Does anyone wash the comforters? - The DIS Discussion Forums

tripletsmama · 12-07-2012, 02:23 PM

Is it true that Disney hotels don't wash the comforters/bed spreads between guests? Does anyone wash them upon arriving in the room? We always get a 2 bedroom, so we have a washer/dryer, but would they fit in a standard size washer?

MouseMomx2 · 12-07-2012, 03:05 PM

We do not wash them.

They will not fit in the stackable washers that most DVC units have. I believe they are also too large for the full-size washers. You could call Housekeeping and ask for new ones if it matters that much to you.

bighoo93 · 12-07-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseMomx2

We do not wash them.

They will not fit in the stackable washers that most DVC units have. I believe they are also too large for the full-size washers. You could call Housekeeping and ask for new ones if it matters that much to you.

We usually take them off and put them in the corner or closet for the week. I kind of wish nobody had ever let me know how absolutely disgusting they are in the first place. But now it is too late to "unlearn" what I know...

tripletsmama · 12-07-2012, 05:53 PM

I need to do some unlearning too! Love that word.

I guess we'll go with the put the blankets in the corner of the room plan. Will they bring you extra regular blankets or is that one of the things they charge for?

joeyrose · 12-07-2012, 05:57 PM

i keep them on the bed for warmth, but try not to sit on them, lay clothes on them, etc. i think it is unreasonable to expect housekeeping to wash these things except periodically, but we all know that they're probably disgusting under close inspection.

MouseMomx2 · 12-07-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyrose

i keep them on the bed for warmth, but try not to sit on them, lay clothes on them, etc. i think it is unreasonable to expect housekeeping to wash these things except periodically, but we all know that they're probably disgusting under close inspection.

So are so many things we come in contact with on a daily basis. Personally, I've lived 40+ years not worrying about hotel bedspreads and I'm not going to start now. The only difference is that now all of the germs have been publicized...but they were always there. Of course everyone should do what makes them feel comfortable. As for me, it's not a big deal.

fishermouse · 12-07-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseMomx2

So are so many things we come in contact with on a daily basis. Personally, I've lived 40+ years not worrying about hotel bedspreads and I'm not going to start now. The only difference is that now all of the germs have been publicized...but they were always there. Of course everyone should do what makes them feel comfortable. As for me, it's not a big deal.

Just spray a little lysol around, has not killed me yet

bighoo93 · 12-07-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseMomx2

So are so many things we come in contact with on a daily basis. Personally, I've lived 40+ years not worrying about hotel bedspreads and I'm not going to start now. The only difference is that now all of the germs have been publicized...but they were always there. Of course everyone should do what makes them feel comfortable. As for me, it's not a big deal.

This is really so true, in general. But it isn't the germs, per se, that get to me. It is more just the thought of what has been done and deposited on the comforter that I don't really want to think of. But no, I don't think you are likely to be harmed by it.

Do check for bed bugs though. Those are a real problem if you encounter them.

tripletsmama · 12-07-2012, 10:22 PM

I'm sure it's one of those things im just over thinking. Would love to know they're clean though.

DisneyDudet · 12-07-2012, 11:21 PM

When I see them cleaning between guests, I see the carts have clean comforters... I swear. Even at non-DVC resorts.

tripletsmama · 12-07-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDudet

When I see them cleaning between guests, I see the carts have clean comforters... I swear. Even at non-DVC resorts.

I assumed they change them on some kind of rotating basis. Let's say once a month. So yes, they would have to have comforters on the carts for the rooms due to be changed. This wouldn't mean all rooms are due to be changed, however. Obviously I don't work for Disney, so I'm not sure of the actual process.

DonnaL · 12-08-2012, 12:13 AM

Since we're on the subject of the comforters having all sorts of germs.......please do not use the jacuzzi tub in the one and two bdrm units w/o sanitizing them....the stuff in those is probably more dangerous to you than the comforters. They're really very simple to sanitize.......especially if you order groceries or stop for a grocery order before check-in since you do need bleach......simply add one to two cups of liquid bleach to a tub filled above the jets and turn it on......let run for about 15 minutes and then drain, refill and run a clean rinse thru for the same amount of time. If you don't do this.........you are literally taking a bath with whomever used that tub before you...YUK! At least that's what our hot tub repairman told me years ago.....sounds plausible to me.

