How To Repurpose Pool Noodles (SO Many Ways!)

Once the summer ends, don’t throw these nifty foam objects out! Instead, up-cycle them to use around your home. You will be amazed how you can save hundreds of dollars, if you just use a plethora of pool noodle hacks! But enough of the talking, the following proves just how many creative ways your old pool noodles can be used!

Pool Noodles make a great cover for the frame, metal poles, and metal springs on the trampoline. And while it may not prevent every injury, it will significantly reduce the chances of someone getting injured. The device is an amazing safety hack and will bring a bright and colorful energy to your trampoline!

You won’t have this problem, however, with a pool noodle. All you have to do is cut the pool noodle in half. Then, you must cut it like a slinky. Wrap it around the armrest to fully cover it, and cut off any excess for the perfect arm rest that won’t retain heat.

To do this, cut a pool noodle down the middle, and secure both halves. Afterward, cut another section of the noodle to be the drink holder. Now, you have a floating cooler to hold a beverage or two as you enjoy an afternoon in the pool.

Even when you’re as cautious as possible while opening your door, it can still easily hit against the wall or something else in the garage. So, why not use a cheap alternative that is very effective in protecting your vehicle? All you have to do is cut off a piece of the pool noodles and slice them from end to end. Then, attach it to your garage wall or keep it in your car to slip on your door as you get out.

Instead of buying expensive boot shapers, just run to a dollar store near you to get a noodle for pennies. Your boots will last longer, and your closet will remain organized.

Let you and your child’s creativity run wild. All it takes is cutting a bunch of noodles in half and carving out a bit of the ends to make the iconic interlocking logs. Then, you and your kid can start building Lincoln log forts together. What fun!

Artistic individuals, like this woman above, should consider buying pool noodles to help with their masterpieces instead of paying the extra expenses to buy unnecessary art supplies. Many creators realize that some expenses are unnecessary, and some little things work as good or better for their creations.

First, cut a section of a pool noodle. Then, cut it down the middle from end to end. Now, you can slide the noodle on the door as illustrated. Doing this will eliminate startling noises and ensure your young one won’t smash his or her hand when closing the door.

Here is an amazing safety hack. Take a small section of a pool noodle and put it around the metal handle. Now, you will have a good grip and won’t have to worry about cuts or burns from the metal handle.

All you have to do to accomplish this is wrap the quilt carefully around the noodle. Also, having the design facing out will make it easier for you to find which design you need when you want a certain quilt.

Pool noodle foam is an excellent choice for a pin cushion. The foam quality is durable and strong enough to secure pins and needles. You can make your pin cushion any style and shape you want as shown above. Some people even put fabric over their pool noodle pin cushions to further decorate their appearance. Once you get your pin cushion together, you can start the real crafting.

You can easily transform pool noodles into napkin rings. These devices are very inexpensive and colorful. All you have to do to make these fun accessories is slice one of your noodles into thin strips to make dozens of rings.

To create the footrest, use rope or string and attach a part of the noodle to the bottom of the car seat, and presto! Now, your child can rest their feet. And as your child grows, you can also adjust the footrest.

So, with quick thinking, he chopped off a lengthy size of a pool noodle that fit nicely in the lining of the fender. Another plus is that he can replace it any time for super cheap!

This very creative ship may seem hard to create, but it’s extremely easy. All you have to do is to get some string and a few pool noodles. Tie them together and voila! Adding the pirate flag is just an added touch.

With this, you can lean forward easier, and there will be less strain. It will help take away some of the pain and make it easier to lean forward, but you must remove the noodles before you climb down or up.

Just cut off a workable-sized pool noodle that you can put on the side of a bowl or container. Then, cut slits into the noodle that will be used to store your paint brushes. You will remain organized, and your countertops and furniture won’t be so messy.

With the noodle right between the drawer and the case, you won’t have to worry about slamming the drawer hard. Even if you slam the drawer after placing the noodle, your silverware will stay in place and won’t get scattered about inside your drawer.

