How to Make the Bed

You’ve probably heard your mother mention it a million times, but making your bed every morning is essential. A neat bed will help the whole room look more organized, and bedtime is much more attractive. The task of making the bed sounds simple, but to do it right and neat, you have to know a little skill. Start with step 1 below to learn how to make your bed perfect.

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Remove all items from the bed. Whether it’s making the bed in the morning after waking up or after washing the sheets, the first thing you need to do is clear everything on the bed. Remember to take all pillows, stuffed animals, blankets, etc. out of bed.

Move blankets, sheets, and all pillows (preferably not on the floor).
You can leave the bed sheet (the sheet has four elastic corners).

Bed sheet cover. If the bed is not covered with sheets, you will have to do this. Wrap the elastics around the four corners of the mattress.

Remember that the sheet should cover all four corners of the mattress – you may have to lift the mattress a little to do this.
Make sure the surface of the bed sheet is flat, free of wrinkles or creases.

Spread the bed sheet on top. The next step is to take the bed sheet and spread it on top of the bed sheet. Remember that the large edge of the sheet should be above the headboard and in line with the edge of the mattress.

If the sheet has a pattern, the patterned side needs to be face down (so you can see it when the sheet is folded).
Make sure the bed sheet is spread evenly on the mattress, the fabric covering both sides of the bed must be equal.

Fold the corner of the hospital-style bed. The term “hospital corner” refers to a method of folding the ends of the bed sheets so that they are tightly tucked under the mattress. This is the hardest part of making the bed, but it also helps to make your bed look neat.

To fold the corner of a hospital bed, tuck one end of the bed sheet under the mattress at the end of the bed. Do not just stuff it carelessly, remember to spread it flat, not to wrinkle.
Grab a section of bed sheet about 40cm from one side of the mattress at the end of the bed. Lift the sheet up and fold it over the top of the mattress so that the fold forms a 45-degree angle to the corner of the mattress.
Keeping the folded sheet on top of the mattress, tuck the excess under the mattress. Tuck it up as compactly as possible.
Now you will drop the folded sheet on the top of the mattress. If you like loose sheets, you can stop here. But if you like it tighter, you can tuck the bottom edge of the sheet under the mattress, along the edge of the bed to make it even. ^{[1] X Research Source}
Repeat on the opposite side of the bed. You can read the article on how to fold a hospital-style bed for details and see illustrations.

READ More: How to Fold Bed Sheets

Spread the blanket on top. Once the sheet is fixed, you can spread the blanket over it.

Remember to spread the blanket neatly on the bed, the edges of the blanket covering the side of the bed must be equal.
The edge of the headboard should be 15 cm lower than the edge of the bed sheet.

Fold the edge of the sheet and blanket at the head of the bed. Hold the edge of the sheet at the head of the bed folded neatly over the blanket. Notice if you can see the texture on the underside of the bed sheet?

If you’re using a thin blanket, you can fold both the blanket and the bed sheet together, so you won’t see the edge of the sheet. The duck feather blanket is a bit thick so it cannot be folded.
If you like, you can tuck the folded edge of the blankets and sheets under the mattress to give the bed a neat, crisp look. That’s how they do it in the military! ^{[2] X Research Source}

Inflate the pillow. Take the pillows and inflate them before putting them on the bed. Inflate the pillow by holding the sides of the pillow pressed together and then releasing it – it’s like playing the accordion!

Flatten the pillowcases and place each one on the headboard to fill the space between the folded edge of the blanket and the headboard.
If you have more than two pillows (large double bed), you can place two pillows on top of the other two.

Swipe again. Now the bed making task is done!

Finish by propping up mattresses or decorative pillows (if available) on top of the bed, leaning against the pillows.
If you have extra blankets that you want to spread on the bed to decorate (or in case it gets cold!), fold them neatly and spread them over the bottom half of the bed to balance.

Create good habits

Make the bed every morning. The habit of making bed every morning is simple but useful.

Just 2 minutes to make the bed every morning, your room will look more organized and relaxed. Imagine how comfortable it feels when you crawl between the sheets and blankets every night!
It may sound unbelievable, but making your bed every morning can actually make you feel happier! ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Every 1-2 weeks wash bed sheets once. Many people wonder how often they should wash bed sheets. And here’s the answer: every 1-2 weeks.

While it’s best to wash your sheets once every 1-2 weeks, you can delay up to a month or so. But if there’s an unpleasant smell in the bedroom, you know why.
Blankets or any surface that comes into direct contact with the body must be laundered every three months. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Learn how to nest duck feathers in the easiest way. Anyone who has used a duvet knows that the task of nesting a duvet cover is extremely difficult. However, there is a trick that can make the process simpler:

Turn the duvet cover inside out, then put both hands inside the blanket, each hand grabbing a corner of the blanket (like a puppet made of socks). Next is to grab the top corners of the blanket and tuck it into the cover – one corner in each hand.
Holding the corners firmly, shake the blanket until the cover automatically snaps into place. Then you just need to thread the other two corners of the blanket inside the duvet cover and button or zip the duvet cover.
Other than that, the best advice is simply to be patient and enlist the support of a loved one or friend!

Use a mattress pad. Buying a mattress pad is also a good idea if you don’t already have one. Remember that the mattress size must match the bed.

The mattress pad is placed on top of the mattress and under the mattress cover. This pad will help keep the mattress from getting dirty, while creating an extra layer of soft padding on the bed.

Advice

Wash bed sheets, blankets and pillowcases every Sunday. So your bed will smell better, cleaner and sleeping on it is also better for health.
Make sure each side of the bed is evenly spread.
Smooth over the blanket once the bed is finished, making it as straight as possible.
Make sure the corners are taut.
Make your bed every day, or remove the sheets to expose the mattress to fresh air, no matter how you “feel” when you wake up. It would be great if you included making your bed into your morning routine, which will help you wake up quickly.
Finally, all you have to do is place the pillows on the headboard!
Check to see if the bed sheets need to be changed before starting to make the bed.
Change your pillowcase every 2 days as bacteria can build up. This can prevent bacteria from coming into contact with the skin that causes breakouts in some people.
If it’s a large double bed, you can put pillows in a corner to make the room appear larger.
For extra comfort, use a memory foam mattress cover.
Personalize your bed.
If your budget allows, you should buy a satin pillowcase. Satin material is not only cool but also soft for hair and skin.

Warning

If it’s summer, don’t leave a lot of blankets or thick blankets on your bed. Depending on the temperature in the bedroom, you may only need one or two thin blankets, or even just a sheet.

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