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Maybelle Sun 30-Sept-18 11:12:02

I am finding it increasingly difficult to make our bed. 5' wide deep heavy mattress making it hard to tuck the bottom sheet in well enough for it to stay in place.
I am wondering about buying some fitted sheets, easier to put on. But am not sure if they will stay in place.
Does anyone have any suggestions ?

PamelaJ1 Tue 16-Oct-18 09:33:32

A bit off thread but on the same sort of subject.
I was recently directed to YouTube to watch the rolling method of putting on a duvet cover. Haven’t tried it yet but a friend says it’s sooo easy.

overthehill Tue 16-Oct-18 13:35:34

I'm thinking of going the other way. I have fitted sheets extra depth and although they stay on the bed each morning they are ruckled and have to be straightened out and retucked in. Do others have to do this or is your bottom sheet nice and flat when you get up? I've tried the suspender thing with no luck

annep Tue 16-Oct-18 14:39:46

Mine don't move much but I still thjnk straightening is wasier than lifting a heagy mattress to tuck a steaight sheet in.
PamelaJ it does work. Just remember to turn the duvet cover inside out and roll it tightly.

annep Tue 16-Oct-18 23:00:52

I hope you managed to translate my last post. I was obviously in a hurry.?