Neatly folded items in the closet take up little space and look beautiful. But not every housewife knows how to compactly fold bedding, so some storage ideas may come in handy.
Features of storing bed linen
Bed textiles are quite voluminous and take up a lot of space, but this problem can be dealt with. All duvet covers, sheets and pillowcases should be ironed thoroughly before putting it on the shelf. This will make them smaller and more compact.
In order not to bother with finding the right set, it is better to store it as a set. But these are not all the features. Kits are best sorted by season. In the cold season, it is better to put textiles made of dense fabric, which is often in use, on the shelf. But the summer sets need to be removed further. This storage organization helps you quickly find the right bedding.
Useful tips and experience of housewives will help keep textiles in good condition for many years:
- It is customary to put things on the shelf in an inverted state so that they deteriorate less.
- You need to use the kits regularly, otherwise they will form clear creases that are difficult to get rid of. It is better to have 3-4 sets for each sleeping place, and get rid of unnecessary and shabby textiles.
- Before washing clothes, they must be sorted according to the composition of the fabric and the markings on the label must be taken into account. Colored textiles are washed separately from white and at lower temperatures.
- You need to dry things in the fresh air, but you can also in a well-ventilated area. In a closed room, they will acquire an unpleasant odor.
These simple tips will help you to fully relax, because sleep directly depends on the quality and condition of the textiles.
How to fold bedding
Constantly tidying up the boxes and looking for the right sets is very tedious. It's easier to audit the cabinet once and carefully put everything in place. There are many ways to fold bedding to make it compact for storage. There are several life hacks that should be in service with every hostess.
How to fold bedding into a pillowcase
Many are accustomed to folding textiles in the classic way - in a pile. In this case, all pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers are stored separately. This is very inconvenient, since it is difficult to quickly assemble the required set, and removing one part, the entire row is broken. Most often, bedding is easier to fold into a pillowcase. With this method of storage, linen takes up little space, moreover, the drawing of the set is immediately visible. There is a good video on this topic, which shows in detail the process of preparation and installation itself.
The method is suitable for small-sized cabinets, it saves space well, and the textiles folded in this way looks beautiful:
- Iron the duvet cover, roll it several times into a rectangle, straightening the folds. Fold neatly into a pillowcase.
Make a rectangle to fit the pillowcase - Roll the sheet, holding the corners, do the same with one pillowcase. Fold everything in the second, tuck the free edge to wrap the envelope.
Fold the rest of the kit into smaller rectangles
Place all ready-made envelopes neatly on the shelf in a stack.
How to fold bedding with the Konmari method
Apartments in Japan are small, so it is not possible to place a separate closet or dresser in them for storing textiles. All things should be folded, take up little space and be in plain sight. The bedding can be folded very neatly and compactly using the method of the Japanese woman Marie Kondo. She suggests keeping the laundry upright so that all the sets are in sight. This option is very convenient, it is easy to get things, the order in the closet is not disturbed. It is quite possible to apply it to Russian apartments.
First you need to prepare everything:
- Sort pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers separately, iron with steam. Stack in piles.
Fold in order of colors to make it easier to assemble a set - Roll up all sheets in neat rectangles, do the same with pillowcases. Fold the duvet covers several times so that they take up less space.
Stacks should not be too high - Place all prepared stacks vertically on the shelf, firmly pressing the items in the row.
This method is suitable for storing bedding sets in boxes, baskets or boxes.
All the necessary items will always be at hand. However, first you need to re-sort the textiles and throw away everything that is already unusable, rarely in use, or simply does not like it. You don't need to store such things, they only take up space.
How to roll bedding
If, nevertheless, the hostess prefers to fold the bedding in a complete set, then you can try to store the sets in a roll. It is very convenient and also looks neat.
To begin with, all kits are sorted by season. Next, add up according to the instructions:
- You need to start with a duvet cover. It is folded along its length to form a narrow strip.
You need to fold carefully, avoiding creases. - The sheet is folded in the same way, laid on top of the duvet cover. Put one pillowcase on the edge.
You need to fold along the long side - The entire set is rolled up into a tight roll and placed in a second pillowcase.
This storage organization is quite convenient, the details of the kit are not lost.
All folded sets are stored vertically on the shelf. If you wish, you can tie them up with a beautiful ribbon. It is easy to remove the rolls, the design of the row is not disturbed. However, the method is more suitable for a chest of drawers with deep drawers or special boxes for textiles. On the shelf in the closet, it doesn't work. The rolls block each other. It is not visible where and what is, and it is difficult to get them without disturbing the order.
How to fold bedding into an envelope
It is very convenient to fold the bedding with an envelope, then it will not take up much space on the storage shelves.
How to fold an envelope correctly:
- Lay the duvet cover on the table, smooth it out with your hands so that there are no creases, and then fold it in four.
The work surface must be firm so that the fabric does not wrinkle - Put the sheet on top of the duvet cover, having previously folded it six times. Spread out with your hands so that in the process it does not wrinkle.
Fold the sheet in a smaller rectangle - Then comes the turn of the pillowcase, you don't just need to spread it over the linen. Do the same for the second pillowcase.
No need to roll up pillowcases - After that, fold the edges of the duvet cover to form an envelope.Insert the free edge into the resulting hole.
