How to Properly Make Your Bed, With Rajiv Surendra | Life Skills With Rajiv

[@julietetlours]

I think what I love the most about Rajiv is that when he's teaching, no matter the task at hand he doesn't come across condescending.

[@killtorres]

Yes! He's just explaining and teaching what he loves in life. It's so simple when you think about it.

[@pixpusha]

I just like the way he looks.

[@lelouch0chan]

few years back i wanted to teach my friends how to fold that sheet but i had no patience and did that for them. but for real, your comment on how he is teaching is amazing and somehow teaches that patience!

[@occupyallthethings]

10:33 He does say, "Got it? Dirty straight boys." 😂

[@olivia.carousel]

I've always hated the sense of obligation to do household chores... that if you don't, you're a bad person. Rajiv makes it so different, though. He makes it, like others have said, an art. An art of self care, love, and luxury. So glad for him and this channel!

[@novelette4319]

YES, the motto is "love and enjoy" so nice

[@ftumi]

Bad person?

[@ronnie10151]

Honestly I feel like Rajiv just is art. Not like he’s performing art, the way he just lives is art. He seems to see the beauty in everything and I love it. He also provides information in such an inviting way. Please continue these forever 😀

[@lesliebrickey8357]

I agree completely. Rajiv just makes me feel happy and relaxed.

[@danielatumbelaka9840]

Me too.. after long day at work, i feel more relaxed watching him 😊

[@ciciKoenig]

I do not understand why his show was not picked up?

[@alemarie239]

Yes well said

[@manboyangel]

Yes and yes! He also has this elegance about him which seems to transform chores into delightful little adventures 🥳

[@SharaVitone]

Rajiv is mesmerizing.... Where else can you spend 15 minutes of pure joy watching someone make a bed? ☺️

[@tinasuarez]

I laughed out loud when he mumbled “dirty straight boys”. I love that Rajiv is intentional but not stuffy. He’s one of those people that you watch and think “I bet he’s really fun to hang out with”.

[@sarasmith3132]

Was just thinking the same thing!

[@christineclarke1653]

Me three!!

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

I missed that!

[@formation1now517]

Such a delightful personality! For those who missed “the moment “ it was at 10:38. So much talent for so many things - always enjoyable!

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

@@formation1now517 Thanks, I totally missed it!

[@1234eau]

Rajiv, you are the most beautiful, artful soul. You’re like Bob Ross, Mr. Rogers and Mary Poppins rolled up into one. I hate making my bed and struggle staying positive in the mornings. You’ve made making a bed something magical and worthwhile. I’m in the process of watching all your videos on Handmade and feel so inspired and uplifted by your joie de vivre and old soul. Thank you for sharing your talent and keeping valuable, under-appreciated skills alive. 💜

[@ChristaSterken]

Yes!!! What an eloquent way of putting it. Rajiv, your videos are peaceful, unassuming, and encouraging❤

[@alme7748]

Your 200 hundred Like, here!!!✌️💯 🙋😌

[@murphy1384]

I have never had anyone explain folding a fitted sheet so well. I think I can do it after your demo. Thanks. I'm 74 & when I first married 55 yrs ago, I ironed the 2 top sheet & the pillow cases. I didn't have fitted sheets then. And I always hung my sheets outside on a clothesline. The best smell ever. Love all your videos, I always know I'll learn something from a young man that this elderly lady didn't know.

[@heatherinparis]

I'll be 74 next month and was (what I thought was) thoroughly trained in all the 'housewifely" things, including proper bed-making. Imagine my surprise when in my 50's a new friend who worked in homecare told me I'd been making beds wrong all along because I was taught to put the right side up on both sheets! Been doing it the "right" way ever since, but it only really matters if the top sheet has a decorative edge or is printed.

[@professionalcommenter]

I lived with my grandparents and we would put our clothes on the line all the time! I absolutely love line dried clothes!

[@sm3296]

Best fragrance ever.

[@vanessamartini6758]

I now love folding my fitted sheets that do NOT have elastic all the way around and Rajiv does a great job explaining here--but newer ones that are fully elasticated have put me back to square 1 folding them! Very annoying and I plan to phase them out but it's hard to find ones now that aren't.

