Why is this necessary?
Many citizens who have a large number of items in their wardrobe do not always understand why they need to bother putting things away in neat, sorted piles. Because of this, small wardrobe items fall off haphazardly, which is not good.
- The material from which the panties are made does not wrinkle, which increases safety and further shelf life. This is especially true for expensive items that are made from delicate, capricious fabric.
- You don't have to turn the entire drawer upside down to find those very panties that you really want to wear today.
- You'll be surprised at how much free space you'll have in your closet once your clothes are nicely folded and sorted into their proper places.
Note! Neatly folded underwear has a positive effect on human health. You won’t have to be nervous and angry looking for clothes that have gone missing somewhere if they are in their place
The nervous system will thank you very much.
Popular ways to fold laundry
It would seem that folding panties is so difficult, but most people believe that they don’t even need to be ironed - they’re not visible under clothes. However, caring for things not only extends their service life, but also gives confidence. The realization that your underwear looks impeccable will never make you feel uncomfortable about having to undress. This situation can arise not only at a romantic meeting, but also, say, in a hospital. For storage or transportation, there are several ways to fold your panties compactly.
Square
Ideal for men's boxers, women's shorts. If there are several pieces of the same model, it is convenient to store them inside a small box. The latter can be placed in a chest of drawers or a closet. To fold laundry into a square, you need:
- Place the panties with the front side up and smooth out the folds.
- Fold in the sides to form a small rectangle.
- Fold the right side up vertically.
- Folding the left side is similar to turning over a page of a book.
- Place the bottom of the panties under the elastic band.
The result should be a square or rectangle for storing products with almost identical sides. The linen will look quite neat, even if the figures do not turn out identical. These panties hardly wrinkle.
Bundle
To rationally use the space in your suitcase, you can make a small package out of panties:
- Turn the elastic band of the product inside out, but no more than 3–5 cm.
- Fold one side inward so that the edge of the other, when folded, lies in the fold.
- From bottom to top, roll the resulting rectangle into a tube.
- Use the folded edge with an elastic band to tighten the finished package.
Scroll
To turn your panties into a small scroll, you first need to place them on a surface with the side facing you. Then fold the central part up, flush with the waistband. You can roll the product from any side, the main thing is to do it very tightly.
To prevent folded panties from unfolding, they are placed in the drawer with the free edge down, very tightly to each other. If there is little space, the laundry is placed in several layers. This way it is convenient to fold both men's and women's underpants: slips, thongs, swimming trunks, bikinis, retro.
Plastic bag
This is the recommended method for folding men's boxers:
- Lay the product out in front of you, smooth out the edges.
- From left to right, fold it in half.
- Place the right side on the left so that one seam touches the other.
- Turn the panties over so the bottom should be on the right hand.
- Fold the top edge down until it forms a rectangle.
- Fold the panties in half. If the bottom and waistband are at the same level, then everything is done correctly.
Envelope
This is one of the easiest ways to fold your panties as compactly as possible. It is convenient to use for any model, except shorts and boxers. The lower part of the product is bent upward, reaching the edge of the elastic band. After which the sides are folded inward by no more than a third. If you turn the product over, you will get an even square. Depending on the amount of free space, panties folded in an envelope are placed vertically. Another option is to lay them horizontally on top of each other with a slight release.
Egg
In fact, the result loosely resembles the standard egg shape, but looks a little fuller than a regular package. The method is suitable for men's boxers, women's slips, and shorts. A simple step-by-step instruction will help you understand the nuances:
- Place the panties face up, smoothing the edges well.
- Scroll the elastic three times, leaving a small part of the bottom of the product free.
- Turn the item back side up.
- Fold the side elements into the center by a third.
- Cover the folded sides with the central free part.
- Turn the package inside out 3 times in a row through the formed pocket.
File
Storing thongs folded this way will be the most compact. Having laid out your panties in front of you, you need to visually divide them into three parts. Imaginary lines are where the product folds. According to them, fold the left and right sides towards the center. Lift the bottom part up, turn the thong over.
Universal
The method, which is suitable for absolutely all models, is very similar to the previous one. Step-by-step instruction:
- Fold the sides to the center by a third, with the right side covering the left.
