Perhaps the most space in any linen closet is taken up by bedding sets. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a children’s set or a family set, a single-size or euro-size - each includes a sheet, at least one duvet cover (and often two) and pillowcases. Considering that there are several sets in any home, you get a whole bunch of things!
Plain double bedding set
We don’t have much space in our closets, so the question of how to compactly fold bed linen is relevant for most.
Proper organization of laundry storage is a simple process if you know all the nuances
There are several options for folding bedding. The most common methods are:
- classic (in stacks);
- vertical;
- storing the kit in a pillowcase.
Bonus: How to fold laundry
You can make storage easier if you fold your laundry in a certain way.
- Into piles. Sort laundry by purpose, such as folding pillowcases, duvet covers, and sheets separately. This is convenient if you do not use them as a set and often change not all the laundry, but some separate part. Or put all the components together and store different sets in one pile.
- In pillowcases. This method is similar to the previous one and differs only in that the folded set must be put into one of the pillowcases. This way you won’t get confused in your laundry and will immediately get what you need from the closet.
- Vertical. This storage option is also called the Marie Kondo method. The kits must be stacked and placed vertically on edge. It’s most convenient to place them in organizers, and they, in turn, can be placed on shelves in a closet, put away in a dresser drawer, or even in trunks.
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Why Bedding May Smell Musty in the Closet
An unpleasant odor may appear for the following reasons:
- high humidity in the room, due to which mold develops;
- poor ventilation;
- storing laundry that is not completely dry after washing;
- foreign odors from: nearby things with traces of perfume, sweat or cigarette smoke; food in a nearby kitchen; pets; household chemicals.
The main thing is to maintain order and replace sets of linen with new ones in a timely manner.
To get rid of an unpleasant odor, just follow some tips:
- do not store worn items made of synthetics or with traces of perfume next to bedding;
- To speed up drying of clothes, you can use a hair dryer or heater;
- to eliminate mold, the affected areas should be treated with an aqueous solution of vinegar, and an activated carbon tablet should be placed in the cabinet, which must be replaced monthly;
- To improve the aroma of your laundry, you can use conditioners, solutions of essential oils, aromatic soaps, bags of herbs or fruits.
There are many ways to fold bed linen compactly.
Each housewife chooses the most convenient one for herself. By choosing the best way to fold bed linen in a closet, you can significantly save internal space and make it easier to find the right set. Proper storage will extend the life of bedding.
Some cleaning tips
In the book, the author not only gives clear recommendations, but also talks about interesting facts:
- Before decluttering, you need to prepare 3 boxes. One is for things that are needed, the other is for throwing away, the third is for giving away. You can use more cardboard boxes, but don't leave them lying around for too long.
- Don’t delay cleaning; deal with the trash as quickly as possible. Inspiration will definitely appear in the process; if you declutter a little bit at a time, you give up due to the lack of visible results.
- Before cleaning, choose a direction vector, for example, from the entrance to the room and clockwise.
- Listen to your favorite songs to recharge yourself with positivity.
- Declutter alone. Relatives may begin to regret unnecessary items or will suggest getting rid of your favorite blouse.
Having figured out how to store things according to Kon Mari, take on books, documents, the contents of your purse, etc.
Order must reign everywhere, then life takes on new colors. After cleaning, you need to continue to follow the Japanese system, otherwise the trash will start accumulating again. If the concept of the Kon Mari storage system is difficult for you, the photo will help you figure out how to properly fold things so that they are beautifully and neatly arranged in the closet.
What is important to consider when packing a suitcase, bag or backpack
When preparing for a long trip, it is difficult to get ready in 5 minutes and not forget anything. It is better to approach the issue responsibly and take into account all surprises and situations.
- In order to be sure to take what you need, use the list of things that you definitely need during your trip. When compiling a list, it’s easy to understand which accessories you can easily do without and which ones you can replace with more compact ones.
- For convenience, collect sets of clothes for every day you are away from home. Arrange them so that you take as few things as possible.
- Before traveling, be sure to check the weather forecast so you can choose the appropriate clothing. Do not take spare items or only in minimal quantities, because they may never be useful.
- There are things that are easy to buy on the spot. It’s easier to buy soap, toothpaste and brush there than to carry these items in your suitcase. This also applies to other personal hygiene items for daily use. Just keep in mind in advance that if there are any physical limitations, then it is better to take your own proven products than to develop an allergy.
- Place things that will not be useful right away, or those that are too heavy, at the very bottom of the suitcase or bag, and place the most necessary ones at the top to make them easier to reach.
