What is a Towel Bar?
A towel bar is a very simple rack used to hold both wet and dry towels. The purpose of the bar is twofold: first, it positions dry towels for easy access and use; second, it spreads wet towels out so that they can more easily dry, thus preventing the growth of mold. Towel bars are common in kitchens and bathrooms, and are used to hold both hand and bath towels. Modern towel bars sold in retail stores have many similar aspects. The most common sizes are 18 inches (45.72 cm) long for hand towels and 24 inches (60.96 cm) long for bath towels. They are usually made out of metal with a chrome, nickel, bronze, or brass finish. They also come in both single and double bar designs. The basic design of a towel bar is extremely simple. A rod is suspended a few inches from a wall by two holders called posts. Towels are hung on the rod, used, and then re-hung on the rod in order to dry. It is important that a towel bar be firmly anchored to a wall. Not only do towels get much heavier when wet, but
