say I’ve had my own share of poetic practice in there.

Before too long, I arrived at my next big trivia query…

What are some of the most iconic bathroom movie scenes?

I will leave you with one of my favorite bathtub scenes. It’s from the 1979 film Just a Gigolo, starring David Bowie. The late genius portrays a male prostitute who is being berated by a jealous prince while in the bath. Upon learning the fate of others murdered due to performing similar activities with mistresses close to the royal family, a terrified Bowie says “I think I’m clean now” and asks the prince for a towel. The scene and the gigolo’s facial expression are truly terrific.

Article written by Tom Smith originally appeared on Bathroom Empire @ https://www.bathroomempire.com/

Tom Smith has over 15 years of experience as a content and copywriter, translator, educator, poet and lyricist. He has successfully collaborated with numerous local and international brands in fields ranging from different branches of social sciences, pop culture and tourism, to information and simulation technology. His love for the written word extends beyond his profession, as he enjoys creating his own work within a wide assortment of literary genres. Tom lives and works in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Posted on 06/22/2021 by wowwjosh

Let’s talk towels: some like it rough, some like it soft

The world seems to be firmly divided between people who like their towels soft and fluffy, and people who like them rough and slightly scratchy.

Whichever group you belong to, we can all agree that towels should do their job: dry you. There’s nothing quite as frustrating as stepping out of the shower and reaching for your beautiful new towel, only to find it’s excellent at spreading the water, but not so much at absorbing it.

As heated towel rack specialists, we spend a lot of time with towels. They are, after all, the closest thing to a heated towel rack. So we decided to dive into the debate to see why some towels are rough, others are fluffy, and others don’t absorb water. And what to do about it.

What’s the difference?

Slightly rough towels have their fans – they’re great exfoliators, some just love the feel of them on their skin, and they are often more absorbent. The problem is, high end scratchy towels is an untapped market.

Soft, fluffy towels on the other hand, are the luxurious hug most people seem to want (and expect) from their towels. But not if they don’t absorb water.

Why does my soft, fluffy towel not dry me?

Some towel manufacturers are sneaky, pre-treating them with special softening chemicals before shipping them off for sale. Customers run their fingers over the towels in the store, and the softest, plushest ones get taken home.

Not only is this a sales gimmick that could mask an inferior product, it prevents the towel from absorbing water and drying you as you’d expect.

The simple solution is to wash your new towels with half as much detergent and no fabric softener before using them the first time. That will get rid of those water-repellent chemicals.

How to keep your towels soft and super absorbent

As we said, ditch the fabric softener. Fabric softeners often contain oils and petroleum-based ingredients that coat the fabric and repel water. It’s not what we want from our towels.

Rather do what Becky Rapinchuk, author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home does to keep her towels absorbent, soft and fluffy – she pours a quarter-cup of distilled white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment.

Others swear by reducing the amount of detergent you use by half as using any more can cause towels to stiffen as they build up soapy residue.

Just like clothing, frequent washing and tumble-drying eventually breaks down the towels’ fibers, reducing their absorbency while upping their scratchiness.

This is where your heated towel rack can actually extend the life of your towels. By hanging them over the rack after every use, you reduce the need to launder them as often as the heat destroys bacteria and mould, keeping your towels fresh and dry.

The stuff that dreams are made of

Buying good quality, 100% cotton towels will solve the trifecta of towel problems: too rough, too fluffy, or non absorbent. Check the label to ensure there’s no polyester in sight as this hampers absorbency.

Posted on 06/01/2021 by wowwjosh

What you need to know before buying a heated towel rack

Your friend Martha has been bragging about her heated towel rack all winter long. Your in-laws just had one installed in their beach house in Nantucket. You read in House Beautiful that a heated towel rack in your bathroom will charm the pants off prospective buyers and you could easily add a little extra to the listing price.

So it’s settled then. You want one too. In fact, you need one. Where to start? What sets heated towel racks apart? What’s the difference between a cheapie off Amazon and the ones décor magazines speak of?

It’s the quality, darling

You know what’s wrong with the world? Nothing lasts anymore. We live in a throw-away culture where products are no longer designed for lifetime use.

Don’t give in to that when buying a heated towel rack. You are looking for one that will last – at least your lifetime. The key to quality here is highly durable and corrosion-resistant Grade 304 stainless steel. Which is what all Bathroom Butler heated towel racks are made of. And, the material is guaranteed for 15 years. Do not, and we repeat, do not settle for anything less.

You’re smart, your bathroom is smart

Architectural Digest recently wrote about the most-wanted, ultra-cool gadgets that transform bathrooms into the smartest space in the house. And yes, you guessed it, heated towel racks are one of them.

You may think they’re smart because they dry your towels, killing off bacteria while adding a dash of warmth, and indeed, that’s correct.

But what makes our racks genius-level smart is the technology. Wi-Fi-enabled switches, no less. Download the WeMo app and command your heated towel rack to switch on and start drying your towels so you can have a spa evening when you get home.

