Turn the mattresses daily, and make the bed smoothly and carefully.

Put the under sheet with the wrong side next the bed, and the upper one with the marked end always at the top, to avoid the part where the feet lie, from being reversed and so reaching the face.

The sheets should be large enough to tuck in thoroughly, three yards long by two and a half wide being none too large for a double bed.

Pillows should be beaten and then smoothed with the hand, and the aim be to have an even, unwrinkled surface.

As to the use of shams, whether sheet or pillow, it is a matter of taste; but in all cases, covered or uncovered, let the bed-linen be daintily clean.
Empty all slops, and with hot water wash out all the bowls, pitchers, &c., using separate cloths for these purposes, and never toilet towels.