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Do you make your bed?

158 replies

Flora73 · 26/07/2025 22:43

I do, every day. It looks so untidy and I love getting into a made bed.

But I was talking to a friend earlier and she never does. So just wondered what the general consensus was.

Make your bed (at least 5 days out of 7) = You are not being unreasonable

Don’t make your bed = You are being unreasonable

OP posts:
dudsville · 27/07/2025 07:56

I make the bed daily. I see it as a gift to myself; whenever I see the made bed I feel better than if I were to see an unmade bed.

Cynic17 · 27/07/2025 07:52

Yes, of course. I am far from houseproud, but I can't leave the house if the bed is unmade.

likeafishneedsabike · 27/07/2025 07:50

I think it’s revolting to make a bed that just been slept in all night. It needs airing thoroughly. Therefore I hang all duvets on the banister, leave windows ajar and make the beds on return home from work. Nice and fresh.

Londonrach1 · 27/07/2025 07:46

Yes I either fold it back to air it nearly or if someone is visiting make it look neat. Why wouldn't you. Takes seconds ans makes the room look better

MalcolmMoo · 27/07/2025 07:44

I wish I did but I’m terrible I think because I’m always in a rush in mornings so it just doesn’t get made and I’m not back on the room until night time.

If my husband is around (he leaves for work before me normally) he always makes it. I want to be like him!

aCatCalledFawkes · 27/07/2025 07:40

Yes always, even if its just very quickly shaking the duvet out. My last ex would just get out of bed and leave it in a mess, I found it really off putting TBH.

KingOfPoundbury · 27/07/2025 07:14

I certainly do not.
But one of my staff does, I assume, as it is always made (with perfect Private Hospital Corners) when I retire.

Runningismyhappyplace50 · 27/07/2025 07:11

Yes,I don’t like getting into an unmade bed

Mokel · 27/07/2025 07:09

I make it every day as looks neat. Plus that’s where my soft toys sit

LavenderBlue19 · 27/07/2025 07:08

I leave it to air in the morning - plus there's usually a cat on it, so can't possibly disturb them.

Will pull the duvet back and straighten everything at some point during the afternoon/evening or if someone is coming over.

Pricelessadvice · 27/07/2025 07:05

Yes.
In my mind, getting back in an unmade bed the next night would feel,’dirty’. (I know it’s not)

OutandAboutMum1821 · 27/07/2025 07:03

Yes, we all do.

Top tip- initially straighten pillows, line up duvet but fold it back at least halfway to properly air your bed first thing, then fold back later in the day.

330ml · 27/07/2025 07:00

Rarely. I get up first so my DH does it after he gets up.

alligatorshmalligator · 27/07/2025 06:59

Genuinely horrified at the amount of people who don’t make their bed every day

zaazaazoom · 27/07/2025 04:45

I want to try a 10k mattress.
Apart from our house I've never owned anything worth more than 5k (our car though not anymore, I would probably have to pay someone to take it 😁).

SouthernNights59 · 27/07/2025 02:58

ClareBlue · 27/07/2025 00:06

It's an important thing to do. Whatever the day threw at you, when it's time for bed and you see a made bed it shows you achieved something just for you and that what you remember falling asleep. Get up, make your bed, and you've already done something good. Everyone should make their bed.

What a load of nonsense! I achieve lots of things in a day, making my bed (even if I did) wouldn't be considered one of them. I never think about what I have achieved before falling asleep, I have far more interesting things to think about.

steff13 · 27/07/2025 01:22

Yes but not for a couple of hours. I didn't think you were supposed to while it was still warm.

ExploringDreams · 27/07/2025 01:21

I air my bed while I get ready. I open the windows too to air the room. (They’re open all the time in the summer) Then make my bed when I’m ready and headed downstairs.

JohnTheRevelator · 27/07/2025 01:21

NoweverytimeIgoforthemailbox · 26/07/2025 22:44

I fold the duvet back so it airs but looks neat.

I do the same.

Noshadelamp · 27/07/2025 01:08

Me and dh have separate single duvets. He always straightens his duvet but I never do mine.
You'd think seeing his side all nice would make me want to or think of it but it rarely occurs to me.

Negroany · 27/07/2025 01:08

KOALABEAR12 · 27/07/2025 00:10

Making your bed every day is associated with a higher likelihood of becoming a millionaire, with one study suggesting a 206% increase. This is because the habit of making your bed reflects a mindset of organization, discipline, and productivity, which are traits often found in successful individuals. While not a direct path to wealth, it's a small daily action that can set a positive tone for the day and contribute to a more successful mindset, according to experts.

I’ve made my bed every day without fail, and guess what, yes I’m a millionaire!

I'm a millionaire (which isn't as exciting as it used to be!), and I never make my bed.

Negroany · 27/07/2025 01:03

EggnogNoggin · 26/07/2025 23:44

How does anyone not?

You just get out and fold the duvet back in place and tug the bottom corner down when you walk past it. Maybe fluff your pillow if you feel fancy.

Chuck cushions and blankets back on if you have them.

Ets, I'm still reeling from the thread where it turns out people don't wipe the counter after food prep for every meal 🙃

Edited

It's easy not to, you just don't.

I don't. Never seen the point.

milkandhoney2 · 27/07/2025 01:03

SnowFrogJelly · 27/07/2025 00:58

This is silly how is it healthier?

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Because beds get damp and musty, it keeps the bedding fresher if you let it dry out from the sweat you lose overnight
some countries air their duvets over the balcony daily

SnowFrogJelly · 27/07/2025 00:58

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 26/07/2025 22:46

It's healthier to leave it "open" to air.

This is silly how is it healthier?

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 27/07/2025 00:53

Every morning. First thing I do is air it by pulling back the duvet & opening the windows to let any trumps escape then I maje dure its made before i leave for work. It makes me happy to see it tidy.