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You ever notice that we tend to keep certain things around until we have a whole closet full of them? I was recently going through our house and came across this monstrous pile. I asked on The Happy Housewife Facebook page<\/a> what to do with extra pillowcases and here are some of my favorite answers!<\/p>\n This one is a no-brainer. If you have a lot of something its always a good idea to give to those who have too little. Some places that were recommended to me were safe houses, animal shelters, deployed soldiers overseas, etc.<\/p>\n This one is great and easy!\u00a0 Just cut up the pillowcases in different sized rags and use them for all kinds of cleaning. Of course, make sure you don’t already have too many rags!<\/p>\n I’m making one for my youngest. They can be surprisingly cute and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n When you are taking the family on a road trip you can layer pillows with several pillowcases. This way when they inevitably get dirty you can just shed a layer with little fuss and have a clean place to lay your head.<\/p>\n If you ever have an oddly shaped gift or just want to surprise your kids try wrapping the gift in an old pillowcase!\u00a0 See more frugal gift wrapping ideas here.<\/a><\/p>\n By putting the stuffed animal into a pillowcase you protect it from getting too aggressively washed in the washer. This also protects everything else in the wash from getting animal fluff on them.<\/p>\n Just remember to tie the pillowcase with a rubber band or something similar.<\/p>\n When you have to pack away something fragile, don’t go out and buy expensive bubble wrap.\u00a0 Just wrap the fragile Christmas or seasonal decorations or plates with your spare pillowcases.\u00a0 This tip would definitely help when moving, too!<\/p>\n You rarely have to replace them and they are washable. Just know that this can get gross, so I wouldn’t advise it in the bathroom trash or kitchen trash.<\/p>\n Have a pretty pillowcase that is in great condition?\u00a0 Slap a monogram or a little design on there and give it to a friend.<\/p>\n You can cut your pillowcase into three sections the long way and sew into 3 tubes. Sew one end up on each tube and fill it with long grained rice and then sew the opening shut.<\/p>\n Now you have hot packs that can be heated up in the microwave and used to soothe neck and back pains.\u00a0 Use this homemade heat pad tutorial<\/a> to guide you.<\/p>\n Pillowcases are amazing to clean ceiling fans!\u00a0 Just place the pillowcase around each blade, one at a time, and wipe off the dust.<\/p>\n All of the dust falls INTO the pillowcase preventing it from falling all over your floors and furniture!\u00a0 Then just shake the pillowcases out in the backyard and throw into the wash.\u00a0 (See more tips for cleaning your ceiling fans here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n12 Ways to Use Extra Pillowcases<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Donate<\/h4>\n
2. Rags<\/h4>\n
3. Pillowcase Dresses<\/h4>\n
4. Travel Pillows<\/h4>\n
5. Wrapping a Gift<\/h4>\n
6. Clean your Kids Stuffed Toys<\/h4>\n
7. Pack Fragile Objects<\/h4>\n
8. Line Wastebaskets<\/h4>\n
9. Re-gift<\/h4>\n
10. Make a Hot Pack<\/h4>\n
11.\u00a0 Clean Your Ceiling Fans<\/strong><\/h4>\n
12.\u00a0 Make a Superhero Cape<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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