Although the elastic corners on many fitted sheets allow the sheet to remain tight on the mattress, they can be a nightmare to try and fold neatly away, so knowing how to fold a fitted sheet can make it much easier to put away your bed linen.
To help you out, we've put together this simple step by step guide for folding your fitted sheets with easy to follow instructions and a video to show you how.
How to fold a fitted sheet step-by-step
Step 1 - Hold your sheet up lengthways grabbing the two corners at the top from the inside of the sheet. Now flip the corners inside out so your hands are now on the outside and the elastic is facing the opposite way. Now turn the sheet around so that the elastic is facing you.
Step 2 - Put the corner in your right hand over the corner in your left hand to create an upside down L shape.
Step 3 - Swap your hands so your right hand is at the top and use your left hand to pick up the equal corners and straighten it out.
Step 4 - Fold the right hand corner over the left again to form another upside down L shape then straighten out into a rectangle again.
Step 5 - Find a flat surface and lay the sheet down. Fold in the uneven edge to create a straight side and fold in in again to create one long rectangle. Then fold it into thirds to create a perfect square.
How to fold a fitted sheet video
If you find it easier to watch someone demonstrate how they should fold a fitted sheet, here's a simple video tutorial to show you how.
Should I fold fitted sheets?
Why it may feel easier to simply scrunch up your sheets and shove them into a drawer before you're ready to use them, there a few reasons why you should take the extra time to fold them.
•Your sheets will be crease-free so you won't have to steam iron them
•You will have more space in your cupboards
•Your drawers will be organised, allowing you to see where all of your favourite blankets and sets are
Lorna White is a Senior Digital Writer at Yours.co.uk. She was previously a writer at Yours Magazine writing features and news stories before joining the digital team. Lorna loves the great British countryside and likes to spend her spare time out and about in her home of Nottinghamshire walking her dog, Pippin.