- Align the bottom edge of the product with the belt.
- Press the laundry with your hands, turn it over and put it in a box or drawer.
Ironed items are much easier to manage than wrinkled ones. Panties do not always need to be ironed; it is enough to take them out of the washing machine in time and dry them unfolded. Any of the presented methods ensures comfortable use of linen.
Tip three: beds in a row
If clothes are folded the old-fashioned way, then most likely, in order to find a certain item, you will have to turn over everything that is in the chest of drawers. The problem can be solved if you know how to fold shirts, pants, and T-shirts.
All the resulting rectangles of clothes are folded according to the Japanese method of organizing the interior space of a closet. According to Marie Kondo's "How to Stack Things Vertically," you need to place them on the shelves of your dresser or cabinet next to each other in a vertical position. For example, files are stored in a special box or on a stand.
When looking for the right thing in a chest of drawers or a drawer, you will not need to stir everything from bottom to top, because the view of clothes folded vertically is very good. You can take the right thing on the first try. You don't even need an iron, because clothes folded neatly do not require additional ironing.
The Japanese method “How to sort out your closet, or How to fold bed linen using the KonMari method” allows you to quickly restore order and get rid of trash. The method is especially good for those households who have limited space to place things and, for example, only have a chest of drawers.
Bedding with elastic, folding method
In European countries, fitted sheets are found in every home. Their popularity in the West is due to the convenience and practicality of using this textile product. In our everyday life, fitted sheets appeared relatively recently. We use them with pleasure, but we have not yet learned how to store them correctly.
Important! To prevent a sheet with an elastic band from spoiling the overall appearance of the shelves with its crumpled appearance, you need to learn a simple way to fold it:
- Using your hands, straighten the corners of the sheet. Stretch it along its entire length.
- Place one corner of the sheet into the other.
- Place the next corner under the previous two.
- Tuck the fourth corner of the sheet in the same way as the third.
- Carefully place the resulting rectangle on the table and straighten out any wrinkles that have formed on it.
- Holding the corners, fold the sheet so that the elastic is inside the roll.
- Fold the sheet again. The result should be a small square.
That's it. Everything is ready. You may not be able to fold the sheet perfectly the first time, but after a while you will be able to easily cope with this task.
How to fold laundry compactly?
In any closet, it is very important to save space and organize space wisely. Organizing your closet makes it easier to navigate and find what you need.
If you do not use a reasonable system for storing underwear, there is a risk that it will gradually take up all the available space and lose its attractive appearance.
Panty storage options
Panties are an important element of a woman's wardrobe. They need to be stored so that they are all visible and neatly folded. The Japanese Konmari method, which involves folded storage, is suitable for this category of linen. After the panties are folded, they are placed vertically in a box or organizer with small compartments.
Bra storage options
Bras require careful handling. They are stored separately from other things, as well as separating them from each other. The bra cannot be folded in half, one cup into the other. This method of storage deforms the item and leaves dents.
Organizers with wide longitudinal cells are used to store busts. You can also use multi-level hangers connected vertically.
Storage options for tights and socks
It is convenient to store hosiery items rolled up. To prevent them from “walking” on the shelf, they are also stored in organizers with small cells.
Nylon tights require a delicate attitude. The slightest clue can ruin them irrevocably. Therefore, it is best to store them in individual transparent bags - with a zip fastener or directly in the ones they were sold in. These bags are placed vertically in any box or box.
Classic method
The classic version is known to many. This method has been used for a long time.
Let's take a look at the instructions:
- After washing, any bed linen must be ironed. A little heat treatment will only benefit such products. In addition, ironed linen will require a little less space in the closet. It is easy and convenient to take out before use;
- After ironing, each set is sorted into a separate set. This will make it much easier to change it. There is no need to look for a pillowcase or duvet cover from one set on other shelves;
- You need to turn the duvet cover inside out before folding it;
- It is highly undesirable to store bed linen in bags. In addition, such underwear emits odors, does not allow enough air to pass through the fiber structure, and may change color over time. This creates a suitable environment in the cabinet for the spread of harmful microorganisms.
