Today I show you how to reuse and recycle your hand towels.
It's true... We always wonder what to do with those old towels lying around the house.
To throw them ? Certainly not!
There are a thousand and one ways to reuse used towels.
It can be made into clothes, bath mats, reusable make-up remover wipes, bibs, a dog house...
There are so many creative and surprising ideas for recycling used towels. It's crazy!
And don't worry! These DIYs are easy to make. No need to be a sewing or DIY pro!
Here are 33 awesome ways to reuse old towels. Watch:
Of course, even the dog is entitled to its niche made with recycled towels! The tutorial here.
Taking off your swimsuit at the beach or the swimming pool... it's sometimes a contortionist's exercise. With this homemade beach poncho, it's easy and discreet. The tutorial here.
Turning bath towels into napkins is a great idea! It's easy, useful and practical. The tutorial here.
Tea towels, we always need them. And it's still more pleasant to dry the dishes with nice tea towels, isn't it? The tutorial here.
This homemade shower flower is adorable. Plus, it's much more hygienic than store-bought shower flowers because it's easy to wash. The tutorial here.
When you have a baby, you can never have too many bibs! Being able to make some out of old towels saves a lot of money! See the tutorial here and here.
These slippers look pretty cozy, don't they? Well, know that you can make them yourself with old hand towels. The tutorial here.
Are you a fan of zero waste? Then you'll love these little homemade shopping bags. Super easy to make and very practical! The tutorial here.
Want to revamp your living room on the cheap? And if you start by changing the cushions of the sofa? Instead of buying them, custom make your own. The tutorial here.
These little bathrobes are so practical when you have children! For the bath, the swimming pool or the beach... You should always have some on hand! The tutorial here.
These bath mats are great, aren't they? Making this braided bath mat is surprisingly easy. And the result is wonderful. The tutorial here and here.
Do you have a large, worn or stained towel? Turn it into a bath sarong! Whether it's to get out of your bath, the spa or to go to the beach or the swimming pool... You won't be able to do without it! The tutorial here or here and there.
A large hand towel easily converts into a small guest towel! Very handy for drying your hands. The tutorial here and here.
These baby toys made from old towels are adorable...and much cheaper than buying them! The tutorial here.
Have you seen the price of dog toys? It is not given ! If you have old towels or old dishcloths, it's really easy to make a chewing game. Just braid 3 towels together and tie them tight.
These little stuffed animals are adorable! Elephant or cat? Which one do you prefer ? In any case, it will make great inexpensive gifts for your little nieces and nephews. The tutorial here for the stuffed elephants and here for the kittens.
You go to the beach ? Why do you settle for a small towel? Make yourself a large beach towel with several hand towels. It will be much more economical than buying it. The tutorial here.
This soap dish is very practical and hygienic for traveling. It also makes it easy to use up any leftover bits of soap. The tutorial here.
What a great idea to make this non-slip bathroom mat with old towels! All you have to do is buy the non-slip mat and tie knots with scraps of towels. You don't even have to sew! The tutorial here.
Here is another version of the equally successful non-slip bath mat. However, you have to do a little sewing. The tutorial here.
Children love to play in their bath. With these puppets, they will spend long moments inventing stories! And what's more, they can even wash with it.
For the beach or for the pool? In any case, this beach poncho made with used towels is super practical for warming up children when they get out of the water. The tutorial here.
This hand towel is super easy to make. But what we love is that it will never fall on the ground! The tutorial here. You can also use this trick.
Swiffer wipes are effective, but they are quite expensive. Fortunately, you can make your own Swiffer wipes yourself. The tutorial here. You can also use one of these tricks to save on Swiffer wipes.
Here's how to upcycle a towel into a beach bag that turns into a towel with a built-in cushion. A genius idea! The tutorial here.
Are you no longer using your napkins? Just like towels, you can recycle them... In kitchen gloves for example! The tutorial here.
From the bathroom to the kitchen, there is only one step! Instead of buying a kitchen apron, make it yourself with a terry towel. See the tutorial.
These little beach bags made with towels are really classy! You will be jealous on the beach! The tutorial here.
No more cotton that we throw away with each use! Here's a much more ecological way to remove make-up... or to wash your little one's little face! The tutorial here.
No need to buy new potholders! You can make them yourself with a used towel and a piece of fabric. The tutorial here.
We always need pillowcases! And this one will protect your pillows well, especially if you leave your hair mask on all night. The tutorial here.
Need to save space in the bathroom? Create your own custom storage to always have your hygiene products on hand. The tutorial here.
If the strap of your boy's watch comes loose... Don't worry, the watch isn't ruined. Just make a wristwatch out of a piece of towel. The tutorial here.
Does your cat like to lounge? Why not make him a little hammock all to himself? The tutorial here.