On a note!
For those clothes, food and other items that will be used on the road, allocate a separate bag. Luggage is checked in during the flight and placed deep under the shelf on the train. Taking out and unpacking a large suitcase all the time is inconvenient and impractical. In addition, this will lead to inevitable chaos.
Arrangement of space in the wardrobe
The ability to neatly fold things is commendable, but this alone is not enough if there is really little space in the dressing room. Therefore, you need to wisely manage every free centimeter.
Let's get rid of unnecessary things
In everyone’s closet there is such a thing that has been lying idle on the shelf for several years, but it’s a shame to throw it out, “what if it comes in handy.” It is better to get rid of such clothes immediately, because they take up too much space. And it could be useful for what is really necessary and suitable in size and season.
Carry out such an audit monthly or at least once a season. And remember that you should only keep what is actually used, and take everything else out of the closet and throw it away or give it away without regret. Don’t clutter your apartment with blouses “for growth” or jeans “maybe I’ll lose weight.”
Sorting things
To correctly distribute things, you will use several criteria. One of them is seasonal sorting.
- Make room in your closet for summer and winter items.
- On the most convenient shelves, keep those things that are appropriate for the season.
- On the not-so-comfortable, but still accessible shelf, place clothes that can be worn all year round.
You can also sort things by color. This arrangement will charge you with positivity, and creating an image for the day is much easier and more enjoyable.
It is also convenient to distribute clothes by type of fabric. For example, place silk items on some shelves or hangers, and cotton items on others.
Another way is to distribute things into “top” and “bottom”. Place blouses, T-shirts, sweaters on the upper shelves, and shorts, skirts, and trousers on the lower shelves.
Parsing hangers
If you arrange clothes in your wardrobe perfectly correctly, then each item will need an individual hanger. But not everyone has an infinite number of hangers and sufficient space to store things in this way. For such cases, there are several tricks.
Keep your favorite, frequently used wardrobe items made of thin, quickly dirty fabrics separately in special cases (trunks) and use hangers with soft hangers for them. For convenience and a beautiful look, arrange your clothes by color.
Important!
If your closet contains a large number of items for different seasons: dresses, winter coats, fur coats, trousers, use storage organizers. They will maintain a good appearance, and things will not touch each other, which is especially critical, for example, for a fur coat or coat.
We store shoes and handbags
Be sure to have a separate place in your closet for shoes. Bottom shelves with a crossbar built on them are best suited. It is useful for securing high boots and over the knee boots so that they do not wrinkle or lose their shape, which is especially critical for patent and leather shoes.
For women's handbags, select the top shelves. To prevent bags from becoming wrinkled or losing their shape during storage, insert paper, soft fabric or foam rubber into them.
Bed drawers
You should think about options for storing linen at the beginning of the bedroom furnishing process. Perhaps a bed with a couple of drawers built into the base will completely solve the problem. It is convenient to place spare pillows, warm blankets, bedspreads and there is enough space for several sleeping sets.
This option for organizing space is ideal for bedrooms in loft, minimalism or hi-tech style. Baskets and trunks would be out of place here, but an inconspicuous box will do the job of storage quite well.
Bedding with elastic, folding method
In European countries, fitted sheets are found in every home. Their popularity in the West is due to the convenience and practicality of using this textile product. In our everyday life, fitted sheets appeared relatively recently. We use them with pleasure, but we have not yet learned how to store them correctly.
Important! To prevent a sheet with an elastic band from spoiling the overall appearance of the shelves with its crumpled appearance, you need to learn a simple way to fold it:
- Using your hands, straighten the corners of the sheet. Stretch it along its entire length.
- Place one corner of the sheet into the other.
- Place the next corner under the previous two.
- Tuck the fourth corner of the sheet in the same way as the third.
- Carefully place the resulting rectangle on the table and straighten out any wrinkles that have formed on it.
- Holding the corners, fold the sheet so that the elastic is inside the roll.
- Fold the sheet again. The result should be a small square.
That's it. Everything is ready. You may not be able to fold the sheet perfectly the first time, but after a while you will be able to easily cope with this task.
Helpful storage tips
To ensure that your laundry lasts longer and is not damaged during storage, here are some care recommendations:
- If you have time, do not neglect ironing your bedding. This makes them easier to fold, and additional heat treatment never hurts.
- Have two similar or identical sets. If you need to change one pillowcase or just the sheet, the rest of the linen won't get mixed up.
- Buy or make your own fastenings for the sheet so that it does not slide off the mattress.
