Housekeeping Senior
High
Services NC II School
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 11
Lesson 2: Prepare Rooms for Guests (RG)
Module Title: Bedmaking Procedures
Writer: Sarah Minette M. Reyes
Reviewers: Maria Elizabeth N. Villabroza
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EXPECTATIONS
At the end of this module, the learners should be able to
A. identify different types and sizes of linens, pillows and bedsheets;
B. correctly follow proper procedures in conducting room check, turn down and
bedmaking; and
C. replace bed linen in accordance with establishment standards.
PRETEST
Directions: Identify what is being described in the given sentences.
____________1. It is specially sewn following the mattresses’ length, width and
thickness with edges sewn with garter all around to make it flexible.
____________2. The mattress size of this bed is 54” x 75”.
____________3. Standard thickness of a mattress.
RECAP
Why must future room attendants such as yourself, know the different safety
procedures made in the housekeeping department?
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LESSON
Types and Sizes of Linens, Pillows and Bedsheets
Linens, pillows, bedsheets and bath items come in various sizes according to the size
of mattresses and its use. Careful selection according to standard size, appearance
and price are considered in purchasing these items, because the labor cost to sort
them are high. Thus, this would also make purchasing, inventory and maintenance
easier.
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Bath towel
25” x 45”
Bath rug Hand towel Face towel
24” x 42” 6” x 7 ½” 9 ½” x 10 ½”
Pool towel
36” x 80”
Mattress Bedsheets
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Pillowcase
Standard 20” x 26”
Queen 20” x 30”
King 20” x 36”
Figure 1: Housekeeping by Laarni A. Urbiztondo, pg. 71
Types of Linens used in Bedmaking
1. Duvet- a soft quilt which is used instead of an upper sheet and blanket.
2. Fitted Sheet- usually made of cotton cloth that is tailor-made to fit the beds. It is
specially sewn following the mattresses’ length, width and thickness with edges
sewn with garter all around to make it flexible.
3. Blankets- this should be made or natural fibers, such as thick cotton, flannel or
wool. This must be soft and loosely woven, so that the person using it feels
comfortable.
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4. Comforters- this is a padded bed cover, usually quilted. It is soft and warm to
touch as it is made of cotton fabric. They are light, molds themselves to the body
and do not slip off the bed.
5. Bedspread- this is placed on top of bedsheets and blankets, to cover the whole
stretch of the bed with drops all around which almost touches the floor.
6. Bed skirts- a pleated cloth attached to the bed frame just below the bed. This is
attached for aesthetic purposes as it covers the lower side of the bed so that the
feet and underneath portions of the bed is not seen.
7. Runners- a stirp cloth that is mostly satin and has attractive designs. This serves
the same purpose as table runners, to add accent to the bedspread.
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Bedding Sizes
Bedspread Comforter
Bed Size Mattress Size Blanket Size
Size Size
Twin 39” x 75” 80” x 110” 68” x 86” 66” x 90”
Twin XL 39” x 80” use Twin 68” x 90” use Twin
Full or Double 54” x 75” 96” x 110” 78” x 86” to 80” x 90”
86” x 86”
Queen 60” x 80” 102” x 116” 86” x 86” to 90” x 90”
86” x 94”
California or 72” x 84” 114” x 120” 102” x 86” to 108” x 90”
Western King 102” x 94”
Dual or 76” x 80” 120” x 120” 102” x 86” to 108” x 90”
Eastern King 102” x 94”
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Daybed or 39” x 75” 84” x 117” 66” x 92” 66” x 90”
Trundle
Waterbed 48” x 84” N/A 68” x 86” to 66” x 90”
Super Single 66” x 92”
Waterbed 60” x 84” 84” x 108” 68” x 86” to 80” x 90” to
Queen 86” x 86” 90” x 90”
Waterbed King 72” x 84” 84” x 108” 86” x 86” to 90” x 90” to
102” x 86” 108” x 90”
Figure 3: Housekeeping by Laarni A. Urbiztondo, pg. 72
Note: The standard mattress thickness is approximately 7”
Commonly Used Beds in Hotels
Figure 4: Housekeeping by Laarni A. Urbiztondo, pg. 72
Procedures in Bedmaking
The best way to welcome guests is to provide them with clean beds and linens of
excellent quality.
