Bed & bath picks

PicksChecked against retailer pages, not hands-on testedBy HostCalmlyChecked Oct 30, 2026How we choose productsReport an error
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Short answer

White, washable, replaceable one piece at a time. Sized to the beds in your rental. Each pick shows its exact sale unit, the price we saw and the date, and is checked against your mattress sizes and depths.

How many you need for your rental
ItemNeedI haveBuy
Sheet set, Queen606
Waterproof mattress protector, Queen404
Duvet insert or comforter, Queen202
Duvet cover, Queen404
Sleeping pillows404
Zippered pillow protectors404
Bath towels12012
Washcloths12012
Hand towels606
Bath mats303
Toilet plunger101
Hair dryer101

Products

IKEA · IKEA US

DVALA sheet set, white, Queen

$29.99 per set
Specs and care
Item number
705.775.31
Fitted
60 × 80 in
Flat
90 × 104 in
Pillowcases
20 × 30 in
Max mattress depth
10 in
Fabric
100% cotton, 152 thread count
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium. Can shrink up to 4%.
  • Low cost per set, so stocking three sets per bed stays affordable.
  • Plain white cotton handles warm washes.

Limitation: Fits mattresses only up to 10 in deep. Most pillow-top and thick hybrid mattresses need a deeper pocket.

Check fit: Fits mattresses up to 10 in. Measure yours.

IKEA · IKEA US

DVALA sheet set, white, Twin

$19.99 per set
Specs and care
Item number
505.775.32
Fitted
38 × 74 in
Flat
68 × 104 in
Max mattress depth
10 in
Fabric
100% cotton, 152 thread count
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium.
  • Same fabric as the Queen set, so all sheets go in one wash.

Limitation: The fitted sheet is standard Twin length (74 in). It will not fit a Twin XL mattress, even though the flat sheet is labeled Twin/Twin XL.

IKEA · IKEA US

GRUSNARV waterproof mattress protector

$24.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
605.221.48 (Queen)
Queen
60 × 80 in, $24.99
Other sizes on page
Twin $14.99 · Full $19.99 · King $29.99
Fits depth
Up to 11⅞ in
Fabric
Recycled polyester top; polyester waterproof layer
Care
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low only, no iron.
  • Waterproof layer protects the mattress from spills.
  • One product line covers every bed size listed.

Limitation: Needs a low-heat dry, which takes longer than sheets on a same-day turnover.

Check fit: Fits mattresses up to 11.875 in. Measure yours.

IKEA · IKEA US

ÄNGSKORN pillow protector, Queen

$9.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
404.620.32
Size
20 × 30 in (Queen pillow)
Closure
Zipper
Fabric
55% lyocell, 45% cotton
Care
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low.
  • Zips closed, so the pillow stays covered between guests.

Limitation: The page does not say it is waterproof. Treat it as a stain and dust layer.

IKEA · IKEA US

LUDDROS pillow protector, Queen

$7.99 per each
Specs and care
Size
20 × 30 in
Closure
Zipper
Fabric
Polyester/cotton
Care
See care label on the product page.
  • Lower-cost option with a full zipper.

Limitation: Waterproofing is not stated on the page.

IKEA · IKEA US

VÅGSJÖN bath towel, white

$7.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
803.509.85
Size
28 × 55 in
Weight
1.31 oz/sq ft (mid-weight)
Fabric
100% cotton terry
Care
Machine wash warm, no bleach, tumble dry medium. Fabric softener lowers absorbency.
  • Cheap enough to retire stained towels without hesitation.
  • Matches the hand towel and washcloth for one white wash.

Limitation: Mid-weight, not plush. No bleach per the care label, which limits stain removal.

IKEA · IKEA US

VÅGSJÖN hand towel, white

$4.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
203.509.93
Size
16 × 28 in
Fabric
100% cotton terry
Care
Same as the VÅGSJÖN bath towel.
  • Same weight and color as the bath towel.

Limitation: Sold one at a time, so the order for several bathrooms gets long.

IKEA · IKEA US

VÅGSJÖN washcloth, white, 4-pack

$4.99 per pack of 4
Specs and care
Item number
103.509.98
Size
12 × 12 in
Pack
4 washcloths
Fabric
Cotton terry (exact blend not legible on page)
Care
Same as the VÅGSJÖN bath towel.
  • About $1.25 per cloth, easy to replace when stained.

Limitation: The fiber blend was not readable on the product page.

