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To leave bedding on for two weeks?

347 replies

Eliza22 · 17/08/2015 15:44

Not riveting this topic, I know!

I've been unwell recently, still not great but a bit better. I'm a SAHM and care for my ds who is 14 with autism and OCD. It can be exhausting.

Obviously, as I'm not working, I do all household jobs/gardening/errand running etc and DH is often away. This weekend, I though f**k it! I'm NOT changing the beds (I usually do all beds on a Sunday). My question is: do you strip and change your beds weekly? Also towels... We each have bath sheets which get changed twice weekly. My niece recently stayed and went through 4 bath sheets in 2 days. We shower morning and evening (though ds just showers and hair wash each morning).

OP posts:
Hassled · 18/08/2015 13:37

There's nothing in the world nicer than that feeling of getting into a bed with clean sheets - that's why I love hotels so much. If I had the time/energy I'd be a daily-sheet-change person.

GraysAnalogy · 18/08/2015 13:38

weebirdie are you on a wind up? It';s obviously not the same for the average person (think the people you're talking to) who don't have industrial sheet pressers Hmm

Hassled · 18/08/2015 13:40

CanadianJohn - I want a laundry chute SO MUCH. That would be awesome. I might have a chat with DH about his thoughts on knocking holes through floors and installing slides for laundry.

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:41

She wasn't telling anyone that they were dirty she was explaining what her preferences were

Thank you for that. I know for sure I haven't made any comment regarding other peoples preferences when it comes to their bedding. Ive tried to explain why some may change their sheets more often than others rather call people names or imply they have mental health problems.

Christinayanglah · 18/08/2015 13:44

It's not particularly labour intensive though it's it? It could feel like that if you are working full time or have a number of beds to do, but she doesn't and neither to I. Wee birdie wasn't saying it was easy for everyone she was explaining her situation , in fact she told op not to worry about her beds

It's important to me to wash everything as I have a skin condition called hidradenitis supparativa and I think birdie has explained why it is important to her

Anyway op, to answer your question, your beds will be fine, focus on getting better

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:45

I'm replying mainly to her post at Mon 17-Aug-15 18:00:20 in which it's all 'easy peasy' which is easy for her to say when she doesn't actually do it and her constant 'well it's not labour intensive!!'

You are obviously having trouble with reading comprehension because you still insist on banging on about the washing of the clothes that the machine does. And Im sorry you are also having trouble with a very tongue in cheek easy peasy but I guess if you are intent on finding fault you will.

DeputySlattern · 18/08/2015 13:47

I am, as my username suggests, a complete slattern, as such am at the polar opposite of Weebirdie's routine. However I have to say, having read the whole thread Weebirdie does not deserve the kicking she is currently getting.

The OP asked if it was ok, under the circumstances, to leave the sheets on a bit longer. Thereafter the thread filled up with what everyone else does in their own homes. Some posters were surprised at the habits of other posters. Generally speaking (with exception of an arse at the beginning) it was all good natured.

Whilst I don't do what Weebirdie does, I accept that it's what she does. I'm sure she feels likewise about my sheet changing habits.

Of course Weebirdie can comment - she is simply retelling the routine in her house. The mere fact that her experience is different to others do not make it any less real.

And, yes, I do want a laundry chute now.

ThatBloodyWoman · 18/08/2015 13:47

I not only change bedding iand towels when they're grubby or fail the sniff test but I apply the same rule to bathing.

If it ain't broke....

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:48

weebirdie are you on a wind up? It';s obviously not the same for the average person (think the people you're talking to) who don't have industrial sheet pressers

There you go again. I made it quite clear I have a smaller version of the press I linked to. I did not say I have an industrial press. The link I gave was the first I came across.

00100001 · 18/08/2015 13:49

Weebirdie The only problem is you're comparing your situation to others and saying that it's "not so hard" but you're not doing the same as everyone else - you're having help, which is great (and we'd all love it too) but it's not then advisable to comment on how easy it is for everyone... Hmm

It's like me saying "Well, I bought all the food and gave it to my chef, who then cooked it in the oven, and put in on a plate for me. I then ate it and put the dishes in the dishwasher. Cooking for a family of four is really easy isn't it?? I mean, the OVEN does the actual cooking, doesn't it???"

