Pegasus Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 and puts them right back on just so they won't have to try to fold them? :D I can fold a fitted sheet very carefully but it still looks as if I just balled it up. I've found it's much easier to just take them out of the dryer and put them right back on the bed. Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I have been doing this for a few years now. It's just easier. I do always have a spare set of sheets just in case there is a "incident" that requires changing during a time where washing and returning them to the bed just isn't possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yep. I have to time it right, though, to be sure they're fully dry before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I thought everyone did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 We only have one complete set of sheets for our bed so yep, this is What I do. I couldn't neatly fold a fitted sheet to save my life. That is something my mom could do that to this day baffles my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, I can fold a fitted sheet without any problem, but it's just less work to wash then put right back on. The only problem is when it's bedtime and you realize you forgot to put the sheets in the dryer. Oh, and you only have one set because you always wash then put them right back on the bed. Yeah, that's happened a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cani e porci Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 That's what I do. I used to have multiple sheet sets, but they took up too much room in my nearly-nonexistent linen closet. I purged and now have one extra set of sheets for each bed, just for emergencies (like our puke-o-rama two days before Christmas this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 That's what we do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 See I HAVE to do that because I downsized to only two sets of sheets - a summer cotton set and a winter flannel set. It isn't because I can't fold, really. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, I can fold a fitted sheet without any problem, Are you available to provide tutoring?!? :bigear: We have several sets of sheets because DH tends to pick them up when he finds them on sale. We love to use the flannel sheets in the winter but the regular sheets in the summer so I do have to make a switch as the seasons change. Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses this little shortcut (as I listen for the dryer to buzz so I can get our bed made!) Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Waving my hand wildly, "I do, I do." It saves time, and I like the sheets fresh anyway;). I do have extra sets, but I'd wash them even knowing they are clean and ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I do the same thing. Wash them then put them right back on the bed. We all do that here at our house. We do have 3 extra sheet set and that is it. There are 5 of us so that is 4 beds. The extra sheets are for accidents that may happen (it hasn't happened for about 5 years so not sure why I am holding on to the extra sets) Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I generally do that, but mainly because one set is so much nicer than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokons Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Here's a video tutorial on how to fold a fitted bed sheet. It looks great but I haven't tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 and puts them right back on just so they won't have to try to fold them? :D I can fold a fitted sheet very carefully but it still looks as if I just balled it up. I've found it's much easier to just take them out of the dryer and put them right back on the bed. Pegasus Is there any other way? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Me! Yes, I have plenty of sheets, but I don't care, it's easier to just wash and dry and remake the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 We do. Whenever possible. Why do extra work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 . The extra sheets are for accidents that may happen (it hasn't happened for about 5 years so not sure why I am holding on to the extra sets) Holly You're holding onto them because if you didn't, an accident would SURELY happen right away! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) There's a very small window when I could take the sheets off the bed and get them washed between dh getting out and me getting in. So no, or I'd be waiting for the dryer buzzer weekly. I fold the fitted sheets without a problem- one skill my mother taught me well. I remember Martha Stuart having a video about this... off to see if it's still available.:auto: Here is the Martha one, from an Oprah show. However, when I do it, I put all four corners together first. I find that to be easier, and then I don't need to lay the sheet down. Edited January 9, 2011 by JoyfulMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Well, I only have one set of sheets for each bed. So, yeah, they get washed and then put right back on. I thought most homes were that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I didn't know it needed a confession! I grew up doing this. I do keep one set of old sheets for emergencies but we rarely need them. Mostly it was when our cat was sick. Ewww.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 So I'm the only one who doesn't? If I did, I wouldn't get into bed until midnight since I'm always forgetting to put things in the dryer. We have 2 sets for each bed and the new one goes on as soon as the old one is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 and puts them right back on just so they won't have to try to fold them? :D Pegasus That's me! I hate folding the sheets. I'm not very good at it either. The two are related. If I were good at it, I would hate it less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 So I'm the only one who doesn't? If I did, I wouldn't get into bed until midnight since I'm always forgetting to put things in the dryer. We have 2 sets for each bed and the new one goes on as soon as the old one is off. You're not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I thought everyone did that. :iagree::lol: Especially in the winter, I love to have them right out of the dryer to the bed. Cozy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I thought everyone did that. :iagree: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in GA Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 and puts them right back on just so they won't have to try to fold them? :D I have always done my sheets this way and never realized it was something to "confess" to. To me it always seemed obvious -- wash them, put them back on. Why would I do it any other way? I've never owned a second set of sheets. Why would I need more clutter in the closet?? I guess that's