What you need to know before buying a heated towel rack blog post - Natural 5 Bar — NATURAL 5 Bar 20inch/500mm heated towel rail with PTSelect Switch

Style is not an option, it’s a must

Bathrooms are going bold this year and beauty is a top design goal. So when you pick your heated towel rack, you want something that compliments your expensive taps and tiles.

And boy are you spoilt for choice with us! Our designers spent endless nights dreaming up four incredibly yet distinctly different towel rack design collections so that you can decorate and accessorize your bathroom to match your individual sense of style. Industrial, geometric, modern, natural, it’s all there.

And so are the finishes. Selected racks in our Natural and Cubic heated towel rack collections, for instance, are available in matte black and they even have accessories to match. If the timelessness of stainless steel is what you want, you can choose between two quintessentially modern finishes: polished or brushed. Take a look at our unique Edge Collection for inspiration. Our heated towel racks are also available in custom colors, so if you want something to match your ultra-luxe rose gold taps, you can get it.

Size doesn’t always matter

Pool room, mud room, powder room. Two family bathrooms back at the ranch, or one closet-size bathroom in your micro apartment. Don’t let the size of your bathroom get in the way of buying a heated towel rack. We have one for you.

This trend is your friend

Martha and your in-laws are on to something. Don’t be left behind. Beautiful bathrooms high on functionality – and smart to boot – are the most-wanted design elements in the busiest room in your house.

You want your bathroom to be an invigorating space for rushed mornings, and a sanctuary for precious me-time in the evening. Now tell us how a dry, fluffy towel with a touch of warmth is not going to give you that.

Using a heated towel rail during summer time

We’ve described dozens of scenarios where you can use (need!) a heated towel rack in summer, and we’ve explained how they help you save water and electricity in your home at a time when the washing machine is running like a roller coaster during Spring break.

Even so, we are yet to reach the bottom of the benefits of using a heated towel rack in summer. Temperature control? Yes. Hygienic steel? Of course. Space saving? Absolutely.

Let us explain.

Turn down the heat

Obviously the last thing you want in summer is a warm towel, but you certainly want a fresh, dry one. By turning down the temperature of the towel rack on hot days you ensure exactly that. With this in mind – and to make it super easy for you – we designed our heated towel racks with either a PTSelect Switch – with or without a WiFi-enabled Wemo switch – or a TDC Timer built into the unit. This 100% puts the power usage and temperature settings in your hands.

Using a heated towel rail during summer time - PTSelect Switch - blog post — Built-in PTSelect Switch for temperature adjustment

True as steel

One reason our engineers chose Grade 304 stainless steel is it won’t flake, peel, chip or rust – something that happens all too fast to bathroom accessories in hot and humid areas, especially at the coast.

Another reason is it is non-porous. No matter what is nesting in your towels or floating around the bathroom (bacteria? mold? algae? mites?), they are not going to stick to the posts or bars and proliferate. Simply give the unit a quick wipe with a warm cloth and they’re shiny and sterile once again.

Pretty little space savers

Bathrooms become a hive of activity in summer, especially during the holidays when guests and friends stay over. Seeing all that laundry may make you want to throw your hands up in the air, but so will the shouts of ‘please bring me a towel’ as they reverberate through the house morning, noon and night.

So here’s a great solution from Bathroom Butler: a heated towel rack that can store a whole bunch of towels – all in one tidy space.

Using a heated towel rail during summer time - Natural 7 Bar 25inch / 650mm - blog post — NATURAL 7 Bar 25inch / 650mm heated towel rail with PTSelect Switch

In fact, our heated towel racks come in a range of different shapes and sizes so they can be installed in any size bathroom, from a single unit in a tiny powder room to two units in a cavernous family bathroom.

Some are short and wide, others tall and slim. Some have five bars, some have 15 bars. Some can carry two bath towels, others four bath sheets. But there’s definitely one or two for you and your extended family.

Questions to ask when buying a heated towel rack - different spaces

Posted on 05/11/2021 by wowwjosh

Benefits of a heated towel rack in the summer time

Last week we showed you how a heated towel rack can be a lifesaver in summer when we’re all outdoors and water activities pick up. We also highlighted how essential these can be for those who live in humid climates and have to launder muggy towels around the clock.

Today we’re chatting about how Bathroom Butler heated towel racks can save water and electricity while ensuring a fresh, hygienic bathroom in summer.

Every drop matters

If you consider that a standard washing machine uses 22 gallons of water per washing load, that’s a lot of water going down the drain each year. More than 4,500 gallons if you do 4 loads a week! In summer, loads often go up because of increased towel use.

Luckily there is a low-effort, water-wise and economical solution to cut back on wasting water: dry your damp towels on a heated towel rack so you don’t have to wash them as often.

By reusing bathroom towels that have been dried on a heated towel rack, you’ll have fresh and fluffy towels around the clock. Less laundry, less detergent, less wasted water and less hassle!

