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To wash pyjamas after each wear?

178 replies

Chloefairydust · 28/09/2022 04:36

I wash my pyjamas after every wear, however this leads to LOADS of laundry every week… I’m wondering if I can cut down by wearing my pjs longer? They don’t smell but I’m not sure if this would be gross through, like I don’t wear knickers under them … So is it the same territory as rewearing dirty pants??🤔

How often do you wash your pyjamas? Like what is the normal pyjama etiquette? Would I be a complete tramp to put back on my dirty pjs?

OP posts:
waterlego · 28/09/2022 07:21

Caspianberg · 28/09/2022 07:16

I never understand why people don’t wear knickers to bed due to ‘airing’. How much air are your bits going to get trapped under a thick duvet?
A pair of cotton knickers isn’t going to make the slight bit of difference to ‘airing’

For me, it’s more that it allows my bits to just relax a bit more; have a bit more space 😆 Wearing pants feels a bit constricting. I never feel fully and completely comfortable until I’m underwear free. You know that thing about women taking their bra off as soon as they get home? Well, I can’t wait to take my bra AND pants off when I get in.

properdoughnut · 28/09/2022 07:21

Willbe2under2 · 28/09/2022 06:36

Mumsnet = I only wear anything once before washing, change sheets weekly and wash my towels daily! Everything else is disgusting

Also mumsnet = my bills are skyrocketing, the environment is going to pot and I have too much washing and never get a break.

OP I wear my pyjamas for a week unless they get dirty and need it before then or there's a change in temperature so want different ones.

It's very alien to me the whole concept of washing everything so often!

WeeM · 28/09/2022 07:22

So if you go on holiday for two weeks do you pack 14 pairs of pyjamas… That must really screw with the luggage allowance! I probably wear 2 pairs a week….I already have way more washing than I need in life with that!

LikeAStar1994 · 28/09/2022 07:24

PaperPalace · 28/09/2022 06:54

I wash mine once a week. I do wear knickers in bed though.

I think cutting down on your washing is a good way to tackle the rise in energy prices (not to mention better for the environment and a time saver for you!).

Never ceases to amaze me how wasteful people are on here.

If that's the case then they have no right to complain about how high their energy bill get.

AliceNutter · 28/09/2022 07:24

Pants in bed! Since when did the whole world decide to wear its pants in bed?

All our pyjamas get thrown in the wash Saturday morning in the Nutter household.

AuldReekie1905 · 28/09/2022 07:25

Unless they get dirty or smell, I change jammies every Sunday evening.

MermaidSwimming · 28/09/2022 07:26

I wear for 2/3 nights, no knickers but I shower before bed so always clean when I put them on

inappropriateraspberry · 28/09/2022 07:28

Only execration is if I've had a bath or shower in the evening, and I've changed the bedding! Nothing nicer than clean body, clean pjs and a clean bed!

Reallycomplicatedpants · 28/09/2022 07:28

I save on the washing by wearing absolutely nothing in bed. Can't understand the idea of wearing all these layers under a duvet. Like going to bed in a coat. And I have the window wide open too - all year round.

ethelredonagoodday · 28/09/2022 07:30

I wear pants in bed (the same ones I've had on all day), and a T-shirt, but don't wear pyjama bottoms. If it's really freezing I might wear pj bottoms, but then I don't wear pants. ConfusedGrin. Shower every morning and clean pants and socks.
If I've had pjs on they'll do me several days, basically until they smell.
The amount of washing some people on here must do is mind boggling

Doubledenimrocks · 28/09/2022 07:30

Caspianberg because your knickers sit up against your genitals. Bacteria multiplies in hot, enclosed areas. You also have all the chemicals from washing detergent 24/7. PJ's/ nightie are loose. I feel much dirtier if I wear knickers.