[@murphy1384]

@@heatherinparis Happy Early Birthday

[@dinacox1971]

I am 64 years old and proud to say this is how I have made beds since my mother taught me. This includes the hospital corner, folding the fitted sheet (although I can remember when we did not have fitted sheets), the fold-over cover, and even always ironing sheets. Loved seeing the video!

[@Idamaehoy]

Same here! I'm 55 and still do it this way (except I send the sheets out to be cleaned and pressed because my elbows are not great).

[@Lab757]

Thanks for that I will start teaching my daughter!

[@fifitheflowerpot]

My boy is 43 and he does things the way he saw me doing and I'm proud of him.

[@ftumi]

Lol I also did that when I moved out at 19 my BF was over and he saw me putting on my pillow cases and was appalled! My mother always put it in her mouth and shook the pillow into the case. Lol. I didn't use my mouth but I did the same shaking method. He grabbed the pillow and pillowcase and showed me a much easier way by holding the corners with the pillowcase inside out and simply putting the pillowcase over the pillow with so much easier. I called my mom right away lol So not everything. Our mother's teach us is correct

[@cate1700]

I can’t believe I just watched someone make a bed and loved every moment of it. Just like when I watched Rajiv wash dishes. I mean, I’ve been keeping my own home for over 30 years but Rajiv is so utterly charming in everything he does. 😊

[@markboston3734]

Who knew what I needed today was a handsome man showing me how to fold a fitted sheet?

[@ftumi]

😂

[@bacisplace2862]

He makes something so mundane almost magical. Rajiv, you are a great teacher! ❤

[@carols4813]

He is a magical man!

[@cynthiawolfe9534]

LOVE this guy who pays attention to the beautiful mundane things in our everyday lives! What he says is that intentionality does have unrecognized good effects on our psyche. Absolutely love learning from him - his practical and historical knowledge is immense, and he has great teaching style! His videos make me feel good and also inspire me.

[@ambricem]

Rajiv is the life coach we all need during these times! Please give this man a show so I can binge watch it like I binge watch these videos 😂

[@globalgirl]

Amen to that!!

[@Lisa-ym1si]

He was supposed have his own show on Discovery + called Homeboy but apparently it didn’t go anywhere.

[@globalgirl]

@@Lisa-ym1si That's too bad.

[@gladysperez8156]

He has a show, it’s what we’re watching, now but I understand what you mean with those “large Broadcasting networks.” On the other hand, due to his multiple talents, I called it gifts he really is where we can learn, enjoy, and practice Rajiv grafts. Thanks God!🖼

[@smashandcreate]

We need this.

[@robbobstone]

My KZbin feed is a bunch of people yelling and video essays about how terrible the world is. After I get sick of that a Rajiv video comes on and its like a warm blanket. Thank you for these wholesome videos!

[@towaniisme]

Rajiv really just makes me happy 😭 He’s got such a joyful & calming presence

[@cgonzales7436]

I learned to make my bed every morning as neatly and precise as you do from my mother who learned it watching her grandfather. My great grandfather was a first class world traveller and lived life SO INTENTIONALLY and carefully. The way he lived was so artfully inspirational.

[@bethparker1500]

My family lables it organized.

[@ellen823ful]

I would like your grandmother. Living intentionally is a great way to live a great life . 💗

[@novelette4319]

love love. take out the "must do" and enjoy it. so wonderfull. to hear

[@beatricerights]

Can you elaborate on how she lived intentionally?

[@akbj2779]

I love his concept of making ourselves "feel fancy". I'm one of those people who struggles with depression etc & it's definitely difficult to make my bed some mornings but he's absolutely right, keeping the bed made, along with a few other basic household tasks that could feel mundane, those things add up to helping us feel so much better. I loved the Emily Dickenson poem. What a nice way to elevate this task.

[@akbj2779]

@@chloekpearl Absolutely. I've had dental problems due, (I'm pretty sure) to poor dental hygeine during bad depressive episodes. Sleep is really a biggie too!

[@davidshep45]

Don't feel alone. Many people are struggling with depression in today's climate. The little moments we give ourselves such as making a bed help us live in the present. We need positive content like this in our lives. It's what I search for.

[@CM-hn6jo]

I'm inspired to look for and frame the poem somewhere in my bedroom! 😊

[@g.borgia5100]

13:48

[@madrasiatheart1285]

He always manages to make any boring chore a form of art.

