Shopping for bed sheets has become a difficult prospect for many
of us. There are just so many choices to make regarding
materials, thread counts, and more. Not long ago, I was having
tea with a friend and we were discussing this shopping dilemma.
She shared a number of tips and ideas with me, and I am now
going to share them with you. Listen up!
The first thing you must know is what size of sheet you are
shopping for. This may sound silly, but I have had to return my
new sheets to the store on a few different occasions. If only I
had thought to double-check the size of each bed before I went
shopping!
Experts recommend that you measure the length, width, and height
of your mattress before you shop. This may sound extreme, but
with so many mattress types on the market it may not be a bad
idea. I had to return the last set of sheets I bought because
they didn't fit the new pillow-top mattress I had purchased the
week prior.
The next thing to consider is what feel you would like your
sheets to have. Do you like smooth, pressed cotton? Do you
prefer the slippery feeling of silk or satin? Or do you prefer
the warmth and comfort of flannel sheets? I usually buy simple
cotton sheets for our family beds. They are easy to clean and
maintain, and I can usually pick them up at a very fair price.
And I never buy sheets with a thread count of less than 280.
The last thing you might want to consider is the type of
laundering your sheets will need. Last year, I bought a set of
sheets that I felt were perfect. They fit well, and they were
wonderful to the touch. The problem was that they needed to be
dry cleaned, and by the time I discovered this it was too late.
I put them through the washer and dryer and when I took them out
they looked like they would barely fit a single bed, much less
my massive queen size mattress!
These are just a few points to consider when purchasing new
bedding. The other things, I feel, are a matter of taste. I have
a preference for solid colored bedding, but there are many
wonderful patterned sheets out there. Whatever you preferences
may be, please keep these ideas in mind. Now get out there and
shop, shop, shop!
About the author:
Katie Curtis is a business consultant, who spends a lot of time
on the road. When she is not trying to solve other people's
problems, she fantasizes about going to bed. She also writes
freelance articles for http://www.thebeddingsite.com - a website
that specializes in quality bedding, with extensive information
on Mem
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