We all know the feeling of slipping into a freshly made hotel bed with cool, crisp sheets. And after our vacation, we want to feel just as pampered at home. And if you really want to impress your guests and achieve the same meticulous look of a five-star luxury hotel, you need to iron your fitted sheets so you starch them properly. Here's how:
Tips and tricks for wrinkle-free fitted sheets
Don't let a lack of time stop you from the luxury of climbing into a perfectly made bed in the evening. Here are a few tips to speed up the process when time is of the essence:
- Remove the bedding from the dryer before it is completely dry. Ideally, the cotton bed linen still feels slightly damp. This makes it easier to iron.
- If you want to ensure that your sheets stay wrinkle-free for as long as possible, consider using a starch spray. Starch spray will leave your sheets feeling crisp but not uncomfortable. This is key to achieving the same look and feel as a hotel bed. Starch goes beyond water by strengthening the fabric so laundry stays crisp (but not stiff) for longer. Plus, the thickness adds fullness to the bedding, making it feel pleasantly cool when you or your guests slip into it.
- Fold the sheets into quarters lengthwise. This speeds up the ironing process and gives you a nice, manageable area to work with. Because the sheet is folded lengthwise, the folds will not be visible when you make the bed.With a fitted sheetsecure the corners over the ironing board to keep the elastic out of the way while ironing.
- The best way to remove stubborn creases is to set your iron to a relatively high temperature. There's something wonderfully satisfying about watching the wrinkles melt away from your sheets when you run a hot iron over them. Wait until the iron has fully heated up before tackling the folded sheet - this way you can ensure that each layer is ironed well.
- Have water spray ready. A gentle spray of water can help you remove stubborn creases from your sheets. Most modern irons can be filled with water, which is then sprayed at the push of a button. However, if your iron does not have a spray device, you should use a spray bottle. This works just as well as an iron and can help you remove wrinkles from any top sheet.
- Once you've started ironing, it's best to work in sections. If you divide your covers into a manageable size, ironing wrinkles will be much easier, and each section should fit on your ironing board.
- Don't skip the pillowcases. Fluffy, smooth pillows are the hallmark of a well-made bed. Each pillowcase should be carefully starched and ironed before the pillows are inserted.
- Smooth and tuck. Make the bed with the freshly ironed linens, making sure to straighten each layer. Tuck the corners of each layer as well as the pillowcases tightly to achieve a perfect look.
Ironing fitted sheets on the bed
You can iron your fitted sheets while they are lying on the bed. Even though the end result isn't quite as crisp, this method is easier and quicker than using an ironing board. You can also use starch to get rid of wrinkles even faster. Warning: Know the material of your mattress and the appropriate heat setting before ironing sheets on the bed. We do not recommend ironing sheets on the bed if the heat can damage your mattress. If you choose to iron on the bed, keep the movements quick and light.
- Before ironing, it has proven to be extremely helpful to pin the corners of the fitted sheet together. You can then use the elasticated inside corner as an anchor by wrapping it around the corners of your bed.
- You can get the shiny look of a hotel bed by starching and ironing only the pillowcases and the top quarter of fitted sheets and flat sheets - the only part that is visible.if the bedis made. Once you've fluffed the pillows and smoothed the comforter, you (and your guests) will be impressed at how luxurious your bed looks with minimal effort.
- But if you want impeccable bedding, iron the entire bed sheet. Place the crumpled sheet on your mattress and iron from the inside corner to the outside side so you don't mess up the sheet as you move and iron all over the bed.
- Then iron the sides of the bed sheet. So if you don't have much time to iron sheets, this is enough.
- If you're still having trouble getting wrinkles out of your bedding and you have a tumble dryer, consider giving your sheets a quick spin cycle. The high heat of the dryer and the feel of the spin cycle can help remove wrinkles from covers of all sizes!
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a regular ironing board for sheets?
Yes, you can use a regular board to iron your bed sheets and pillowcases. You will need to reposition the sheet regularly as most boards are too small to cover the sheet to its full size, especially king size sheets. But a wrinkle-free state is still possible!
Can freshly ironed sheets be placed directly on the bed?
Once you've ironed your new sheets, you can immediately put them back on the bed if you want. NewSheets feelcrispy before washing, while freshly ironed sheets feel soft and give you the feeling of a luxury hotel.
How do I get stubborn creases out of bed sheets?
The best way to iron out stubborn wrinkles is to slightly increase the temperature of your iron and use a spray bottle to apply water to the wrinkles. This way you can remove wrinkles that just won't go away.
Also read:Folding fitted sheets: an impossibility? Not with this trick!
