12 Ways To Reuse Your Old Bed Sheets.
What to do with the old sheets?
That's a good question, because it would be a shame to throw them away.
Even if they are old, the bed sheets can still be used.
There are plenty of tips to easily recycle them into something useful.
The proof in pictures, here are 12 ingenious ways to reuse your old bed sheets:
1. To make rags
All you need is a pair of scissors to cut the sheets to the size of a rag. Make a small hole in one corner so you can hang it easily. Sheets can also be used to clean the floor, or in the garage to clean dirty shoes or hands.
2. To protect plants from frost
During the winter, your plants are put to the test. To protect them from frost, cold and wind, use an old fitted sheet. They will love it!
3. As a picnic blanket
Keep a sheet in the trunk of your car for an impromptu picnic. Very practical for playing with children.
4. To protect the car seats
If you have a dog, you know that protecting your car seats is of the utmost importance. Just use an old sheet for protection. This also applies in the event of a move. In general, remember to keep an old sheet in the trunk, in case you need to change your tires. This will prevent your clothes from getting dirty.
5. As a beach towel
Two bed sheets sewn together make the perfect size and weight for a beach blanket. And when you get home, the beach towel dries in no time.
6. To protect a sofa
With a cat or children at home, sofas and armchairs are often strained. To protect them from scratches and stains, put an old sheet over the sofa or chair.
7. As an ironing cover
Cut the sheet to size, leaving enough room to fold it under the ironing board. Then finish the job with a staple gun. You can even make your own ironing board.
8. To make a cabin in the house
Is it too cold to play outside? Using chairs and an old bed sheet, help the children build a cabin in the house. Once it's done, it's time to tell each other scary stories, have a picnic under the cabin, or play with a flashlight.
9. For packing fragile items
Bubble wrap, in addition to being an ecological disaster, is far from free! Fold the sheets in several layers to make a good thickness. Convenient for packing fragile items and avoiding scratching them when moving. You can also put sheets of sheets in the corners of the boxes and on the top to prevent it from moving.
10. To protect the floor
Whether it is for painting or for work, it is essential to protect the floor from splashing. Use an old bed sheet as protection for the floor. No need to take precautions anymore!
11. To make a cinema screen in 2 seconds
Nothing better than watching a movie outside on a summer evening. Hang a bedsheet from 2 trees and use it to project your movie under the stars. If the sheet is wrinkled, wipe it with an iron. And if you don't have a projector, why not ask your neighbors?
12. To insulate the doors in winter
Take the dimensions of your front door and cut the sheet accordingly. Fill it with pieces of sheets and sew everything up. And there you have it, you have recycled your door roll sheets and in addition you save on heating! Not bad is not it ?
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