From the category archives:

Introduction to Bedding

What Is Percale Bedding?

Ask most people what percale sheets are and they will tell you they are a blend of polyester and cotton.  Maybe that was the case some years back, but today percale is as likely to be 100% cotton as a cotton-polyester blend.  Check the packaging for the fiber content before purchasing.  Most prefer the 100% [...]

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Should You Choose a Memory Foam Mattress Pad?

Memory foam is not for everyone.  That brings us to the question of is a memory foam pad right for you?  Does it meet your comfort needs?
The first thing that must be stated is that for those who have just purchased a new mattress, the memory foam pad is probably not for you.  If you [...]

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Selecting the Mattress Pad is Important

When thinking about bedding, the best place to start is with the mattress.  The size of the mattress is depends on the bed size, of course.  Selecting a comfortable mattress may be more difficult than one would think.  Deciding if a firm or softer mattress is desirable takes time.
When selecting the mattress take care and [...]

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Measuring for a Dust Ruffle

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Measuring for a dust ruffle is much like measuring for a straight bedskirt.  However, if the dust ruffle is full (closely gathered) the measurement will be more forgiving than for a bedskirt.  Please note that the most common drop for a dust ruffle is 18″ although they can be found in drops from 15″.  Purchasing [...]

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Measuring for a Bed Skirt

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A bed skirt can be a complement to the bedroom decor or it can be a disaster.  When selecting a bed skirt a correct measurment is essential for the perfect look and fit.
Know the size of the bed. Before purchasing a bed skirt the size of the mattress must be determined.  The bed skirt will [...]

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Care for Multi-Color Patterned Bedding

When buying colorful bedding, often the package will state that the fabric is “colorfast.” That means the colors should not fade or run. In reality, everything will fade over time and many washes. However, adding one-third cup of salt to the initial (full load) wash will set the colors.
We have all seen our beautiful white [...]

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Back to Basics: Pillow Cases

Before shopping for bedding, most of us know the size of the sheets but sometimes we are unaware of the different sizes of pillows and pillow covers.  We need to know what size pillow case to purchase.  Most of us remember the size pillow we purchased, but if you have several different pillows the first [...]

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