Bathroom Towel Hacks – 11 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Old Bath Towels
Are you throwing away your old towels when they are worn out? You are really missing out on some great hacks if you are doing so. These 10 bathroom towel hacks will have you wondering why you were even buying new ones in the first place once your see how easy and useful these tips and tricks can be! Enjoy!
1 – Make a headband
A simple and expert way to turn an old towel into a stylish hairband to keep your hair back while showering or bathing. This is perfect for long hair and ensures no water gets into your eyes or down your neck while up.
2 – Make a quick scarf
Using the same idea as the hairband, this is another great way to turn old towels into an accessory that can be worn on chilly days. Simply cut your towel into even strips and knot at one end to make a stylish little scarf.
3 – DIY non-slip rug
This clever trick will ensure you never slip again when showering with wet feet. All you need is some cotton fabric and two rubber kitchen mats – super easy!
4 – Make a facecloth
Instead of just throwing out those old hand towels, they can easily be transformed into homemade facecloths… how clever is that? You may want to try using terry cloth material so it’s extra absorbent.
5 – Make a pool noodle
That’s right, next time you’re at the dollar store pick up a pack of pool noodles and save you some money! It really is that easy to make your own. Just cut a slit in a towel and slide it over the end of the pool noodle for an even more comfortable grip while showering.
6 – DIY face scrubber
Make an inexpensive exfoliating face scrubber by cutting out small pieces from your old towels and adding them to a loofah for super smooth skin. This will work great especially if you have sensitive skin or suffer from acne because you can ensure that there are no sharp seams on the loofah to irritate your face.
7 – Make a make-up remover pad
Never spend money on expensive make-up remover pads again… simply cut out small pieces from your old towels and soak in water until they expand then you can use them as a washable alternative to those pricey little wipes. What’s more, if you have sensitive skin this will ensure there are no irritants present that could cause problems.
8 – Washcloths for pets
These simple little cotton washcloths can be perfect for drying off your dog or cat after giving them a bath. And they’ll work great even if your pet hates being groom! You don’t need anything special either, just not the ends of the towel to keep it secure around their neck and you’re ready to go with a fresh and clean pet.
9 – Make a light nightgown
You can make your own lightweight, patterned nightdress using an old shirt and towel (or two). That would otherwise be destined for the trash! Just grab some scissors and follow our quick tutorial … perfect for those hot summer nights.
10 – Garden cozy
This clever little tip is great for keeping plants warm at night or during winter when they need extra protection from frost. Simply cut holes in the towels and slip them over your potted plants to keep them cozy all season long.
11 – DIY Sink Mat
Who knew something as simple as an old bathroom hand towel could transform into such a useful item? If you have a tendency to leave a ring in your sink, use the towel as a mat and you’ll never have another problem with stains or watermarks again.
Conclusion:
So there you go… an idea for every towel in your bathroom and we didn’t even need to make many trips to the thrift store to get our towels! Now that you’ve seen all these great little projects, it’s time to clean out those drawers overflowing with old hand towels and give them new life.
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Many thanks once again to Jacqueline D from 100 Directions for writing this guest post for us. We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we did, happy crafting!
You can’t deny that’s some really great ideas and I think we all have a couple of towels laying around so it’s time to put them to good use and start doing things like these, right?