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To clean with boobs out?

296 replies

CleaningCleavageCringe · 28/07/2020 15:47

NC for this absolutely mortified.

Got up after a night shift yesterday and cracked on with some cleaning which I think is impressive in itself. Didn't see the point in getting dressed only to get all sweaty so kept my PJs on, which for me is PJ bottoms and a strap top.

Anyway, day off today and had a note through the door saying
"Can you please dress more appropriately for activities like cleaning. My husband and I were very uncomfortable with your display yesterday "

Now, admittedly I am very well endowed in the boob area (100% not a stealth boast, they literally get on my tits and I'm hoping to have a reduction once we've finished having kids) and the girls did pop out a few times. It wasnt a very supportive or concealing top as it's been retired from my wardrobe and relegated to the pajama drawer. 😳

I am absolutely mortified and want to find a way to apologise, but the note was anonymous!

DH fell about laughing and said that I have every right to dress how I wish in my own home and if they don't like looking at me they have every right to look away.

Thing is though, I'm now thinking of all the times I've wandered around naked after a shower waiting for cream to soak in or fake tan to dry! I've never thought twice about it!

The shame. The deep deep shame.

OP posts:
Lookyloo · 28/07/2020 19:12

I never looked at anyone, but DP (ex now) discovered this woman naked in front of the window and I do think that she was trying to display herself in some way for some unknown reason. I had as much interest in a woman displaying herself as I'd have in the neighbour's dog. But that's what she did every evening, so we just closed our curtains in the evening!

MargieMo · 28/07/2020 19:15

Whatever about one's own home. I've seen a good few people in hotel windows naked over the years (both male and female). Hard to know if exhibitionists, or just not being aware?

suggestionsplease1 · 28/07/2020 19:16

Here we go; a decision tree where you can establish the legality of your naked cleaning Grin

library.college.police.uk/docs/college-of-policing/C849I0118_Public_Nudity_BN_300118v2.pdf

UnholyStramash · 28/07/2020 19:24

So it’s a note written by a woman who’s annoyed her male partner was enjoying the view for far too long! Can’t you work out the likely note writer depending on who’s got the best view of your house and its windows? PS Don’t apologise. You haven’t done anything really wrong. Smile

ConfusedDotCom123 · 28/07/2020 19:27

I would close my curtains.

But I think the responsibility is on them for not looking in. I can’t believe they would send you a letter blaming you.

If I was the wife, I would’ve sent you an anonymous letter with a concerned tone making sure that you’re aware there might be pervs looking in and that for your own safety to make sure you are protected and curtains are closed.

Sounds like husband is the perv. And she is struggling !

RickOShay · 28/07/2020 19:28

I often clean in just pants due to getting very hot all the time and bleach Grin

MiniMum97 · 28/07/2020 19:29

I wasn't bothered until I got back into True Crime again recently and started to read about/listen to podcasts about serial killers. Now I imagine them everywhere, looking through my windows as I prance about naked. I am making much more use of the blinds 😳

EggysMom · 28/07/2020 19:34

Going forwards, clean in flesh-coloured leggings and t-shirt, preferably with black or red panties worn over the top. You'll know that you're covered up (for piece of mind) but they'll think you're nekkid Grin

giantangryrooster · 28/07/2020 19:43

Am I the only one guessing wildly which poster this is? Bertrandrussel or anyfucker? Grin

Burnthurst187 · 28/07/2020 19:50

Read quickly and thought you said you were wearing PJ bottoms and a strap on

Crikey!

