People Are Keeping Spatulas In Their Bedroom For This Clever Tidying Hack

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Sometimes the most unlikely items come in handy for uses far outside their original purpose. This is exactly what's happening with a common kitchen aid — the spatula. Who knew one of the most simple cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy was hiding in the utensil drawer? Primarily functioning as a means of flipping food on the stove or taking cookies off a hot pan, this seemingly versatile tool has moved to the bedroom for a clever tidying hack — tucking in your bed sheets.

The sturdy handle, broad top, and overall sleek design make it the perfect size and shape to slide easily between a mattress and box spring or frame. Stretching a fitted sheet on is a hassle at the best of times, but then you've got to smooth everything else down over the top. Lifting the mattress up for tight corners seems like the obvious answer, but when dropped back into place, the blankets fly out. If you're looking for a way to make your bed at home feel like a five-star hotel, start with a tight tuck. The spatula method lets you tackle the problem with no heavy lifting involved.

All you need to try out this genius hack for yourself is a firm, flat spatula. The silicone models might be too bendy for this job, but a sleek wood product like the Jilla-hla nonstick acacia turner is a great choice. If you feel strange using a kitchen tool in the bedroom, try a shoehorn or a paint stir stick instead. The key is to look for something that easily slides between the blankets and mattress without catching on the fabric. After obtaining the right tool for the job, it's time to make that bed.

Drape blankets into place and use your chosen tucking equipment to press the loose edges under the mattress. To avoid getting stuck on a clump of material, it's best to push these in one layer at a time, starting with the flat sheet. If you feel resistance on your flipper, try putting the top into a plastic bag and wrapping the bag around the handle. This creates a slippery, frictionless surface for easy passage. It may not be one of the cleaning hacks that Martha Stewart swears by, but it works. Next time you're in the market for a new spatula, pick up a spare one for the bedroom and give this simple tidying trick a try.