Any ideas for repurposing pool floats?

by Mel

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Those $5 pool floats that invariably get a hole in them before the end of summer; they are not worth the time to patch, but I feel horrible sending them to the dump. Any ideas on repurposing them?

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Mel on Jun 05, 2015
Sorry for the typo.........that should be 'Any' ideas........lol.

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Amy Anderson on Jun 05, 2015
I think I am going to use them to keep the weeds out of my garden in between rows. like the plastic

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Elizabeth Popescu on Jun 05, 2015
See if this can help...https://www.pinterest.com/pin/522206519269777834/ Garden bed

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Dee Syl on Jun 06, 2015
Make a tote bag out of them. a little material and add the float (whatever part you wish),

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- Mel on Jun 06, 2015
  @Dee Syl That's an interesting idea, I will certainly give it some thought!
  
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Alice Shockley on Jun 06, 2015
EDIT! I'm sorry...I thought you meant pool noodles! I'm leaving my comment though, because it is a fun project. :) Sorry! Got kids? Make boffer swords! Stick the noodle over PVC then cover the whole thing with duct tape. I assure you, little boys (and girls) have HOURS of fun with these. http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Boffer/Boffer-Generic.html

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- Mel on Jun 12, 2015
  @Alice Shockley Thanks Alice! There are many ways to repurpose those noodles! It's the floats, those massive hunks of plastic that I hate to send to the dump. And I'm not sure if they can be recycled. I did cut the pillow off and it is perfect for a headrest.
  
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Brenda Goodell VanderZanden on Jun 06, 2015
Check on Pinterest - there are hundreds of ideas

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Mel on Jun 07, 2015
Cut the pillow off!

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Redcatcec on Mar 04, 2023

I like the idea of using them in the garden to block weeds, just anchor them down.

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Mogie on Mar 04, 2023

Nice to cover a dog pad with (then put the cover over that) makes it easier to clean if puppies have an accident.
Just take the cover off and throw it into the washer and the plastic will keep the pee off the cushion in the center of the dog bed.

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