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What do you do with old sheets?

gellen — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:57:25 GMT

I have many sets that are in good shape. Try just don’t fit our new mattress. The thrift shop won’t take them Any thoughts? Thanks

Re: What do you do with old sheets?

FastDogWalker2 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:59:19 GMT

Where I live, animal rescue organizations accept sheets and towels - maybe the same by you?

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millieshops — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:59:41 GMT

@gellen try a vet or an animal shelter

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ValuSkr — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:59:54 GMT

Use them for dropcloths when you paint. Or to drape over furniture in storage, to protect from dust and dirt.

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Citrine1 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:00:51 GMT

Cut them up and use as dust rags

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qvcfreak — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:01:03 GMT

I use them to cover my plants when it freezes.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:07:22 GMT

I agree with the local animal shelter if you have one. Ours runs on donations only and really need towels, sheets,etc.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:09:39 GMT

I use them as "dropcloths" underneath my Hollies when I shear them. Helps a lot with the cleanup afterwards. I also sometimes use them to cover plants when needed.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:12:32 GMT

vets and animal shelters

donate

cut them up to use as rags or dusting cloths

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sarahpanda — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:14:36 GMT

If my niece doesn't want them to sell at her yard sales, then I donate them to the local Christian Services store.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:20:01 GMT

I donate them to our animal rescue group and the Humane Society along with old pillows, blankets and towels.

They really, really appreciate them.

Re: What do you do with old sheets?

Venezia — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:27:18 GMT

@gellen wrote:
I have many sets that are in good shape. Try just don’t fit our new mattress. The thrift shop won’t take them Any thoughts? Thanks

@gellen - When you say thrift shop, do you mean the Salvation Army or Goodwill won't take them? I wasn't aware of that.

I've donated towels to the local animal shelter in the past and I think they'd take sheets, too, for bedding.

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Allegheny — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:27:58 GMT

Please look up Freecycle.org to see if there are branches where you live. I have used it a few times to find homes for items I no longer needed. I gave away canning jars, embroidery thread. People will also post for items they need. You also might want to check with other local thrift shops. I know I have seen sheet sets at our local Salvation Army.

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qualitygal — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:29:12 GMT

sometimes my husband uses them as things to lay down on the ground when he works on something outside.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:29:54 GMT

I color my own hair and use them to cover bathroom walls and floors and vanity.

I have never known a charity that wont accept sheets.

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CJC — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:45:22 GMT

Old towels and blankets I donate to local animal shelter. Old sheets I save to cover my plants when temps drop below 35 here in FL.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:58:52 GMT

There's a "tent" at our local green market (April-November) that takes fabrics in any condition to recycle. All my clothes, towels, sheets, etc. go to them.

Check around for a recycler in your area.

ETA: If you are creative - check out some books on fabric crafts. Lots of things you an do with old sheets.

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Suziepeach — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:58:37 GMT

I donate stuff like that to our vets kennel.

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KathyM23 — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:04:58 GMT

I donate my to the Humane Society/Animal Shelter. They desprestly need sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Also need cleaning supplies and paper towels, etc.

Re: What do you do with old sheets?

GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:06:21 GMT

@gellen wrote:
I have many sets that are in good shape. Try just don’t fit our new mattress. The thrift shop won’t take them Any thoughts? Thanks

Toss 'em...especially if even a thrift shop won't take them.

A while back I bought some sheets that I slept on once and knew I didn't like them.Too much hassle to send 'em back so I laundered them in very hot water and bleach, and wrapped them up for donation. I put a note on them explaining they'd been used only once, had laundered them, etc. No problem donating them.