[@marionandrews176]

The fitted sheet fold tutorial…I would have paid good money for that alone. You’re fantastic!

[@yaya2006]

After I watched this video, I totally ignored the other videos I was going to watch. This is not only how to make a bed but how the art of bed making is and what are the essential things needed to make a good bed. I am a man and I dont want to see pile of pillows on my bed and all those bling blings. Thanks you for this video.

[@sdAmen]

More of this! I truly appreciate these simple lessons of life being shared because many parents or guardians are busy doing all they can to support their children they forget to teach them the simple things. We also tend to rush through life "managing" and not realizing how valuable it is to appreciate what we have and how give care to our environment, as well as ourselves. 💕🙏🏽💕

[@cristinagarcia-up8zt]

I taught my children how to wash at a very young age. When my son went to the army while washing his clothes some girl came up to him And said how do you wash, My son answer with instructions on the machine and also read instructions on the soap. I was so proud of him but you’re right there are some parents don’t have time to teach the kids the basics.

[@n0tgunshy]

Rajiv must have served the highest echelons in prior lives and excelled at it. And in this life, he gets to serve himself, and by doing so, even serves the world. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills and art! I wish you much success!

[@msmandy00]

How can the simplest video from hgtv be my absolute favorite video from hgtv. I think Rajiv needs his own KZbin channel!

[@faithnelson6069]

everyone keeps saying that. i hope he has something in the works.

[@angelacimmino1102]

My Italian Nonna, who lived with us our entire childhood, taught us how to make a bed. So every single morning, our beds had to be made before we went to school. I love this video, and thank you for encouraging others of the simple task of making beds really does make a difference of feeling positive all day!

[@daniEllaSforza]

You are the embodiment of that grandmother we all would have loved to have help us understand the little things in our lives that matter.

[@Kokum11]

Well, this is the first time I’ve seen Rajiv, and I am smitten. What a joyful person, I found myself smiling while watching. I knew all the techniques, but the notion of making myself feel fancy was an aha moment. The airing of the bed and the simple psychology pulled me in and got my attention. What a lovely lesson from a lovely teacher. Thank you. I need more Rajiv in my life now, I must find more lessons…

[@AJHB2386]

Rajiv could make a video explaining how to make a bowl of cereal, and I would not only learn something but also enjoy every minute of it. His videos are so calming. I wish he had his own show.

[@SisterShirley]

Funny, I was eating a bowl of cereal while watching this video. And you're right, I could've used a Rajiv tutorial because I spilled my milk 😪

[@lobeashy]

I am so in love with him! I love the way he views life’s simple moments. He brings humanity and warmth into everything. I feel like he is actually living life through these actions. Idk he’s just inspiring and overall cool. Like I want to be a more thoughtful and better person after meeting him.

[@bookworm521]

I love how peaceful and loving this video is. I've recently reconnected with my own love for making beds, changing curtains, folding clothes, and connecting with the things I use in my day-to-day life. I had abandoned these little things in pursuit of mindless extravagance but thankfully, I've found my way back. The fulfillment one gets out of these tiny connections is absolutely unmatched!

[@gingersutton8240]

Being thankful is key to mental health.

[@sheilamartin1577]

He just said, "Dirty straight boy." How is that in any way loving?

[@sandrapelton861]

You are awesome! I will try to remember to make my bed like a grown-up. Lol

[@oshi990]

How refreshing that we have a man describing with love everyday, mundane household chores. ❤️🌺

[@patriciaholloway]

I feel like Rajiv is a part of my soul tribe. I spend a good while making my bed and take joy in making it an expression of my personality. I enjoy mixing old and new linens and mixing patterns in complimentary tones. And I always keep a basket of poetry books very near for a quick read before bed. I have been a single mother for many years and now disabled, so doing things like this that feel a little fancy feeds my soul and makes me feel as though I'm caring for myself and honoring myself in the best way. I definitely recommend doing it for everyone..... when you slip into bed, you'll feel so comforted and you sleep better!

[@renafriesen3449]

So funny you say that he’s part of your soul tribe, I feel a connection with him too, maybe in a past life sometime, who knows!?

