Let’s Chat Linen Closets
While we are all spending more of our days at home right now, this is a great time to focus our attention on the spaces in our home that are often used, but rarely seen. Let’s talk about linen closets. Whether you have a large closet, a small nook, or set of shelves that function as your “linen closet”, these tips will help.
How many linens should I have?
Sheet sets: 2 sets for each bed, potentially 1 older extra set to use for painting or other household projects
Blankets: one for each bed plus an extra for each size of bed that you have for guests
Pillow cases: 2 for twins, 4 for full, queen and king sizes
Towels: 2 sets per person plus an extra (in case you have guests and need to do laundry at the same time). A set includes: bath towel, hand towel, and wash cloth.
What else goes in the linen closet?
Surplus of toiletries (travel size products for guests or to pack for trips)
Extra toilet paper
Bathroom cleaning supplies
First aid/medicine **Check expiration dates on all products & toss the old ones
What is the best way to store my linens?
Store sheets by size. Fold the flat sheet and fitted sheet as neatly as possible, then store them inside one of the pillow cases. Consider labeling the spot on the shelf where each specific size sheet set goes, to avoid confusion or having to un-fold the sheet set to find the size you’re looking for. You could use cloth storage boxes to keep sheets free of dust.
Stack or roll towels. Sort by size and color, or by particular bathroom in which they are used.
Use large baskets or bins to hold extra blankets & comforters or sleeping bags. This will keep them off of the floor & avoid dust.
Utilize kids’ closets to house one or two extra blankets per kids' room. That way, when one of them has a friend sleep over or they just need an extra blanket for some reason, it's available to them. This will also free up your hallway linen closet so it will be easier to maintain order.
Let your kids help!
If your kids are old enough to participate, they can help by adding labels to shelves or baskets and bins. This is a great way to get them involved and empower them with responsibility in creating a peaceful home.
