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The art of bed-making

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The art of bed-making

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Rico Cheung Hing-Chuen, director of housekeeping at the Four Seasons hotel, Hong Kong demonstrates how the professionals do it.

Step 1

A firm yet plush pillow-top mattress stacked on a supportive box spring is covered with an oversize flat sheet - flat stays tauter than fitted - which is tucked in with hospital corners.

Step 2

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An extra-long top sheet is placed on top and not tucked in. The edge of the sheet is lifted 12 cm up from the foot of the bed and folded into a 15cm 'Z' that abuts the end of the mattress. This ensures freedom of movement without exposing the feet.

Step 3

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