Les999 Posted September 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2017 It appears that P & O have decided that passengers no longer need clean sheets. Sheets were always changed every 3 days but I am informed that passengers are now expected to go 8 days before getting clean bed linen. I find this absolutely disgusting. How can they call their cruises luxury with such poor standards. Great to hear other people's views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted September 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This has been the case on Cunard for some time as well. Don't think many nowadays would do this at home though. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted September 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think they did a survey on the subject and a surprising percentage of people don't change their sheets for several weeks!. here you are http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2745649/The-grubby-truth-wash-sheets-One-ten-don-t-change-bed-linen-month.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted September 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why is it that controversial topics like this often seem to emanate from new posters??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2017 If you ask your cabin steward to change your sheets more often i am sure they will. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted September 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why is it that controversial topics like this often seem to emanate from new posters??? Funnily enough, an almost identical post has appeared on another forum I use and it is again the poster's first post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted September 1, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I certainly think this would be a shame and a retrograde step. On the other hand, I don't change my sheets every three days at home so can't get overly excited about this and certainly don't feel it is "absolutely disgusting". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted September 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2017 On a cruise onboard Oriana in 2014 our sheets were changed on a regular basis which was fine until the last day of the cruise when we went under the bed to pull out our suitcases to pack. All the dirty bed linen for the duration of the cruise had been stuffed under the bed. Was not a happy bunny and went straight to reception could not remove gratuity for just cabin steward without affecting waiters who had been brilliant so at receptions advice made a formal complaint about the cabin steward and had to fill in a form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted September 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2017 No I don't find it disgusting either. I certainly don't change my sheets that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 1, 2017 No I don't find it disgusting either. I certainly don't change my sheets that often. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted September 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not sure I understand why it matters if they have been used by other people as long as they have been washed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted September 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not sure I understand why it matters if they have been used by other people as long as they have been washed? Me neither. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted September 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I only change our sheets once a week so I am not upset about P&O doing the same thing. I just want to know, if they are changing them every 8 days does this mean that when I board after the ship has done less than 8 days since the last change will I get dirty sheets :eek:;p:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted September 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Perhaps it is so that the laundry is freed up so they can introduce a free service to higher tiers and suites #WishfulThinking Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted September 1, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2017 It appears that P & O have decided that passengers no longer need clean sheets.Sheets were always changed every 3 days but I am informed that passengers are now expected to go 8 days before getting clean bed linen. I find this absolutely disgusting. How can they call their cruises luxury with such poor standards. Great to hear other people's views. Do you have any evidence apart from 'it appears that' for this 'fact'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted September 1, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Funnily enough, an almost identical post has appeared on another forum I use and it is again the poster's first post.... You would be surprised how many P&O staff are on the forums. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted September 1, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 1, 2017 You would be surprised how many P&O staff are on the forums. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's worrying. I dread to think what they make of some of the comments on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 1, 2017 That's worrying. I dread to think what they make of some of the comments on here. It would be nice to hear the truth about a lot of issues which are hotly discussed on here eg tipping etc. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not sure I understand why it matters if they have been used by other people as long as they have been washed? You obviously haven't seen bloodstains,torn sheets unidentifiable marks etc. What about the Duvets? How often are they washed or do they just change the covers?. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisces14 Posted September 1, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 1, 2017 About 3 years ago on embarkation day we were still in our suite and the cabin steward asked if he could start changing the bed for the next passengers. I really wish we hadn't said yes now. (What you don't see you don't grieve over)After watching him drag the duvet and the cover all over the floor and stepping all over it a few times, I wouldn't have considered the sheets or the duvet clean. So it doesn't matter how often the sheets are changed I'll never regard bedding on ships as clean.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2017 About 3 years ago on embarkation day we were still in our suite and the cabin steward asked if he could start changing the bed for the next passengers. I really wish we hadn't said yes now. (What you don't see you don't grieve over)After watching him drag the duvet and the cover all over the floor and stepping all over it a few times, I wouldn't have considered the sheets or the duvet clean. So it doesn't matter how often the sheets are changed I'll never regard bedding on ships as clean.:( 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amajaa Posted September 1, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I always take the throw thing and the coloured cushions off the bed when we arrive and put them at the top of the wardrobe and ask the Steward not to bother to put them back on every day. I am certain that they aren't washed between guests so goodness knows what has been on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I always take the throw thing and the coloured cushions off the bed when we arrive and put them at the top of the wardrobe and ask the Steward not to bother to put them back on every day. I am certain that they aren't washed between guests so goodness knows what has been on them. We do that too. Just been reading a thread on bed bugs and reading some of these posts i can see how they could thrive. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted September 1, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2017 That's worrying. I dread to think what they make of some of the comments on here. Why do you think some people are so careful what they say! [emoji87] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Why do you think some people are so careful what they say! [emoji87] Sent from my iPhone using Forums The replies here are docile compared to some of the American threads. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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