not the norm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in GA Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Just wanted to add ... the other thing I do is on "Sheet Day," the second my feet hit the floor, I strip the bed, and put the sheets in the wash either right before or right after my shower. So I have no problem getting the beds re-made by around lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairie rose Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Another household with only one set of sheets per bed. I just never saw a reason for more than one set per bed. Just more thing to fold and put away and have a place for. Not to mention the cheapest fitted sheet (not sheet sets, just the fitted) for my California King size bed was $30! And I had to hunt for that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 We only have one set per bed also. Hey- I don't have to fold or store them. If there is an incident, it wouldn't kill us to sleep on the mattress protector or throw a blanket over the mattress for one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Just wanted to add ... the other thing I do is on "Sheet Day," the second my feet hit the floor, I strip the bed, and put the sheets in the wash either right before or right after my shower. So I have no problem getting the beds re-made by around lunchtime. That's what I do, too. I get it done and out of my mind! It seems a waste of my time and energy to fold sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I find this simpler, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 So I'm the only one who doesn't? If I did, I wouldn't get into bed until midnight since I'm always forgetting to put things in the dryer. We have 2 sets for each bed and the new one goes on as soon as the old one is off. This is what we do. Sheets stay newer longer if you rotate them, just like shoes or anything else. I learned to fold fitted sheets from Martha Stewart. When they are folded in my linen closet, you can't tell them from the flat sheets without opening them up. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I do, but it is because we only have one set per bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I do wash them and put them back on the bed, but not because I don't know how to fold them. I'm actually quite good at folding fitted sheets! :D But, I only have one set of winter/flannel sheets, and one set of summer/percale sheets, and I don't see any reason to have more. It's easy enough to wash and dry them, and put them back on the bed. I have all day to get it done! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This is what we do. Sheets stay newer longer if you rotate them, just like shoes or anything else. I learned to fold fitted sheets from Martha Stewart. When they are folded in my linen closet, you can't tell them from the flat sheets without opening them up. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/how-to-fold-a-fitted-sheet Why would sheets stay longer if you rotate them? They would last twice as long linearly (is that a word? oh well, I like it) because you aren't using them but half the time, but the per use time would be the same. I count a sheet's age based on per use. (Well, not really; but 2 sets alternated would last the same as 2 sets not alternated.) If you really want to save your new sheets, just don't wash them as often. That is where they are worn out. I prefer my sheets to be washed and put straight on the bed. They smell better that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I do because I like the fresh smell. I have some extras, and when I switch, I always wash them first. Can't stand stale sheets. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I often put them straight back on the bed, but I also learned how to fold a fitted sheet really neatly. There was a sitcom on years and years ago where there was a "normal" family and then a "perfect" family - wife called Barb, and husband Ken ;-) Barb (of course) knew how to fold a fitted sheet, and I was just so excited to know it could be done, and figured it out. Dh thought I was a little nuts, but also wasn't too surprised by that.... I also saw how to do it properly on Oprah once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Here is the Martha one, from an Oprah show. However, when I do it, I put all four corners together first. I find that to be easier, and then I don't need to lay the sheet down. I rarely ever watched the Oprah show, but I caught this one when my oldest was a toddler and learned to fold fitted sheets. We have two sheets for each bed here. Accidents happen. I prefer not to count the number of nights, I've changed someone's sheets around 1am for one reason or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 :seeya: Me! I do have one extra set, mainly because we have a sofa bed for a guest bed that uses the same size sheets as our bed. I like putting them on right before bed so they're still snuggly warm when I lie down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I don't...that would mean I'd have to actually keep track of my laundry and never forget it, which just isn't going to happen. If we get to bedtime and there are no sheets on the kids beds, very bad things might happen, like my head exploding. ;) I do usually make dh fold the sheets, though. I CAN do it...but he does a much better job. :glare: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's what I do. I used to have multiple sheet sets, but they took up too much room in my nearly-nonexistent linen closet. I purged and now have one extra set of sheets for each bed, just for emergencies (like our puke-o-rama two days before Christmas this year). :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's what I do because I only have one set of sheets that I like. If they wear out, I am going to be up a creek trying to find a set of sheets that I like. (King size, extra long, extra wide, just the right texture of fabric--I like the more slippery texture vs flannel or hospital cotton). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Only one set of sheets here. Wash and put right back on. I don't like that smell sheets get after sitting in a linen closet. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I thought everyone did this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 LOL Me too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I have four sets of sheets, two for winter and two for summer. Generally speaking, I do just wash them and put them back on the bed. I have a spare in case we need a change in the middle of the night or if I forget to move the laundry then at least I have another set. Edited January 10, 2011 by KidsHappen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My husband has tried to teach me how to fold a fitted sheet but I still can't fold them as nice as he does;). You can tell which ones I folded :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.