Don’t make the mistake of throwing away torn and old bedsheets. Decorate your home in these 5 smart ways. Gone are the days of making mops. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: An old bedsheet may be torn in the middle, but its edges are often strong and beautiful. Instead of throwing it in the trash, you can give a new look to your home in these ways.

What to make from old bedsheets? (Top 5 Creative Ideas)

1. Cushion & Pillow Covers: By cutting off the part of the sheet that is safe, you can make small cushion covers for the sofa or new pillow covers for the bed.

Pro Tip: If the bedsheet is plain, then give it a designer look by applying embroidery or buttons on it.

2. Drawstring Toy Bag for Children: Children’s small toys are often spread throughout the house. Cut an old sheet into rounds and tie a string around its edges.

Benefit: After collecting the toys, as soon as you pull the string, it will become a big bag, which you can hang anywhere.

3. Kitchen apron and dusting cloth: Old cotton sheets are very good at absorbing water. You can make an apron to wear while working around the house by cutting a sheet into the shape of an apron. Also, its small pieces work as excellent dusting cloth for glass cleaning.

4. ‘Shelf Liners’ for Cupboard: Instead of laying newspapers in cupboard racks or drawers, lay pieces of old bedsheets.

Benefit: They are more durable than newspaper and can be washed and reused when dirty.

5. Pet Bed: If you have a pet dog or cat in your house, a soft and comfortable bed can be prepared by sewing old sheets in several folds or filling them with clippings.

Some Other Unique Uses (Bonus Hacks)

Ironing Board Cover: If the cover of your pressing board is burnt, then cut the old bedsheet to its size and put a new cover on it.

Garden Protection: Use old sheets as a ‘shade’ to protect the plants from frost in winter or from the hot sun in summer.

Table Runner: If there is a beautiful print on the bedsheet, cut a long strip of it and make a runner for the dining table.