In our house we only have one small storage closet in the hallway that leads back to the bedrooms, so we have use it for several different purposes. Until recently, not only did I store extra linens in that closet, but it also housed cleaning supplies, paper products, office supplies, and more!
With as much stuff as I had crammed into that one tiny closet, it won’t surprise you to learn that it was basically impossible to keep it all organized. But during one of my most recent closet re-organization efforts, I realized a couple of important things.
The first realization was that we had more spare sheets and pillowcases than we really needed (or that anyone really needs). The second realization was that all that bedding was occupying valuable shelf space that I could be using for other purposes.
I was ultimately able to solve both problems at once by making one simple switch! And that’s what today’s post is all about, because I’ll be sharing the brilliant bedding storage hack that helped me solve my closet organization problems.
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The first thing I did (which I probably should have done a long time ago) was get rid of most of the extra bedding we had. I decided to keep just one extra set of sheets and pillowcases per bed, but that was only the beginning—the real difference-make was where I ended up storing those sheets!
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How to Store Your Bedding Underneath Your Mattress
I decided to move the extra bedding sets and store them under the mattress they belonged to. Not only did this free up a lot of valuable space in my linen closet, but it also ended up being a really convenient system too (but more on that later).
Here’s how you can put this brilliant storage hack to work in your own home!
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Step 1 – Fold the Bedding Neatly
Start by folding your sheets as neatly as possible. This will help prevent them from getting wrinkled while they are tucked away.
Need some pointers on how to fold a fitted sheet? Check out the instructions at the link below!
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Step 2 – Stack It All Together
Stack your folded sheets and pillowcases together, or you can make a handy bedding “package.” To do this, slide the folded sheet(s) and one of the pillowcases into the remaining pillowcase to keep them bundled together.
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Step 3 – Tuck It Under Your Mattress
Finally, tuck the extra set of bedding between your mattress and box spring. (I recommend putting it near the foot of your bed close to the outside edge, where it will be easily accessible yet less noticeable.)
And that’s all there is to it! :-)
Why It Works
Not only does this storage hack free up space in your linen closet, but it also keeps your bedding fresh and dust-free! When it’s time to wash your bedsheets, all you have to do is remove the sheets, pull the clean set out from under your mattress, and remake your bed—it doesn’t get much quicker or easier than that!
Where do you store your extra bedding?
I would still keep my extra sheets in our linen closet, but you did give me an idea about storing extra quilts. Instead of putting them under the mattress though, getting a bag and keeping them under the bed would help with the extra space in our closet. Since quilts should not be put in plastic bags, I would get, or make a cloth bag for them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Been doing exactly this for years. I bought a comforter that came in the usual large zippered clear plastic. I put my clean sheets in there with a dryer sheet, slip it under the bed and I am good to go! Best sheet storage remedy ever!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.That’s very good idea! But if you don’t mind your bed being unmade for a little while, I just wash them and put them straight back on the bed. Really no need for an extra set of sheets…..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Freshly washed sheets should never be put on the bed. The fibres need time to “relax”. This extends the life of the sheets especially if they are expensive.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.That’s my solution. Use one set for a season before switching it up.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I fold them and store in one of the pillow cases and then that goes in a matching pillow sham. The sham is one of the pillows that gets removed at night and put back when the bed is made in the morning. I hide them in plain sight.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.NinaC you win the best idea prize!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Now THAT is a great idea!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I LOVE this idea!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great idea Nina C!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love that idea! Thanks!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi. I would like to know if I can obtain the type of shelving in your closet from amazon as I live in the uk ?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I, too, store a set of sheets under the mattress. However, I fold them into a WIDER rectangle and lay them flat under the mattress by the feet. I especially like to do that in the guest bedroom and I tell guests where the clean sheets are in case they need them. Sometimes they even change the sheets before they leave…… a bonus! ;)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I also store tablecloths under my mattress. They stay flat and look ironed!
I like to store my extra sheet set in the bottom drawer of my nightstand….they are very handy and just fit.
I avoid a drawer full of odd “stuff” that way, and I am not tempted to add to my sheet collection as only one set will fit.
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