Single Men - A Question

Terry Cochrane · Post by **Terry Cochrane** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:22 am

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.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:34 am

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

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:35 am

Twice a year whether I need to or not.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:36 am

Every Sunday.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am

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.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:07 am

Whats changing bedsheets

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am
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 is easy to put on

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am
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 is easy to put on

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:09 am

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am
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 is easy to put on

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:11 am

Every 2 weeks max.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:24 am

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

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:24 am

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

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Wed May 04, 2022 9:49 am

weekly - 2 sets of the same bedsheets - one on and one off getting washed each week. Same for Towels

Rouwens_Weapon · Post by **Rouwens_Weapon** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:00 am

I used to change mine whenever they snapped in half.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:01 am

When I was single...it depended on which bird I had in there

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:09 am

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.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:14 am

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am
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.

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.
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.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:21 am

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.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:24 am

You have to wash them....?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:33 am

duncandisorderly wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:05 am
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.

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.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:43 am

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

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Wed May 04, 2022 10:49 am

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:24 am
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

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.

2 Bee Holed · Post by **2 Bee Holed** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:01 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 9:07 am
Whats changing bedsheets

Same here!

Also, what's this word, washing?
Some truly strange bu##ers on this website.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:06 am

Evidently, the pillows are the thing to watch.

Up to 1/3 of the weight can be bed bugs!

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:08 am

Wife's department.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:23 am

What are bedsheets?

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:42 am

Missuses department - doesn't mean much though! Lazy cow!

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:51 am

Putting the duvet cover on is my most hated household chore.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:52 am

fatboy47 wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 11:08 am
Wife's department.

Then the questions not for you mate

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Wed May 04, 2022 11:55 am

There has to be someone somewhere who can invent an easy change duvet cover.
I hate changing them

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Wed May 04, 2022 12:00 pm

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.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Wed May 04, 2022 12:10 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 10:43 am
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

Exactly! My gran taught me this at an early age! Works a treat!

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Wed May 04, 2022 12:10 pm

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”

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Wed May 04, 2022 12:10 pm

Our maid, Isobel, changes our bedding on both beds every week.

Maple Leafs · Post by **Maple Leafs** » Wed May 04, 2022 5:15 pm

Every Leap year.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Wed May 04, 2022 5:49 pm

Maple Leafs wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 5:15 pm
Every Leap year.

You'll be looking forward to 2100 then.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:35 pm

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdIV37ZIon0 ... JmNzVkMjY=

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:38 pm

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 11:51 am
Putting the duvet cover on is my most hated household chore.

Putting one on is a doddle compared to ironing it.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:39 pm

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 6:38 pm
Putting one on is a doddle compared to ironing it.

No need to swear

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:43 pm

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑
Wed May 04, 2022 6:38 pm
Putting one on is a doddle compared to ironing it.

Putting on a Duvet Cover is easy ... but don't go down the Pub wearing it unless you want strange looks from your friends

barba · Post by **barba** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:59 pm

Try the 'burrito' method to change the duvet covers. Plenty of YouTube videos about. Works well.