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What sounds cozier: a messy, untucked bed or one that's freshly made with smooth, wrinkle-free sheets? If you picked the latter, then making hospital corners is the perfect way to make your bed. Hospital corners, or military corners, give your sheets a nice, crisp appearance, and they're so easy to do. In this article, we break down how to make hospital corners step-by-step so you can easily make your bedroom look tidier.
Things You Should Know
- Lay a flat sheet on your bed so it hangs down evenly on all sides. Tuck the end of the sheet in at the foot of your bed.
- Hold the edge of the sheet 12 in (30 cm) from the bottom. Fold it on top of your mattress so it forms a crease at a 45-degree angle.
- Tuck the excess sheet hanging down by the corner under the mattress. Then, fold the angled sheet down to tuck in the side.
- Fold the other corner of the sheet the same way. Pull the sheet tight to smooth out the wrinkles when you’re finished.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs the top sheet a specific size to do this? If so, what size?Community Answerit would be best to use a top sheet that is fitted for your bed, (ex. king, queen, full, twin).
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QuestionWhat should I do if the bed is against a wall and I cannot pull it out to gain access for tucking it in on the wall side of the mattress?Community AnswerIn this case, it is best to undo the final step of one of the corners that is not against the wall and try to copy it on the other side.
References
- ↑ https://nerleea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Essential-Cadet-Skills-Booklet-CADET-POLICE-ACADEMY.pdf
- ↑ https://youtu.be/sI58kWTrQO4?t=97
- ↑ Cleanzen Cleaning Services. Residential Cleaning Specialists. Expert Interview. 4 February 2022.
- ↑ https://airforcejourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/201804_dorm-tng-manual-27-mar-17.pdf
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ao_dEAUbgJo?t=24
- ↑ Cleanzen Cleaning Services. Residential Cleaning Specialists. Expert Interview. 4 February 2022.
- ↑ https://afrotc.ua.edu/uploads/5/3/7/5/53759463/ft_21_field_training_manual__ftm_.pdf
- ↑ Cleanzen Cleaning Services. Residential Cleaning Specialists. Expert Interview. 4 February 2022.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/mhSlsqmati0?t=47
About This Article
To make hospital corners, start by putting a flat sheet rather than a fitted sheet over your mattress. Next, tuck the bottom of the flat sheet in at the foot of the bed. Then, pick a corner at the foot of the bed to work with, grab the bottom of the sheet and lift it up to form a tent shape. Tuck in any excess fabric that is hanging down around the bed corner, draw the “tent” down over the side of the mattress, and tuck it tightly under the mattress. Repeat this process on the other corner before smoothing out any wrinkles on the sheet. To learn how to make a military style bed, keep reading!