Changing From Carefresh To Fleece Bedding - Preparation Tips Needed!

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After much thought, I have decided to change my girls bedding to fleece. I'm planning on having a layer of newspaper, then towel & finally fleece and changing around twice a week.
I have noticed that a lot of people suggest prewashing the fleece multiple times so it can begin to wick prior to putting it in the piggies cage.
I was wondering if anyone had a step by step plan on how many times to wash, what temp, added vinegar? & drying - I personally don't have a tumble dryer & have noticed that a lot of people who have fleece recommend it - & this concerns me.

Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you! :)
 
I bought some fleece cage liners and the washing instructions advise using a 30 degree wash and to dry naturally.

Personally, I like to do something to keep the germs at bay so I use Halo laundry detergent. Some forum members wash soiled fleece on a 60 degree wash but, if you decide to do this make your fleece larger than needed to allow for shrinkage.
 
Thank you for all of the advice!
When you initially got your fleece, did you do the usual 3 washes and letting dry in between to help it wick? & was that at the same 30 degree wash as you do on a regular basis?
I've bought two sets of fleece which are far bigger than the space to allow for shrinkage thankfully :)
 
I just washed mine once before using. They work OK -it's just that the wicking gets better after a few washes.

I brush soiled fleece as much as possible but there are always a few stray bits of hay and hair so I use a petware wash bag. I do tumble dry them sometimes and find this helps get any stray hairs off - but tumble drying isn't essential.
 
Fab. :) I will take on all of your advice, so thank you!
I can imagine! They currently have fleece tunnels, beds and bottle pads in their cage, and the hay is a pain to get off, but with a good brush and shake I generally get most of it off.
I think I'll have to purchase a wash bag by the looks of it though! lol
I've decided to either put an extra layer of fleece under their hay or a shallow cardboard box that they can get into, to help minimize the hay getting all over the fleece. Fingers crossed that'll help!
 
A box sounds like a good idea. I use litter trays with some Aubiose in and hay on top.
 
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