Compact storage of bed linen in a closet: rules, tricks and life hacks

Top Tips for Storing Bed Linens

Housewives should take note of a few basic tips on how to store bed linen and towels:

1. Before storing the set in the closet, you need to wash and dry it.
2. The place for textiles should be located away from heating devices and bathtubs, that is, without changes in humidity and temperature. Otherwise, this is a great chance for nasty parasites to appear.
3. If bed linen is stored for long-term storage, it must be ventilated periodically to avoid the appearance of moths.
4. For home use, it is better to have several sets (2-5), no more. This way you will ensure comfortable storage of things in your closet.
5. It’s good if the bed linen on the shelves is turned inside out.
6. Bedding should be stored in the same way as underwear: sorted by type, carefully folded and put away on different shelves.
7. Kits must be protected from direct sunlight.
8. It is better to fold bed linen on the upper sections of a wardrobe or chest of drawers, or mezzanine.
9. For preventive purposes, it is recommended to use lavender leaves and similar moth repellents.

Linen closet

It’s great if such a necessary thing is present in your furniture: all that remains for the zealous owners is to sort out what is necessary and unnecessary, loved and not so loved, used right now or, apparently, doomed for a long time to wait for the happiness of being used. Even, neat piles of bed linen, folded blankets and pillows - all this will undoubtedly find its place in this closet.

Storing home textiles separately from clothing is not only smart, but also hygienically correct. Germs, dirt, and insects can easily transfer from wardrobe items to blankets and pillows, which are not only inconvenient to wash every day, but also not recommended. If space allows, it is most convenient to place such a closet in the bedroom.

Lifespan of bed linen and pillows

Before you start developing ideas about organizing and storing bed linen, you need to understand the main thing - its service life. After all, any fabric, after some time, becomes unusable. It wears out, loses its beautiful appearance and its hygienic properties. Naturally, this process will happen faster if only one set of bedding is used in the apartment, which is feasible if you have a washing machine. But it is advisable to purchase at least 1 additional one.

On average, textiles are best stored for about 5 years. However, some fabrics can last longer without wearing out.

Advice!

Don't wait for things to completely deteriorate. It is advisable to replace the kits earlier.

Over time, the quality of pillows also deteriorates: they become hard, clump, turn yellow and acquire an unpleasant odor. Their shelf life depends on the filling and proper care.

Where to store bed linen

We sorted out the storage nuances. Now we need to move on to the main thing - where is it better to store bed linen? Of course, it is advisable to store it closer to the place of further use. It could be:

• In the bedroom : a wardrobe or chest of drawers is the standard choice for storage;
• fabric shelves. Recently they have been gaining popularity, because they are not as bulky as a wardrobe or chest of drawers, so they do not take up much space;
• drawers in the sofa/bed. However, such a place for linen is very demanding for constant cleaning, otherwise dust will settle on the fabric. This can happen because the box is not sealed enough and has cracks;
• under the sleeping place or near it in special containers and baskets.

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.

Methods for storing bed linen

The method of storing textiles is of particular importance in the organization. After all, this will save space or provide convenient storage. The most popular methods:

1. Use plastic containers or plastic bags. The option is not the best, as an unpleasant aroma may appear.
2. Fabric covers with zippers. A convenient way to store bedding, as they breathe through such a cover and are ventilated. Therefore, there will be no foreign smell in the future.
3. Vacuum bags. Perfect for those who have little space, as pillows and blankets are reduced by as much as 70% in volume. This method can be used to set aside seasonal kits. And due to the lack of air, parasites or mold will not grow there.
4. Hard cases and organizers. Convenient containers for making the most of space and separating things. And if the trunks have transparent inserts, then choosing the right bed linen and towel becomes even more convenient.
5. Wooden open containers.
6. Even a tool box can be used as a container. You just have to choose the right shape.

Vacuum bags

Vacuum bags are an indispensable thing for organizing order in small apartments. In the process of pumping out air, the volume occupied by things decreases several times, so little storage space is required. Vacuum bags are placed in niches under the bed, on shelves in closets, on racks of open wardrobe systems.

Ideally, you should allocate one package for each set. Storing more laundry in one package is not so convenient, but in order to save space and budget, it is also common.

Tricks and life hacks for storing bed linen

Sometimes, to make things look neater and take up less space, you need to use the secrets of experienced housewives.

Fold the fitted sheets into an envelope or roll

Fitted sheets are both a comfortable and very annoying type of sheet. After all, they are so difficult to fold beautifully and compactly. However, there are several simple ways to do this. Here is the most common square method:

• Straighten the sheet;
• Turn two corners inside out and put your hands in them like mittens. Let's call these corners A and B, and the remaining opposite corners C and D;
• Fold the sheet in half without removing your hands from corners A and B and place them inside corners C and D. You will get almost a square;
• Turn one corner of the resulting square out and put it back into the opposite corner. Having straightened the folded sheet, you will see that you have a rectangle with an L-shaped hem. It is better to do all this in a canopy. By the way, at this stage it is very convenient to iron the sheet;
• Fold the resulting rectangle lengthwise two or three times;
• Fold the resulting narrow rectangle as usual several times to the size of your shelf or into a roll. If you fold one end of the rectangle into the other, you get an envelope.