Benefits of a heated towel rack in the summer time - Cubic 6 Bar - blog post

Banish all those bugs

Bacteria, mold and yeasts grow faster in hot and humid conditions, and your damp towels are like catnip for these beasties. So switch on the heated towel rack while you take your shower and, immediately after use, fold your towels and hang them on the rack. As the heat increases under the towels, bacteria and mold growth is stopped in their tracks.

This will also improve the overall hygiene of your bathroom as you’ll be eliminating a major source of that musty smell that sometimes hits you as you enter the bathroom.

When low energy is good

Years of innovative engineering has enabled us to create heated towel racks that are renowned for their energy efficiency.

Our heated towel racks use Dry Element Technology (DET) as opposed to fluid-filled technology, so the units (depending on their size and how many bars they have) only use on average as little electricity as a conventional 60W light bulb. DET technology allows you to directly control the heat levels on your HTR. For example, you can turn it down in summer when you only need to dry the towel without adding warmth.
Direct Intelligent Heating ensures heat is provided only where it is needed – along the horizontal bars under the towels. By not heating up the entire unit, you can save up to 30% in energy costs.
Rapid heating technology ensures the unit is heated up and ready to dry your towels in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. Compare that to a fluid-filled heated towel rack that takes an agonizing 60 to 90 minutes to heat up!
Our towel racks come with either a switch or timer that allows you to manually or via programming control the temperature and/or when the unit is switched on or off. By timing when and how you use the unit, you can save an extra 60% – 75% on running costs!

In short, damp towels are a year-round thing but they can become a real hassle in humid summers when there are more of them and they take longer to dry. So are water and electricity bills that steal more and more cash from your wallet.

The solution to all these problems is an energy efficient, innovatively engineered (and dare we say beautiful) heated towel rack. Shop for one now.

Posted on 05/04/2021 by wowwjosh

Why you need a Heated Towel Rack In summer

When thinking about heated towel rails most folks think it’s an excellent idea in cold and wet winters when you want dry towels around the clock. They’re right, there’s nothing like dry towels on demand, especially ones that comfort you with a touch of warmth.

So it often comes as a surprise to those who’ve never owned one that heated towel racks are equally useful in summer – if not more. Summer is exceptionally heavy on towel use. Just think of all the activities you are going to get up to that necessitate packing a towel or two, not to mention shower more than once a day on those super hot and sticky days.

TOP REASONS WHY YOU NEED A HEATED TOWEL RACK IN SUMMER

Everyone’s going to get dirty and wet

Summer means you and the kids are going to spend lots of time outdoors getting wet, getting dirty, and having lots of (messy) fun. Think watersports, boating, running under the sprinkler, mud play, days by the pool or beach, midnight dipping or cool tubbing.

Schools and colleges also up their water sports activities in summer and gyms are overflowing with people trying to stay in shape. This means there is a double load of towels in circulation at any given time. With a heated towel rail in the bathroom, laundry room, mud room, or pool or lake house, you can easily, quickly and cheaply dry damp towels in a matter of hours so they’re ready for the next round.

During summer holidays family or friends from afar like to pop by for a week or two or, horrors, sometimes three. With a heated towel rack to dry all your towels, you don’t need to fork out for extra sets just to please Uncle Bob and his new wife.

Busy little businesses with demanding guests

Maybe you offer homestays or vacation rentals, or run a small boutique guesthouse or hotel. Either way, as bookings increase during the summer months, you’re going to have to do quite a bit of laundry to keep all those guest towels fresh and dry.

Clean, dry towels are at the top of the list for most guests, and generally hotels replace them every three days, or sooner if the guests request it. By installing heated towel racks to dry towels between uses – a must in summer when towel use goes up – it helps save on laundry costs, including detergent, water, energy and labor, which are some of a hotel’s largest expenses!

Tech-focused hotel chain Yotel includes heated towel rails in all their bathroom designs, having found that guests appreciate the luxury and are incentivized to reuse their towels more often. You can do the same at your beloved Airbnb abode.

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When it’s hot and sticky outside

Do you live in a really humid state, where everything takes twice as long to dry (Florida, is that you?!)? Then you’ll be familiar with the smell of musty towels and the sound of washing machines and tumble dryers running around the clock.

While humidity in some places in Florida, Louisiana and Texas can reach 70% and more, any state from Minnesota in the north down to Texas in the south and the entire swath of land to the east stretching to the Atlantic Ocean is prone to high humidity in summer. Ditto for parts of California and Washington State.

Now for the bad news: as soon as humidity hits 55%, mold starts growing and leaving your towels to dry overnight will be a futile exercise as they’ll still be damp and musty the next morning.

NOAA (The National Centers for Environmental Information) has a handy graphic that shows which areas are likely to experience higher humidity in summer. If you see your town there, pop down to the handyman and get yourself a hygrometer to measure the humidity in or outside your home. If it tops 55% in summer, we have a heated towel rack for you.