Episode 25- The Princess and The Pea... Under the Fitted Sheet (a Fractured Fairy Tale

What happens when royalty meets reality in the linen closet?

In this hilarious and practical episode of The JJs Declutter Podcast, Julie and Janis give the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea a modern twist—complete with dryer sheets, mattress madness, and a showdown with the most mysterious laundry beast of all: the fitted sheet.

Whether you’re prepping for guests, wondering what’s under your bed, or just tired of wrestling elastic corners, this episode is your regal rescue.

👑 What You’ll Learn in This Royal Rumble of a Podcast:

🛏️ [00:03:08] How to Change Bedsheets Without a Breakdown
From lifting heavy corners to avoiding the mid-bed collapse, Julie and Janis share time-saving sheet-changing hacks for every kind of sleeper.

🧺 [00:03:49] The Impossible Task: Folding a Fitted Sheet
Janis reveals her step-by-step method to transform a wadded-up blob into a neat fold—even if you still choose to ball it up, you’ll learn something!

🧽 [00:05:14] Under-the-Bed Chaos & Cleaning Tips
What’s hiding under your mattress? Dust bunnies? Forgotten flip-flops? It’s time to vacuum like a royal and clear the clutter beneath your slumber zone.

🚽 [00:08:02] BONUS: The Royal Flush – Bathroom Etiquette 101
Take “The Royal Flush Test” and see how your shared bathroom habits hold up. Great for families, guests, and future kings-in-law.

🧼 [00:11:14] Prepping Your Guest Bathroom Like Royalty
Make guests feel like VIPs with bathroom caddies, color-coded towels, and a DIY lavender spray that smells like a fairy tale.

💡 JJ’s Key Takeaways:

• Fitted sheets don’t have to defeat you. (But if they do, it’s okay to just shove them in a bin.)

• Under-bed clutter doesn’t just gather dust—it collects decision fatigue.

• A clean bathroom is the true mark of hospitality royalty.

• Laundry can be a royal pain—but small routines build big results.

• You’re still a queen even if your linen closet looks like a fabric avalanche.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Linen Closet Decluttering Tips

• Guest-Ready Bathroom Caddy Ideas

• The “Towel Color Code” Trick (Assign each person a towel color = instant harmony!)

• DIY Linen Spray Recipe: Mix lavender essential oil, water, and witch hazel in a spray bottle for a calming, royal scent

👑 JJ Quotes You’ll Love:

“Even a fairy tale princess needs to vacuum under the bed.”

“Fitted sheets: nature’s way of reminding us we’re not in charge.”

“The Royal Flush Test—because your guests will notice what you didn’t.”

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💬 What About YOU?

What’s your fitted sheet folding method—or do you just fold your patience instead? 😅
Tell us in the comments or DM us on Instagram @abcdeclutterwithjj!