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bigtmac19 · 10-13-2009, 01:22 PM

I half-ass it, just kind of flip the comforter once to cover everything.

Gozer · 10-13-2009, 01:24 PM

I don't tuck under or make it picture perfect, but I straighten everything out sometime between showering and dressing.

Nothing worse than having blankets arranged like a Venn diagram.

Pastiche · 10-13-2009, 01:27 PM

Make the bed every morning. Not military style, just straighten everything out.

Komskies · 10-13-2009, 01:36 PM

I go reverse style. My bed is un-made all day and then right before I get into bed at night I make it.

GreatWhiteEbola · 10-13-2009, 01:38 PM

Making the bed sets the tone for the rest of the day.

EDBTZ12 · 10-13-2009, 01:38 PM

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Only when "company" is coming.

I think you misspelled coming.

HotHotHeat · 10-13-2009, 01:41 PM

A way better question would have been how often people clean/change their sheets.

Skin cells and scales, commonly called dander, are often concentrated in lounging areas, mattresses, frequently used furniture and associated carpeted areas, often harbor large numbers of these microscopic mites. Since the average human sloughs off 1/3 ounce (10 grams) of dead skin a week. That gives dust mites a lot to eat. Cats and dogs create far more dander for dust mites to eat.

A typical mattress can contain tens of thousands of dust mites. Sick yet? Nearly 100,000 mites can live in one square yard of carpet. Ready to convince your spouse to start bathing regularly? Did you know a single dust mite produces about 20 waste droppings each day, each containing a protein to which many people are allergic. Yuck! The proteins in that combination of feces and shed skin are what cause allergic reactions in humans. Depending on the person and exposure, reactions can range from itchy eyes to asthma attacks. And finally, unlike other types of mites, house dust mites are not parasites, since they only eat dead tissue. Gross, but true.

Beds are a prime habitat (where 1/3 of life occurs). A typical used mattress may have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million mites inside. (Ten percent of the weight of a two year old pillow can be composed of dead mites and their droppings.) Mites prefer warm, moist surroundings such as the inside of a mattress when someone is on it. A favorite food is dander (both human and animal skin flakes). Humans shed about 1/5 ounce of dander (dead skin) each week. About 80 percent of the material seen floating in a sunbeam is actually skin flakes. Also, bedroom carpeting and household upholstery support high mite populations.

For your convenience...

BlackAce · 10-13-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EDBTZ12

I think you misspelled coming.

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Originally Posted by EDBTZ12

Jim Carey? Russel Peters? are you trying to be funny?

MarchHare · 10-13-2009, 01:44 PM

When I was living alone, I only made the bed when I changed the sheets or was expecting "company" (it seemed like a pointless waste of time otherwise). Now that I'm married, I never make the bed. My wife does everyday, though. I prefer to sleep with the sheets and blankets loose, and she prefers them tucked in.

I had my fill of bed-making when I was going through basic training. There's only so many times you can make your bed with immaculate hospital corners only to have the drill instructor tear it apart and tell you how worthless you are (he did that to everyone, not just me) before you get sick of the endeavour and realize what a waste of time it is.

tete · 10-13-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Komskies

I go reverse style. My bed is un-made all day and then right before I get into bed at night I make it.

Wow, glad to see I'm not the only one out there who does that. I can't STAND going to bed with a messy bed, so always have to make it (basically straighten out the sheets and comforter) before getting in. My husband thinks I'm nuts.

GirlySports · 10-13-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MarchHare

When I was living alone, I only made the bed when I changed the sheets or was expecting "company" (it seemed like a pointless waste of time otherwise). Now that I'm married, I never make the bed. My wife does everyday, though. I prefer to sleep with the sheets and blankets loose, and she prefers them tucked in.

Isn't that grounds for divorce?

Komskies · 10-13-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

A way better question would have been how often people clean/change their sheets.

Skin cells and scales, commonly called dander, are often concentrated in lounging areas, mattresses, frequently used furniture and associated carpeted areas, often harbor large numbers of these microscopic mites. Since the average human sloughs off 1/3 ounce (10 grams) of dead skin a week. That gives dust mites a lot to eat. Cats and dogs create far more dander for dust mites to eat.

A typical mattress can contain tens of thousands of dust mites. Sick yet? Nearly 100,000 mites can live in one square yard of carpet. Ready to convince your spouse to start bathing regularly? Did you know a single dust mite produces about 20 waste droppings each day, each containing a protein to which many people are allergic. Yuck! The proteins in that combination of feces and shed skin are what cause allergic reactions in humans. Depending on the person and exposure, reactions can range from itchy eyes to asthma attacks. And finally, unlike other types of mites, house dust mites are not parasites, since they only eat dead tissue. Gross, but true.

Beds are a prime habitat (where 1/3 of life occurs). A typical used mattress may have anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million mites inside. (Ten percent of the weight of a two year old pillow can be composed of dead mites and their droppings.) Mites prefer warm, moist surroundings such as the inside of a mattress when someone is on it. A favorite food is dander (both human and animal skin flakes). Humans shed about 1/5 ounce of dander (dead skin) each week. About 80 percent of the material seen floating in a sunbeam is actually skin flakes. Also, bedroom carpeting and household upholstery support high mite populations.

For your convenience...

Thanks for the factoids. As far as I know though, Calgary's climate is too arid for these mites to survive. Hurray for dry air!

Gozer · 10-13-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Isn't that grounds for divorce?

No. She doesn't make him wear pants at all times.

MarchHare · 10-13-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Isn't that grounds for divorce?

Nah, we make it work. I untuck my side, and she leaves her side tucked in. Win-win.

FanIn80 · 10-13-2009, 02:01 PM

I dunno what the hell this bed thing is you guys keep talking about.

I sleep in a cardboard box, and I neatly tuck the flaps in to seal it up every morning. Sometimes I leave the flap I cut into the side open to air it out... but only when I'm expecting "company."

I also change my box once a week. I don't know how you guys can sleep in the same box for months at a time. You must have a nice dry place to store it in.

puffnstuff · 10-13-2009, 02:01 PM

I have to make a bed every time I buy one from Ikea

HOOT · 10-13-2009, 02:02 PM

I honestly can't remember the last time I made my bed.

sclitheroe · 10-13-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

Making the bed sets the tone for the rest of the day.

Do you work on an assembly line or something?

sclitheroe · 10-13-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Komskies

Thanks for the factoids. As far as I know though, Calgary's climate is too arid for these mites to survive. Hurray for dry air!

Apparently they don't breed below 60% humidity...that's nice to know

HOOT · 10-13-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

A way better question would have been how often people clean/change their sheets.

You're suppose to clean your sheets? I thought they were just protection for your mattress.