IKEA · IKEA US

VÅGSJÖN towel set of 6, white

$19.99 per set
Specs and care
Item number
006.296.37
Bath towel
27.5 × 55.1 in
Hand towel
15.75 × 27.5 in
Washcloth
11.9 × 11.9 in
Care
Same as the VÅGSJÖN bath towel.
  • Starts one bathroom for less than buying the six pieces separately.

Limitation: Only two of each piece. Your towel counts by guest usually need more bath towels than hand towels, so mix with single pieces.

Threshold · Target

Solid Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set, white, Queen

$55.00 per set
Specs and care
Item number
14131701
Fitted
60 × 80 in
Flat
94 × 104 in
Pillowcases
20 × 32 in (2)
Max mattress depth
18 in
Fabric
100% cotton sateen, 400 thread count
DPCI
062-16-2282
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry.
  • Fits mattresses up to 18 in deep, which covers most pillow-top and thick hybrid mattresses.
  • All-cotton white set, sold in the same line for Full and King.

Limitation: At $55 a set, three sets per bed costs about $165. The page gives no wash temperature.

Check fit: Fits mattresses up to 18 in. Measure yours.

Room Essentials · Target

Microfiber Sheet Set, white, Queen

$20.00 per set
Specs and care
Item number
13575318
Fitted
60 × 80 in, all-around elastic
Flat
90 × 102 in
Pillowcases
20 × 30 in (2)
Max mattress depth
15 in
Fabric
100% polyester microfiber, peached, 170 thread count
DPCI
062-18-0559
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry. The page lists it as benzoyl peroxide-resistant.
  • Fits mattresses up to 15 in deep for about the price of a shallow cotton set.
  • Benzoyl peroxide resistance (stated) means acne products are less likely to bleach spots into it.

Limitation: Polyester, not cotton, and the page gives no wash temperature, so check the label before hot or bleach washes.

Check fit: Fits mattresses up to 15 in. Measure yours.

Threshold · Target

Solid Performance 400 Thread Count Sheet Set, white, King

$65.00 per set
Specs and care
Item number
14131702
Fitted
78 × 80 in
Flat
110 × 104 in
Pillowcases
20 × 40 in (2)
Max mattress depth
18 in
Fabric
100% cotton sateen, 400 thread count
DPCI
062-16-2283
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry.
  • Fits King mattresses up to 18 in deep.
  • Same fabric as the Queen set, so mixed-size loads wash together.

Limitation: The most expensive sheet set here; the page gives no wash temperature.

Room Essentials · Target

Microfiber Sheet Set, white, King

$22.00 per set
Specs and care
Item number
16452820
Fitted
78 × 80 in
Flat
108 × 102 in
Pillowcases
20 × 40 in (2)
Max mattress depth
15 in
Fabric
100% polyester, 170 thread count
DPCI
062-18-1335
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry.
  • Lowest-cost King set found that fits mattresses up to 15 in deep.

Limitation: Polyester, not cotton, and the page gives no wash temperature.

Room Essentials · Target

Microfiber Sheet Set, white, Full

$16.00 per set
Specs and care
Item number
13575229
Fitted
54 × 75 in
Flat
81 × 96 in
Pillowcases
20 × 30 in (2)
Max mattress depth
15 in
Fabric
100% polyester, 170 thread count
Earlier price on page
$18.00 (marked "New lower price")
Care
Machine wash, tumble dry.
  • About $16 a set, so a sofa bed can keep spares without much outlay.
  • Fits Full mattresses up to 15 in deep.

Limitation: On a thin sofa-bed mattress the deep pocket can sit loose; tuck the excess under.

IKEA · IKEA US

DVALA pillowcase, white, King, 2-pack

$14.99 per pack of 2
Specs and care
Item number
403.572.53
Size
20 × 36 in (King)
Pack
2 pillowcases
Fabric
100% cotton, 152 thread count
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium. Can shrink up to 4%.
  • Same white cotton as the DVALA sheet sets, so spares match.
  • About $7.50 per case.

Limitation: No bleach per the care label, which limits stain removal.

IKEA · IKEA US

DVALA pillowcase, white, Queen, 2-pack

$11.99 per pack of 2
Specs and care
Item number
203.572.54
Size
20 × 30 in (Queen)
Pack
2 pillowcases
Fabric
100% cotton, 152 thread count
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium. Can shrink up to 4%.
  • Fits the 20 × 30 in Queen pillows and protectors in this list.
  • About $6 per case.

Limitation: No bleach per the care label, which limits stain removal.

