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Taming the Truant Bed Skirt: A Guide to Keeping it Put

A well-dressed bed, much like a respectable citizen, should be properly attired at all times. And just as a gentleman wouldn’t dare venture out with his trousers askew, so too should a homeowner ensure their bed skirt remains firmly in place.

The most straightforward method, and one favored by many for its simplicity, is to rely on the weight of the mattress itself. Once the bed skirt is positioned over the box spring, smoothing out any wrinkles or bunches, the mattress can be carefully lowered into place. The sheer heft of the mattress will help to anchor the skirt and prevent it from shifting.

However, for those who prefer a more robust solution, there are alternative methods to explore. Some homeowners, for example, employ the use of safety pins. Discreetly fastened to the underside of the mattress, these pins serve to tether the skirt in place, much like a ship secured to a dock.

Another option, particularly well-suited to wrap-around bed skirts, is to attach small strips of fabric-friendly adhesive to the underside of the skirt’s top edge. These strips, when pressed firmly against the box spring, create a secure bond that will keep the skirt from riding up or bunching.

And for those who are comfortable with a needle and thread, a more permanent solution can be achieved by stitching small loops of ribbon or fabric tape to the underside of the skirt. These loops can then be tied to the slats of the bed frame or to small hooks installed along the underside of the box spring.

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