However, this situation doesn’t have to be a headache anymore. You can obtain pool noodles from a nearby Dollar Store, a tarp, and some duct tape. Then, attach the noodles at the ends of the tarp, flip the tarp over, and put it on your garage floor. This way when there is rainwater or melted snow, you’ll be able to clean up the mess a lot easier.

It’s easy to get so excited about traveling that you forget about the small things that are equally as important. Don’t let this happen to you: Make sure frozen lines won’t be a problem during your awesome adventure! Get a pool noodle, slice the whole noodle down from end to end, and wrap it over the line.

This is not the case with a pool noodle because the foam is thick and strong. So, cut the noodle the width of the bottom of the hanger, and slice it from end to end. Then, wrap the noodle over the hanger and start hanging up your clothes.

First, lay the pool noodle on one side and cut it. Then, attach it to the wall. Afterward, cut vertical triangles for the handles of a mop, broom, and other cleaning supplies to easily slide into and hold them in place.

To make this hack for comfortable typing in your workspace, do the following: Get a pool noodle and cut the noodle to the keyboard’s length. Afterward, cut it vertically at a comfortable height for your wrists.

See how creative this person got from the photo above? This person used an X-ACTO knife to intricately cut grooves in the noodle. Also, there are tons of online tutorials that show you easy and safe ways to transform noodles into phone holders.

You can use one noodle for three separate organizers. It can be a hassle to store three cords together in a box due to possible tangling. So, just cut a noodle into three sections, cut each section from end to end, and voila! Now, you can store your cords in those noodle pieces for a whole new level of organization.

As shown in the picture, cut the noodle to fit the length of the bed legs. Then, slit the small pieces from end to end and wrap them around the legs. Now, you can keep your toes safe as you walk around in your bedroom.

Create slits in the noodle that are four inches apart. Then, screw it into the wall, and voila! Now, you can store expensive fishing poles safely upright against the wall. The friction from the pool noodle will help keep them secure and in place.

To prevent this, a pool noodle can be used as a floating device for the fishing pole. And even if the child just likes to throw things, this device will keep it from sinking out of your reach.

If you’re looking to stop a draft in your home, cut a pool noodle to the same width as your door. Then, slice your noodle from end to end until it can fit under the door.

First, buy a bulk of pool noodles of all different colors. Then, get some markers and duct tape. Let every child design his or her own laser sword, and let the fun foam battles begin!

Just go to the store and grab a pool noodle. Then, all you have to do is put the pool noodle between the couch and the floor. It’s as simple as that!

When you purchase a noodle, make sure to get one in your favorite color. Then, cut it into approximately three-inch sections. Next, you will need an outline of a votive candle to trace in the center of one of the pieces. Finally, cut a hole in the center and place your candle inside. Congratulations, you’ve just created a fun floating candle display!

Instead, get a heavy-duty garden rake and a pool noodle. Cut off the noodle to the width of the prongs of the rake. Then, slice the noodle from one end to the next, and slip the noodle onto the prongs. Let the squeegee-ing begin!

To make a noodle into a headrest, do the following: cut a section of the noodle off, then slice it from one end to the next. This will allow it to easily slip onto the seat belt. You can also wrap it up with a towel or a soft shirt to make it more like a pillow.

For this hack, you must appropriately cut and label your noodles. You’ll keep the kids’ attention with the bright colors, and they will want to participate with the new toy.

Get a pool noodle, and screw it against the garage wall according to the car door’s height. There is no longer a need to worry about your kids bumping the door or you bumping it when you are getting your groceries out of the car.

To make it, you must first form the noodle into a circle and seal the ends together. Afterward, start attaching your accessories. This could be ornaments, fake leaves, pumpkins, and other things. Be as crafty and festive as you want!

This clever trick involves placing pool noodles on the inside of your garage door where the horizontal metal supports are that help your door slide up and back down. When you close your small garage, you don’t want these parts to accidentally scrape along the back of your vehicle. Instead, prevent such damage from happening by using foam pool noodles as a buffer.

Just let the water slide down one of these pool tubes. Clearly, you would have to guarantee that you are using a clean pool noodle. Dunk one end into the bucket while attaching the faucet to the other opening. Amazing!

