There was a time not long ago when we couldn’t conceive of a world where online shopping was the the norm and not the exception. For generations of Indians accustomed to touching and feeling products before buying them, online shopping was an anomaly that few were willing to experiment with. And yet here we are, in the year 2022, when online shopping is the must-do chore for every household that’s self-isolating in a post-Covid world.
Why online shopping is better – and safer
The third wave of the coronavirus is currently peaking, with the Omicron variant causing a stupendous spike in infections and affecting even the very young. Although mortality rates are lower among fully vaccinated people who have contracted the virus, its severity still can’t be underestimated. Indeed, the hygiene and social distancing protocols we’ve all observed since 2020 are in force this year as well.
In this scenario, it’s unwise to step out of the house unless absolutely necessary, or to head out to crowded places. Even if masked adequately, you still can’t vouch for how responsibly others around you behave, or whether you’re standing near a person carrying the infection. Going outdoors to socialise, shop or even grab groceries is best avoided at this point — especially as you can get whatever you need online. From bedsheets to foodgrains, and from stationery to clothing, you can buy anything you need online from the safety and comfort of your home.
How to buy bedsheets online in a Covid world
Bedsheet shopping has become quite simple owing to online brands providing every last bit of information about their products on their sites. From the product dimensions to close-up pictures of the bed linen, you can find out everything you need to know about the cotton bedsheets you’re about to order for your home.
- Check the product dimensions before you purchase — bedsheets often come insSingle and double sizes, for single and double/ queen/ king-size beds. If you are unsure about the exact dimensions of your double bed, measure the mattress for length and width before looking up the product.
- Check if the bedsheet is a flat sheet or a fitted one. A fitted bedsheet will be specifically tagged as such on the brand’s site. It has elastic running on all four sides to slip over the mattress easily. Once you figure out which is the lengthwise side, you can easily make your bed with the fitted bedsheet — it takes minimal effort and time. Even a senior citizen can make the bed easily without assistance using a fitted bedsheet.
- Cotton bedsheets are best — they offer high breathability, ease of care, and a long shelf life. 100 per cent cotton bedsheets in single or double sizes are also the best gifting choice.
- Browse the site for different patterns. You can buy bedsheets in ethnic, floral, plain, geometric, and even kids’ designs.
- Once the package arrives at your home, take care to spray it with a sanitiser before you open it. Let the package dry thoroughly before you open the plastic. Once opened, wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap for at least 20 seconds.
- If you wish to return or exchange the bedsheets, you must retain the packaging and price tags along with the bedsheet in its original folded condition. Do not use or wash the bedsheet prior to the exchange or return attempt.
- Wash every bedsheet on every bed in the home after a week of regular use, using cold water and detergent, with a fabric antibacterial liquid in the last washing cycle.
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