Deb & Bill · 12-08-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnaL

Since we're on the subject of the comforters having all sorts of germs.......please do not use the jacuzzi tub in the one and two bdrm units w/o sanitizing them....the stuff in those is probably more dangerous to you than the comforters. They're really very simple to sanitize.......especially if you order groceries or stop for a grocery order before check-in since you do need bleach......simply add one to two cups of liquid bleach to a tub filled above the jets and turn it on......let run for about 15 minutes and then drain, refill and run a clean rinse thru for the same amount of time. If you don't do this.........you are literally taking a bath with whomever used that tub before you...YUK! At least that's what our hot tub repairman told me years ago.....sounds plausible to me.

So what do you do in the hot tub and pool?

Firepath · 12-08-2012, 01:56 AM

I read a thread on another forum a year or so ago about this. Someone ended up calling housekeeping and verified that the comforters are changed out (and washed!) between each guest. This was at the resorts, not DVC, but I imagine they have the same standards. I'm pretty sure you can all feel safe to leave them on the beds.

Sammie · 12-08-2012, 02:07 AM

The bedspreads are not changed out unless there is a major reason, stained, etc. between each guest.

The new spreads that are duvet covers like at BLT, are.

The heavy bedspreads would not hold up to that much washing just as no one washes them that much at home.

They are cleaned, actually dry cleaned about once a month, unless needed due to stain or spills.

12-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
tripletsmama DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 713	Does anyone wash the comforters? Is it true that Disney hotels don't wash the comforters/bed spreads between guests? Does anyone wash them upon arriving in the room? We always get a 2 bedroom, so we have a washer/dryer, but would they fit in a standard size washer? __________________ Me DH DD8 DD8 DD8DS 6 months

12-07-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
tripletsmama DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 713	I need to do some unlearning too! Love that word. I guess we'll go with the put the blankets in the corner of the room plan. Will they bring you extra regular blankets or is that one of the things they charge for? __________________ Me DH DD8 DD8 DD8DS 6 months

12-07-2012, 10:22 PM	#9
tripletsmama DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 713	I'm sure it's one of those things im just over thinking. Would love to know they're clean though. __________________ Me DH DD8 DD8 DD8DS 6 months

12-07-2012, 11:21 PM	#10
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12-07-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
MouseMomx2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,338	We do not wash them. They will not fit in the stackable washers that most DVC units have. I believe they are also too large for the full-size washers. You could call Housekeeping and ask for new ones if it matters that much to you.

12-07-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
joeyrose Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 124	i keep them on the bed for warmth, but try not to sit on them, lay clothes on them, etc. i think it is unreasonable to expect housekeeping to wash these things except periodically, but we all know that they're probably disgusting under close inspection.

12-08-2012, 12:13 AM	#12
DonnaL DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE PA Posts: 2,047	Since we're on the subject of the comforters having all sorts of germs.......please do not use the jacuzzi tub in the one and two bdrm units w/o sanitizing them....the stuff in those is probably more dangerous to you than the comforters. They're really very simple to sanitize.......especially if you order groceries or stop for a grocery order before check-in since you do need bleach......simply add one to two cups of liquid bleach to a tub filled above the jets and turn it on......let run for about 15 minutes and then drain, refill and run a clean rinse thru for the same amount of time. If you don't do this.........you are literally taking a bath with whomever used that tub before you...YUK! At least that's what our hot tub repairman told me years ago.....sounds plausible to me.

12-08-2012, 01:56 AM	#14
Firepath Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ID Posts: 72	I read a thread on another forum a year or so ago about this. Someone ended up calling housekeeping and verified that the comforters are changed out (and washed!) between each guest. This was at the resorts, not DVC, but I imagine they have the same standards. I'm pretty sure you can all feel safe to leave them on the beds.

12-08-2012, 02:07 AM	#15
Sammie DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fantasyland Posts: 19,345	The bedspreads are not changed out unless there is a major reason, stained, etc. between each guest. The new spreads that are duvet covers like at BLT, are. The heavy bedspreads would not hold up to that much washing just as no one washes them that much at home. They are cleaned, actually dry cleaned about once a month, unless needed due to stain or spills.