iHome HSTW-18 Luxury Towel Warmer 20L
- Bucket warmer, not a heated rack, detachable lid
- 20 L capacity, two large bath towels, robes or small blankets
- Timer: 5, 15, 45 or 60 minutes, then auto shut-off
- Adjustable temperature on an LED display
- Child safety lock against accidental starts
- Built-in scent pod for fragrance while warming
- 10.03 lb, white polymer finish
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop bucket that warms towels, robes or a small blanket on a short timer, with a scent pod and child lock. Temperature range and wattage are not listed, so the heat level is unknown going in.
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ASIN: B0FVL9S6BPModel: HSTW-18Category: Towel Warmers
Overview
Not a wall-mounted heated rail, the iHome HSTW-18 is a lidded bucket that warms towels, robes or a small blanket inside. Heat spreads around the load during a timed cycle, and a built-in scent pod adds fragrance as it warms.
Warm towels after a shower without plumbing or wall work is the case for it: load it, set the heat and choose a timer. Wattage, temperature range and cord length are absent from the listing, and the bucket holds only a couple of towels per cycle.
Who it's for
Spa routines at home and chilly bathrooms suit this, as do households with children thanks to the lock. People who need towels dried between showers, or a whole family's linens warmed at once, will run short on space.
Pros and cons
- Lidded bucket warms towels and robes
- Short timer cycles with auto shut-off
- Child lock prevents accidental starts
- Scent pod adds fragrance
- Wattage and temperature range not listed
- Holds about two towels per cycle
- Needs floor or counter space
- Warms towels, does not claim to dry them
Performance notes
Warmth depends on how loosely the towels are loaded, since heat has to reach every fold inside the bucket. Overpacking can leave the center of the load cooler, so fewer towels warm more evenly. The timer ends each cycle on its own, so the unit does not run on after use.
Specifications
| Brand | iHome |
|---|---|
| Model | HSTW-18 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 10.03 pounds |
| Load capacity | Two large bath towels, robes, or small blankets |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.7 cu ft |
| Temperature control | Adjustable, LED Display |
| Construction & materials | |
| Fabric Type | White Polymer Finish |
| Other details | |
| Timer settings | 5, 15, 45, 60 minutes |
| Auto shut off | Yes |
| Lid | Detachable with handle |
| Base | Anti-slip body |
| Fragrance | Built-in aromatherapy scent pod |
| Safety lock | Child safety lock |
Frequently asked questions
Does the iHome towel warmer dry wet towels?
The listing describes warming only and makes no drying claim, so it is meant for towels that are already dry.
How hot does the iHome HSTW-18 get?
Temperature is adjustable and shown on the LED display, but the listing gives no range in degrees.
What fragrance does the iHome scent pod use?
No fragrance type or refill is named. The pod infuses a gentle scent into towels during the warming cycle.