048 - How to Declutter and Organise Bedding

Send me a text message about this podcast Episode Description:In today’s episode of Decluttering Untangled, I dive into the often-overlooked chaos of bedding and share my best tips for organising it to make your life easier. From storage hacks and cleaning advice to practical solutions for physically challenging bedding tasks, I’m covering it all. Learn how to keep your duvets, pillows, and sheets under control and stop feeling overwhelmed by the mess in your linen cupboard.Key Takeaways:Duvet Hack for the Short & Petite: Use food bag clips to secure duvet corners while you wrestle them into covers.Label Your Bedding: Mark your duvets with “S” (short) and “L” (long) to avoid confusion when making the bed.Best Storage Options: Consider Ikea DIMPA bags for easy, moisture-proof storage.Declutter Old Bedding: Donate old bedding to pet shelters, Baby Basics,  textile recycling, or charities but be sure to check their requirements first.How Many Sets Do You Really Need? Aim for three sets per bed: one in use, one in the wash, and one spare.Kids’ Bed Accident Hack: Layer waterproof sheets with bedding for quick middle-of-the-night changes.Organise with Pillowcases: Store bedding sets inside one pillowcase to keep everything together.Storing Tips: Keep bedding close to the bed it’s for (like under-bed storage) and add a laundry sheet to keep them smelling fresh.Final Thought:Changing bedding regularly isn’t always realistic for everyone—especially if you’ve got physical limitations like me. Don’t stress yourself if you're not doing it as often as you'd like. The goal is to declutter and simplify to make life easier, not harder.Stay Connected:Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more practical decluttering tips, and don’t forget to join our Facebook group to share your own stories and successes!Link to DIMPA BAGS (Amazon UK Affiliate link)Link to Baby Basics (UK) Support the showIf you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast.Get started with my Zoning and Getting Started Workshop, everything you need to know on how to get started and have the best success when decluttering.Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you!Follow me on FacebookBuy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link)Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home.Follow me on instagramFeel free to email me: [email protected] Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.