Rules for storing bed linen
It is not enough to put the bedding in the closet beautifully using ideas. Storing laundry involves a number of rules that significantly extend its service life.
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How to fold bed linen in a closet
To economically distribute space on the shelves, you can fold bed linen in any convenient way. However, this is not enough. To prevent it from becoming damp and smelling bad, it is important to keep it completely dry. After ironing with steam, the set must cool down so that all moisture is removed from it.
All textiles in the closet are folded so that it is well ventilated
If things are stored on a shelf in a closet without packaging, then you need to protect them from moths and other insects. For this purpose, aromatic sachets, pieces of laundry soap with a pleasant smell, citrus peels and scented scarves are used. They are laid out between the linen, thereby giving it an aroma of freshness. Particular attention should be paid to textiles made from natural silk. It is most often affected by moths, which is why the use of pest control products is an urgent need.
Advice! It is best to store bedding on a shelf in drawers or boxes with holes for ventilation.
How to pack bed linen
Plastic bags for storing laundry are not suitable, even if this is the original packaging. The bedding quickly acquires an unpleasant musty smell. It is best to put kits that are intended for long-term storage in vacuum bags for things. They reliably protect against dust, moisture, pollution, and various insects. And most importantly, the laundry stays fresh.
Vacuum-packed laundry becomes several times smaller, which significantly saves space
How to fold bed linen in a chest of drawers
A separate chest of drawers for storing bed linen and towels is an excellent option. In deep drawers, textiles retain their qualities well. However, you need to choose a suitable place for the furniture. It should be in a dry room, because the temperature and humidity in the room should not change much. This causes textiles to deteriorate during storage. Mold spots and an unpleasant odor appear on it.
Before putting sets in dresser drawers, you need to make sure that they do not allow direct sunlight to pass through and that they close tightly. Otherwise, the laundry will dry out, become shabby and lose color. White may have yellow stains that cannot be washed. However, you need to ventilate the chest of drawers regularly so that the textiles do not acquire a musty smell and moths do not settle on them.
It is most convenient to fold textiles in a chest of drawers in a vertical way. The drawers are quite narrow and deep, all sets will be visible. And it’s very easy to get them out, without having to disturb the entire row. The order in such a chest of drawers will remain for a long time.
Many housewives prefer to fold textiles according to seasonality. Bedding that is not currently in use is sent to the lowest drawers. It is packaged according to all rules.
All textiles are sorted for convenience.
Comment! It is not the best option to put textiles for storage in bedside drawers or ottomans. There is too little space for normal organization.
How to fold bed linen in a suitcase
When planning a trip, you need to pack your suitcase compactly and don’t forget about your bed linen. So that it takes up less space and is easy to get, it is better not to stack it.
It’s more convenient to fold the kit and things into a roll, then even a small suitcase will fit everything you need
Experienced housewives advise putting bedding and other bulky items in vacuum bags that take up little space. They are very comfortable and you can put your used laundry in them on the way back.
And finally, about the service life of bed linen. Housewives don’t even think about this parameter. And in vain! Each fabric has its own wear resistance, which depends not only on quality, but also on storage conditions.
Bedding intended for winter is made of flannel fabrics, which, if properly used, will last on average about five years. Such kits are short-lived, so they need to be treated with extreme caution.
Calico of medium density will last a little longer. The kits will have to be replaced after 7-9 years.
Natural fabrics of the highest quality, such as cotton and linen, will last up to 10 years. Bedding made of artificial silk and satin - from 10 to 12 years. Underwear made from natural silk is rightfully considered the most durable. Its service life reaches 15 years.
How to store socks
Socks require no less attention than underwear. In order not to get confused and not to lose one of the pairs, you need to fold the sock to the sock, roll them into a tube and carefully fold the pairs side by side. You should not stretch the elastic by placing one sock next to the other, although many are accustomed to this method of storage.
For greater convenience, you should allocate a separate drawer for socks, or a box with separate cells for different colors, models and seasons. If this is not possible, the organizer can be hung on the closet door, where it will take up minimal space.
It should also be remembered that men's socks are slightly larger than women's, which means they need larger compartments. A similar rule applies to warm winter socks. To properly organize storage, you should use organizers of different sizes.
