Changing new bedding can often take time. And if you like to snuggle up under one of the best duvets, you’ll probably need to know how to put on a duvet cover quickly. This is often the case if you spend time struggling to put on a duvet cover, only to end up with a crumpled or lumpy mess. But if you don’t want to start over, there are some helpful methods to make putting on a duvet cover easier and faster.
So if you want to make the task of making your bed easier, here’s how to put on a duvet cover in four easy steps and save valuable time.
How to put on a duvet cover (traditional method)
1. First, lay the duvet flat on the mattress, and spread it out. Make sure the duvet tag is at the head of the bed, so it’s at the bottom of the cover when you put it inside.
2. Next, turn the duvet cover over. Standing at the foot of the bed, lay the duvet cover over the duvet, with the open end of the cover near you.
3. Put your hands in the duvet cover through the bottom opening, and reach all the way out until you can grab the top two corners of the blanket near the head of the bed. Then pinch the left corner with your left hand and the right corner with your right hand.
4. Next, take the corners of the duvet, flip the duvet cover over your hands and slide the cover over the rest of the duvet. Shake the duvet cover over the duvet, adjust over time. Once the cover is fully on the duvet, attach the buttons or snaps to the bottom of the cover. Shake the duvet one last time so that it lies flat and wrinkle-free on the bed.
How to put on a duvet cover (California roll method)
Alternatively, you can try the California roll method, otherwise known as the burrito, a bed-making hack that went viral.
1. First, lay the duvet cover flat on your bed, inside out with the buttons at the end of the bed, then lay your duvet on top.
2. Begin by rolling the duvet cover tightly inside the comforter (starting with the shorter side at the top) and rolling it all the way to the end like a burrito shape.
3. Then open the buttons and wrap one side of the buttons around the tube you created. Once you have buttoned the duvet, hold the sides and unroll the duvet.
How often should I wash my duvet?
Experts recommend washing your comforter at least every two weeks and sheets once a week. However, if you suffer from allergies or have pets, you should wash more frequently.
While you’re changing your duvet, find out how to wash a pillow, how to wash a weighted blanket Where how to make white sheets brighter to keep your bedding fresh and clean.
