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Use a pillowcase to keep matching bedding together
Your overnight guests are eager to get into bed, but the bed isn’t ready. You rush to the linen closet, only there are no matching sheets. Next time take off your underwear. Before putting fresh clean and folded sheets in the closet, place them in a matching pillowcase.
Repurpose pillowcases as laundry bags
It is best to keep your clean clothes and dirty laundry separate when traveling. Place a pillow inside your luggage and discard dirty clothes. Just put the pillows and their contents in the laundry as soon as you get home.
Use a pillowcase to dust ceiling fan blades
When you turn on your ceiling fan for the first time in weeks, do you notice dust bunnies flying around it? Take an old pillowcase and cover one of the fan blades over the ceiling. Remove the pillow case slowly. Dust bunnies stay in the pillow instead of jumping on the floor and the blade gets dusty.
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Prepare travel pillows
Taking a family road trip can be a lot of fun, but it can also be confusing at times. Even if your kids want to pack their own pillows for the trip, after a few days in the van, they’ll probably be stained with food, candy, and markers. Place several pillows on top of their favorite pillow. Remove for a clean slate when the exterior gets dirty!
Turn pillowcases into napkins
Who needs to use wrinkle-prone, formal linen napkins every time? Pillowcases come in many shades and patterns. Choose the color or pattern you want, then start cutting. Sew the hem on both sides to prevent fraying, or simply use iron-on hemming tape to finish. For a fraction of the cost of standard cotton napkins, you can have a brand new set of colorful napkins.
Use a pillowcase to wrap a present
Trying to wrap a basketball or an odd-shaped piece of art? Is your wrapping paper not doing the trick? It’s a cinch: Place the gift in a pillowcase and tie closed with a ribbon.
Use a pillowcase to store your sweaters
Winter clothes stored in plastic can cause bad smell. But moths feast on them when kept in cupboards. Your linen has the answer. For seasonal storage, store sweaters inside pillows. Pillowcase fabric will keep them free from dust, though it will allow them to
Use old pillowcases as garment bags
You know you won’t be wearing your favorite dress shirt or skirt for long, so you wash it. Punch a hole in the top of an old pillow and cover it to protect hangers and clothes. Psst: Here’s a tip you can use for your vacation packing, too.
Use pillowcases as dust bags
You reach up to pull a pair of suede shoes or a leather handbag off the shelf. Obviously, the item is dusty and needs to be cleaned. Put infrequently used items in a pillow case and save yourself the effort and trouble later. They will be spotless and ready for action when the time comes.
Wash your delicates in a pillowcase
Sweaters and pantyhose can get out of shape when they are spun in the washing machine. Stuff these clothes into a pillow and tie them with a rubber band or string to keep them secure while you wash them. Set the machine on the delicate setting, add soap and don’t worry about knots.
Machine-wash stuffed animals in pillowcases
Your youngster’s favorite teddy bear is adorable, but it’s a little dirty. It’s bath time! After putting it in the laundry, wrap it in a pillow case. The pillowcase will give it a thorough but gentle wash. The pillowcase will catch any bits that fall from the plush animal, allowing you to reattach it after machine washing.
Use a pillowcase to clear out cobwe
There is a spider web in the corner of your dining room. Use an old pillow to cover the broom before using it. You can now remove the cobwebs without damaging the paint on the wall. Plus, removing cobwebs from a pillow is easier than removing them from broom bristles.
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