My mom has a problem. She buys things by the dozen and as a result I have lots of towels, sheets, blankets, and comforters. They are all clean, but worn and a few have small tears or holes. Most people I know just use the towels and sheets as rags, but I have a truck full of this stuff. What can I do with it?
2007-04-16 17:48:56 · 12 answers · asked by amanda c 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Call local shelters that house people that for what ever reason don't have a home right now. I've done this and our local women's shelter is very glad to have these things.
2007-04-16 17:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it to charity! The Salvation Army r always looking for sheets and blankets and doonas (comforters). They won't care if they r a little worn. "One man's trash is another man's treasure". Besides the Salvos, if u don't want to give to them, there r dozens of other charities who would love to have ur old stuff.
2007-04-16 18:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by kiwi_mum1966 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a few for rags when you paint or stain. Throw the rest away. If they are at all usable give them to the Salvation Army or some other similar group
2007-04-16 17:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
even if they have been used a lot of charities and stuff wont accept them. Something called hygene, it is not worth there time and effort to clean them off. My best advice is if there is any bushland near your house find a mate with a 4wd and dump them. Wombats get cold as well.
2007-04-16 18:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by oldmate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tear mine up into little pieces and use it to wash the floors. I also use them to paint. I donate those in good condition to good will. Some (if really soft) I give to my dogs and cats to sleep in... the possibilities are endless, but I guess the main idea is to make sure to recycle...
2007-04-16 17:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lime&Orange 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shelter is a great idea. Some churches collect stuff for many needy families.
God Bless!
2007-04-16 17:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if the car washing company's would want them. If some are good and usable give them to a charity.
2007-04-20 17:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can donate them to animal shelters. They use the items to clean up after animals and to make cuddly bedding for the animals awaiting adoption.
They would certainly appreciate your donation.
2007-04-16 17:56:13 · answer #8 · answered by Liz Rich 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put them out in the yard in a box and put a sign on it "Free to Anyone in Need". It will be gone before you know it.
2007-04-20 16:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by Morningstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always donate them to local animal shelters too...Call your humane society-- they would probably love them!
2007-04-16 17:56:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