5 ways to recycle an old shower curtain
I've started dismantling my downstairs bathroom in order to do a complete makeover. I am reusing what I can and trying to recycle the rest. My last shower curtain liner was one of those cheap, vinyl ones that Ellen addressed a few weeks ago. Other than being a little moldy, rusty and completely unattractive, the curtain is still useful -- just not in it's original capacity.
I keep old shower curtain liners and reuse them as paint tarps. They are thick enough that I can reuse them over and over again without worrying about tears. Another perk is that they are big enough to cover a good portion of the floor but small enough that I can fold them up tightly and pack them away.
Here are a few other uses for your old shower curtains after the jump.
I keep old shower curtain liners and reuse them as paint tarps. They are thick enough that I can reuse them over and over again without worrying about tears. Another perk is that they are big enough to cover a good portion of the floor but small enough that I can fold them up tightly and pack them away.
Here are a few other uses for your old shower curtains after the jump.
- Use a shower curtain as an outdoor tarp to cover your grill or gardening gear.
- Keep it indoors to throw over your kitchen table before letting the kids use paint or play dough.
- Use the curtain to cover high traffic areas like the mudroom. It's much easier to clean the vinyl than carpet.
- Turn the curtain into a beach bag with a minimal amount of sewing. The waterproof bag will be perfect for wet towels and swimsuits.
- Keep a curtain in the trunk of your car for coverage when you are hauling dirty items.
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