Fleece As Bedding

[PepperPig]

Hello everyone!
I have been using fleece as the bedding in my piggies' cages for about 6 months now, and I have to say that the fleece does work remarkably well. However, after more than six/seven washes, the fleece starts to feel a bit strange, kind of oily. So I was thinking maybe it was the detergent I was using. I usually just wash the fleece and the towel that I layer underneath the fleece in a load by themselves with our regular Tide detergent. It could also be that the fleece is just getting too old and has been wee-ed on too many times! rolleyes Anyway, does anyone have any input on my whole fleece situation? Stay with the fleece? Ditch the fleece? Change detergents? Get new fleece more often?
Thanks!
~PepperPig

 

[piggyfan]

As long as you are using no fabric conditioner it should be fine and the fleece should last you years. Maybe Tide has added fabric conditioner? I have not used it myself.

 

[Connie]

Mine did this too.... if you like fleece i think its time to change the fleece.

I however decided it was too much effort and money to keep replacing it, and have changed to a kind of spongey plastic stuff, which i have found is alot more hard wearing.

 

[Rodentopia]

I've washed my fleece multiple times probably over 100 without any problems so its most probably the washing detergent you are using

 

[PepperPig]

Maybe I will switch detergents. Does anyone know of a detergent that would be piggy safe? I'm using Tide and I don't think that's suitable anymore.

 

[Hanlou]

I always use white vinegar and add a cupful to the wash - it works very well as a deodouriser.

 

[PepperPig]

Hanlou: Do you just use white vinegar or do you also use detergent? I was my fleece separately from all my other clothes.

 

[pelicano]

I'm having a similar problem at the moment. After about a year's worth of washing, my fleece seems to no longer wick the same. I already add a bit of white vinegar to the rinse. It's very odd... Since I have no solution to it, I'm getting some more fleece to start again with.

 

[asdash]

What amount of detergent do you use ? I know when I used washable nappies, the advice was always to use half the amount specified otherwise you can get a build-up on the fabric