When you do the ACTUAL loading, unloading, ironing etc all by yourself EVERYDAY and find it no hassle at all, because "the machine does it" then you could say "I have no idea what all the fuss is about" otherwise... Knobby McKnobKnob is how you come across.

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:49

There you go Grey

The ironing of them involves putting them through a smaller on of these

Do keep up dear.

Christinayanglah · 18/08/2015 13:49

Deputy

Thank god, someone with common sense

Anyway I am off to put a washing on Wink

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:53

When you do the ACTUAL loading, unloading, ironing etc all by yourself EVERYDAY

I think you want to pretend to yourself that doing the laundry is a huge task so please go ahead. But even before I had a housekeeper and did everything myself with 5 children running around, and the youngest severely disabled, I never found bending down and putting things in a washing machine difficult.

Christinayanglah · 18/08/2015 13:55

001

You are coming across as ThickyMcthickthick,,she has repeatedly said it is easy for HER she hasn't said that everyone else should have the same circumstances or the same

She is describing her life and to be honest probably playing it down, I know because I have also lived her life, because it is different doesn't mean views and experiences can't be shared

Calloh · 18/08/2015 13:56

Weebirdie I've wanted a laundry cute for ages and now I want a sheet roller too!

I would love clean sheets every day but am too much of a slattern to do it. I do ours every week or so and then starch and iron them - really want a roller. I do the children's and towels on more of an ad hoc basis.

OP yanbu at all. Being ill is a very good excuse for not going to the effort of stripping and re-making beds.

ArriettyMatilda · 18/08/2015 13:58

Thanks for this thread it has inspired to put my towels in the wash. Its only been 3 weeks Grin

Weebirdie · 18/08/2015 13:58

Anyway I am off to put a wash on

Im away to have a drink. Smile

Nabootique · 18/08/2015 13:58

Oh no, Mama! I wasn't offended! It was a genuine grin Grin

ouryve · 18/08/2015 13:59

Perfume on the bed would equal a rough night of coughing, for me.

And, with hms, stripping beds is a huge deal. I've sustained some of my worst back and hand injuries grappling with sheets and duvets. It gets done no more than strictly necessary. And rather less, in the summer holidays, as I need to watch the boys like a hawk and, if I do get a rare moment when I can have both of them out of my sights for 5 minutes, I'd rather snatch a shower.

00100001 · 18/08/2015 14:00
Grin
Christinayanglah · 18/08/2015 14:02

For those of us without a laundry chute.....

  1. throw washing from top of stairs to bottom
  2. holler Dh's name
  3. Get him to put it in machine
WorktoLive · 18/08/2015 14:03

Laundry might not be a huge task, but combine it with looking after 5 DCs or a full time job, or other household tasks like cooking and cleaning and it can certainly be argued that daily bed changing would be something that could be reduced somewhat, in order to lighten the load.

Anyway, let's lay off weebirdie for a minute. There was a poster upthread who claimed to have FOUR washing machines and FOUR tumble driers Shock. Assiming she was telling the truth, what I want to know is how on earth you end up in such a situation?

I can see how having two of each might be useful if you have a big family and the space, but four?

Jo4040 · 18/08/2015 14:05

Clean pillow cases everyday. Clean sheets and duvet once a week. Clean towels everyday.

Hair washed everyday.

Hands washed before you even touch the bed.

I'm on holiday atm and we are in a room where the bed is like our Sofa.

Fuck.me.fire. I'm on edge. It's only day two and I need to go and get some clean bedding from the reception. I can't sleep in this bed. OH and kids are lied in bed now in their CLOTHES. We have got to sleep in this bed. I might sleep in DS travel cot tonight

I'm being serious.

Christinayanglah · 18/08/2015 14:06

If I had 5 dc's I would lying on top of the pile of dirty laundry, clutching a large bottle of Gin and a straw

Itsmine · 18/08/2015 14:06

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