Difference between revisions of "Maintain a Japanese Futon"

{{fa}}In [[Find an Apartment in Japan|Japan]], futons are different from the versions found in many other countries. They are not used on frames, but are placed directly on the floor and slept on, then stored during the day to create space. They are bulkier than beds and are often preferred over [[Locate a Leak in an Air Mattress|air mattresses]], which tend to deflate. Since Japanese futons have a different composition and are placed on the [[Mop a Floor|floor]] or in a [[Organize Your Closet|closet]] frequently, they require more maintenance. If you are sleeping on a Japanese-style futon for the first time, you may need to learn about taking care of it so that it remains comfortable and clean for a long time to come.

{{fa}}In [[Find an Apartment in Japan|Japan]], futons are different from the versions found in many other countries. They are not used on frames, but are placed directly on the floor and slept on, then stored during the day to create space. They are bulkier than beds and are often preferred over [[Locate a Leak in an Air Mattress|air mattresses]], which tend to deflate. Since Japanese futons have a different composition and are placed on the [[Mop a Floor|floor]] or in a [[Organize Your Closet|closet]] frequently, they require more maintenance. If you are sleeping on a Japanese-style futon for the first time, you may need to learn about taking care of it so that it remains comfortable and clean for a long time to come.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

# '''Lay the futon out properly.''' Japanese futons usually come in sets that may include a foam pad (matto), a futon (shikibuton), sheets (shiitsu), blankets (mofu), a duvet (kakebuton) and a pillow (makura). The foam pad should be laid out first. Put the bottom sheet on the futon and lay this on the pad, followed by the sheet and any blankets you may want. If you use a duvet, use the cover that comes with it. One side will be made of mesh; this goes up.

# '''Lay the futon out properly.''' Japanese futons usually come in sets that may include a foam pad (matto), a futon (shikibuton), sheets (shiitsu), blankets (mofu), a duvet (kakebuton) and a pillow (makura). The foam pad should be laid out first. Put the bottom sheet on the futon and lay this on the pad, followed by the sheet and any blankets you may want. If you use a duvet, use the cover that comes with it. One side will be made of mesh; this goes up.