Indispensable Tips to Avoid Throwing Away Old Towels and Use Them as Intended

Your towels are no longer as soft as they used to be, and you don't know what to do with them. It's important to understand that regardless of how often you care for them and how many times you wash them, these textile items lose their softness over time and, like everything else, are subject to wear.

Does this mean your old towel should be thrown away because it no longer serves its original purpose? There are several reasons to give old towels a new life. If you want to know how to repurpose them and use them for other purposes — keep reading! You'll find the most effective ideas for using your textile items and learn what you can do with them. Check it out!

CLEANING

One of the most common and simple ways to give new life to old towels is to cut them into small squares to turn them into household rags for cleaning. Another option is to use them for cleansing your face, but always gently and in circular motions so as not to damage the skin.

INSERT FOR PILLOWS

Alternatively, if your towels are too damaged, you can cut them into small pieces and use them as stuffing for pillows, poufs, chairs or even pet beds to maximize their usage.

KITCHEN GLOVES

A great solution for an old towel if it's dense enough to make gloves. We recommend using your gloves as a sample to understand how to connect all the parts together. An excellent idea to repurpose these textile items!

IRONING BOARD COVER

If you're thinking about buying a new cover for your ironing board, don't rush! Use an old bathroom towel (which is no longer in use) to make a great ironing board cover.

NEW PET BED

You can use an old towel not only for yourself but also to create accessories for pets. If you join two old towels of the same size, fill them inside and sew around the edges, you can make a bed for your dog or cat. The inner filling can be any other material or another old towel cut into small strips.

TOY FOR PET CHewing

Following what we discussed earlier, you can also use old towels that are no longer used to surprise your pet. How? Make a chew toy from the towel by cutting it into three strips and braiding them tightly. This is not only a cheap and very original alternative for playing with your pet, but it will also make your pet's tail wag with joy!