We’ve put together a list of great ideas for what you might do with old sheets.

It also helps to label each sheet with the size - Twin, Double, Queen, or King.

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neutral bedding and bed sheets with pillows

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Animal rescue groups repurpose sheets for bedding, bathing needs, and cleaning cloths.

An old sheet is also perfect for protecting your kitchen table when kids are coloring with markers or fingerpainting.

Sheets also work well toprotect hanging clothes from dust.

Stacks of sheets and donation box on three wooden chairs

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Recycle in the Garden

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Wet dog in Blue Bathtub

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Sheet on lawn with plaid picnic basket, bottle of wine, glasses, handbag and hat.

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Woman of color’s hand guiding fabric through a sewing machine

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Wet dog in car back seat looking out of car window

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colorful patchwork quilt and scissors

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sheet covering desk and chair in an office

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Multiple plants covered with heat wraps to protect them from frost

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