Putting on a duvet cover is a household chore many people dread. This is especially true if you live alone and have to wrangle it all by yourself. Here are some methods and tips to use next time to make this chore much easier and faster.

What is a Duvet Cover?

If you aren’t sure what a duvet is, you probably have a comforter on your bed. A comforter, or bedspread, is a quilted cover for your bed that provides decoration and warmth.

A duvet is similar, but the chief difference is that it comes with a cover that slips over the duvet. Why would someone use this extra layer? The benefit of a duvet cover is that it makes cleaning easier and allows you to change up room decor at less cost.

How to Put on a Duvet Cover – Two Methods for Success

If you’ve simply been cramming the duvet into the cover, there are better ways. Stuffing the duvet inside the duvet cover is quick and dirty, but it leaves you with a lumpy, uneven mess. Here are two better strategies:

The Traditional Way

1. Start with the duvet spread out on the bed.

2. Turn the cover inside out and lay it on top with the opening at the foot. Line up the corners.

3. Standing at the foot of the bed, reach your arms inside the duvet cover.

4. Grab the top two corners, both the duvet and the cover.

5. Turn the cover right side out.

6. Holding onto the corners again at the top, work the cover down to the bottom of the bed, encasing the duvet inside the cover.

The California Roll, Also Known as the Burrito Method

1. Turn the cover inside out and lay it down on the bed with the opening at the foot.

2. Lay the duvet on top of the cover, lining up the corners.

3. Starting at the top, roll the duvet and cover tightly together and toward the foot of the bed.

4. Now that you have a burrito, tuck each end of the roll into the duvet cover opening. This can be hard to visualize, but when you do it, it makes sense.

5. Close the duvet cover and unroll it.

Additional Tips

The easiest way to put on a duvet cover is the burrito method, even if it seems confusing at first. Whichever method you choose, use these tips to get the best result:

• If you don’t have a duvet cover with ties, use duvet clips. They hold the corners of the duvet to the corners of the cover so that you don’t get uneven lumps.
• Don’t skimp on the alignment step. The closer you line up the corners of the duvet and cover, the better result you’ll get in the end.
• Take time with the rolling portion too. Keep it even and straight as you roll tightly.
• When finished, grab two corners and shake and fluff the duvet for even distribution within the cover.

Wrangling a duvet into its cover doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore. It’s simple if you use these tried-and-true methods. Of course, none of this matters without the right bedding. Choose your duvet and cover it thoughtfully for a better night’s sleep.