7 Twin XL Bedding Mistakes Making Your Dorm Bed Miserable

Dorm Beds Don’t Have to Be Miserable

Dorm beds get a bad reputation, but most of the discomfort comes from simple setup mistakes — not the mattress itself. Here are the seven most common Twin XL bedding mistakes students make (and how to fix each one).

1. Using Regular Twin Bedding

Twin XL is longer than a standard twin. Regular sheets pop off constantly — and nothing ruins sleep like waking up wrapped in elastic.

2. Not Securing the Mattress Topper

Toppers slide. Sheets slide. Dorm beds are chaos.
Use Bedly Straps to keep your topper and fitted sheet in place so you’re not rebuilding your bed every morning.

3. Choosing Thick or Hot Bedding

Dorm rooms run warm, and bulky bedding traps heat.
A breathable option like the Bedly Bamboo Bed Set keeps airflow steady and prevents sweaty wake-ups.

4. Overusing Heavy Blankets

One thick comforter traps heat and disrupts sleep. Layer light blankets instead.

5. Ignoring Pillow Quality

A flat, cheap pillow leads to neck pain and restless nights. Upgrade your pillow and avoid stacking random dorm pillows.

6. Not Washing Bedding Often Enough

Dorm air gets dusty fast. Wash sheets weekly to avoid irritation, breakouts, and sneezing at night.

7. Leaving the Bed Against the Window

Windows leak cold air. Keep a few inches of space between your bed and the glass to avoid temperature swings.

Parents: Here’s the Easy Fix

Most of your student’s sleep issues come from setup, not the mattress. A breathable Bedly Bamboo Bed Set + stabilizing Bedly Straps solves comfort, heat, and slipping — the top three dorm complaints.

Final Thought

Your dorm bed can feel like home with a few small adjustments. Sleep well, study better, stress less.