Short answer: one that soaks up a lot of water, and that you use dry. That last bit is where most people go wrong.
Short answer
You use a drying towel dry. That is how it soaks up the most water.
That is the whole idea. Where you use a magic cloth slightly damp to polish, you use the drying towel bone dry. That way it absorbs as much as it possibly can, which makes it the right choice for the wettest spot in the house. The iZi-Dry Towel M holds up to 800 ml: enough to do an average shower screen in one go.
Drying towel or magic cloth: which do you reach for?
They do much the same job. The difference is in how you use them: the magic cloth slightly damp, the drying towel bone dry.
| Magic cloth | Drying towel | |
|---|---|---|
| How you use it | Slightly damp | Dry |
| What it excels at | Polishing and a streak-free finish | Soaking up really wet surfaces |
| Typical moment | Windows, mirrors, kitchen, daily upkeep | Shower screen and tiles straight after a shower |
| What you use them both for | Bathroom fittings, taps, glass doors, mirrors, tiles, windows, washbasins, worktops and the car | |
In short: the wetter it is, the sooner you reach for the drying towel. Otherwise they are both good all-rounders and they work well side by side.
Why limescale forms
Limescale is not down to how you clean, it is down to water drying on the surface. Leave droplets standing and the water evaporates, but the limescale stays behind.
So every droplet you leave behind leaves a little limescale. Day after day that builds up into the dull haze on your shower screen and the white marks on your tap.
The solution is right there in it: take the water away before it can dry, and there is nothing left to cake on. That is not a cleaning job, it is a 30-second job.
Clean it once, then keep it that way
Got limescale already? Then give the bathroom one proper clean. After that the drying towel takes over.
From that moment on you are no longer working against the limescale, you are preventing it. No more harsh products, no scouring pads, and no Saturday morning lost to it. You give it a quick wipe after your shower and that is that.
It is the difference between scrubbing every month and 30 seconds every day. The second one wins every time.
Why this works out cheaper
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One towel instead of a cupboard of bottles
No limescale spray, no shower spray, no cream cleaner. You use the towel dry, and nothing else is needed.
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Lasts hundreds of washes
You simply wash it with the rest at 40 degrees. A cloth that stops doing its job after three months is no saving.
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You prevent the expensive damage
Limescale etched into glass and chrome sometimes never comes off again. Here, prevention is literally cheaper than cure.
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Straight from the manufacturer
We make the cloths ourselves and deliver without middlemen. That keeps the quality where we want it and the price low.
What should you look for in a drying towel?
The absorbency. That decides whether you finish in one go or end up wringing it out halfway through.
A towel that does not absorb enough gets saturated and simply pushes the water around, and that is exactly what leaves you with streaks. The iZi-Dry Towel M holds up to 800 ml and dries glass streak-free, so you do not need a squeegee as well.
Which size should you choose?
| Size | What you use it for | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| iZi-Dry Towel M | Shower screen, glass doors, tiled walls. Our top pick for the bathroom. | 60 x 40 cm |
| iZi-Dry Towel S | Taps, washbasin, mirror. Handy to keep within reach. | 30 x 40 cm |
Plenty of customers buy one of each: the M for the big surfaces, the S on a hook for a quick wipe round.
How do you wash a drying towel so it lasts?
At 40 degrees, sorted by colour, with washing powder and a dash of vinegar instead of fabric softener.
Wash at 40 degrees and sort by colour, so nothing runs.
No fabric softener. A splash of white vinegar works better for the fibre.
No liquid detergent, capsules or scent beads. They leave a greasy film that stops the towel absorbing properly.
Not in the tumble dryer, do not iron and do not dry on a warm radiator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a magic cloth and a drying towel?
You use them in much the same places. The difference is in how you use them: the magic cloth slightly damp to polish, the drying towel bone dry so it soaks up as much as possible. The wetter the surface, the sooner you reach for the drying towel.
Do you use the drying towel wet or dry?
Dry. Bone dry is exactly when it soaks up the most water. The iZi-Dry Towel M holds up to 800 ml.
What is the best drying towel for the bathroom?
One with a high absorbency that dries streak-free. The iZi-Dry Towel M holds up to 800 ml and is 60 x 40 cm, which leaves an average shower screen free of streaks and limescale in one go.
Does a drying towel help with limescale?
Yes. By drying the bathroom straight after a shower you stop limescale forming: no water means no limescale. And thanks to the high absorbency you get it dry quickly and streak-free.
What if my tiles already have limescale on them?
Then give your bathroom one thorough clean first. After that you keep on top of it with the drying towel and it stays clean. That way you are no longer working against the limescale, you are preventing it.
How much water does the drying towel hold?
The iZi-Dry Towel M has an absorbency of up to 800 ml. That leaves an average shower screen free of streaks and limescale in no time.
How long does it take each time?
About 30 seconds. You wipe down the shower screen, the tap and the tiles, and you are done.
What else can I use the drying towel for?
For far more than just the shower. Think of bathroom fittings, taps, glass doors, mirrors and tiles, but also windows, washbasins, worktops and the car.
What size is the drying towel?
The iZi-Dry Towel M is 60 x 40 cm. The iZi-Dry Towel S is 30 x 40 cm.
Should I wash the drying towel before I first use it?
Yes. Give it a wash first to rinse out any residue left over from manufacturing, so it works at its best from the start.
How do I wash the drying towel?
Sort by colour and wash at 40 degrees with washing powder and a splash of white vinegar instead of fabric softener. No fabric softener, no liquid detergent, no capsules or scent beads, and nothing harsh. Not in the tumble dryer, do not iron it and do not leave it to dry on a hot radiator.
Straight to the drying towels
Choose the size that suits your bathroom.
- iZi-Dry Towel M, 60 x 40 cm · for the shower screen and tiled walls
- iZi-Dry Towel S, 30 x 40 cm · for taps, washbasin and mirror
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Keep your bathroom limescale-free
Thirty seconds after your shower and limescale never gets a look-in. More than 300,000 households have joined us already.
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