Single Men - A Question
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Single Men - A Question
How often do you wash your bedsheets?
According to Radio 5 Live who have been discussing it this morning - on average a single bloke changes his bedsheets once every 4 months! Dirty buggers.
According to Radio 5 Live who have been discussing it this morning - on average a single bloke changes his bedsheets once every 4 months! Dirty buggers.
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Every two weeks I change and wash my bedsheets, towels etc.
Usually on a Friday and I have a reminder set on my phone because I'd forget otherwise
Usually on a Friday and I have a reminder set on my phone because I'd forget otherwise
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Twice a year whether I need to or not.
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Every Sunday.
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The sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
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Whats changing bedsheets
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The duvet is easy to put onduncandisorderly wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 amThe sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
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The duvet is easy to put onduncandisorderly wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 amThe sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
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The duvet is easy to put onduncandisorderly wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 amThe sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
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Every 2 weeks max.
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My mrs changes ours weekly because I can’t seem to regulate my body temperature at night and wake up pouring in sweat.
Had i lived alone probably only ever the night before I thought I had a promise on
Had i lived alone probably only ever the night before I thought I had a promise on
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My mrs changes ours weekly because I can’t seem to regulate my body temperature at night and wake up pouring in sweat.
Had i lived alone probably only ever the night before I thought I had a promise on
Had i lived alone probably only ever the night before I thought I had a promise on
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weekly - 2 sets of the same bedsheets - one on and one off getting washed each week. Same for Towels
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I used to change mine whenever they snapped in half.
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When I was single...it depended on which bird I had in there
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I aim for once a week but likely to be closer to the 2nd week when I'm busy.
I have to confess this is much more to do with an horrific dust mite allergy than a vigorous hygiene regime.
I have to confess this is much more to do with an horrific dust mite allergy than a vigorous hygiene regime.
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Yeah, replacing a duvet cover on a double-bed duvet is a b****** for a single chap. It's one of those occasions when I almost think its worthwhile getting married again just to have somebody to help with the job.duncandisorderly wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 amThe sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
Re the OP's question: I play it by ear (or nose rather). When you climb into bed and it doesnt smell so fresh- time for changing, probably c each 10 days but more often in summer and a bit less often in winter. Weather comes into it, I do nowadays have a spare set but I like to get my favoured set back on same day so I prefer a fine/drying day when I can hang the bedding out + also air the pillows/duvet outside. (I have a tumble dryer but much prefer to dry things outside if I can- cheaper too).
I change towels weekly, I have loads of towels so there's no hassle just throwing towels in the wash basket and getting fresh from the airing cupboard.
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I use the cherry stones method. This year, next year, sometime, never. Sometimes I need to add a cherry or two to get the right result.
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You have to wash them....?
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Done yesterday, and maybe it gets to two weeks sometimes rather than a week but that bloody duvet cover. Totally agree, it's a pain to put on.duncandisorderly wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 amThe sheet and pillow cases gets done weekly, usually.
The duvet cover gets done monthly at best because its a **** to put on, and you can turn it over.
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What's the issue with the duvet cover?
I just turn it inside out, put my arms inside to the corners that are going on the duvet first, grab duvet and then shake the cover into place.
It takes mins to do
I just turn it inside out, put my arms inside to the corners that are going on the duvet first, grab duvet and then shake the cover into place.
It takes mins to do
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I used to be terrible for this, however switched everything to 100% cotton and been fine since. Might be worth a try if you've not already, as the stuff with polyester cotton mix doesn't seem to let the moisture out as easily.Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 9:24 amMy mrs changes ours weekly because I can’t seem to regulate my body temperature at night and wake up pouring in sweat.
Had i lived alone probably only ever the night before I thought I had a promise on
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Evidently, the pillows are the thing to watch.
Up to 1/3 of the weight can be bed bugs!
Up to 1/3 of the weight can be bed bugs!
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Wife's department.
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What are bedsheets?
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Missuses department - doesn't mean much though! Lazy cow!
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Putting the duvet cover on is my most hated household chore.
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There has to be someone somewhere who can invent an easy change duvet cover.
I hate changing them
I hate changing them
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When I was a student, I would wait until they were grubby, then turn them the other way around. Very economical way of going about things.
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Exactly! My gran taught me this at an early age! Works a treat!GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 10:43 amWhat's the issue with the duvet cover?
I just turn it inside out, put my arms inside to the corners that are going on the duvet first, grab duvet and then shake the cover into place.
It takes mins to do
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I heard on Jeremy Vine one of the listeners said something on the lines of “until they look grubby then I throw them away and buy new ones”
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Our maid, Isobel, changes our bedding on both beds every week.
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Every Leap year.
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You'll be looking forward to 2100 then.
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Putting one on is a doddle compared to ironing it.PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 11:51 amPutting the duvet cover on is my most hated household chore.
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Try the 'burrito' method to change the duvet covers. Plenty of YouTube videos about. Works well.