Storing laundry using Marie Kondo's method

In this method, laundry is folded into rectangles and stored vertically to create something like a filing cabinet. This way, the order on the shelf will never be disturbed, even if you suddenly need to pull out one pillowcase from the middle of the stack (or rather, the row). In addition, vertical storage will save space in the closet.

The second principle of Marie Kondo's method is to group bedding into categories. For example, if you have a lot of the same linens (say, standard white), you might want to keep your pillowcases with your pillowcases and your sheets with your sheets.

You can also use such categories as: adult linen (for a double bed), children's linen (for a single bed) and guest linen. To separate one category from another, you need to use dividers for drawers or boxes.

There is a second name - the Konmari method. In Japan, apartments are small. The living space is not furnished with bulky cabinets and walls. Therefore, housewives actively use vertical storage in drawers of chests of drawers. Or they fill out the organizers and then put them away in the dressing rooms.

Instructions:

1. Fold the duvet cover 4 times and smooth it out with your hands.
2. Fold the edges of the package toward the center to create a strip the width of the organizer.
3. Fold the ends of the fabric bundle again towards the center, on top of each other. Now we focus on the height of the box.
4. Roll all items using the described technology into a square or rectangle. Place in the box vertically with the fold up. Place the bundles tightly so that they retain their shape.

If you are going to use the chest of drawers for vertical storage, then bedding should be folded into a rectangle, not a square. Consider the height and width of the drawer to ensure the stacks fit and look neat.

A special feature is that all the items in the set can be stored in different places in the drawers. For small packages, strong boxes and plastic containers are suitable.

Chests of drawers with small drawers are not suitable for the Japanese method; the depth should be more than 25 cm. Is it possible to store bed linen neatly? YesNo

We put the kits into rolls

This method of storing bed linen is good for its neatness and simplicity. However, there is also a minus - creases form on the linen, so ironed sheets and duvet covers on the bed no longer look very neat.

Fold the laundry in an envelope (in your pocket)

Finally, we present to you the best way to store bed linen - in the form of an envelope. This way your pillowcases and sheets will look perfect in your closet and will never fall apart or become wrinkled.

1. Fold the duvet cover 4 times;
2. Fold the sheet 6 times to form a narrow rectangle and place it in the middle of the duvet cover;
3. Place the folded pillowcases approximately in the middle of the sheet;
4. We wrap the edges of the duvet cover to form a narrow rectangle;
5. Now wrap one edge of the rectangle over the other like a pocket. Voila! The envelope is ready.

We store the blanket on hangers

Not the most compact way to store blankets, bedspreads, rugs and rugs, but still in demand among hanger lovers.

Bedspreads in a basket

Store your blankets in a large wicker basket if you want to put them away, or use a basket with an open lid like the one in the photo. This metal basket has an industrial feel and the cool metallic tones look great paired with flannel throws. The presence of handles makes it easy to move the basket from room to room; such an unusual linen set can take its rightful place in any home.

How not to store bedding

You should not place the cabinet in places with high levels of humidity, for example, next to the bathroom, as this will cause things to suffocate. The best place for this is the bedroom. There are also other prohibitions:

• Linen should not be stored dirty or damp.
• High and low temperatures have a bad effect - places at the base of the cabinet (at least 20 cm from the floor), near balconies and windows, near heating appliances are contraindicated.
• Storage in plastic bags and plastic boxes is contraindicated - this will lead to a musty smell. An exception is vacuum bags - the absence of oxygen will help maintain freshness for a long time.

Blankets in a firewood carrier

A firewood carrier can be purchased at a flea market or second-hand store for a very reasonable price. This item is perfect for storing folded bedspreads. This linen will look best with Aztec prints, adding a touch of boho style to the space.

Helpful hints

• Do I need to iron bed linen after washing? Our answer is - it is desirable. Firstly, this makes storage more compact, secondly, additional heat treatment of this category of things will never hurt, and thirdly, it’s simply more pleasing to the eye.
• The most convenient principle for sorting and storing laundry is in sets.
• It is better to store bedding inside out.
• Do you want to save 20-30 minutes on ironing bed linen? Then do it right on the bed (although you will need an extension cord). To avoid damaging your mattress, make sure you have a mattress pad on it. And, of course, after washing, each item needs to be shaken thoroughly, straightened out and carefully hung on the dryer - this is already half the battle.
• Do not store bedding in factory-made plastic wrappings or bags. In them, the laundry gradually becomes moldy.

Thus, you have become familiar with all the secrets of proper storage of bed linen. If you follow these simple tips, your products will last for quite a long time and will be in good condition.

Remember that the quality of your rest largely depends on the quality of your bedding.

Nice smell

If your closet smells bad, you will need to purchase special fragrances. This will help refresh things and get rid of the musty amber.

For such purposes, bags with aromatic herbs and essential oils are often used. There are also other ways to eliminate odors in your clothes closet.

Essential oils in bottles can be purchased at the pharmacy

Regular washing and ironing of textiles will prevent them from suffocating. With careful use, the linen will last for many years. It is not necessary to be limited to the methods described. There are other ideas for compact storage of things in the closet.