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LAURA DE BARRA regularly brings her lifestyle and home maintenance masterclasses to the Glenveagh Home Magazine on TheJournal.ie. This week: how to make your bed – yes, there is a right way to do it.
Making a bed or changing the sheets may seem like the most simple of tasks, but there are some steps that will not only help prolong the life of your linen, they will also ensure a more restful sleep. Here are my top tips for a bed that always feels crisp and fresh…
1. Air the bed each day
I probably don’t need to tell you how to make your bed, but there is some other everyday advice I can share. Many people will mistakenly make their bed right after they have gotten out of it. But while you sleep, your body releases skin particles, natural odours and more. If you whip the covers straight back into place and pile pillows on top, you’ll trap those odours and particles and end up with musty-smelling sheets, fast.
The key here is to wait – a few hours if you can, or at least until you’ve showered, dressed and had breakfast. To truly rid your bed of all she has gathered in the night, you can do as the central Europeans do and hang your duvet out the window to freshen. If this is a step too far for you, do this:
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2. Change the sheets regularly
Making your bed from scratch is one household job most people hate but doing it well and frequently can enhance your night’s sleep.
3. Some final everyday tips…
Want more tips and hacks? Laura de Barra’s debut book, Gaff Goddess: Simple Tips And Tricks To Help You Run Your Home is on shelves now, published by Transworld Ireland. Buy it here or in all good bookshops, and follow Laura on Instagram for even more cleaning and lifestyle tips.
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