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: The old bedsheet may be torn from the middle, but its edge part is 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 bed sheets? (Top 5 Creative Ideas)1. Cushion & Pillow Covers: You can make small cushion covers for the sofa or new pillow covers for the bed by cutting out the part of the bedsheet that is safe. Pro Tip: If the bedsheet is plain, then give it a designer look by adding embroidery or buttons on it. 2. Drawstring Toy Bag for children: Children’s small toys are often spread all over the house. Cut the old bedsheet into rounds and put a string on its edges. Advantage: 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 cupboards: Instead of laying newspapers in the cupboard racks or drawers, spread pieces of old bed sheets. Advantage: These are more durable than newspapers and can be washed and reused when they get dirty. 5. Pet Bed: If you have a pet dog or cat in your house, then a soft and comfortable bed can be prepared by sewing old sheets in several folds or stuffing clippings inside them. Some other unique uses (Bonus Hacks) Ironing board cover: If the cover of your ironing board is burnt, then cut the old bedsheet to its size and put a new cover on it. Garden Protection: To protect the plants from frost in winter or strong sun in summer. Use old bedsheets as ‘shade’ to protect yourself from the sun. Table Runner: If there is a beautiful print on the bedsheet, then cut a long strip of it and make a runner for the dining table.