What do you mean as a cover, do you mean instead of sheets?

I leave the cover on, and put sheet on top of it. If that was the question

I was thinking about having the bed made up and using the cover as a blanket. That way it wouldn’t have to be removed and replaced every time someone slept in it. I’m trying to save trouble and energy. Hard to make up a bed these days with arthritis. Thanks for your quick response!

Sorry, no, I would use the cover for decoration until I need to use the daybed as a bed.

No, I would remove the cover and make sure they have a blanket. I'm thinking of a fitted or special purpose cover, not a regular comforter like used on a twin bed.

Is this in a guest room and rarely used? Or is this in a place where it's regularly used to sit on like a sofa?

Guest room/office, but will probably used to sit on and read. Tatt's is probably right. I would want a clean cover to sleep with if I was the guest. Wish there was an easier way to use the cover for a dual purpose. Thanks to all who answered so far.

ah. I never leave mine with fitted cover only. It has a quilt on top. for decorative purposes. I take the quilt off when there are guests who stay ovenight. And put bedding on. The cover itself never gets exposed.

As a guest, I would be happy to arrive to your home and find a stack of clean linen on your covered daybed. I wouldn't think twice about making up my own bed and would actually prefer to do it if I knew the task would cause you discomfort. Maybe I'm too casual a person, but I think a stack of sheets, blanket, towel and washcloth is fine for a guest.

No, to me it’s a bedspread that doesn’t get washed that frequently. I like benjesbride’s idea to leave stacked linens and towels and cute little soap.

Hmm. All good ideas to ponder. Thank you.

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