How to fold your towels if they are on display

[Clair]

Definitely a man! [:D][:D]

[cowoman]

The down side is that the blokes pretend  that they dont know the difference !!! 

[Kitty]

How does everyone get duvets into the covers, when doing it solo?   That is my most DREADED task.

 

 

[Clair]

It helps if both the duvet and the cover are flat on the bed. I grab each top corner of the duvet in each hand, insert both hands inside the cover pulling the duvet inside, aiming for the same corners then slide the cover down the duvet.

With French-made covers, which have a narrower opening, it's a definite pain in the bum, particularly when doing a super-large cover (6' bed...)

[Cat]

[quote user="Clair"]With French-made covers, which have a narrower opening, it's a definite pain in the bum, particularly when doing a super-large cover (6' bed...)
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Oh how I second that!

 

[YCCMB]

That's why I like Ikea's duvet covers. Most (not all) of them have a small hole in the top corner (the seam is undone about 5cm) so you can stuff your duvet inside and then grab the corners from the outside and shake the duvet into the cover.

BTW, I loved this handy hint on the link provided in the OP:

[url]http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-secure-sheets-to-the-bed-with-porn-stars-260099/[/url]

[Cerise]

Pierre - you are not the only one - the dreaded Marie (the cleaning woman not the Town Hall[:)]) had a screeching fit one day because Madame (me) had folded a sheet inside out.   Shall I tell you the worse?  Not only did I not know but I didn't care either.  The secret is to have all white stuff that looks the same anyway up, then like me you can carry on in blissful ignorance.

[mint]

Cerise, please don't discourage him.  At least he is showing some sort of interest?

[cowoman]

my husband turns the cover inside out.Then he grabs hold of the corners and does something else (at  this point I have usually made an excuse to get away  ,like I'll put the kettle on) I then come back and the quilt cover is on and the quilt and cover are being hung down to the floor with him standing on the bed  holding it high and it hanging low  (the cover that is)

[mint]

Cowoman, conjures up the funniest picture for me.  Can you persuade him to let you take a photo so that we could all learn how to do it properly?[:)]

[cowoman]

I think its best all round if we never find out...let him keep his secret to himself.......I never want to find out, I just keep telling him how clever he is!!!!!

[cowoman]

I think this is what he does but he shakes it down standing on the bed  (the secret is out)

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-put-on-a-duvet-cover

[WJT]

I have tried it that way and it is never that easy for me. I think she used a single sized duvet, I would like to see her do it with a king size.[:)] I love it in the beginning how she says two items needed: one duvet and one clean duvet cover.[:D]

Cowoman, I love your new avatar, it makes me smile every time I see it.

[mint]

So, Cowoman, we can add one little coda to the advice on folding and keeping bedlinen.  Fold duvet covers inside out!

Come to think of it, that's the trick, isn't it?  Strip dirty cover and leave inside out for washing.  After washing and drying, fold still inside out and keep until next use when you do as the woman does on your video.

Advantage too is that all those fluffy bits that gather inside the corners will now get washed out.  Nice!

[cowoman]

Fluffy bits and socks

[f1steveuk]

I didn't watch the video, nor did I read all the posts, it's an entire thread about folding towels!!! Why, I made a sort of multi size wine rack, and I roll the towels, not much folding required!

[Kitty]

F1 Steve - You have no idea the importance of folding towels until you have been in the hospitality business.

 

[cowoman]

If I was the owner of a multi size wine rack for towels.It wouldn't be long before each towel was put somewhere that I couldn't find and a bottle of nicely placed plonk would appear instead.

Just by telling us that you have a multi size wine rack means you are taking part in this thread on folding towels...you just roll yours.......I bet there are people out there that will say ooh i hate that.

[Lachouette]

[quote user="Cathy"]

How does everyone get duvets into the covers, when doing it solo?   That is my most DREADED task.

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I find that using a couple of DIY spring clamps - you know the sort of

thing...just like a very strong 3" clothes peg, on the far corners

holds the duvet in place in the cover while I manoeuvre the rest

inside.  This resists shaking and won't come off, even on a large

French quilt.  My biggest worry is then leaving the clamps there!

Jan

 

[jimbob]

Many years ago I worked in Marks and Spencer, I was tought how to fold towels there, I have folded them at home like this ever since, my family think I am mad but I just think they look neat and tidy

Nina

[WJT]

Nina, go on then tell us. Is the Marks and Spencer way the same way as in the video?[:)]

[Christine Animal]

Yes Nina, we want to know!

 

[quote user="f1steveuk"]I didn't watch the video, nor did I read all the posts, it's an entire thread about folding towels!!! Why, I made a sort of multi size wine rack, and I roll the towels, not much folding required!
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I happened to see that idea on another video with the towel folding one, about tidying up, and thought they looked nice rolled and stacked in a rack.   [:)]

 

[mint]

They're great rolled when, after frequent washing, they get a bit out of shape and the corners are every which way.

[jimbob]

Haven't seen the video, I will have a look now and let you all know!!

Nina

[Pierre ZFP]

[quote user="sweet 17"]They're great rolled when, after frequent washing, they get a bit out of shape and the corners are every which way.[/quote]

Corners every which way?? What kind of disorderly house are you keeping?? You should be ashamed of yourself

I think I'll go and check which way up my seams are now ...........