The envelope turns out to be compact and does not open
This method is suitable for a regular closet, where the envelopes are stacked, if there are few textiles, or placed vertically. It is convenient to get things, order is maintained. Sorted textiles that are not used this season can be removed to the top shelf so they do not get in the way.
How to beautifully fold bedding as a gift
Beautiful bed linen is a suitable gift for a young couple. However, before presenting it, the textiles must be carefully folded. It's good if the original packaging has been preserved, but you can do without it.
To begin with, the kit is ironed so that it becomes less voluminous and only then packaged. It is better to fold in the classic version. To do this, the duvet cover is folded several times, a sheet and two pillowcases folded in four are placed on it. The entire stack is placed in a gift bag or box. Optionally, you can tie everything with a beautiful ribbon.
If there are many sets, they are voluminous or they are complemented by towels, then you can roll up all the parts and tie together in the form of a cake, inside which you put a postcard with wishes. Decorate preferably with beautiful ribbons and flowers. The gift will turn out to be original and will definitely please the hero of the occasion.
How to fold bedding into a pocket
This method allows you to store your laundry as a complete set so that no parts are lost. You need to follow the instructions:
- First, straighten the duvet cover by smoothing it out with your hands. It is more convenient to do this on a large table or floor.
The fabric must be well ironed - Fold the sheet and pillowcases over it, also straightening it well.
There is no need to fold the laundry - Then turn the side parts up. Next, fold the laundry several times from the edge with a rectangle. Place the free end inward.
The result is a compactly collapsed rectangle
Laundry can be stored both vertically and horizontally. The pocket does not unfold and retains its shape.
How beautiful to fold bedding "bookshelf"
Such a storage system does not imply the usual horizontal method of laying bed linen on a shelf, but a vertical one. The kits are folded in any convenient way and arranged like books. This method works well for narrow cabinets with many shelves.
Bed linen storage rules
It is not enough to beautifully fold the bedding into the closet using ideas. Storing laundry implies a number of rules that significantly extend its service life.
How to fold bedding in a closet
In order to economically allocate space on the shelves, you can fold bed linen in any convenient way. However, this is not enough. It is important to keep it completely dry to keep it from getting damp and smelling. After steam ironing, let the kit cool down to remove all moisture.
If things are stored unpacked on a shelf in the closet, then you need to protect them from moths and other insects. For this purpose, they use aromatic sachets, lumps of laundry soap with a pleasant smell, citrus peels and scented handkerchiefs. They are laid out between the linen, giving it a fresh scent. Particular attention should be paid to natural silk textiles. It is most often affected by moths, which is why the use of pest repellents is an urgent need.
How to fold bedding into packaging
Plastic bags for storing laundry are not suitable, even if they are original packaging. In it, the bed quickly acquires an unpleasant smell of mold. It is best to put sets that are intended for long-term storage in vacuum bags for things. They reliably protect against dust, moisture, pollution, various insects. And most importantly, the linen stays fresh.
Vacuum packed laundry becomes much smaller, which significantly saves space
How to fold bedding into a dresser
A separate dresser for storing bed linen and towels is a great option. In deep drawers, textiles retain their qualities well. However, you need to choose a suitable place for the furniture. It should be in a dry room, because the temperature and humidity in the room should not change much. From this, textiles deteriorate during storage. Mold stains and an unpleasant odor appear on it.
Before you put the sets in the drawers of the chest of drawers, you need to make sure that they do not let in direct sunlight and that they close tightly. Otherwise, the linen will dry out, become dilapidated and lose color. Yellow stains may appear on white and cannot be washed. However, you need to ventilate the drawers of the chest of drawers regularly so that the textiles do not acquire a musty smell and moths do not settle on it.
It is most convenient to fold textiles in a dresser in a vertical way. The drawers are narrow and deep enough, all kits will be visible. And it is very easy to get them, without having to break the whole row. The order in such a chest of drawers will remain for a long time.
Many housewives prefer to fold textiles according to seasonality. Bedding that is not currently in use is sent to the lowest boxes. It is packed according to all the rules.
How to fold bedding into a suitcase
When going on a trip, you need to compactly fold your suitcase and not forget about bed linen. To make it take up less space and be easy to reach, it is better not to stack it in stacks.
Experienced housewives advise to put bedding and other bulky items in vacuum bags that take up little space. They are very comfortable, you can put already used laundry in them on the way back.
And finally, about the service life of bed linen. The hostesses do not even think about this parameter. And in vain! Each fabric has its own wear resistance, which depends not only on quality, but also on storage conditions.
Bed linen, intended for winter, is made of flannel fabrics, which, subject to proper use, will last an average of about five years. Such kits are short-lived, so they need to be treated with extreme caution.
Coarse calico of medium density will serve a little more. The kits will have to be replaced in 7-9 years.
Top quality natural fabrics such as cotton and linen will last up to 10 years. Bed made of artificial silk and satin - from 10 to 12 years. Linen made of natural silk is considered to be the most durable. Its service life reaches 15 years.
Conclusion
Bed linen can be folded compactly in different ways. Each hostess chooses the most convenient for herself. After all, the number of sets and dimensions of furniture are different for everyone. The main thing is to maintain order and replace the sets of linen with new ones in time.
