Do you use wash cloths? If you have a bunch that are just sitting there, why not turn them into something useful?
This morning, I decided to do a little spring cleaning of our linen closet. One thing that struck me was the amount of wash cloths that we have. There were probably 20 or more of them. Now, having a lot of washcloths could be a good thing if you use them, since it is recommended that you only use a washcloth once and then launder it. But, the fact remains that we seldom use wash cloths. I can probably count on one hand the number of times that a washcloth came in handy this past year, usually for holding ice on a little person’s bump or cut.
I grew up using washcloths, but honestly, in the shower we use a puff, and for my face I use disposable cloths that are cut into halves or fourths. When the kids were newborn, I used thin washcloths instead of baby wipes. I made my own cleansing soap for their bottoms, which was both economical and not as harsh as the commercial wipes.
But, the wash cloths I counted were never used for baby bottoms or much else. So, what can I do with all of those wash cloths? Here are some of my ideas. I would love to hear yours:
Make a washcloth into a “boo boo bunny.”
Sew two cloths together for a dust or dish rag.
Use the cloths instead of paper towels to wipe up small spills.
Sew and stuff a wash cloth for a doll pillow or a doggie chew toy.
Sew and fill a washcloth with catnip for a cat toy.
Sew many wash cloths together for a bathroom rug.
Use the wash cloths for cross stitch or embroidery projects.
The washcloths can be used to cover buttons.
Sew them together into sanitary napkins.
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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