Bedmaking

Bedmaking is the process of preparing and arranging bedding on a bed for sleeping. It is practiced in homes, hotels, and healthcare facilities to provide a clean, comfortable, and orderly sleeping surface. Proper bedmaking supports hygiene by keeping linens sanitary and wrinkle-free, while also contributing to the room’s appearance and the sleeper’s comfort.

Common components include a fitted sheet that grips the mattress, a flat sheet, a blanket or duvet (often inside a duvet cover), and a bedspread or cover. Pillows with pillowcases complete the setup. In many settings a top sheet sits between the sleeper and the blanket. Hospitals and some hotels use hospital corners to secure the sheets at the mattress edges.

Typical home bedmaking proceeds from stripping the bed, laundering or rotating linens, and refitting the elements in order. Start with the fitted sheet, ensuring the corners are snug. Add the flat sheet and tuck the sides under the mattress; a hospital corner can be used for a neat, secure fit. Place the blanket or duvet on top, then the bedspread. Finish with pillows arranged and plumped.

Ergonomics and hygiene: to protect the back, bend at the knees and avoid twisting; use a mattress protector and wash linens regularly. Practices vary by climate, culture, and preference; some households use simple sheets, others layer more. Regular bedmaking helps extend linen life and can improve perceived sleep quality.