SS1 Catering Craft Practices Lesson Note on Bed Making

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BED MAKING

Sub Topic 1: Identification of various types of bed Linen.

Sub Topic 2: (Demonstration of bed making).

Identification of various types of Bed Linen

Bed linen includes all the different types of fabric materials used to make the bed. They are :

1. Mattress Cover- used for covering the mattress in order to protect it from dust and dirt
2. Bed sheets: used for making the bed
3. Pillow cases- used for covering the pillow
4. Bed spreads- used as spread over a made bed and a covering for the person lying on the bed.
5. Blankets- used as a covering for warmth in the cold nights.

Characteristics of A Good Bed Linen

Bed linen should

1. Be comfortable
2. Have a good appearance
3. Be durable and withstand abrasion while on bed and during laundry
4. The strength of the material, it appearance and comforts depend on the type of fabrics and weave chosen. Ideally the fabrics should be
5. Strong when wet than when dry
6. Smooth but not slippery
7. Absorbent
8. Cool
9. Able to withstand creasing

Bed Making

Materials required for bed making includes:

1. Bed and mattress
2. Two bed sheets (the bottom and top sheets)
3. A pillow and pillow case (more pillows can be used)
4. One bed cover/bed spread
5. One blanket.

Bed Making procedure

1. Stripe the bed by removing all the beddings.
2. Place the underlay.
3. Shake the mattress and place it over the underlay.
4. Spread the mattress and place it over the underlay.
5. Make sure the sheet fits smoothly around the mattress and tuck sheet tightly.
6. Place the top sheet with the wrong side up and the right side against the bed.
7. Spread the blanket over the sheet.
8. Turn the sheet over the blanket and tuck the top sheet and blanket smoothly around the mattress.
9. Put the pillows in their cases and place at the end of the bed.
10. Spread the bedcover or bed spread smoothly over the bed.

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