Here Are The 10 Smart Uses Of Old Bed Sheets

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It is plausible to claim that using life hacks and resorting to recycling ideas are the keys to the economization of money and reduction of waste. That is why, dear housekeepers, you should consider the application of some life hacks upon your need to ‘kill two birds with one stone’.

We all have many stuff around the household, some of which are pretty useful while others might not be that handy. When we want to get rid of something old, we immediately think of tossing into the trash can, but wait for a second!

Can’t it be recycled? Yes, everything can be recycled; all you need to have is some recycling ideas. Let us begin with your old bedsheets!

Few years ago, you might have bought some cute bed sheets, but now as they are old, you are probably considering throwing them away. Well, the good news is that you still can use your old bedsheets. To find out how to use them, keep reading!

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Garden protection

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Many people like to have plants around their households. They, therefore, have botanical gardens to keep the refreshing smell around. They spend a fortune on garden tools to take good care of their plants.

In winter, they are likely to land up in need of a garden rain protection. In this case, an old bed sheet can be used as protective garden cover.

This will serve also the purpose of insulating the plants from cold, chilly nights. The old-sheet protective cover will also keep the bugs away and boost the growth of the plants. This is a nice idea, right?

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Auto emergencies

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During long distances’ road trips, incidents and accidents can happen at any moments. Accordingly, you might end up with a flat tire in a deserted spot, what should you do then? The obvious thing you will have to do is, of course, changing the tire.

It is pretty useful to keep an auto emergency kit in the car to manage situations like these. Plus, if you don’t want to spoil whatever outfit you wear, keep always an old bed sheet in your car along with the emergency kit.

You can spread the old sheets out and lay on it while trying to fix your car. The auto oils spilled on the ground will be absorbed.

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Tablecloth or a picnic blanket

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If you are wondering about how to recycle old bedsheets, then here is a way: use them as tablecloths. You might manage to get some cheap tablecloths on a sale season, but if you don’t want to spend any of your money on plastic tablecloths, you might use old bedsheets as tablecloths.

Just get the tablecloth sizes right and start making some good tablecloths. Old bedsheets can be also used as picnic blankets to spread out on the ground in the forest. If you are hosting any parties outside, you can use the bedsheets as both tablecloths and on-ground-blankets.

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Cleaning rags

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You must have spotted some cute bed sheets for kids’ beds at the mall just recently, and you are already pondering up getting rid of the old ones, right?

Well, there is no need; you can recycle old bedsheets and use them as cleaning rags, maybe. Instead of ready-made and-for-use- cleaning rags to use in your house cleaning routine, use your old bedsheets.

Make some tiny pieces and store them in one of your kitchen cabinets. Instead of using your costly kitchen towels to clean the greasy stains on your kitchen countertop and the food scraps on the tiles, use the old-sheet-made-cleanings rags.

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Heating pad

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If you have new sheets for your bed and want to get rid of the old ones, there is no need to throw them away. There is a way to recycle them. If you usually come back from work with terrible muscle pains, you are recommended to use a heating pad upon the doctor’s advice.

Heating pads are also good at relieving urinary tract infections and menstrual cramps. But instead of purchasing a brand new electric heating pad, you can make one on your own, using your old bedsheets and dry beans or rice. You need a rectangle form of cloth and some sewing skills to stitch the open edges.

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