So my guinea pig is going to have a C&C cage, and the blankets will obviously need to be cleaned. The people who use the washer and dryer in my house aren’t comfortable with me washing the fleece in there, with the poos and the pee and stuff. The local laundromat is about 20 minutes away, which is a problem. Is there any way for me to hand-wash it, while still getting the smell and bacteria out of the material? What should I do??




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How many blankets do you sleep with?

I sleep with 2 blankets, since July 1st. As there has been just rain and clouds and no sunshine. Morelia, Mexico.




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What's the purpose of a flat sheet?




I have always wanted to know what the hell is the usefulness in a flat sheet for a bed? I mean the fitted sheet is a given (meant to cover the mattress) and the comforter, blankets are also common sense (meant to cover you and keep you warm), but the flat sheet I don’t get. I mean it always comes off the bed and wriggles it’s way around and has to constantly be fixed. It lays atop the fitted sheet anyway so then to me that kind of defeats the purpose of having the fitted sheet.

I like the fitted sheet for it stays in place and has it’s purpose, but what in God’s name is the flat sheet for?? Is it really needed and if so what does it accomplish??




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How to get rid of bed bugs?




Hey all,

Recently when I go to bed, I get these sharp painful bites over my body from bed bugs. They have become a major annoyance and I’ve tried changing my bed and blanket sheets to no avail.

What can I do to get rid of these bugs in my bed? Your responses will be of a great help to me.
Do they also live inside blankets? Because one time I covered the top of my mattress with cling wrap and still got bites (though much less).




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Can't find mini crib bedding sets?




My husband and I just purchased a mini crib as we don’t have room for a full size crib. We bought the Baby Mod Roxanne 2-in-1 Convertible Crib and the measurements are 38"L x 25.25"W x 43.5"H. I have looked online at Walmart, Target, Kmart, Babies R Us, I’ve googled it, but I cannot for the life of me find bedding sets for a mini crib! I can find a few PLAIN sheets but I need to find fitted sheets and the heavier blankets that typically come with crib bedding. There seems to be no cute sets and even when I search for "mini crib bedding", I only get results for just the sheets or full size crib bedding. PLEASE help me find something!!! I don’t want to be stuck with something that has no design or is all one color just because of the size.

If there aren’t any good sites to find what I’m looking for, can anyone suggest HOW to alter normal standard sized sheets, etc. to fit the mini crib so that it will fit properly without endangering our baby?

We are having a girl.




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I can’t remember where I heard this and I can’t find an answer on the OSHA website. My company has a "wellness room" on the property which has a cot and blankets for people to use if they are not feeling well or need a nap. We used to have the soiled blankets laundered by professionals, but that costs more than the blankets themselves. A co-worker of mine has been taking them to his home and washing them there and returning them to work.

Is this legal?




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Storing spare linens under bed?




We have a large space under our bed – large enough for two 10 " high storage containers for spare sheets and blankets. I bought a plastic container. But when I store linens in them they stink like plastic when I take them out, and I have to re-wash them. I tried putting an odor-absorber in them, but it didn’t seem to help much. I could buy a canvas box in hopes that it won’t smell, but I can’t find any.

Any other suggestions/ideas?




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Is white baby bedding a bad idea?




Is white an ok color for baby bedding or are colored sheets/blankets best?




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My closet is a wreck! It’s just a simple closet with a shelf and a hanging rack. A lot of my clothing ends up in a pile or hung up in a very un-orderly manner. Shoes are everywhere, blankets fill the corner of the shelf. Suggestions to get organized?




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I sleep with two that are folded, so it feels like I have four blankets on me and one is thick.




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Where can I get free fabric to make blankets?




A small group of my friends and I are making Blankets and little odds and ends for a craft fair to help familys in need and We don’t have much money. Any help would be nice! Thank you!




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Can dogs rip/tear satin sheets?




I’m thinking about getting satin sheets but I’m afraid my dog will rip them. Since it’s summer i was thinking of just using the sheets as blankets. Would it be worth getting?




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paris or 1950s themed bedroom decor help?




want to make my bedroom paris themed or 1950s i cant find good room acsessories like blankets and lamps and wall decor things like that can you help me pleaseeeee be the way im a teen thats why i want a themed room oh and wakeupfrankie.com is to expensive thanks




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Moving in?




My boyfriend and I have been talking about my son and I moving in with him. The only problem is that he has a one bedroom house. My 4 year old absolutely loves it there and wants to be there…he has heard our conversations about this at dinner and such…but we dont know where to put him. I have my son every other week and we were just thinking about rearranging the living room to make room for his toddler bed or an air mattress for when he is with us. My boyfriend has a house. His brother lives in the basement for the time being. When we spend the night my son sleeps on blankets on the floor or on the couch. He thinks its a fun sleepover. So this isnt going to be a permanent thing for him to not have a room. Just would like an opinion or suggestion.




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When can I make the baby's bed with real sheets?




My son is 11 months old and it is just starting to get cold where we live. Starting tonight I’m going to have to layer on two sleeping blankets (zip-up kind) on top of a footed sleeper. I just wish I could make his crib bed with sheets and a comforter. When can I do that? Also where could I purchase flat sheets for a crib? Thanks.




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