thread: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Aug 2009
    Western Australia
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    Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    Has anyone got some ideas on repurposing old towels? You know , the ones stained with hair dye, or slowly unravelling from one side. We are moving house soon and I want to de-clutter, but before I throw things out, I'd like to know if there is something good I could put these old towels to use with?

    As for the bed linen, we have some old cheap cotton pieces that never get put on the beds, they have faded/lost elastic etc. suggestions on what to do?

  2. #2
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    Nov 2010
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    You could donate them to a dog shelter if nothing else. I can't think of any repurpose except cutting up for rags

  3. #3
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    Apr 2008
    Home, where else??
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    I cut mine up and use them to clean the bathrooms or need to wipe a spill on the floor. I throw them in a bucket when used and wash them every few weeks.

    I also use them as bedding for the dogs and mats when the boys are painting.

  4. #4
    Moderator

    Oct 2004
    In my Zombie proof fortress.
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    If you sew, old sheets can be used for muslin/toile making (the mock up before actually sewing).
    New place, are you painting? If so then sheets can be used as drop sheets.

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    Jan 2013
    Geelong
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    I donated our old stuff to the local dog shelter too

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    Sep 2011
    Hunter Valley, NSW
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    I donate ours to the local vet hospital.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Aug 2009
    Western Australia
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    I didn't think of the local dog shelter ! Good idea.

  8. #8
    2014 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Feb 2012
    Melbourne , Victoria
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    I donated to the local vet. If things are in good working order, Bridging the gaps on fb and st Kilda mums are always in need.

  9. #9

    Mar 2008
    Where dreams are now reality
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    Re: Repurposing towels & bed linen?

    Wildlife rehabilitators!!!!