zoe sproodle Posted September 1, 2017 #26 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why is it that controversial topics like this often seem to emanate from new posters??? Apologies for speaking out of turn as I'm relatively new here myself, but could it be it's the first time they've felt the urge to take to a forum on an issue? On the question in hand, it couldn't be that we're seeing an attempt to cut costs could it - less power required in the laundry, less detergent, etc? But let's not forget the positive environmental impact this could have - we're asked not to change towels unless necessary so why not sheets? As it's been previously mentioned a week seems a perfectly reasonable time to me, as I would at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted September 1, 2017 #27 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Apologies for speaking out of turn as I'm relatively new here myself, but could it be it's the first time they've felt the urge to take to a forum on an issue? On the question in hand, it couldn't be that we're seeing an attempt to cut costs could it - less power required in the laundry, less detergent, etc? But let's not forget the positive environmental impact this could have - we're asked not to change towels unless necessary so why not sheets? As it's been previously mentioned a week seems a perfectly reasonable time to me, as I would at home. I agree that one week is acceptable but in the Caribbean it is very hot. As regards the towels, every cruise I have been on the steward has changed the towels every day despite me hanging them up neatly for a second days use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy123 Posted September 1, 2017 #28 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This would be a more sensible discussion if it were based on more than "it seems that" and "I am informed". There has been no evidence whatsoever that the claim about how often sheets are changed is true, but people just accept it and discuss it as if it is a fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #29 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I agree that one week is acceptable but in the Caribbean it is very hot. As regards the towels, every cruise I have been on the steward has changed the towels every day despite me hanging them up neatly for a second days use. It is very hot in the Mediterranean in summer too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappers Posted September 1, 2017 #30 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I found this post eye opening and concerning too,thanks for sharing.We always bring out own pillow cases because often the pillows have a dirty smell about them. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app I was just going to say that! I too have noticed an unpleasant smell where pillows are concerned,,it reminds me of old fashioned men's hair cream or something,,brylcream wasn't it? I take my own pillow cases and linen spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted September 2, 2017 #31 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It is very hot in the Mediterranean in summer too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app I know that. I live in Spain and we've had temperatures way in excess of 30C for the last 3 months. Relieved to have some rain for last 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 2, 2017 #32 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I know that. I live in Spain and we've had temperatures way in excess of 30C for the last 3 months. Relieved to have some rain for last 2 days. The heat is great for a short time but living in those temperatures every day must be tough. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickpo Posted September 2, 2017 #33 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I would suspect that the vast majority of people shower after a day in the hot sun and after that you are in an air conditioned environment where the temperature is the same wherever you are cruising. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted September 2, 2017 #34 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Apologies for speaking out of turn as I'm relatively new here myself, but could it be it's the first time they've felt the urge to take to a forum on an issue? I always judge these sort of posts from a first time poster by whether they add any more comment to the discussion they have started. We should wait for post two here. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisces14 Posted September 2, 2017 #35 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sorry I've just realised I said on embarkation day in my previous post. I meant on dis-embarkation day of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted September 2, 2017 #36 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The heat is great for a short time but living in those temperatures every day must be tough. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Absolute torture!! HaHa. You do get used to it and we do take a siesta. We live inland and its hotter than the coast, it topped 50C on a couple of days. It does make it easier when you have to endure those Caribbean beaches. We have air conditioning and we normally change sheets every 3 or 4 days, especially for visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted September 2, 2017 #37 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) I always judge these sort of posts from a first time poster by whether they add any more comment to the discussion they have started. We should wait for post two here. David. I think you are being unfair on Zoe here. She makes a reasonable point which I guess some may disagree with. It is not her first post. Your scepticism towards first time posters should be directed to les999 who appears to have joined the forum just to start this thread and not supplied a shred of evidence for his allegation. Edited September 2, 2017 by pete14 spelling error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 2, 2017 #38 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Absolute torture!! HaHa. You do get used to it and we do take a siesta. We live inland and its hotter than the coast, it topped 50C on a couple of days. It does make it easier when you have to endure those Caribbean beaches. We have air conditioning and we normally change sheets every 3 or 4 days, especially for visitors. Besides cruising from Barcelona we go in March and November to Malaga. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisces14 Posted September 2, 2017 #39 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think you are being unfair on Zoe here. She makes a reasonable point which I guess some may disagree with. It is not her first post. Your scepticism towards first time posters should be directed to les999 who appears to have joined the forum just to start this thread and not supplied a shred of evidence for his allegation. I think Balf was referring to Les999's post not Zoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 2, 2017 #40 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think you are being unfair on Zoe here. She makes a reasonable point which I guess some may disagree with. It is not her first post. Your scepticism towards first time posters should be directed to les999 who appears to have joined the forum just to start this thread and not supplied a shred of evidence for his allegation. We all had to make our first post sometime. That being said i have given helpful answers a few times to first time posters who have never replied to mine or anyone elses so i can understand the scepticism. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted September 2, 2017 #41 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think Balf was referring to Les999's post not Zoe. If so, I apologise. Maybe Les999 is still looking for evidence to back up his allegation and will provide it later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted September 2, 2017 #42 Share Posted September 2, 2017 If so, I apologise. Maybe Les999 is still looking for evidence to back up his allegation and will provide it later today. His post count remains at 1 so I assume it was a wind up, and if so it had the desired affect on quite a lot of normally sensible posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 2, 2017 #43 Share Posted September 2, 2017 His post count remains at 1 so I assume it was a wind up, and if so it had the desired affect on quite a lot of normally sensible posters. You might be right even though it would be a reasonable question if asked by someone with some posting history. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosebear Mum Posted September 2, 2017 #44 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Unless this changes https://ask.pocruises.com/help/PO/fleet/bedding_change I imagine it will still be every 3-4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydoobydoo Posted September 2, 2017 #45 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I always take my own pillows as I find it difficult to sleep with any other And I never use the bed spread or cushions as they don't get washed after each passenger I think maybe 8 days is a bit long in between changes, and the only reason I say that is because there's nothing like that clean sheet feeling when you get into a fresh bed and it's nice to have that on holiday, I certainly don't change my sheets every 3 days at home If I felt I needed or wanted the sheets changed more often on the Cruise then I would probably take them off myself and put them with the dirty towels I think maybe 5 days would be about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted September 2, 2017 #46 Share Posted September 2, 2017 If so, I apologise. Maybe Les999 is still looking for evidence to back up his allegation and will provide it later today. Yes he might or possibly he might not. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 2, 2017 #47 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yes he might or possibly he might not. David. I think it telling that the original post is duplicated exactly on another well known cruise specialist forum. He hasn't returned to that one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 2, 2017 #48 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think it telling that the original post is duplicated exactly on another well known cruise specialist forum. He hasn't returned to that one either. Sounds like a troll. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHProud Posted September 2, 2017 #49 Share Posted September 2, 2017 At home they are your own sheets but on a ship they have been reused several hundred times so we prefer our sheets changed regularly. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Do you bring your own towels , too ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoe sproodle Posted September 2, 2017 #50 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think Balf was referring to Les999's post not Zoe. That's what I thought too so no worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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