IKEA · IKEA US

SMÅSPORRE duvet insert, light warm

$44.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
804.570.19 (Full/Queen)
Full/Queen
86 × 86 in, $44.99
Other sizes on page
Twin 64 × 86 in $39.99 · King 102 × 86 in $54.99
Warmth
Light warm, 4 TOG
Filling
100% recycled polyester hollow fiber, 25 oz (Full/Queen)
Shell
65% recycled polyester, 35% cotton
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, tumble dry medium. No bleach, no iron, no dry clean.
  • Washes warm and tumble-dries, so it can be cleaned between stays.
  • Sizes match the HAMPFLOCKEL duvet covers exactly.

Limitation: Light warm (4 TOG); in a cold-climate unit guests may need an extra blanket. Full and Queen share one 86 × 86 in size.

IKEA · IKEA US

HAMPFLOCKEL duvet cover and pillowcase(s), white

$59.99 per set
Specs and care
Item number
206.063.95 (Full/Queen)
Full/Queen
Cover 86 × 86 in, 2 pillowcases 20 × 30 in, $59.99
Twin
Cover 64 × 86 in, pillowcase 20 × 30 in, $49.99
King
Cover 102 × 86 in, 2 pillowcases 20 × 36 in, $79.99
Fabric
100% cotton percale, 240 thread count
Closure
Concealed buttons
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium. Can shrink up to 4%.
  • White cotton percale that takes a warm wash and the dryer.
  • Comes with matching pillowcases.

Limitation: Buttons, not a zipper, so changing the cover takes longer on a tight turnover.

IKEA · IKEA US

SKOGSFRÄKEN pillow, side/back sleeper, Queen

$19.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
206.272.08
Size
20 × 30 in (Queen)
Filling
100% recycled polyester hollow fiber, 30 oz
Cover
60% recycled polyester, 40% lyocell
Other size on page
King 20 × 36 in, $29.99
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, tumble dry medium. No bleach, no iron, no dry clean.
  • Whole pillow is machine-washable and dryer-safe.
  • Queen size matches the Queen pillowcases and ÄNGSKORN protector.

Limitation: The page gives no firmness rating, and reviews disagree on whether it is soft or firm.

IKEA · IKEA US

LAPPTÅTEL pillow, side/back sleeper, Standard

$7.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
904.603.80
Size
20 × 26 in (Standard)
Material
100% recycled polyester, 20 oz filling
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry medium.
  • Under $8, so stained pillows can be replaced instead of kept.

Limitation: Standard size only (20 × 26 in); it sits loose in Queen pillowcases and protectors.

IKEA · IKEA US

REVSUGA blanket, gray

$34.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
206.087.85 (Full/Queen)
Full/Queen
88 × 92 in, $34.99
Twin/Twin XL
66 × 92 in, $29.99
Fabric
100% recycled polyester fleece
Color
Two-tone gray (light and dark side)
Care
Machine wash warm, durable-press cycle. No bleach, do not tumble dry, dry flat. Can shrink up to 4%.
  • Bed-sized, so it covers a sofa bed instead of just the guest.
  • Machine-washable fleece in one product line for Twin through Queen.

Limitation: Must dry flat, not in the dryer, so keep a second one for back-to-back stays.

IKEA · IKEA US

ALSTERN bath mat, white, 20 × 31 in

$9.99 per each
Specs and care
Item number
004.473.50
Size
20 × 31 in
Fabric
100% cotton terry, 2.95 oz/sq ft
Care
Machine wash warm up to 140°F, no bleach, tumble dry low. Can shrink up to 6%.
  • White cotton terry that goes in the wash with the towels.
  • Under $10, so it is easy to keep one spare per bathroom.

Limitation: The page does not mention a non-slip backing, and one review calls it a bit slippery.

up&up · Target

Toilet plunger with holster

$13.29 per each
Specs and care
Item number
90377917
Size
19.02 H × 6.89 W × 6.89 D in
Material
Plastic, rubber
Holster
Ventilated base with drip tray, nonslip base
DPCI
003-03-8488
Care
No care section on the page.
  • Holster with drip tray keeps the plunger off the bathroom floor.
  • Guests can fix a clog without calling you.

Limitation: The page does not say whether the cup has a flange, which matters for some toilet bowls.

Conair · Target

INFINITI PRO quick styling salon hair dryer, AC motor, 1875 W, orange

$27.49 per each
Specs and care
Item number
14921184
Power
1875 W, AC motor
Settings
3 heat, 2 speed, cold shot
Cord
6 ft
DPCI
063-09-0759
Care
No care section on the page.
  • Full 1875 W with a 6 ft cord, so guests can reach a mirror.
  • Cold-shot button and two attachments included.

Limitation: Handheld only, with no wall mount stated, so it needs a drawer or hook in each bathroom.