Don’t throw away old shower curtains – the ways you can reuse them, from a mattress protector to a picnic blanket

WHEN you replace your shower curtain, home experts have a vital message to remember: don’t toss the used liner in the trash.

There are plenty of ways you can save money by recycling the plastic sheet with some genius home hacks, the pros said.

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If you have a decorative shower curtain that’s designed to match your bathroom decor, you’ve probably bought plenty of plain plastic liners, too.

According to the experts, if you’re ready to replace the plastic curtain – or if the purchase came in a two-pack – you can use it throughout the house.

The home pros at The Krazy Coupon Lady shared brilliant ways to get more mileage from a used shower curtain, as long as it’s not spotted with mold or soap scum.

For example, if you’re taking on messy projects inside your home, the plastic sheets can protect surfaces from harm.

If you’re painting an interior surface, use the shower curtain as a drop cloth to keep floors and furniture safe from splatters.

Or, the experts said, keep a plastic shower curtain underneath your toddler’s high chair.

Feeding a baby can create almost as much mess as a home renovation, so take advantage of the hack and save yourself from mopping.

When your little one is ready to potty train, shower curtains can come in handy.

Spread a shower curtain underneath your sheets to create an easily-removable mattress protector.

This is especially convenient when you’re on the road and worried about overnight accidents, but want a cheap, disposable option.

When you’re working on outdoor projects, you can apply the same principle. Spread a shower curtain out in the driveway or garage before mechanic work.

The pros recommended using a shower curtain in the yard when pruning bushes or trees to collect trimmings easily.

But you don’t have to reserve your shower curtain for chores.

During camping trips or picnics, spread a plastic liner out before you place your tent, sleeping bags, or blanket.

It’ll keep moisture from seeping through the material, and have the bonus benefit of keeping dirt and leaves at bay.

There are plenty of ways to make the shower curtain into an activity center for kids, too.

“Make a reusable tic-tac-toe board with an old liner, duct tape, and frisbees,” the experts recommended.

“Draw” the board with strips of tape, then toss the frisbees or painted paper plates into place.

Opaque white liners also present an excellent opportunity for kids to exercise their creative muscles.

Place the shower curtain outside, arm kids with permanent markers, and let them draw to their hearts’ content.

They’ll get to fulfill every kid’s urge to draw on a large-scale surface, but your walls will be safe and sound.