Which sequence describes how to put a clean pillowcase on a pillow?

• A. Grasp the pillowcase at the open end and slide it over the pillow.
• B. Grasp the pillowcase at the closed end, then rotate inside out and pull it over the pillow.
• C. Place the pillow into the pillowcase and adjust.
• D. With one hand, grasp the clean pillow case at the closed end, turning it inside out over your arm; then grasp one narrow edge of the pillow and pull the pillowcase over with your free hand.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is to keep the pillowcase clean by using an inside-out technique so the clean surface stays outward and the pillow isn’t touched with dirty surfaces. Start by grasping the clean pillowcase at the closed end and turn it inside out over your arm. This exposes the clean side and keeps your hand away from the pillow itself. Then reach in and grab a narrow edge of the pillow, and pull the pillowcase over the pillow with your other hand, guiding it into place. This method minimizes contamination risk because the pillowcase’s clean surface contacts the pillow last, and your hands avoid dirty surfaces during the transfer. Other methods either involve sliding the case over the pillow with potentially dirty hands or placing the pillow into the case, which can dirty the pillow or violate proper technique.