[@MaT-dp4tc]

After years of searching, this is the simplest explanation of how to fold a fitted sheet I have ever seen. Finally! Thank you Rajiv 🙌

[@nicoledavis1201]

Another wonderful addition to what I now think of as “Gracious Living with Rajiv Surendra”. He manages to find the beauty in the commonplace, and I love it. I could watch him all day!!

[@lindawade9647]

My Mom taught me to flip the mattress and rotate it. We did that around four times a year. She also taught me how to do the hospital corners on the sheets. This video brought back those precious moments with my mom who is no longer alive. This was a good refresher course on what she taught me. I also seem to remember her teaching me how to fold the fitted sheet and put the flat sheet the wrong side up.

[@ftumi]

🤗

[@patticharron3161]

Making my bed with white cotton sheets that I’ve ironed is a gift to myself. It starts my day with an achievement. I love Rajiv’s gentle manner and all his sharing. (Read his charming book!)

[@user-gw3nd6xz3o]

WHAT’S HIS BOOK? 👀

[@davidshep45]

I accidentally found Rajiv while doing a KZbin search. His positive outlook and joy in every day domestic chores we all take for granted is refreshing. I've always been a firm believer in never leaving a bed unmade or a room untidy. It comes from a childhood of instability. Our home is our only refuge from the chaos of the outer world. Keeping things in order makes for a peaceful and calming home. Make your bed folks. It's better than therapy.

[@ftumi]

I never did... suffering from a major lower back issue (need a fusion) and depression. It was painful and I also stayed in bed a lot . I recently have been investing in bed linens etc and MUST wash and make my bed a new and I noticed I sleep better and actually feel better in the long run!

[@mauraborealice]

I was raised as a Cinderella, so I know how to do all that he shows, I find it so satisfying to watch him do all with such precision and care, with such an engaging tone. I appreciate his love of all things artisan, the intentionality of living with objects, treating them with respect and appreciation.

[@i123456987654]

rajiv makes me believe in the good of humanity again...thank you for educating us

[@todddarbyshire7944]

You are SO right. I was trained, as a nurse, to make a bed exactly as you made yours. However, in those days, 55 years ago, there were no fitted sheets, and I much prefer no fitted sheet. As you mentioned, we were truly trained to make the bottom sheet fit SO tightly, a nickel was bounced off the surface and if it did not bounce high enough that it could be caught in mid air, the sheets were ripped off to the mattress, and we reaped it until it was perfect. I still make a bed that way, and love it. Everything you teach, Rajiv, is an ART FORM, and thank you for that, you are a joy to watch.

[@miragaiamaia8966]

i learned a different way while i was at the hospital: they do a knot with the two bottom corners and the two top corners of the bottom sheet. they only do your way with the top sheet. what i need to know is what exactly is the correct way: lift fold and tuck the two sheets at the same time or separate? thank you!

[@carolmackenzie2283]

Me too , but in the uk we would say bounce a Penny on the sheet, with env corners

[@lgparker4726]

I learnt this way when I joined army in UK. 50 yrs later I am still doing it the same way. Fresh made bed with ironed sheets is sheer bliss.

[@anya425]

I'm also a nurse (trained 36 yeas ago) and we were taught that the opening of the pillow case was to be away from the door, so it is not the first thing you see when you come into the room.

[@heatheranddenerale]

I was a candy stripper and he made the bed exactly as I was taught.

[@wg7150]

Rajiv, you reminded me of my childhood days. Once per week we would dust, wash the floors as you demonstrate in one of your videos and change the sheets. At end the house looks immaculate. To this day I still make my bed every day before leaving the house. Thank you.

[@kimberlyjohnson14]

My life is so much better with him in it! The ritual and conscious effort of life's tasks are revered on this channel and I can't thank him enough!

[@guywolff]

Exactly :)

[@RhubarbandRoots]

The ending made me laugh. "now you're a grown up and this is what grown ups do". I recently discovered you and I've been binging all your videos. At 53 years old now, I have to thank you for properly teaching me how to fold a fitted sheet. Thank you!

[@eskimolinds]

It’s a really rough time in America right now, and Rajiv is such a spot of sunshine in the day. What delicious zen to think about the details of intentional bed making or dishwashing instead of the more stressful aspects of life. Thanks Rajiv and HGTV.

