House cleaning is a tedious task. Just changing bed linen costs the housewife a lot of effort. The question of how to quickly tuck a blanket into a duvet cover without suffering often comes up. A detailed analysis of the duvet cover device and a number of useful life hacks will help to finally understand the problem.
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What types and sizes of duvet covers are there?
Duvet covers have many varieties. The classification is based on the cutout location, shape, and fastening method. It is common to distinguish two main categories – “B” and “C”. “B” has a cutout in the middle. And “C” are closed products. Most often, they have a special fastener.
According to the types of holes, duvet covers are divided into:
- with a hole at the bottom;
A slit at the bottom is a popular type of duvet cover, which is convenient and can be used on both sides. - with a hole on the side;
A side slit is a popular option for a baby blanket that prevents the blanket from falling out of the cover. - with a hole in the middle.
A slit in the middle is a Soviet version with a square, rectangular, diamond-shaped opening or a narrow strip in the center
The most popular now are products with a hole at the bottom. They are the most convenient and practical. Products with a slit in the middle were actively used during the USSR. But practice has proven their inconvenience when changing bed linen. Each type has its own special tricks regarding operation.
The sizes of duvet covers include:
- one and a half;
Single and a half set of bed linen - double;
Double bed linen set - Eurostandard;
Flannel bedding set euro size - family;
Family bedding set with two duvet covers - children's.
Children's bedding set for a little princess
It is very important that the duvet cover matches the size of the blanket. This will significantly save the housewife's energy. An incorrect selection will also interfere with direct use: lumps may form that will interfere with sleep.
Learning the type and size of the duvet cover will make changing your bed linen much easier. This will help you quickly choose the right “life hack”.
How to quickly tuck a blanket into a duvet cover: life hacks
- For models with a cutout at the bottom
We put the blanket on the duvet cover corner to corner
This option is called "sausage". First, you need to turn the product inside out, and then straighten it out. Cover it with a blanket on top so that the corners match very precisely. Next, you need to roll the blanket and duvet cover into a tube.
This should be done from top to bottom, trying to reach the cut. When the “tube” is ready, turn it right side out from the cut.
You just need to pull out the blanket. The effect is guaranteed!
- Side Slit Options
A duvet cover with a side slit creates great difficulties. First, the blanket is rolled into a tube. The resulting one must be inserted into the product. The ends are carefully aligned. The structure is shaken until the blanket itself takes the ideal position, eliminating the occurrence of lumps, the corner falling out of place.
- Products with a large slot
Turn the duvet cover inside out
Place the blanket in the slot, bring its ends to the inside of the corners of the product. The corners must match up absolutely precisely.
Next, you need to gently shake the structure. The blanket should straighten out. The other two corners are adjusted, brought to a perfect match.
Shake again.
Shake the blanket, continuing to hold it by the outer corners.
- Tucking in a blanket together
It is much more efficient to shake the blanket using four hands. You can hold two pairs of corners at once. The blanket straightens out much faster, and the quality of the work is only higher.
- When the duvet cover has a slit in the middle
Fold the blanket in half vertically - like a “book”
The blanket is covered with the product. The corners are tucked in from the narrow side.
The rest is pushed forward. The blanket is shaken until it is in the perfect position.
Tucking in a blanket can be really difficult. But with a little effort and ingenuity, any housewife can handle this difficult task. The main thing is to consider the size and type of the product. Their features are the key to success, a guarantee of maintaining strength.
Video: How to quickly tuck a blanket into a duvet cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2h2nndOQ_A
