Here’s A Fool-Proof Method For Folding Those Pesky Bedsheets

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the task of folding your sheets (of course you have), you might have been tempted to just crumple it all into a ball and shove it into the recesses of your closet. But there’s a way to tackle this chore that will save you a lot of unnecessary stress while allowing you to put your sheets away in a neat and orderly manner.

Step-by-step instructions

Perhaps you’ve looked to so-called experts in the past only to be flummoxed by overly complicated steps, but this method is actually pretty straightforward and simple. And after you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to impress your friends!

Let’s start with the fitted sheet, since that’s the most troublesome component in this process:

• Lay it out flat with the elastic facing upward
• Put your hand into the corners and run them down the seam to create crisp corners
• Fold each of the edges in toward the middle of the sheet to create a straight line
• Make another fold that forms a rectangle-shaped sheet

You can follow the same steps for the top sheet and pillowcases, making the entire set ready for storage.

Still too much work? Keep reading for an even simpler method for those who don’t need perfectly folded sheets.

Don’t stress the mess

If you’re short on time or patience, you can always go the easy and speedy way.

Simply grab the fitted sheet by all four corners, pull two of them together in one hand to fold it in half, then join those corners with the other two for a quick quarter fold. From there, just lay it out on the bed, flatten it out the best you can, and keep folding until it's the right size for your drawer or closet.

Chris Agee August 30th, 2024

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