[@ThumperDaeTime]

as a nursing assistant, we had a whole lab dedicated to ""properly"" make a bed for people in a long term care facility, and watching this its fascinating to see the differences. the big thing that stuck out to me was the pillow. in a medical setting the pillowcase is more utilitarian so there's almost never a hem decoration, so there's no reason to put the hems out. in fact were incuraged to do the opposite, turning the hem of the pillow away from the ""entrance"" of the bed and folding any extra fabric under. that way the pillow is more likely to stay in it's case, even if the person who gets into the bed has mobility issues and ends up dragging past the pillow during a transfer.

[@vanda218]

who is that woman on the wall!!!!! love you Rajiv!!!!!! wonderful videos!

[@dumpster57]

Thank you Rajiv my mom taught me to make my bed every morning I’m 65 yrs old and have made my bed for 65 yrs and you are right I love coming home to a beautiful made bed and I only use linen sheets

[@HarryCopperPot]

The first thing I do when I get into a hotel bed is kick out the tucked-in sheet from the bottom so it's loose. I hate feeling confined when I sleep!

[@IsitriOm]

You are my people

[@julieswinburne1270]

The joy of a clean, well-made bed. I've always made my bed, every morning. My mother taught me hospital corners. I turn my wool mattress regularly, and NEVER shove my sheets and duvet covers in a crumpled mess into the airing cupboard. There's nothing more inviting than the look of a clean bed at the end of the day when you're tired or fed up. Turn back the duvet and climb in with a good book or a good podcast or whatever, and even if you can't sleep, at least it won't be the shortcomings of your linens keeping you awake! You are a man after my own heart, Rajiv. Writing this from my lovely bed in the UK.

[@SX-cy3pd]

These How to videos with Rajiv feel like grown up Playschool and I am here for it ❤️

[@ellen823ful]

My mom taught me to iron pillowcases and cotton kitchen towels. I still do this every time I wash them. It’s very special. And kind of “fancy”. It’s very satisfying. 💕

[@nopetuber]

The bedframe alone is so fabulous!

[@tammywagner8032]

I'm so happy because this reminded me of my dad reaching me tomake my bed just like you've done including hospital corners and the blanket fold over pillow finish look and opening of pillowcase always facing sides of the bed! My dad taught me so many things and I'm going to remind him and thank him when I see him in few days. Thank you for a charming video and a wonderful memory.

[@tammywagner8032]

Teaching. Not reaching. Good grief.

[@ftumi]

​@@tammywagner8032 has to be a typo!

[@ftumi]

​@@tammywagner8032 LMAO OMG you wrote that to yourself LoL😂 teehee I was also going to say, it's ok lol

[@senzaliving928]

Haha I was a stager and whenever I made the bed with the flat sheet wrong side up clients would think I was doing it wrong until, of course, I explained the logic behind it and they always marvelled at the details. Thanks for backing me up Rajiv lol

[@roslynsmith5153]

I have a high anxiety job, he’s right about coming home to a perfectly made bed. I feel so safe and refreshed after a bad day. And I’m happy to know I make my bed just like he does too!

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

You have brought back so many memories of my mom teaching me to "properly make a bed" I never had the opportunity to ask her where she learned that. When I went on to nursing school, everyone was so impressed by my corners! I have to do the inside-out method as I have strings to attach the duvet. Great demos on the sheet folding and the duvet back in its cover. You are a delightful host to watch!!!

[@maryannsmith8153]

I just absolutely love this young man! he seems so clean and so natural and just so amazing! I certainly like to visit him or have him visit my husband and I in the country! I think he would really enjoy it it would be very relaxing and I actually do a lot of the things that he talked about! and I do know how to make a bed properly! LOL

[@annabodot962]

Wonderful video on a topic not often spoken of. I'm 64 and your grandmother was correct about airing the bed before making it. May I also add how lovely it is when you have room to hang your laundered sheets outside. I also air my comforters outside between washings for an hour or so. Freshens everything. You make a beautiful bed and inspired me to do better.

