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Is this too unpleasant to do even in the circumstances?!

137 replies

Greeanj · 05/09/2025 15:02

We have to catch a flight this evening and our bedding is not in a good state after a night and day of sickness bug. I have no time to now wash it. Is it too awful to leave it on and wash when we return? It’s cheap bedding and I’m now wondering if we throw it out rather than leave it?!

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Anyahyacinth · 05/09/2025 16:34

TinyTeachr · 05/09/2025 15:40

DON'T get the flight! For goodness sake you will give it to everyone on the plane!!! If its been so recent that you haven't managed to strip sheets abd give them at least a rinse/half hour wash, you're too ill and infectious to fly. What on earth are you thinking?

People will get sick blame the airplane food, ruined holidays etc etc.. no wonder it spreads as it does 😔

DramaLlamacchiato · 05/09/2025 16:37

Jesus wept, except for when I had babies and toddlers we’ve managed to navigate sick bugs without getting shit and puke all over our beds.

Sounds like going on a flight is irresponsible but I’d either wash the bedding now and rewash on your return or throw it out.

Shivaughn · 05/09/2025 16:38

MadisonMarieParksValetta · 05/09/2025 15:43

Aye good try 👍

This 🤣

MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 05/09/2025 16:38

Zimunya · 05/09/2025 15:25

I don't think this thread went quite the way OP expected!

I think it probably did...

Lickityspit · 05/09/2025 16:39

I caught norovirus from someone on a flight and it totally ruined my son’s 21st birthday party for me. Really selfish to get on a plane and potentially infect other people

OneNewLeader · 05/09/2025 16:40

In that scenario you’re not really focusing on the important bit are you?

Samiloff · 05/09/2025 16:48

On the off-chance that you’re not just a boring troll - don't be silly. In the time it took to write the post you could have bunged it in the washing machine on a rinse/quick wash. At worst it would be musty when you got back and you’d then give it a proper long wash.

But you shouldn’t be spreading your germs on a plane.

MolluscMonday · 05/09/2025 16:49

Jesus.

Bedding in bin liners and take to dump on way to airport.

Order new while you’re away.

chocolatebiscuitforme · 05/09/2025 16:55

Darragon · 05/09/2025 15:04

I would always immediately strip the beds to avoid getting vomit fluids on mattresses. Can’t you put it all through a quick wash (most washers have a 20 minute wash) then throw it over your shower enclosure/ curtain rail/ doors so its fresh? Then do a proper wash when you get back?

This is what I'd do.

Fayaway · 05/09/2025 17:04

OP is scripting the sequel to Snakes on a Plane, it's much scarier.

ParmaVioletTea · 05/09/2025 17:08

hereismydog · 05/09/2025 15:03

You’re getting on a plane with a D&V bug? 😟

This.

Very selfish.

ButSheSaid · 05/09/2025 17:11

Thingyfanding · 05/09/2025 16:10

I always assume that people are sick on flights and have antibacterial wipes and sanitizer to clean everything multiple times throughout the flights. I’m very cautious using the toilet too. I also make sure my children’s areas are sanitised and hands cleaned regularly. Most people will travel if they are ill it’s too expensive to cancel flights and rebook.

Norovirus is airborne and highly contagious, to deliberately infect a plane full of people is awful.
Antibacterial wipes have no impact on viruses.

watermybegonias · 05/09/2025 17:12

Leave it till you come back. You deserve to return to a house with an unbearable stench if you think it's ok to fly having been that ill. In fact, I would even go so far as to say I hope we have an Indian summer, so it's really ripe when you open the door on your return.

How utterly selfish of you to fly so soon after being ill.

nomas · 05/09/2025 17:12

Is this your cordyceps bed?

Is this too unpleasant to do even in the circumstances?!
NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 05/09/2025 17:14

Darragon · 05/09/2025 15:06

Also give people sick bowls next time! Only the toddler in our house doesn’t manage to get to an appropriate receptacle!

Agreed. I’ve never known anyone but a small child to actually be sick IN bed rather than get to a toilet or at least a bowl by the bed.
Also agreed with pp you shouldn’t fly.

In answer to your original question, strip the bedding.

limescale · 05/09/2025 17:15

I wonder if it's even a real post, or someone just stirring things up in a predictable way.

EstaAdvice · 05/09/2025 17:16

hereismydog · 05/09/2025 15:03

You’re getting on a plane with a D&V bug? 😟

I thought this. Really selfish . There could be other passengers with weakened immune systems or type 1 diabetes for example and it could be life threatening. To knowingly spread d and v is nasty.

Alwayswonderedwhy · 05/09/2025 17:16

Well I assume you've not been ill for a few days if you're considering getting a flight so why haven't you already changed them?

nomas · 05/09/2025 17:17

Darragon · 05/09/2025 15:04

I would always immediately strip the beds to avoid getting vomit fluids on mattresses. Can’t you put it all through a quick wash (most washers have a 20 minute wash) then throw it over your shower enclosure/ curtain rail/ doors so its fresh? Then do a proper wash when you get back?

A 20 minute wash would just get it wet. A 1 hour wash would be better if OP has time.

Unicornuni · 05/09/2025 17:17

15 min quick wash

WitchesofPainswick · 05/09/2025 17:37

See THIS is the kind of person who should be arrested by five armed guards at Heathrow....

Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 17:38

Wow. OP chased off thread in record time. Plenty of bugs last 24 hours or less and plenty of sickness is not down to a bug. MN is strange sometimes.

Thingyfanding · 05/09/2025 17:46

ButSheSaid · 05/09/2025 17:11

Norovirus is airborne and highly contagious, to deliberately infect a plane full of people is awful.
Antibacterial wipes have no impact on viruses.

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Completely wrong. It’s spread through touching contaminated surfaces etc
It is not airborne like Covid.

Rosscameasdoody · 05/09/2025 17:52

Thingyfanding · 05/09/2025 17:46

Completely wrong. It’s spread through touching contaminated surfaces etc
It is not airborne like Covid.

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Wrong. Sorry. Norovirus can be spread through the air, particularly when someone vomits - small particles can become airborne and be inhaled by others. It can also be spread by coughing and sneezing. Virus laden droplets in the air after a vomiting episode allows for airborne transmission. Direct contact with someone who has norovirus and touching surfaces or contaminated things then touching your mouth, or food and water which has been handled or otherwise contaminated can also spread it.