Guests appreciate the small details in your rental, and one of the simpler things you can do to impress them is to fold your towels carefully. With that being said, there’s no one way to take this approach. As an Airbnb host, you can keep your towels clean and folded simplistically or decorate your bathroom with more complex folding strategies. Whether you wish to keep it simple or emulate what they might offer at a hotel, here’s a simple guide on how to fold towels for Airbnb that will make the process easier for you.
Decide Which Designs You Like Most
Ultimately, how you decide to fold the towels for your Airbnb will boil down to two things: your style and what you want your bathroom design to look like. If you’re going for a more traditional look, a simple towel folding approach will ensure that all of your bath towels look neat without having to try to learn a complex new skill that you don’t want to pursue. Some examples of simple folding techniques that you can use on your property include folding your towels in squares, folding your towels in thirds (which can be perfect for hanging them over a towel rack, for example), and even rolling your towels for seamless storage (you can even roll towels and put them in a small container).
If you do want to go with a more sophisticated look, there are plenty of guides that will give you detailed instructions on how to fold your towels as hotels do. This will add a nice touch for guests who want to feel like they’re in the lap of luxury. Keep in mind it won’t make or break your professional Airbnb business, but it may be a minor detail you want to focus on when you welcome guests into your home.
Take a Different Approach for Different Areas
Not every area of your bathroom is going to be suitable for different styles of towels. For example, if you want to hang decorative towels, you’re not going to be able to roll them up and make your vision happen. This is why it’s crucial to take a different approach for different areas, which will allow you to ensure that every towel looks like it should. But what might this approach look like?
- For hanging towels, try to either fold them in such a way that they look crisp or look for smaller towels that you can layer decoratively when they’re laid out flat over towel bars.
- For towels that your guests are going to use to bathe, you can fold these up and put them in a closet as well as hang a new one behind the bathroom door. You could also fold these and put them on the bed with a basket of toiletries so that guests know where everything is and can prepare the bathroom in the way they like.
- For washcloths, you can fold these into squares and keep them in one place in the bathroom for guests to use or roll them up and then place them in a bin where they’re easily accessible.
- If you’re looking to make an impression, you can learn special folding techniques to improve your approach to hospitality and really “wow” your guests.
No two folds are going to fit exactly what you’re looking for, which is why it’s always best to look into a wide range of folds and then determine which is best for your needs. You don’t have to just learn one for your towel sets and then try to stick to that fold throughout your bathroom.
Spice Things Up With Some Origami
Have you ever seen a towel in the bathroom that was folded unbelievably? The reality is that there are some people out there who can create art out of their towels, and you can do that too! No matter the types of towels that you have or where you’re setting them (counter, shelf, etc.), learning towel origami can be a great way to elevate your towel-folding game and try something fresh that new guests may really appreciate and even write about when they leave a review of your property.
Some simple towel origami designs that work well for bathrooms, kitchens, and beyond include heart-shaped towels, boat towels, pinwheel towels, and other basic shapes. That being said, you don’t have to stick with simple designs if you want to leave an impression. For example, learning a swan fold or figuring out how to create animals, buildings, and other shapes can be a wonderful way to prepare towels for your guests. The only limit is your imagination!
Keep Extra Airbnb Towels on Hand If You Need Them
There are probably numerous towels that you have out and prepared for your guests, and one bath towel that you have out that’s not as neatly arranged so that they can enjoy a shower or a bath. However, it’s not uncommon for guests to use more towels than you may anticipate, which is why it’s always good to have extra on hand. However, what many hosts may not think about is having several towels that are folded in the same way and stashed away somewhere where guests can access them. It’s an even smaller detail that guests may or may not see, but it’s a nice surprise when you go to get a fresh towel and they’re equally cared for as the ones that were on display.
Learning How to Fold Towels for Airbnb Is a Valuable Skill
Towel folding is an art that is essential to the hospitality industry, but it’s often lost, especially when a host who has never hosted before joins the platform. If you want to make sure everything is immaculate for your guests, the guide above will help you better understand what you need to consider folding towels and how to get the best fold for every space in your house and for every type of towel.