[@catherinegiesige7169]

I completely agree with you Rajiv. I’m one of fifteen children raised in our family home, and from a very young age we were expected to make our own bed each morning. I must have been around 7 or 8 years old, when one of my eldest sisters, who incidentally, worked in a hospital, showed me the art of hospital corners, and so, I’ve been making my bed this way since. I recently spoke to one of my adult children, who lives with us, about the benefits of returning home to a nicely made bed. I’m thoroughly enjoying all of your Handmade Home vlogs, Rajiv. Keep them coming 😊

[@westcoastdoormats]

Thankyou for showing me that men can appreciate a place they spend a lot of time in .. that was the best !!

[@gloriagomez2327]

Sometimes the simplest things make me happy, like hearing birds chipping, listening to the rustle of leaves as the wind blows through them, seeing a rainbow, hearing the tap tap and of rain on the sidewalk, and I believe that Rajiv feels the same. Simple things are big to me. I love how you speak slowly and how you show the world different aspects of how to accomplish mundane tasks into a very clean and orderly fashion. Simple things are big to me !

[@lunaazul3000]

I have a little Airbnb and doing this really helps with making clients feel, not only special but that they are staying in a clean place where someone cared enough to make them that little bit more comfortable, and, it helps my reviews!! I love Rajivs presentation and info, it just backs me up, i had people ask why do all that, and here it is, clear as water!!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

One of my grandmothers was a nurse and one was a nurses aide (back when they had such people). Believe me, I’ve known about hospital corners all my life.🐝❤️🤗

[@zenniferlife9748]

I am pro organizer and I like this sort of stuff anyway, but I really enjoyed this young man’s personality. What a cutie patootie! And I finally learned how to properly fold a fitted sheet.

[@Kaybye555]

My grandma used to do that tucking the pillow. It was a whole ordeal for her. Like an art in itself. She would literally take an hour just making the bed, flatten every nook and cranny. This brough back such joyful memories. Thank you very much Rajiv

[@tinaknutsen]

My first job when I was younger was a CNA at a Adult Day Health Center. That was were I learned to do a hospital bed tuck and implemented it straight away at home. When my career changed, and I moved several times I stopped practicing it and listening to the very critical family members that said why make it, it’s just going to get messed up? There is truth to that but no VALUE to it. I do remember the pride and refreshing and comfort to drifting off and an over all better rest. Thank you for the reminder of the little things you do that really make a difference!

[@jocelynng9306]

He brings calm to his viewers, love watching and learning from him even though what he teaches are the simplest of things that no one think are important or significant.

[@cher-amirose7109]

I don't enjoy making my bed. But I do enjoy hopping into a nicely made and pretty bed at night. My Grandmother showed me the hospital corners I don't know how many times. So I'll have to watch that part of your video a few times while making the corners. And once upon a time I ironed my sheets too.

[@NBportofino]

You bring a blast of smiles and sunshine into our days, Rajiv ☀️ 😊

[@jacquelinenieto508]

OMG I am glad I found your channel. I too love beautiful things. I am 65yrs young. I have finely have gotten my home where I want it to look. I also was raised poor. My mom taught me that just because your r poor u don't have to have cheap stuff. She taught me to save up for the best money could buy because it would last me longer. And was she right. Also she taught me once u have the best that money can buy u have to take care of it. Which brings me to u. 2yrs ago I lost my daughter to cancer and I have given up on taking care of my home and beautiful things that I have. So with u saying making your bed every day helps with depression, I can see how it helps. Over the yrs I have collected a few really nice bedding sets which have cost alot. I love a nice made bed but since my daughter has passed I have not really made my bed or taken any joy of seeing a nice made bed. I just want to thank u for waking me up to what I can have again as long as I take the effort again to start enjoying the simple things in my home once more. Thank you .

[@fbuehler1778]

This could not have come at a more perfect time. I just bought some new linen sheets and a cotton coverlet. Thank you Rajiv for another great video!

[@John3v8]

Hi F Buelher! I'm in the market for my first set of pure linen sheets. Love to know what brand you bought, and from where. Have you bought pure linen before? How do you launder them, and how do you find them for sleeping? HEY RAJIV!!! HOW ABOUT A BEDSHEET TUTORIAL???

