A guest arrives tomorrow and the spare room is bare

6 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 06
   I already have this

   A mattress protector

   It goes on first, so if it arrives late nothing else can be done. Put it at the top of the order.

   What to check before you choose. Check the pocket depth against your mattress height. Deep-pocket versions fit thicker mattresses; standard ones will pop off a pillow-top in the night.

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2. 02 of 06
   I already have this

   A full sheet set

   One set, washed and on the bed. A guest notices this before anything else in the room.

   What to check before you choose. Match the size to the mattress, not the bed frame. If you do not know the depth, a fitted sheet rated for 15 inches or more is the safer choice.

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3. 03 of 06
   I already have this

   Two pillows and pillow protectors

   Spare pillows in a closet are usually flat and years old. Guests will not say anything, and they will not sleep either.

   What to check before you choose. Pick firmness by how people sleep: soft for stomach, medium for back, firm for side. If you have no idea, medium is the safe middle.

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4. 04 of 06
   I already have this

   A spare bath towel set

   Handing someone a towel from your own rotation is the moment the visit feels unprepared.

   What to check before you choose. Weight is measured in GSM. Around 600 GSM is soft and still dries in a day; very high GSM towels stay damp in a small bathroom.

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5. 05 of 06
   I already have this

   A bedside lamp or a plug-in night light

   An overhead light is the difference between a guest room and a spare room. It is also how someone finds the bathroom at 2am in a house they do not know.

   What to check before you choose. Check the bulb is included, and whether the switch is on the cord or the base. Cord switches are easier to find in the dark.

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6. 06 of 06
   I already have this

   A small luggage rack or bench

   Without one, the suitcase lives open on the floor for the whole visit.

   What to check before you choose. Folding racks store flat behind a door. Check the weight rating if the guest travels with a large hard-shell case.

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