Cut the noodle lengthwise using a box cutter or knife. Next, shape it around the base of a plant. It is important to note that as the plant grows taller, you can include another section to support the added growth.

Then, thread some ribbons through to act as handles. Once you’ve finished this project, you’ll have a lovely spot to coordinate your collection of headbands. Hang this headband holder behind your door or dresser for easy access. 

Repeat this process but with the second square on top. Measure how long you want them to be and tape your pool noodles together in an “X” shape to create the peak. Connect them to your playhouse house and place a pool noodle “beam” joining them to create the top of your playhouse. Then, hang the sheets and secure them in place with a little more duct tape. 

One of the easiest ways to do this is by putting pool noodles on your bumper. You should assemble 3-4 four pool noodles of equal length, then tie them with strong twine and affix them to the back of your vehicle. 

Make a net and attach it to the PVC pipes using zip ties. The height of the pipes depends on how high you want the hoop to be. Tip: you may want to glue the PVC together and use sealant to keep them from falling apart and prevent water from seeping in.

All you need to do is cut a small section of pool noodle, and then slice it in the middle, going only about a third of the way down. Place your cards in the slot, and you’re ready to play!

Your little ones will love playing around in the water! Just punch some holes in a pool noodle, make one end watertight, and run a hose through the other end to make a clever sprinkler your children will adore.

If you use this trick, be sure to also remove any items from lower shelves and place them up high until the kids have gone home. Keep mishaps from occurring with this easy trick.

All you have to do is cut slits down the side of the pool noodles with a utility knife and then fixture them around your car. From there, tape them back around. Throw your items on top and don’t forget to strap them down.

For this pool noodle hack, you’ll need a rebar and a pool noodle. Plant the rebar in the snow and then slip a brightly colored pool noodle down over it. Try missing that next time you’re back out in the snow!

From there, stick them onto the sides of the ladders. Feel free to use foam pipe insulation in place of pool noodles. You can be worry-free about scratching your projects!

Cut a small section of your pool noodle and wedge a small flashlight into it. Position the flashlight at your own discretion and get lost in whatever task you’ve undertaken with both hands.

For this hack, cut a section of the pool noodle and slit it down the middle. Wedge the noodle over the handle of your lawn mower and tape over the slit. Your hands will thank you in the long run.

Attach your noodles to a peg board using zip-ties and put funnels at the top of the noodles. Below the noodles put buckets or some kind of container at the bottom. Have your kids pour water into each one and see which one’s noodles fills their buckets the fastest.

You can also use pool noodles! Cut a pool noodle into chunks. The sturdy Styrofoam will create a great buffer and costs less than costly gravel.

Cut the pool noodle down the length of your handlebars as well as the armpit rests. From there, cut the sides of the pool noodles and wedge them over. Hopefully this makes the crutches experience a bit less uncomfortable.

To do this, take a full-sized noodle and slide it underneath the furthermost sheet. Make sure that the noodle is at least 6 inches away from the bed. Now you can allow your baby tor rest without fear of injury.

Slit the side of the pool and put it over the tent string. What an easy solution!

To do this hack, cut the pool noodle down to your preferred confetti gun size. Put the opening of a balloon around one end of the pol noodle and wrap duct tape around the noodle and balloon. Fill the inside of the balloon and noodle with sparkles or confetti. Pull the balloon back and release the fun. Boom!

To do this you’ll need pool noodles (of course), netting, a thin rope, and ribbons. If you want to add that special touch, hang some lanterns on there. This canopy will be durable and reusable, so it really is a win-win.

Older kids may even catch on and make some side cash by offering neighborhood bike washes with a lemonade stand on the side. Get creative!

For this pool noodle hack take one pool noodle and cut it down the middle length-wise. Use something like a deck railing or a step stool and lay the noodle at an angle. Ad some cute details and grab a few little cars and you’ve got yourself a duel racetrack.

This hack just requires one noodle per corner and a little muscle. Just bend the pool noodle to arch around the corners of the canopy and BAM. You’ve got yourself some extra drainage.

All you must do is cut through a pool noodle part way and attach it to the business side of a hoe. Voila!

Makeup brushes are expensive and this is a great way to make sure you’re doing your due diligence.