[@aleahuggins]

This video popped up when I was laying in bed literally thinking about how I wanted to make my bed better. What a treat to discover Rajiv! I think I'm in love, lol. 😍

[@smores5679]

A suggestion for the duvet and duvet cover: sew ties in the inside of each of the four corners of the cover and sew small loops on the tips of the corners of the duvet. That keeps it from shifting while you sleep. It also makes it easier to get a larger duvet into the cover in the first place (Rajiv's way works well for smaller beds, but not so much for larger beds - or for smaller people!). The rest of the video brought back wonderful memories of my granny, who loved hospital corners and folding the coverlet over her pillows!

[@lornam3637]

Great suggestion, thank you! I always struggle with our huge duvet.

[@ftumi]

I never heard of this till recently bc all my duvet's I've purchased have that already on them (thought that was part of it being a duvet !? But, today, I was watching how to do the burrito method of adding your duvet cover and a woman mentioned putting safety pins on each corner

[@diacrawford5587]

My mom taught us to make the bed just as you did with the pillows covered with the bedspread or put in pillow shams. It really feels good seeing my bed made up every morning. I had a time when I was very ill so just having enough energy to make my bed, even if I had to get back into it brought me comfort.

[@newjoyyork]

Here I am at 9pm, remaking the bed just to get in and feel a lil more fancy tonight. I had no idea the second sheet goes on inside out, it makes total sense and I’m kinda excited about that part (after doing it the “wrong” way so to speak for decades.) Who would’ve known making the bed could be exciting like this?!?! Only Rajiv 💚

[@jyes23.]

I can relate

[@olivia.carousel]

When I tell you I held my breath whenever he asked the person off screen if he should show us how to fold a fitted sheet! I was so thankful for that. It's all i ever wanted, really.

[@sm3296]

Hey Rajiv, next time you triple fold the duvet at the bottom of your bed, do the fold so that you just reach down and grasp the top of the edge facing you and as you lay back down it will easily and neatly slide up too. 😊

[@nepenthe1446]

Like an accordion! :)

[@nepenthe1446]

Great idea!

[@organizstylist7732]

I have been making my bed exactly like this for years. When we were kids we would have contests to see who makes the bed the best. The duvet is so on point, and makes it really easy.

[@anitainmo489]

How does Rajiv make mundane chores like making your bed, so bloody interesting. I do make my bed like he showed but for one step which I will change. I would do it right after waking up. Never knew that it needs to be aired out. I learn something everytime from this amazing young man.

[@nepenthe1446]

I'd read about letting the bed air out to let any moisture dry out. Also have seen videos where a lint roller is used on sheets before making bed.

[@lauriepercy2272]

Brought back memories. My mother taught me how to make a bed with hospital corners. I used to help her flip her mattress every so often. I loved those life lessons.

[@pretzeltime3900]

Hi Rajiv. Loved this video so much. I also have a tip for the bed. For those who have fat fluffy pillows, first begin with your pillowcase turned wrong side out. Then slip your hands into the case and line the closed end up on one end of your pillow. Slide the pillowcase up over the pillow until the pillow is completely inside the case. And wha la! It’s so much easier this way to put your pillowcases on a fat fluffy pillow than trying to shake the pillow down into the case. Please keep your videos coming?!! ❤

[@mollymorgan8652]

Hopefully you'll take this with the same spirit as the instructions Rajit gives, as I intend it that way - a little secret to help you look more polished: the familiar expression you used is spelled "voilà," which means "look there" in French, not "wha la."

[@pretzeltime3900]

@@mollymorgan8652 Please excuse my ignorance.

[@mollymorgan8652]

@@pretzeltime3900 We all have room to learn, myself included. :)

[@dinakortze4284]

I enjoyed this video so much! I first learned to make a bed by watching my Grandmother make her bed. I then became a candy striper when I was 15 and was properly trained in Hospital corners. I then worked in Hotels as a first paid summer job when I was 16 at the Jersey Shore. People have always commented on the way I make a bed. I too love to iron my sheets. My Aunt was the person who taught me that! I am 66, and still love a well made bed!

[@xtherexyourxdeadx]

Rajiv is the kind of teacher and friend we all wish we had growing up, he's able to make us smile and excited about such simple things. Like how is it possible I'm smiling so much about making my bed?! Please keep making these videos!!

[@rowdybliss]

This is something my dad taught my brother and I to do every day since we were quite young, and it was a holdover from his brief military stint where they actually inspected soldiers’ beds after they were made. It’s a good habit, and it stuck with me, too!

