The Proper Folding of Linens

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Whether you're organizing a hospital's linen supply or just a home linen closet, proper folding is essential to keeping everything nice, neat, and well-organized. Learning a few tricks of the trade can help keep your linens from looking like a jumbled mess and make sure that everything you need is together in one place. Better yet, your linens will look neat on the shelf and in the guest room.
Sheets
The bane of most linen storage is the fitted sheet. The elasticized corners prevent the folder from making crisp, wrinkle-free corners and the size of the sheet makes folding it by one's self frustrating. If enlisting a folding partner is out of the question, it can still be done with a little ingenuity and know-how.
Start by taking the sheets from the dryer as soon as it stops, while they are still warm. This should prevent the need for ironing, but if your sheets are already wrinkled, wet a wash cloth or hand towel and throw it and the sheets back in the dryer. Ten minutes should do the trick without relying on the iron or wrinkle-remover sprays.
Clear a large, flat surface and make sure it is clean enough to put your sheets on. Turn the fitted sheet inside-out and hold it in front of you using two corners at the top of the sheet. Fold it in half, putting the elastic corners on the inside. Lay the sheet on the flat surface and fold in half again, this time from the longer side. At this point, all four elastic edges should be together. Continue folding in half until the sheet is the size you need for your storage space.
Follow the same basic steps for the flat sheet and one pillow case. For the second pillow case, open the case and slide the sheets and other pillow case inside. This will keep your sheet sets together and looking neat on the shelf. If they are used infrequently, it will also mean they need to be laundered less frequently. If dust accumulates, just strip off the outer pillowcase and wash it. A dryer sheet tucked inside the pillow case will also help keep your linens smelling fresh.
Towels
Towels can be tricky because some people believe that a towel should be folded in half and then in half again to make something vaguely resembling a square. However, choosing proper folding looks nicer, allowing you to make use of visible towel racks and increase your storage space.
To fold towels like your favorite hotel, start with a flat surface. Fold the towel in half and then in half again. Then, fold the towel in thirds, being sure to tuck the edges underneath.
Of course, the absolute best way to ensure your linens are folded neatly and properly is to hire a linen service. A linen service is an inexpensive way to always have fresh sheets and towels without spending several days a week in the laundry room. Your linen service will pick up dirty linens, clean them and return them nicely pressed and folded and ready to use again.