Kedece2410 · 28/09/2022 07:30

lovemelongtime · 28/09/2022 05:18

Knickers to bed? My mum always told me you needed to air your bits, so that's what I do. No washing involved here 😅

I've never understood that. How are they getting aired when you're lying possibly on your stomach under a duvet??

Whattheactualfcku · 28/09/2022 07:35

Chloefairydust · 28/09/2022 04:36

I wash my pyjamas after every wear, however this leads to LOADS of laundry every week… I’m wondering if I can cut down by wearing my pjs longer? They don’t smell but I’m not sure if this would be gross through, like I don’t wear knickers under them … So is it the same territory as rewearing dirty pants??🤔

How often do you wash your pyjamas? Like what is the normal pyjama etiquette? Would I be a complete tramp to put back on my dirty pjs?

I wear knickers and then pjs .. I can’t imagine not wearing knickers and then wearing the same pjs!

Whattheactualfcku · 28/09/2022 07:36

AliceNutter · 28/09/2022 07:24

Pants in bed! Since when did the whole world decide to wear its pants in bed?

All our pyjamas get thrown in the wash Saturday morning in the Nutter household.

Vaginal discharge is why!

Antsinmypantsneedtodance · 28/09/2022 07:38

I used to wash daily. I've now changed and wear knickers underneath. Picked up some cheepy cotton granny type pants and call them ' night knickers'. So they're baggy and a bit more airy and comfortable.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 28/09/2022 07:40

Reallycomplicatedpants · 28/09/2022 07:28

I save on the washing by wearing absolutely nothing in bed. Can't understand the idea of wearing all these layers under a duvet. Like going to bed in a coat. And I have the window wide open too - all year round.

I'm the same!

MolkosTeenageAngst · 28/09/2022 07:40

I wear underwear with mine so only wash them once or twice a week. if I wasn’t wearing underwear I probably would wash the bottoms every day or two. No need to change the tops that often though; buy mix & match sets so that you can wear the same tops with different bottoms.

AriettyHomily · 28/09/2022 07:41

I sleep in knickers and a vest or pyjama top. I only wear the bottoms when I wake up in the morning. There is no way I would wash 28 pairs of pjs a week, plus they're expensive!

BarbaraofSeville · 28/09/2022 07:41

Reallycomplicatedpants · 28/09/2022 07:28

I save on the washing by wearing absolutely nothing in bed. Can't understand the idea of wearing all these layers under a duvet. Like going to bed in a coat. And I have the window wide open too - all year round.

Same here too. In fact, I didn't realise so many people slept in pyjamas until I read about it on here. Aren't you all boiling?

Skelligsfeathers · 28/09/2022 07:42

Why are you all wearing clothing for bed when naked us so much more comfortable?

AriettyHomily · 28/09/2022 07:42

Reallycomplicatedpants · 28/09/2022 07:28

I save on the washing by wearing absolutely nothing in bed. Can't understand the idea of wearing all these layers under a duvet. Like going to bed in a coat. And I have the window wide open too - all year round.

There's probably people here who will say you need to wash your sheet every day😂

basilmint · 28/09/2022 07:42

I don't wear pants under mine and only wash them after a few days wear. Neither I nor they smell and I don't suffer from any vaginal infections caused by overwearing of pyjamas.

SleeplessInEngland · 28/09/2022 07:44

Every day is overkill. Not to mention crap for the environment l.

BarbaraofSeville · 28/09/2022 07:46

AriettyHomily · 28/09/2022 07:42

There's probably people here who will say you need to wash your sheet every day😂

You mean you reuse your mattress? That's discusting.

I get a new one delivered every morning and burn the old one. It's the only way.

Afterfire · 28/09/2022 07:48

I wear mine twice and then wash. But they’re baggy so not right up my bum! I couldn’t stand to wear knickers in bed. Goes right up with people who wear bras in bed 😳 god no. I know we’re all different but I can’t think of anything worse. (And yes I have huge boobs (GG cup) before someone comes along and says I’d understand if I had large boobs…)!

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