How to Iron Sheets quick and easy

Have you ever had a set of sheets that are full of wrinkles and either you forgot them in the dryer too long or they just happen to be a set that embraces wrinkles?

I have a favorite set of sheets and no matter what they still come out of the dryer wrinkled. I've tried putting them back in the dryer with a wet towel and although it reduces some of the wrinkles it doesn't leave them wrinkle free.

Today I decided to try something new and it worked like a charm.

I ironed my sheets on my bed!

Here's how I did it...

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• iron
• sheets

1. Plug your iron into an outlet right next to your bed and set it on steam. Most bedrooms have an outlet right next to the bed where you plug in your alarm clock or night light. Since this is close enough it should work well.

2. Put the bottom fitted sheet on the bed like you normally would. Then proceed to iron it all across your bed. Occasionally use bouts of steam if there are sections where the sheets might be more wrinkled than others.

3. Next put the top sheet on but don't tuck it in or do your hospital corners. Let it dangle off the sides and bottom. Iron it the same as you did with the bottom one.

4. Now for the pillow cases. Lay them flat and iron them on the top sheet then put them on the pillows as you finish ironing.

5. Unplug your iron and you are ready to go. Your bed is now 99% made (so all you have to do is tuck in the corners) and put the quilt, bedspread or comforter on.

6. It literally took me about 10 minutes to iron and have my freshly made bed ready to go. Can't beat easy!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the mattress pad or pillow top on your bed is heat friendly and that ironing on your bed won't scorch it.
• Never leave an iron plugged in and unattended. Always be sure to check that your iron is unplugged if you are leaving the room.

[KimPrints]

on 7/10/2009 Very smart and time-saving way to have a pretty bed to sleep in!

[kaelga]

on 7/5/2009 My mother is a big advocate of wrinkle free sheets but I always hated ironing sheets because it takes too long on the ironing board...but now it's quick and easy. Thank you!!

[veryirie]

on 6/20/2009 hahaha This is a great tip for anyone who hates ironing; very clever!

[kristara]

on 6/19/2009 OMG! I thought I was the only one who ironed sheets! I always buy high thread counts and they are beautiful, but they need to be ironed. I never thought of ironing them on the bed. You are a genius! 5*

[Munch]

on 6/17/2009 Great info! I didn't realize people ironed sheets. LOL 5*