Hotel / hospital corners are used on the bottom sheet instead of fitted sheets… because if the top and bottom sheets are the same, that’s one less inventory item. And flat sheets are distinctly less expensive. And staff is going to be there pulling and replacing sheets for every customer anyway. Unless you’re some kind of strange, though, you’ll probably use a fitted sheet at home: It’s hard to buy single sheets instead of sets. And hospital / military / hotel corners are a lot more work. More time consuming. More likely to come loose if you don’t re-make them every day.
I leave the bed unmade. This lets the sheets and most importantly the mattress air out and dehumidify. A made up bed traps in heat and moisture that promote dust mite growth. It’s just science. But you do you. I bet someone sells dust mite proof (resistant) mattress covers. Again, you do you.
Now, I might get negative feedback from the following, but here goes. A made bed, straightened rooms, and clean kitchen make for a home ready for visitors. It shows you respect your home by keeping it neat and clean. (Yeah, I’m old!)
It can be humbling to fold fitted sheets. Earl benefit from a bit of perspective. I don’t know how but it might be fun to watch and see how stubborn his pride is.
I grew up in the days before fitted sheets, and the way Mum made the bed was a royal pain. Take off both sheets, turn the top sheet head to toe and put it on the bottom. Use the original bottom sheet as the top sheet and proceed. I was amazed – and delighted! – when I went to boarding school to discover nobody else in the world did this.
I, and George Costanza, despise it when the sheets are too tight, but let’s hope he folded the end of the toilet paper roll to an arrowhead and left a chocolate on the pillows. Probably no need to wash and steam-sanitize their bed-spread.
Even if you did it right, she’d either find fault or chastise you for doing it more often. Just keep quiet and maybe she’ll ignore you. Peace and quiet, now that’s the ticket! ;-p
I can’t believe how many people can find flat sheets that fit the bottom. They’ve started making the top sheet using less fabric and now you can’t get a nice tuck with a flat sheet. So I have to use fitted sheets on the bottom which just didn’t fit right.
Don’t complain, Opal. Don’t ever complain when Earl attempts to help you with household chores. Just go back and—quietly—fix it yourself. If you complain, he’s liable to stop helping. Who knows, if he keeps trying he might figure it out.
That said, my guy makes beds better than I ever did. He had plenty of practice—he was a medic in the Army.
carlsonbob 17 days ago
I make the bed and I have NO IDEA what hotel corners are. I like Earl’s way better.
hariseldon59 17 days ago
At least he’s trying, Opal.
The dude from FL Premium Member 17 days ago
If I remember right, we had to do that once or twice in the army…nobody did it right, so we did some push ups
Concretionist 17 days ago
Hotel / hospital corners are used on the bottom sheet instead of fitted sheets… because if the top and bottom sheets are the same, that’s one less inventory item. And flat sheets are distinctly less expensive. And staff is going to be there pulling and replacing sheets for every customer anyway. Unless you’re some kind of strange, though, you’ll probably use a fitted sheet at home: It’s hard to buy single sheets instead of sets. And hospital / military / hotel corners are a lot more work. More time consuming. More likely to come loose if you don’t re-make them every day.
jessebob42 17 days ago
I leave the bed unmade. This lets the sheets and most importantly the mattress air out and dehumidify. A made up bed traps in heat and moisture that promote dust mite growth. It’s just science. But you do you. I bet someone sells dust mite proof (resistant) mattress covers. Again, you do you.
ꜝ 17 days ago
c’mon Earl, after all these years⠄⠄⠄
you know nothing’s ever good enough
Blu Bunny 17 days ago
Like Calvin would say, why should I make it when I will just tear it up again to get back in tonight.
iggyman 17 days ago
Good try, Earl!
markkahler52 16 days ago
Just toss a mattress on the floor of wherever you’re living and be done with it!!
Xyzzy - nothing happens Premium Member 16 days ago
But why? It’s just gonna get unmade again when use it.
ddl297 16 days ago
Now, I might get negative feedback from the following, but here goes. A made bed, straightened rooms, and clean kitchen make for a home ready for visitors. It shows you respect your home by keeping it neat and clean. (Yeah, I’m old!)
kaycstamper 16 days ago
My mom taught us to do corners and foot of bed tucked in, looked nice but no one ever inspected but her! I still do it that way in my 70s!
