Nothing is lost, everything is transformed! These days, it’s unthinkable to throw away things we no longer need or that have served their purpose! It’s true that everything has an expiration date, but there’s always a way to give it another use… thanks to recycling!

Today we’ll show you how to   reuse your old towels   ! We all have old towels lying around the house. After a few years of use, they become rough, lose their softness   , and are no longer pleasant to the touch. Instead of throwing them away, we’ll give them a new life. Discover our practical tips and tricks for recycling your towels!

How to give used towels a second life?

There are many clever ways to transform your old bath towels. Once they’ve lost their original texture, you don’t need to throw them away—we’ll show you how to give them a new purpose! There are several methods for recycling your household linens, and especially your towels!

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1. How to make slippers from old towels?

If you have a large towel, you can create comfortable slippers  to    wear around the house   ! It couldn’t be simpler to do this; you don’t need many tools or materials!

Here’s a tutorial that will teach you how to do it:

• Bring an old towel that’s large enough and shoe soles you no longer need.
• Cut pieces of napkin the same size as the soles and glue them to the soles with strong glue
• Leave to dry for the necessary time
• Next, use a needle and thread to assemble the different pieces of towel to create your slippers.

You’ve been able to design some nice, cozy slippers, and give a second life to these towels that would otherwise have ended up in the trash!

2. How to make an oven mitt from used hand towels?

Another creative and eco-friendly way to reuse old towel scraps is to make  fantastic oven mitts   !

Taking a dish out of a hot oven has always been a dangerous experience. To protect yourself and avoid burns, it’s strongly recommended to use suitable oven mitts. What if we told you that you don’t have to buy them at the store, but can simply make them at home? But how?

Follow this tutorial which will explain each step: 

• Bring a fairly thick bath towel;
• Use a pair of gloves you already have in the kitchen as a model and draw their shape on a piece of cardboard;
• Cut out pieces of the napkin following the pattern and leaving a few millimeters for the seam;
• All you have to do is sew the two parts together.

Those who aren’t very crafty can simply use old towels to make simple square potholders. This process is much easier, but just as effective!

3. What to do with your old towels? Replace your old cloths

Just like you make oven mitts, you can have fun creating washcloths. They can be useful in the shower for exfoliating your body. Simply cut two pieces of towel following the pattern of an oven mitt and then assemble them by sewing them together.

4. How to make washable makeup remover wipes from your bath towels?

Do you often find yourself without makeup remover pads at home? We have a solution for you that will also allow you to significantly reduce your waste! Cut up your old towels to make makeup remover pads! It couldn’t be simpler: shape them however you like, round or square, and use them to remove your makeup responsibly.

5. How to make potholders from old towels

Here’s a tutorial   for doing it at home.

6. Reuse your old towels for your dog

Save your old towels and use them as dog towels if you have one. Our pets need a bath now and then too!

7. Reuse them instead of baby wipes

Cut your old towels into small pieces and use them to replace baby wipes.

8. To dry water leaks

Always keep some old towels handy, in case there’s a water leak in your garage or laundry room.

9. Makeup remover pads

Make reusable makeup remover pads by following the detailed instructions here.

10. To replace toilet paper

Use your old towels to replace toilet paper. A great idea for protecting the environment!

11. To get a refund for your ironing board

Use old towels as stuffing to make ironing board covers. Here are the detailed instructions.

12. To make door seals

With just a pair of scissors, you can make your own draft stopper. Find the tutorial here.

13. Make car seat covers

Discover how to repurpose old towels and turn them into practical car seat covers. Watch the tutorial here.

14. Make soap sachets

You can make soap sachets from old towels. They’re so easy to make and so useful.

15. Make a bath mat

Make your own bath mat from recycled towels. Below you will find a video tutorial.