[@bbrosser694]

Rajiv, thank you so much for adding a clean, fresh, orderly, and comfy layer of richness and delightfulness to life indoors and outdoors at home.

[@user-gw3nd6xz3o]

NEVER THOUGHT WATCHING A TUTORIAL ABOUT MAKING THE BED WOULD MAKE ME EMOTIONAL

[@Hannahborba]

Being a bed making freak myself, I truely enjoyed stambling upon this video. I new all the techniques :) and you topped off with the folded blanket over the pillow, which is something I learned and saw my grandmothers do when I was little. I am from the Azores, Portugal and it's so cool to see that bed making is the same as what you learnt from and saw your grandmother do. Cheers!

[@bethschroeder6754]

A few comments. If the comforter is a queen size or larger it is best to turn the duvet cover inside out and lay the comforter onto the duvet cover. Then tie the ties inside the duvet cover to the comforter. Then turn the duvet cover back right side out. So easy. Also the pillows should have pillow covers. Feel for the zipper on the pillow cover. Put the zipper side of the pillow into the pillow case first so the pillow cover ziper is cushioned with the seams of the pillow. A very enjoyable video.

[@24Jeeya]

I Love this series of yours. My Mom was so particular about chores while teaching me how to do them I used to get mad. But now I find myself telling my daughter. "A thing done, is only done when done properly." and Yes, I make my bed everyday!!

[@elenalatici9568]

I used to iron my sheets all th tie. When I had a B&B in Vermont, not only did I iron them, I starched them, rolled them up and put them in the refrigerator overnight. Then I ironed them.When I made the beds for the guests, I sprinkled rose petals on the sheets. I mostly only had guests in the summer and fall because the guests were eventers with horses. By the end of the day, after grooming, riding, cooling, grooming again and putting their horses to bed for the night turning home and finding rose petals on their pillows and sheets. they felt not just cared for, but treasured. It was so much fun doing that.

[@voodoosmile08]

Yes! The simple things in life make such an impact, I get such joy from making my bed. Great video! ❤️🙂

[@elizabetha.1171]

I got good training from my Polish/French grandmother from Germany who made us make our bed before we could have breakfast, now I appreciate and understand the value in that😊❤

[@tarheelfan004]

My grandmother taught me all of this when I was a kid. Rajiv you did well. We had one more option you didn't mention. You can roll your pillow (in half long ways), then cover it with the top cover, and then slightly tuck the cover under the pillow(s). I love your content. 👏❤️

[@kimc7916]

Tar Heel, my grandmother also folded her pillows as you mention. What fond memories I have of her fancy always-made bed.

[@cristinaflores2411]

It is lovely to see how Rajiv's teachings are similar to my grandmother's. I'm 56 years old and I remember how she taught me how to make the bed every day in this exact way.

[@thechickincharge1073]

I absolutely agree with you 100%! It changed the course of my days!❤️ I put plain pillowcase openings inward and decorative ones outward. On a crisp all white bed that sharp edge just looks better to me. Of course if they have monograms and especially pretty stitching you gotta show it off!😊 hey!! Don’t slur on straight boys…

[@johannechampagne7332]

Let’s ask Rajiv to raise all of us. I mean that in the parental sense but also just to raise us up with his enlightening information.

[@Berdcleo]

I love Rajiv's videos. Here I thought I knew how to make a bed. Thank you Rajiv for sharing your knowledge. Feeling blessed. 😍💕

[@chickentender4037]

I would love a series with Sanjiv's flower arrangements. I saw them in his apartment tour video, just beautiful and exquisite.

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Thought I knew it all about making a bed (including how to fold a fitted sheet) but still learned something! Never knew about folding the top sheet over the blanket, etc. Rajiv, I love all your videos!

[@jayelbee777]

I guess it’s time to grow up and make my bed everyday. ❤️

[@martaflorinapopescucalin2225]

I don't think I will ever iron my sheets or succeed in making my bed every single day, but watching Rajiv is just so relaxing 😌

[@yourconnection9303]

Thanks for another great video! I always had such a hard time getting the duvet in the duvet until watching how you showed the way. And a clean, made bed is always more inviting, and you'll rest better in it. Sweet dreams everyone!!!