People who make beds and who don't make beds

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unmade beds are healthier--because they allow the sheets and mattress to air out between uses. Unless you make your bed with the duvet folded down to expose most of the sheet, you're actually trapping moisture by pulling the duvet over the mattress.

this! I learned this from living in Germany, where they always pull the covers down during the day to let the sheets air out.

THe bedding is different in Germany. THe bed IS made, it's made differently than how we see it made here. The duvets are very neatly fluffed and pulled back over the footboard, or folded in half in the opposite direction of where they were used to air out. It's not really an unmade bed. Same with the pillow--fluffed and placed back in reverse of use. Always neatly.

All of Germany does this? Are they born with this ability or is their a test on this to become a citizen? I'm confused...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unmade beds are healthier--because they allow the sheets and mattress to air out between uses. Unless you make your bed with the duvet folded down to expose most of the sheet, you're actually trapping moisture by pulling the duvet over the mattress.

this! I learned this from living in Germany, where they always pull the covers down during the day to let the sheets air out.

THe bedding is different in Germany. THe bed IS made, it's made differently than how we see it made here. The duvets are very neatly fluffed and pulled back over the footboard, or folded in half in the opposite direction of where they were used to air out. It's not really an unmade bed. Same with the pillow--fluffed and placed back in reverse of use. Always neatly.

All of Germany does this? Are they born with this ability or is their a test on this to become a citizen? I'm confused...

I'm American, but grew up in Germany. The PP is accurate in her description. The bedding is pretty standard there; they don't use a top sheet like we do. It's usually a fitted bottom sheet, a big fluffy "federbett" (feather bed comforter) with a duvet covering it, and two big "Euro" pillows. And their bedding is usually white... SNOW white, b/c Germans are usually good housekeepers. Sounds peculiar but it's insanely comfortable. The way they make their bed is the way PP described it and it looks neat and inviting. And in nice times of the year, they often drape their bedding over the Balkon (Balcony)-- most German homes have one or two-- to air it out. It's not uncommon to see Federbetten being aired out.

The Germans have much more of a tradition of keeping up housekeeping standards. That's b/c they have much more flexible work schedules and more time off than we do, so life at home is not as stressed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think a house should be clean and neat. Beds should be made every day. Both of my children have slowly learned to make their beds and now do so every day. Sheets are changed 1/week and mattress pads 1/month. Sheets are always washed in hot water, with clorine bleach (white ones). I do let the sheets air out when we first get up - leaving evrything pulled to end and then make it last after showering and dressing for day. Anythign less would totally gross me out. Th "stale bedroom" scent is common in master bedrooms because two adults sleep in close space. A little fresh air (window cross breeze in morning) gets rid of it. It also helps to ensure sheets are washed at least 1/week. Blankets, comforters and duvets should be washed every few months and aired out regularly, too.

I agree with you. I confess I sometimes don't make the bed but I aspire to do so every day. I love how people are trying to rationalize their laziness. Just own it, people.

I don't think everyone is trying to rationalize their laziness. I think most of the people who don't make their beds every day don't care about it the way you do. They don't see much difference between a made and an unmade bed and I get it. There's nothing "dirty" about it, it's not like it's unsanitary or something! I personally am just lazy about it and DO prefer a made bed. But I don't think anyone's trying to pull a fast one on you to cover up laziness when it's an issue of priorities and give-a-shit-levels.

[Anonymous]

I will leave the bed "neatly unmade" (i.e., the covers are pulled back halfway, and straightened out) for part of the day, and then say when I'm back from work (or if I was home, just a few hours later), cover up again. This way the sheets/pillow get some fresh air, so to speak, and just feels nicer that way.

[Anonymous]

What is this business about airing out the sheets? When I make my bed, I always pull all the sheets off, shake them out, and then put them back on. Are most of you saying you just pull the sheets back up? If so, that's not really making a bed so much as straightening the sheets.

