fleece bedding and when to clean it
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Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
You have to make sure it’s wicking (liquid soaks through to leave top dry) before you first use it. If you poop sweep every day, maybe you could go 3-4 days max before you change it. I sometimes change it every week, if I have put some bath mats on top of the fleece.
I’d advise you get a horse wash bag if washing in a machine. That way the hairs and hay remaining on it are caught in the bag rather than the machine. You can always brush/hoover the fleece before you pop it in as well.
I’d advise you get a horse wash bag if washing in a machine. That way the hairs and hay remaining on it are caught in the bag rather than the machine. You can always brush/hoover the fleece before you pop it in as well.
I poop pick twice a day and do a full change once a week. I change the top fleeces about 3 - 4 times a week depending how much they smell or look grubby... horse wash bags are a must for washing... make sure u have a few spare sets - makes life easier!
Emma Curly
New Born Pup
i poop sweep about 3 times a day and i do a conplete change every 3rd day i use puppy pads under my fleece there home is 5&1/2 ft long by just over 2ft wide and i have 3 xx 
squeaksandcarrots
Adult Guinea Pig
I clean up poops around 5-7 times per pay (not sure why, just how i started out 
) and then I wash the fleece once a week. I think the size of your cage/fleece depends on how often you should clean it
) and then I wash the fleece once a week. I think the size of your cage/fleece depends on how often you should clean it
Seven7
Forum Donator 2024/25
Welcome.
Mine use their hay trays as their bathrooms so most of their poop and pee end up in their hay trays. I empty their hay trays every 2-3 days, wash them, and spray with vinegar water to kill the bacteria in the hay trays.
Their fleece beddings get changed and washed every 5 days. I use detergent and hand wash the fleece beddings, then soak them in vinegar water to kill all the bacteria in the fleece beddings. I also wash and soak their food dish, toys, and blankets in the vinegar water.
Mine use their hay trays as their bathrooms so most of their poop and pee end up in their hay trays. I empty their hay trays every 2-3 days, wash them, and spray with vinegar water to kill the bacteria in the hay trays.
Their fleece beddings get changed and washed every 5 days. I use detergent and hand wash the fleece beddings, then soak them in vinegar water to kill all the bacteria in the fleece beddings. I also wash and soak their food dish, toys, and blankets in the vinegar water.
We have a guide to fleece which you might find helpful.
A Detailed Guide For Fleece Bedding
I find that I do need to sweep fleeces daily, but once you work out where your piggies like ot pee, if you use smaller pads in those areas and change them regulary you won't need to wash the main liner as often.
A Detailed Guide For Fleece Bedding
I find that I do need to sweep fleeces daily, but once you work out where your piggies like ot pee, if you use smaller pads in those areas and change them regulary you won't need to wash the main liner as often.