The most compact way to fold a blanket for storage

The cold season is coming to an end, and soon you will be able to sleep without blankets. Where are they going? The previous space in the closet was already filled. All the family's blankets won't fit in there. Now, if only they could be folded somehow more compactly! It turns out there are such ways! Shall we try?

We use vacuum bags

The easiest way is to put an item for long-term storage in a vacuum bag. It is made of transparent plastic and equipped with a valve. The design of the package is such that it not only protects things from harmful effects environment, moisture, pests (in particular, from moths), but also makes objects compact.

How to use

In order to use this method, you need to purchase a package of the appropriate size and perform a number of simple steps.

1. Roll the blanket into a compact roll and place it inside the container.
2. “Tamp” it a little and zip the zipper all the way.

Attention! Before the procedure, make sure the item is clean and dry. It is advisable to keep the blanket in the hot sun for some time.

1. Open the valve hole and attach a pump or vacuum cleaner hose to it.
2. Pump out air for 30 seconds and tighten the valve cap tightly.

The blanket is now ready for storage.

Where to store

In addition to proper packaging, you need to choose a suitable storage location. Great for this upper shelves of cabinets and mezzanines. Packages can be stacked on top of each other in the utility room.

Important! It is undesirable for the packaging to be exposed to direct sunlight.

Disadvantage of this method There is only one storage: if handled carelessly, the internal vacuum may be broken. Because of this, dust and dirt may get on the blanket.

Folding a blanket the Japanese way

It would seem that folding a blanket is a simple matter. But this is only at first glance. After all, how large the package is will determine how much space it will take up in the closet. The most effective method was proposed by the Japanese. It looks like this.

Turning a blanket into a pillow

1. Fold the short side down about 1/4 of the way.
2. Visually divide the width into three equal parts and fold the left part towards the center.

1. Then we place the right side on top.
2. Thus, we fold the resulting structure in three passes, starting from the edge that was not folded.
3. We turn the structure inside out, tucking it into the resulting pocket.

Reference! A large thin blanket must first be folded in half, and then proceed according to the instructions.

Advantages

If desired, a blanket folded in this way can be used as an extra pillow. You can store it right on the bed, using it as an original decorative pillow, especially if you place it inside a bright, beautiful pillowcase.

The product folded in this way practically does not wrinkle and takes up little space.

This method will come in handy for road trips and trips: the blanket will not take up much space in the car, but if necessary, you can wrap yourself in it or put it under your head for rest.

The same method can be used when giving a blanket or blanket as a gift.

Using such tricks, it is fashionable to simplify your life and save space in cabinets and mezzanines for storing other things.