Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle old towels?

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:12:50 +0000

Here's an article that shows some cool things to do with old used towels. Some pretty cool ideas.

By: J

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:01:14 +0000

Make a Beefy Bolster Pillow from Old Towels :
http://curbly.com/modhomeecteacher/posts/7600-make-a-beefy-bolster-pillow-from-old-towels

By: addy

addy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:35:05 +0000

if you have dogs you can use the towels to dry them of after they come in from a run in the rain. my family has three dogs that are each about the size of small ponies and when they come in they are usually soaked with enough water to fill a swimming pool so we keep the large ratty towels in a basket by the door. you can also cut them into strips and knot or braid them to use as pull toys.

By: Hopeless Hoarder

Hopeless Hoarder — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:03:58 +0000

This has been an excellent help as I hate throwing anything away and jsut coudl not think what to do with towels when they have become too old for conventional use. I googled in on the offchance and am surprised at the mass of ideas I now have.

By: Verity Thompson

Verity Thompson — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:40:31 +0000

Your local cat/dog sanctuary will use them

By: Doni

Doni — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:11:27 +0000

Weave plaits into a rug or basket or a barrier for blocking drafts at base of doors

Stuff the cracks around basement windows then cover with plastic wrap & duct tape to clean surface in winter to keep bugs out

Saggy seats could be fluffed with towels

place squares on top of dryer to avoid having to mop up detergent spills

Quilt?

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:08:50 +0000

I cut them into squares and zigzag them with the sewing machine and use them until they are frayed for washcloths, then I use them for cleaning cloths until they are worn out and then one last use for something like furniture polish or cleaning the oven.

By: renee

renee — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:01:08 +0000

they make great biodegradable weed mats. Just place over weeds and cover with mulch.

By: chrissie

chrissie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:01:49 +0000

sew them into narrow tubes. plait them and then sew into a round bath mat. I found this in a book of home design and they look fantastic especially mixing the colours

By: greenmcqueen

greenmcqueen — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:24:20 +0000

i use the old towerls for when i mop floors. I use the towerls to wipe up the excess wetness on floors so they dry before the kids run around on wet floors.

By: Susanne

Susanne — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:06:49 +0000

I cut the old towels into squares and use them for cleaning really dirty stuff.

By: lizzie

lizzie — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:50:34 +0000

you can make a head wrap http://perfectlittlestitches.com/downloads/HeadWrapProject.pdf

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:53:48 +0000

As well as animal shelters, vets, catteries and kennels can all use them (as well as old sheets).

I put mine in the bottom of the freezer when defrosting it as it saves having water pouring across the floor. Then squeeze the towels out and leave to dry until the next time.

By: MS__

MS__ — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:45:29 +0000

I can find many things that I look for here! Thank you very much!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:56:11 +0000

cut them up and compost them.

By: carrie

carrie — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 23:21:26 +0000

tear up into dusters or rags for use when decorating. They can be recycled into new fabrics too, put them in the textile bins at the recycling centre.

By: BibiMac

BibiMac — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:59:21 +0000

bath mitts!

just cut and sow them into shape

excellent for cleaning squirming kids!

By: Amanda Kerik

Amanda Kerik — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:45:41 +0000

You could use them for stuffing as well.

By: Emanla Eraton

Emanla Eraton — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:46:58 +0000

Spread them around your bathtub/shower. When you get out of the bathtub/shower, the floor won’t get wet.

By: sarar

sarar — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:41:17 +0000

Not just mitts – you could make bath toys out of the non-ripped bits – or a bath pillow for yourself if you don’t want the kids to get all the benefits!

SaraR

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:57:10 +0000

ok ..yes animal rescue centres of course.. but what about folding them so as to ut the tatty holey bits inside and forming a square glove witye th good surface outside. (sew up the sides of course!) Then you ahve a useful mitt to clean with dry to polish windows or the car..to dust with or wet to sue anywhee really.
Now! how to avoid this in future.
Instead of stacking your towels do what I do and roll them up in a swiss roll fashion and pile on the shelf. This way you can oull out one you fancy and leave the others tidy and therefore you wont keep using the same ones all the time.

Rosie:)

By: dotCompost

dotCompost — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:06:23 +0000

yeah, bedding for my hog-house (hedgehog)

By: Matt Scholey

Matt Scholey — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:05:52 +0000

We take ours to the PDSA Animal Hospital where they use them for bedding, cleaning etc.
I’m sure any animal shelter/ rescue would welcome them.