Watchdog 16 days ago
My kinda neighbor
goboboyd 16 days ago
It can be humbling to fold fitted sheets. Earl benefit from a bit of perspective. I don’t know how but it might be fun to watch and see how stubborn his pride is.
Dani Rice 16 days ago
I grew up in the days before fitted sheets, and the way Mum made the bed was a royal pain. Take off both sheets, turn the top sheet head to toe and put it on the bottom. Use the original bottom sheet as the top sheet and proceed. I was amazed – and delighted! – when I went to boarding school to discover nobody else in the world did this.
ANIMAL 16 days ago
Yup…….. that’s ME
Diat60 16 days ago
I just wish I could find fitted sheets that gave a generous tuck in on the sides.
zeexenon 16 days ago
I, and George Costanza, despise it when the sheets are too tight, but let’s hope he folded the end of the toilet paper roll to an arrowhead and left a chocolate on the pillows. Probably no need to wash and steam-sanitize their bed-spread.
Argythree 16 days ago
I thought they were called ‘hospital corners’…
ladykat 16 days ago
That’s how I do it.
tremaine53 16 days ago
Opal: “I made dinner for you.” Earl: “Is it a 12 course meal featuring a side of beef on a rotisserie?”
The Fly Hunter 16 days ago
Yay! Earl does it my way!
Strawberry King 16 days ago
That’s what I do too, Earl.
scote1379 Premium Member 16 days ago
Make Your Bed ! ( Admiral William H. McRaven )
Angry Indeed Premium Member 16 days ago
Even if you did it right, she’d either find fault or chastise you for doing it more often. Just keep quiet and maybe she’ll ignore you. Peace and quiet, now that’s the ticket! ;-p
MuddyUSA Premium Member 16 days ago
Attaboy Earl…..well done!
oish 16 days ago
I slit a sheet, a sheet I slit, upon a slitted sheet I sit.
sheashea 16 days ago
You pushed too far that time Opal.
Will E. Makeit Premium Member 16 days ago
all of us Admirals started out by making our beds…
ragsarooni Premium Member 16 days ago
At least give Earl an “E” for effort,opal…….
bigplayray 16 days ago
That is THE best way Anyway!
elgrecousa Premium Member 16 days ago
Much ado about nothing.
EMGULS79 16 days ago
Earl can’t even fold a fitted sheet, and she expects him to do “hotel corners?” BWAHAHA!
wildlandwaters 16 days ago
oh no! we can’t have that!
kathleenhicks62 16 days ago
He must live here. . . .
Mike Baldwin creator 16 days ago
At least he’s not cutting corners.
caztah 16 days ago
never understood making the bed every morning…. air that thing out… and it’s going to get messy again
walt1968pat Premium Member 16 days ago
So? I left that at boot camp 60 years ago.
coffeeturtle 16 days ago
Yup!
Retliblady Premium Member 16 days ago
I can’t believe how many people can find flat sheets that fit the bottom. They’ve started making the top sheet using less fabric and now you can’t get a nice tuck with a flat sheet. So I have to use fitted sheets on the bottom which just didn’t fit right.
WhyIsThisHappening 16 days ago
This is my first time reading Pickles. Me: ( 0 o0) OOooooo00000hhhhhhhHHHHHHHHH
brick10 16 days ago
Opal will need to re-make the bed before she can get a proper night’s sleep. Her mother&grandmother would require it.
rob 16 days ago
I will be forever grateful to my mom for teaching me how to make hospital corners and how to cook. These things always impressed my dates.
ellisaana Premium Member 16 days ago
Don’t complain, Opal. Don’t ever complain when Earl attempts to help you with household chores. Just go back and—quietly—fix it yourself. If you complain, he’s liable to stop helping. Who knows, if he keeps trying he might figure it out.
That said, my guy makes beds better than I ever did. He had plenty of practice—he was a medic in the Army.