Do Zalanthans ever change their sheets?

[JollyGreenGiant]

Topic says it all, although I'd like to extend the idea to cloth and clothing in general.  Do Zalanthans wash out that cloak when it isn't bloodstained, or is the only time they bother to clean their pants when they've been up to their knees in sewage (and sometimes not even then).  Factors to consider: lack of water for washing, dry atmosphere resulting in fewer unhygenic conditions, lack of general knowledge about hygiene, general lack of deodorant resulting in people being accustomed to smells, etc.

[Maybe42or54]

No. I don't think they do. Simply because only rich people would have beds that are like our beds on Earth.

Instead the bulk of the popolation would have mats, cots, their arm, and a mattress stuffed with sand.

[Malforos]

This is an interesting topic. I don't think they would, they'd probably consider it a waste of clean water.

[Angela Christine]

On a clear day you might hang them out to air.   A clear non-dusty wind and plenty of bright sunlight can do wonders.  When I bought a futon the instructions said to air it out in the sunlight twice a year.  Airing won't get things as clean as washing with detergent and hot water, but it's better than nothing.


Angela Christine

[Medena]

Sheets?  What sheets?

[Cuusardo]

I think the poorer people of society still clean their clothing and sheets occasionally, but they'd use sand to scrub out stuff like blood or whatever other excretions have befouled them.  If you're too poor though, I don't think you'd give a rat's ass how you looked or smelled.

[Anael]

Maybe they don't really change them, but airing and some good thumping from time to time is probably a good way to keep those funny little bugs away.