The Smartest Ways to Reuse Your Shower Curtain Liner
Shower curtain inserts are one of those things that may seem pointless, but actually serve an important function: in this case, it is the inner piece of material that remains in the tub while you shower and helps prevent water from leaking and turning your bathroom. into a wet mess. If your bathroom is not properly ventilated, chances are that your shower curtains will grow mold over time. In this case, it is best to get rid of it.
But in situations where you decide to change your shower curtain strip and it is still relatively clean (or will be the same after you wash it), there are many ways to reuse it in your home instead of throwing it away ( immediately, at least). Evelyn (no last name) of The Krazy Coupon Lady offers some tips on how to give your old shower curtain a second life. Here’s what you need to know.
Ways to Reuse the Shower Curtain Liner
Without further ado: shower curtain liner reuse options, courtesy of Evelyn :
- Use it as a rag in your driveway or garage when repairing your car.
- Place it under a highchair (or in general under any sloppy eater’s chair) to easily catch falling food.
- Give it to your children to use as a play mat (including allowing them to color).
- Place it under a picnic blanket if the ground is slightly damp so that you (and your food) feel good and dry.
- Turn it into an art robe for people of all ages creating art.
- When hiking, place it under an air mattress to keep it dry.
- Use it as a makeshift (home) mattress topper.
- Create a massive tic-tac-toe board for your yard, using duct tape to create lines and colored frisbees (or other flat objects) as markers.