Turndown and make up Beds and Cots
• Remove soiled bed linen from the bed.
• Check if the mattress pad or mattress protector is stained, torn or damaged.
If everything is okay, straighten it and make sure the mattress is properly
aligned. To avoid injuries, align the mattress with your leg and not your back.
• If the mattress is stained, remove it.
• Get a clean mattress pad (this comes in various sizes, so be sure to use the
correct one), unfold it right side up, place it on the mattress and spread evenly
over the center of the bed.
• Smoothen any wrinkles.
• Make sure you have the correct size of bedsheets.
• Do not use stained or torn sheets, place them in your soiled linen bag instead.
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• Take three fresh sheets and pillow cover or slips according to bed size.
Common Rules in Bedmaking
1. Stripping the bed refers to removing all soiled sheets from the bed. Two people
can work together to strip a bed faster and conveniently. To do it faster, fold each
layer of the bed linen neatly into three before removing it from the bed.
2. Mitering the corner is folding the corners of the bedsheet at the bed’s corners, to
give it a neat and finished look and also to keep the bedsheet tight and secured
even if there is a person lying on the bed.
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3. Loosen the bed cloth at the foot of the bed to allow the person lying down, to
move their feet freely.
Procedures in Bedmaking
A. Prepare all needed linen:
1 blanket
1 top sheet
1 cover sheet
2 pillowcases
1 bedspread
B. Steps:
1. Pull the bed or mattress away from the headboard.
2. Remove all soiled linen.
3. Place the soiled linen in the linen hamper of the trolley.
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4. Check the mattress from side-to-side and end-to-end to even it out and
adjust the bed skirt as well.
5. Shake the mattress protector and change it if soiled.
6. Clean the headboard (with a feather duster or vacuum)
7. Open and spread out a clean cover sheet and tuck it securely at the head,
sides and foot of the mattress.
8. Milter the corners.
9. Open a clean top sheet and spread it evenly on the cover sheet. Make sure
the laundry crease is in the same line as the cover sheet.
10. Open the blanket and spread it out evenly on the top.
11. Fold the top sheet at the head of the bed over the blanket and fold the
blanket and top sheet once again.
12. Ensure that the blanket and the top sheets’ sides are uniformly tucked
under the mattress and the corners at the foot of the bed are miltered.
13. Fold the corner of the blanket and top sheet.
14. Replace pillowcases with clean ones.
15. Cover the bed with bedspread.
16. Tuck the bedspread under the pillows.
17. Push the bed back towards the headboard. (make sure it’s aligned)
18. Inspect the made-up bed from the foot down to the sides.
ACTIVITIES
Directions: In the comfort of your own home: Make a video presentation of you
making up a bed, in accordance to the lesson. If some sheets are unavailable, simply
show how to properly make up your bed.
Rubrics:
Categories Points
Appearance (Must be in complete
housekeeping uniform: black pants, 10
white polo shirt, hair net)
Ability to follow proper bedmaking
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procedure
Total: 25
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WRAP-UP
Exiting Ticket
How well did you understand the
lesson?
3 things I learned today
2 things I found interesting
1 thing I have a question about
VALUING
Proper bedmaking and correct number of sheets is necessary in order provide a
comfortable place for the guests to rest, upon their arrival to the room. What about
you, have you experienced sleeping uncomfortably because the bed wasn’t made up
properly or the pillows aren’t enough? Can you share your experience?
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POSTTEST
Directions: Identify what is being described in the given sentences.
1. Needed linen in bedmaking
a. _________________
b. _________________
c. _________________
d. _________________
e. _________________
2. Bedspread size for daybed. ___________
3. It is soft and warm to touch as it is made of cotton fabric. ___________
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KEY TO CORRECTION
3. Comforter 3. 7”
2. 84” x 117” 2. Full or double
1. Blanket, top sheet, cover sheet, pillowcases, bedspread 1. Fitted sheet
Posttest Pretest
References:
Published References:
Laarni A. Urbiztondo. 2019. Housekeeping Second Edition. Philippines. Rex Bookstore Inc.
