Storing bathrobes correctly: is it better to store them hanging or lying down?
Some like it lying down, others prefer to hang it up: we are talking about a bathrobe, which should be as cozy as possible after the bath, the shower or just in the evening on the sofa. But how is it stored correctly?
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Storage of the bathrobe: first dry it properly
Most people have a bathrobe or even several copies of it. He is dressed when it is not necessary to go straight to bed after the shower or when someone gets up in the morning and has breakfast first before going to the bathroom. The bathrobe is also indispensable in the spa or after the sauna, in the swimming pool or as the most important luggage. But since it is not worn all the time, the question arises: how should the bathrobe be stored so that it remains fluffy and soft, but always at hand?
Store bathrobe according to material quality
A bathrobe is not the same as a bathrobe. Model variants made of cotton are thick and fluffy, the material mix of cotton and polyester is rather smooth and cool. While the terry dressing gown is not prone to wrinkles and looks good even if it was thrown crumpled into a corner, the satin dressing gown would resent such treatment. Wrinkles would be created, which could only be removed by washing or in some cases even only by subsequent ironing.
However, since it is generally not recommended to store the bathrobe crumpled for ventilation reasons, the question arises as to whether a hanging or lying storage is better. Without a doubt, the hanging storage is more practical, because the bathrobe can then be easily removed from the hook if necessary. But it is more neat to look at the lying storage in the closet or in the dresser.
A bathrobe is not the same as a bathrobe. Model variants made of cotton are thick and fluffy, the material mix of cotton and polyester is rather smooth and cool. ( Photo: Adobe Stock-Dmytro Panchenko)
Storage in the bathroom or in the bedroom?
The colorful luxury bathrobe for ladies is not only a real eye-catcher when dressed, but also when it hangs decoratively on a wall hook. In a dreary bathroom, it can serve as a splash of color and brings life and freshness to the room.
Nevertheless, it is not recommended to keep the bathrobe in the bathroom, even if it can be used directly here. The reason: Due to the constantly existing moist air, the material can quickly become musty.
The coat then no longer smells pleasant, there is nothing left of the cozy feeling of freshness. This applies regardless of the material quality, even polyester or viscose mix qualities can react in this way.
If it is absolutely necessary to keep the bathrobe in the bathroom, it is recommended to store it lying down in a closed closet. Otherwise, it is cheaper to store the coat in the bedroom or in a closet in front of the bathroom and, if necessary, just take it with you when a hot shower, a full bath or the weekly pampering program is on the schedule.
Tips for storing the bathrobe
Many items of clothing are best stored on a hanger. They are hung up quickly and thus remain smooth.
However, hanging up the clothes also requires enough space, which is usually given when planning the contents of the wardrobe, but in reality it is present to a much lesser extent.
The Bathrobe as the most important wellness companion however, it should not only be handy and smooth, but also be hung up in a material-friendly way.
Usually a hanger is sewn into the bathrobe, which is often used by many people. But with sensitive materials or heavy bathrobes, the exact spot where the hanger is on the inside is revealed from the outside: a dent is created where the material has been stretched too much permanently.
of course, most bathrobes tolerate ironing, but the question arises whether such treatment is necessary or useful at all. ( Photo: Adobe Stock-taka)
Do bathrobes need to be ironed?
Of course, most bathrobes tolerate ironing, but the question arises whether such treatment is necessary or useful at all. This is certainly not the case with terry cloth coats, because terry cloth looks smooth and wrinkle-free after washing and drying anyway. In many cases, ironing is even counterproductive, because the fibers are pressed flat. At the same time, the fluffy bathrobe in particular should not have flat fiber loops! Many coat owners even put the good piece in the dryer so that the fibers become as soft and fluffy as possible.
Tip: For colored bathrobes, it is very important that the temperature is as low as possible during a drying cycle. Otherwise, the color brilliance suffers. In addition, the coat should hang on a hanger for drying, because it is not always really cabinet-dry after removal from the dryer.
Bathrobes made of a material mixture with viscose or polyester are particularly easy to iron. Here, even a low temperature is enough to remove any wrinkles.
Here are the best tips for ironing bathrobes:
- Only select the temperature as high as absolutely necessary (observe the laundry labels!)
- first, iron the small parts of the bathrobe
- carefully iron around buttons
- finally, iron the large areas of the front and back parts
- for heat-sensitive materials, place a thin cotton cloth between the bathrobe and the iron
- do not handle with the steam iron
The big question: fold or hang up?
If you come to a hotel room and see the bathrobe lying on the bed there, you will find a neatly folded copy that greets the guest with the prospect of a cozy time. Also for shipping after an order, the coats are beautifully folded and carefully lie edge to edge.
Anyone who has tried this before will have noticed how difficult such a neat folding can be. Especially since the neat folding is not a guarantee that the bathrobe will be really smooth later. Wrinkles are quickly inserted and manifest themselves seemingly for eternity.
Simply hanging the bathrobe on a hanger is the simplest and most practical way of storing it. But especially with models made of smooth and silky materials, there is a risk of slipping down. There is a simple trick for this: the hanger of the bathrobe is simply pulled over the hook of the hanger. Then the coat can be hung on the hanger as usual. If the shoulder sections slip off the hanger, the coat is still held by the hook.
Of course, the bathrobe can also be easily closed with the help of the belt when it is hanging on the hanger. However, this can prove to be time-consuming and will not find a permanent application in practice. The bathrobe on the hanger can be hung on a coat hook on the wall or hung in the bathroom, so that it is available directly when leaving the shower or the tub. If necessary, the shower wall or the towel dryer can be used as a holder for the hanger.
Simply hanging the bathrobe on a hanger is the simplest and most practical way of storing it.( Photo: Adobe Stock-vodolej )
This is how the bathrobe can be folded
Should the bathrobe be stored for a long time or stored in a closet in general? Then it should be folded as space-saving and crease-resistant as possible, which is more difficult with silky materials than with thick, fluffy terry cloth bathrobes.
The latter, by the way, had to stand back a little recently, because white terry bathrobes are less in demand. But they will never really disappear from the market, they are much too cozy and cozy for that.
But back to the folding of the bathrobe. If you want to have a smooth result, it is best to proceed as follows:
- Laying out the coat on the bed or on a table
- front lapel points down
- both sides of the lapel are facing each other, the side edges meet
- Fold the back of the coat with the sleeves to the middle
- Lead sleeves inwards (all parts are now symmetrical)
- Lay the sleeves crosswise or cross over
- fold the bottom hem up to under the collar
- fold the upper area over it
- Halve the width
Certainly, every bathrobe owner develops his own technique, especially since the width of the folded garment must be oriented to the conditions in the wardrobe.
