'Utter Bliss' – Walmart is Selling $34 Towel-Warming Buckets That Make Winter Bathing Cozier Without Dryer Costs
Plus, it's far cheaper than turning up the heating
One of the worst things about winter, in my opinion, is showering. My bathroom is always cold, no matter how long the heating is on, making stepping out of the warm shower deeply unpleasant.
Then I found out you can use a $34 towel-warming bucket from Walmart to warm your towels up for you as you bathe, so they are nice and toasty when you step out. And now, I can't stop thinking about it.
It's great when, like me, you are trying to keep a bathroom warm without heating, and it cuts down on using an expensive dryer cycle just to warm and fluff. Here's why I can't resist grabbing one in the Cyber Monday sale while it has a whopping discount.
This Towel Bucket is The Winter Hack I Didn't Know I Needed
I do realize that I could drape my towels over my small bathroom radiator, but the obstruction makes it far harder for the undersized unit to heat a large space. Besides, I recently learned that moving items away from heaters is a free trick that makes radiators heat up faster.
While another solution is to pre-fluff towels in a clothes dryer before showering, the towel will have cooled down by the time my extensive hair routine is complete, not to mention that dryers are expensive to run, especially for the sake of just one towel.
The towel-warming buckets, on the other hand, are far more affordable to run. Taking a leaf out of spa bathroom ideas, they sit neatly in the corner of the bathroom within easy reach post-shower, looking chic in the process.
While I haven't tried the towel-warming bucket for myself yet, the five-star reviews are very promising.
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Verified shopper Sophia M shared in their recent five-star review, 'Stepping out of the shower wrapped in warmth is utter bliss. The aroma that accompanies it feels like an extra hug. Everything works smoothly, and the safety features put my mind at ease. It's not something I thought I'd need, but now I can't imagine the bathroom without it.'
Fellow shopper Lucas N added that the bucket isn't just good for towels, either. 'It's not only fantastic for towels but turns my throws into delightful comforts,' they shared. 'The warm embrace it provides is unmatched, especially on a chilly afternoon. User-friendly and a heavenly perk!'
If you are preparing to host over the Christmas period, as I am, it is also a wonderful guest bathroom essential to easily impress your friends and family. It is one of those simple luxury home design features that instantly makes a bathroom feel more expensive.
If you have a baby or young child in the house, this will take the edge off those shivery moments just after your little one comes out of the bath or shower.
What to Shop
This 20L towel bucket fits up to four large bath towels, robes, or a blanket. It features an auto-shut off feature, an adjustable timer, and heat settings to prevent fire risks, and has a child-lock, too, for added safety.
This towel warmer bucket designed with bottom heating wires for uniform temperature rise, ensuring your towels are softer and warmer without cold spots.
Fancy a more permanent solution to warm towels and a warmer bathroom? This electric towel warmer can be wall mounted to offer an instant heat boost to cold spaces.
Distilled white vinegar is a fantastic non-toxic cleaning tool for any home. Washing towels with vinegar can help to remove lingering odors and soften the fibers for longer-lasting comfort.
If you prefer to stick with detergent, these pre-packed pods offer the perfect dosage to prevent crispy towels. Plus, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has certified them as healthier for use in your home compared to regular detergent, helping to cut out toxic laundry room items.
Dryer balls are a great dryer sheet alternative that will break up and fluff up your laundry for even drying and softer bedding and towels. They'll allow for more even drying, too.
With the comfort taken care of, spruce up how you organize a bathroom to keep all of your products neat to instantly elevate both the look and functionality of the space.

Chiana has been at Homes & Gardens for two years and is our resident 'queen' of non-toxic living. She spends most of her time producing content for the Solved section of the website, helping readers get the most out of their homes through clever decluttering, cleaning, and tidying tips. She was named one of Fixr's top home improvement journalists in 2024.
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