Recycle your old bath towels

People get rid of their bath towels for several reasons. You simply get tired of looking at the same bath towels and decided to get new ones. Maybe you remodeled your bathroom and need bath towels in new colors. Maybe you have simply acquired too many towels and need to get rid of some. And maybe you simply used your bath towels until they are worn out and you need new ones.

You don’t have to throw the old bath towels away. There are several ways to recycle unwanted bath towels. If they are still in good shape, one of the most obvious ways is to donate them. You can donate them to your local thrift store, or if you are an animal lover, consider donating the bath towels to a local pet shelter. The shelter can use the towels to line cages, dry off animals, and clean up messes.

There are also many useful ways to recycle bath towels for use around your own home. One of the most obvious uses is as cleaning rags. Cut the bath towels into the desired shape and then use them to clean up around the house or wash the car.

If you have a baby, you can use hand towels as burp rags. If the towels are in good shape, but you just want new ones, you can turn the bath towels into hooded towels for a baby. Bath towels can also be used as changing pad. If you are crafty enough, you can turn old towels into baby bibs.

If you have a dog, you can make dog toys from old bath towels. Cut the towels into shapes, pin together two pieces, stuff them, and then sew them. This is an especially good idea for pet owners whose dogs like to rip toys apart because it will save them money. If you don’t want to sew, cut the towels into strips and tie them into knots to make a pull toy.

Unwanted bath towels can also be used as batting for baby quilts. Place the bath towel in the middle of two layers of your quilt then sew it as you would with regular batting.

If your towels aren’t threadbare, you can use them to make pot holders. Even if they are thick, you may want to sew two or three layers together to make sure you have plenty of protection when handling hot items. Washcloths can be cut into drink coasters to help absorb moisture and save your hardwood tables.

Old towels, even those that are stained or wearing thin can always be recycled.