How to Fold a Fitted Sheet for a Queen Bed (Step-by-Step Guide)

Folding a queen size fitted sheet feels impossible. The elastic corners are so big, and it never comes out neat and tidy. I used to just crumple my fitted sheets up and shove them in the linen closet until I figured out this simple method. Now I can fold a queen fitted sheet into a perfect rectangle in less than 2 minutes. In this guide, I'll show you exactly how to do it.

Step-by-Step Guide

Hold the sheet inside out with both hands. Put your hands into the two top corners of the sheet, with the elastic facing you.
Bring your right hand to your left hand, and tuck the right corner into the left corner. Now you have two corners nested together.
Bring the bottom two corners up to your hands, and tuck them into the two corners you're already holding. Now all four corners are nested together.
Lay the sheet flat on a table or bed, with the elastic edges facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles.
Fold the left third of the sheet over to the middle, then fold the right third over the top. You should now have a long, narrow rectangle.
Fold the sheet in half from top to bottom, then fold it in half again.

You'll end up with a neat, tidy rectangle that fits perfectly in your linen closet.

Pro Tips

Fold the sheet while it's still warm from the dryer. It's much easier to fold when it's warm and wrinkle-free.
If you're struggling to fold it in the air, do it on a flat surface. It's much easier to get a neat fold that way.
Store your fitted sheet with the matching flat sheet and pillowcases. It makes it easy to find everything when you're making the bed.

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Folding a queen fitted sheet doesn't have to be a nightmare! With this method, it's quick and easy. For more easy life hacks, check out our Kitchen & Life Hacks section or return to home.