DressingGownofDoom · 28/07/2020 19:51

@Paragraff

Seeing someone in their house isn't the same as perving, and isn't the same as looking. The UK is all about doing whatever the fuck you like because "it's your right". This country would be a hell of a lot nicer if people someone considered other people, not because they had to, but because it's the decent way to behave. If you start doing it, others might do the same, in your favour.
I must remember to put smart casual business wear on next time I'm hoovering in case the neighbours want to stand round and 'accidentally' see me through the window.
DressingGownofDoom · 28/07/2020 19:53

@Lookyloo

If that's the fucking case, put a top on, because believe me, not everyone finds big knockers staring out at them attractive!
Why are you talking about 'big knockers' this is mumsnet not the Daily Star.
Mothership4two · 28/07/2020 19:53

This thread has made me chuckle. As you don't know who the note sender is OP, I would suggest a "Frankie says..." type tshirt with a suitably snippy riposte. But you could just go ahead with the nipple tassles.

When I decorate (as in painting) I always do it in my underwear. Not had any complaints from the neighbours so far.

DrDavidBanner · 28/07/2020 19:54

Burthurst Grin

OP you could go into business! www.naturistcleaners.co.uk/ Grin

CarrotCakeCrumbs · 28/07/2020 19:59

First of all whoever equated an occasional boob flash to seeing actual genitals - they are in no way the same thing, men can walk around topless in public freely - womens nipples are really not that offensive, especially in her own home. Secondly you have the right to clean your home fully naked wearing neon pink flashing nipple tassels and some vajazzle if you like (might look a bit odd but nobody can say anything). Thirdly, if people are not confortable with what they see then they are perfectly capable of looking away.

Frankly if I got a note through my door like that I think I would draw up a nice diagram of how to avert ones eyes, along with a reminder about how rude it is to stare in other peoples windows and post that on my door.

ClaryFray · 28/07/2020 20:01

Her husband wasn't bother. She was.

Get your boobs out and jiggle them in the window !!

pepperycinnamon · 28/07/2020 20:23

@Sexnotgender

If they’re so upset they need to stop staring! I’d have to try really hard to even see one of my neighbours in their house.

As long as you weren’t rubbing your boobs on the windows then who cares.

But that's a tried and tested method of getting windows sparkling clean Grin
AlCalavicci · 28/07/2020 20:29

@DrDavidBanner
so tempting to send that link to one of the company's we clean for , during the very hot weather we asked if the staff could wear uniform style shorts , they said no as to much skin could be distracting ffs !

Lowhangingfruit · 28/07/2020 20:33

Ha ha I always walk around naked i hate clothes or PJ's at home unless it gets chilly. Their issue they can close their curtains! 🤣

DrDavidBanner · 28/07/2020 20:40

@AlCalavicciGrin

FizzAfterSix · 28/07/2020 20:49

Horrid that these voyeurs have the cheek to criticise you.
I’d ramp up the cleaning display just to wind them up 😂

FrolickingFannyBoots · 28/07/2020 20:53

Naturist cleaners..... Oh that’s killed me

“ ... expert cleaning in a professional uniform”. Grin

Well, if you can do it as a business, you can certainly clean nude in your own home. If you were standing by the windows or deliberately out in public topless, then yes people would have the right to complain. Otherwise, you’re fine to clean in whatever attire you like.

If it was me, I’d wear even less ( maybe a thong?) just to piss off whoever wrote the note even more and shake my boobs around because it’s my house and I can wear whatever I wish inside in my own private abode.

Stupid people! Probably some jealous old misery guts who wants to moan as they are bored during Covid or a woman who’s partner thinks you’re beautiful.

I get annoyed now though as I can’t walk around my house naked with 3 teenage kids. Long gone are my ‘naturist’ days sadly. I’ll have to apply to Naturist Cleaners....

Have a wine and please don’t worry about it. Some people are so meddling and dumb. You’ve done nothing wrong. Sending Flowers

ultrablue · 28/07/2020 21:00

I use a lot of bleach when I'm cleaning so if I'm on my own do housework in just my knickers to save ruining my clothes..

They sound right weirdos watching you

stardance · 28/07/2020 21:01

Surely in your own home you can wear or not wear whatever you want?! If they don't like it they shouldn't look.

liann81 · 28/07/2020 21:03

The reason why i bet you got the note is because the woman has no tits and her husband was loving the view and she was getting miffed. So do what your husband says after all if you got them flaunt them.

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