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Anonymous wrote:You can't smell your own bed because you've gotten used to the smell. But, those of us with sensitive noses can. Don't worry, we're too polite to say anything to your face.

That's okay, I'd think you were a slob for not making yours.

You know, you can still "make" your bed, but with the duvet folded down so as to air out the sheet and mattress. It still looks neat and solves the problem of the odor.

-Neat person with sensitive nose

I.DON'T.WANT.TO.

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Anonymous wrote:13:14, I hope you make your bed if you're spending 45 minutes on personal grooming Talk about time consuming!

Seriously? Is 45 minutes ridiculous? It takes me 10 minutes just to shower. Then get dressed ( 5min.) Then I have to dry my hair (at least 15 minutes), then makeup and styling hair (15 minutes), I guess I need to go butch. If anyone one else has a shorter routine, let me know!!

5 min shower, 2 or 3 mins to get dressed. I wash my hair, then let it partially air dry before blow drying it completely dry and then curling. 25 minutes, start to finish. Do you drink coffee? If so, try to drink it as soon as you get up, and you'll zoom through the morning toilette.

I have long, thick hair. If I let it air dry it would take 2 hours minimum. Even partially air drying would not work. I have to brush and blow for 15-20 min. Then curl and style, at least 10 min. Believe me I am pounding the coffee all morning.

Why the heck don't you wash it at night then?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually prefer getting into an unmade bed. It feels cozier to me. I also leave my bed unmade for the pets--they like to sleep there during the day. They can't make their little sleeping nest areas if the bed is made. So since the animals prefer the bed unmade, I don't make the bed.

Ewwwwww. Pets are bad enough, but pets in your bed. Aaaaggghhh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven't changed the sheets in at least 6 months. Maybe longer. I also let the pets sleep in our bed. I don't think there's any smell emanating from the bed.

That's beyond disgusting. Don't you have sex in your bed? Why in the world don't you change your sheets?

[Anonymous]

An un-made bed screams slovenly, lazy, nasty, trash to me. If I don't make my bed, I feel that way about myself. Needless to say, I always make the bed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unmade beds are healthier--because they allow the sheets and mattress to air out between uses. Unless you make your bed with the duvet folded down to expose most of the sheet, you're actually trapping moisture by pulling the duvet over the mattress.

this! I learned this from living in Germany, where they always pull the covers down during the day to let the sheets air out.

THe bedding is different in Germany. THe bed IS made, it's made differently than how we see it made here. The duvets are very neatly fluffed and pulled back over the footboard, or folded in half in the opposite direction of where they were used to air out. It's not really an unmade bed. Same with the pillow--fluffed and placed back in reverse of use. Always neatly.

All of Germany does this? Are they born with this ability or is their a test on this to become a citizen? I'm confused...

Nederlander here, we do this too. I found it a bit strange when I came here and you covered your sheets up. But, you also drive big cars and have a strange need to drink light beer and bad wine. That's what makes new places fun to visit!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is this business about airing out the sheets? When I make my bed, I always pull all the sheets off, shake them out, and then put them back on. Are most of you saying you just pull the sheets back up? If so, that's not really making a bed so much as straightening the sheets.

Do you take the sheets off and shake them out every single day?

[Anonymous]

I change my bed daily. After I get up, I strip the bed, then toss my soiled sheets into the washer. I use bleach in the wash. Then I put clean sheets on the bed. Then I go wash my face with a brand new bar of soap. Then I write a new name on the "people I want to kill" list.....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I haven't changed the sheets in at least 6 months. Maybe longer. I also let the pets sleep in our bed. I don't think there's any smell emanating from the bed.

That's beyond disgusting. Don't you have sex in your bed? Why in the world don't you change your sheets?

THAT IS SO NASTY. 6 MONTHS???

[Anonymous]

We only make the beds when people are coming over. However we try to encourage the kids to pull the blankets up.

Our home is generally clean otherwise.