Making beds Flashcards

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Q

A piece of furniture for sleep or rest and typically has a framework with mattress and coverings.

A

Bed

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2
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A small bed specifically for infants and very young child.

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Cot

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3
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It is used in housekeeping include everything from kitchen tablecloths at home to surgical masks in a hospital and to beddings at a hotel.

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Linen

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3
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It can refer strictly to sheet sets or be expanded to incorporate all fabric products utilized in the bedroom.

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Bed linens

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3
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It is the sheet with the elastic-edge that is used to fit over the mattress.

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Bottom sheet or fitted sheet

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3
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It is the sheet you put over the top of the bed to separate you from the comforter or duvet.

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Top sheet

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4
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It is a decorative fabric covering that does not touch the floor and normally does not cover the pillows.

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Coverlet

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5
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It is similar to a coverlet, a thin, decorative covering but it normally covers the entire bed and touches the floor.

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Bedspread

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6
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It is a small covering normally found at the foot of a bed used for extra warmth or decorative accents.

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Blanket or throw

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7
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It is a bed cover stuffed with fibers or down then sewed together at all four sides.

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Comforter

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8
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Top sheet is also known as a?

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flat sheet

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9
Q

The comforter is normally used as a _________________ in bedrooms.

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major decorative element

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10
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It is a similar to a comforter except that it requires the use of a duvet cover.

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Duvet

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11
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It is a large decorative square pillow that sits back against the headboard.

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Euro or continental pillow

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11
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It is used over a comforter or duvet, it is normally a decorative covering, of which the basic function is to add decor to your bedroom.

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Duvet cover

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12
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It is a medium-sized rectangular pillow that you lay your head on when sleeping.

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Sleeping pillow

13
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It is a small pillow that comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors to add decoration to a bed.

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Decorative pillow

14
Q

Decorative pillows is also referred to as an ___________________.

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accent or throw pillow

15
Q

It is a tubular pillow used to lean back against for lumbar support, but typically, it is used as a decorative pillow or accent pillow.

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Bolster pillow

16
Q

It is used to cover a sleeping pillow and sometimes decorative or bolster pillows.

A

Pillowcase

17
Q

It is similar to a pillowcase but it does not open on one side, instead it has a flange, which is an extra piece of fabric that extends from where the pillow sham is sewn on each edge.

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Pillow sham

18
Q

It extends to the floor and its main function is to hide the box spring as well as add decor.

A

Bed skirts

19
Q

It is an extra-large bath towel that is wrapped around the body after getting out of the shower.

A

Bathroom linen

20
Q

16 types of bedroom linen

A
  • Top sheet
  • Bottom sheet or fitted sheet
  • Coverlet
  • Bedspread
  • Blanket or throw
  • Comforter
  • Duvet
  • Duvet cover
  • Euro or continental pillow
  • Sleeping pillow
  • Bolster pillow
  • Decorative pillow
  • Pillowcase
  • Pillow sham
  • Bed skirt
  • Bathroom linen
21
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It refers to a specific method of folding the end of the top sheet tightly under the mattress.

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Hospital corner

22
Q

Bed linens most commonly used in beds.

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  • Mattress pad with elastic edging
  • Fitted sheet
  • Flat sheet
  • Pillowcases blanket
  • Quilt, comforter, or duvet
  • 2 standard pillow shams