How do you guys wash your fleece blanket?

[Piggies&buns]

Are the first floor and 2nd floor connected? I have considered having 2 floor to save space but i was told that climbing ramps are not good for piggies?

They need a large single level cage to be the main part and The bottom level needs to meet size requirements. Upper levels do not count as more floor space, they are simply bonus but don’t make the cage bigger. Therefore, you cannot make the bottom level smaller and then add a loft because all you are doing is making their cage too small.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Oooh cuz actually that ball you saw that day has about 5 times the amount of hay here like i squeeze the hay in, so it's very compacted

It may the fact it’s compacted which they possibly won’t like - it makes it far too hard for them to get to, but as above, it’s more than about eating it, my boys love nothing more than running straight through the middle of s pile of hay, snuggling up right inside it and going go sleep

 

[anyar.dris]

Are the first floor and 2nd floor connected? I have considered having 2 floor to save space but i was told that climbing ramps are not good for piggies?

Yes they are. Some guinea pigs (like mine) love or get the concept of ramps, but most guinea pigs won't use it. I'm just lucky that my guinea pigs all love going up and down. But the floor space must always be the minimum requirement size, 2nd floor is just a bonus. My piggies are free roaming in the living room unless it's their bed time at night or we are out for the day. If all of them hated going up the 2nd floor hutch (which they don't), I could just remove it and still have more space than required for them.

 

[Zhi Heng]

Yes they are. Some guinea pigs (like mine) love or get the concept of ramps, but most guinea pigs won't use it. I'm just lucky that my guinea pigs all love going up and down. But the floor space must always be the minimum requirement size, 2nd floor is just a bonus. My piggies are free roaming in the living room unless it's their bed time at night or we are out for the day. If all of them hated going up the 2nd floor hutch (which they don't), I could just remove it and still have more space than required for them.

Oh I think my guinea pig might like ramps haha cuz they always like to jump on boxes higher than their height, like they like to put their paws on the box then do a pull up to climb on top. No idea how they do that so strong

 

[Zhi Heng]

Oh yea btw after u guys wash your fleece blankets, does it still smell? Cause for me usually if I don't hand rinse, even when i soak the cloth with vinegar, there's still this pee smell on the cloth after it's being washed twice in the washing machine. Which makes me doubt its cleanliness cuz usually smell is always an indicator of something being dirty and filled with germs. Thats why i have been hand rinsing it first all for about dozen times all this while before throwing it in the washing machine despite how disgusting and tedious it is to do it by hand.

 

[Zhi Heng]

They need a large single level cage to be the main part and The bottom level needs to meet size requirements. Upper levels do not count as more floor space, they are simply bonus but don’t make the cage bigger. Therefore, you cannot make the bottom level smaller and then add a loft because all you are doing is making their cage too small.

Yup I know, but I've been thinking to expanding the cage, but don't have the space which is why i mentioned 2nd floor for my cage might be a good idea as it saves space

 

[Piggies&buns]

Oh yea btw after u guys wash your fleece blankets, does it still smell? Cause for me usually if I don't hand rinse, even when i soak the cloth with vinegar, there's still this pee smell on the cloth after it's being washed twice in the washing machine. Which makes me doubt its cleanliness cuz usually smell is always an indicator of something being dirty and filled with germs. Thats why i have been hand rinsing it first all for about dozen times all this while before throwing it in the washing machine despite how disgusting and tedious it is to do it by hand.

No, mine never smells after being washed in the machine

 

[Swissgreys]

Oh yea btw after u guys wash your fleece blankets, does it still smell? Cause for me usually if I don't hand rinse, even when i soak the cloth with vinegar, there's still this pee smell on the cloth after it's being washed twice in the washing machine. Which makes me doubt its cleanliness cuz usually smell is always an indicator of something being dirty and filled with germs. Thats why i have been hand rinsing it first all for about dozen times all this while before throwing it in the washing machine despite how disgusting and tedious it is to do it by hand.

I have to be honest and say it sounds like there might be a problem with your washing machine.
Maybe it is not rinsing properly or using enough fresh water?
It really shouldn't smell after being machine washed.
I never hand wash my fleeces, and even after a short cycle in my machine they never smell.
How old is your machine and what setting do you wash on?

 

[YvonneBlue]

I wash all my fleece in the washing machine on a 40 degree cotton wash. I use Dettol Anti-Bacterial Sensitive Laundry Cleanser in the rinse cycle, this kills all germs and is unscented. It keeps both my fleece and washing machine hygienically clean.

Not sure if this is available outside the UK but i would think there is something comparable.

 

[Piggiewheekwheek]

Hi I don't have fleece,too faffy lol..I have noodle bath mats...I wash them once a week in a wash bag with unscented washing liquid and a half cup of white vinegar on a 40° wash,that wash bag is the best thing I have bought,it collects hay and hair and I just have to give the mats a quick shake outside after washing to get the loose stuff off and their good to go in the dryer.no clogging up the washing machine.(which is keeping OH happy lol)
Works a treat and they don't take long to dry in my dryer either.

 

[Zhi Heng]

Hi I don't have fleece,too faffy lol..I have noodle bath mats...I wash them once a week in a wash bag with unscented washing liquid and a half cup of white vinegar on a 40° wash,that wash bag is the best thing I have bought,it collects hay and hair and I just have to give the mats a quick shake outside after washing to get the loose stuff off and their good to go in the dryer.no clogging up the washing machine.(which is keeping OH happy lol)
Works a treat and they don't take long to dry in my dryer either.

How does it look like? I Google search noodle mats n only found this that's in my country. I can't seem to find horse bag in my country too, shipping from other country is really expensive

 

[Hannah_xx]

I too think there is a problem with your machine. However I would say that my fleeces still smell ever so slightly after a wash but I have a rubbish washing machine and use rain water (though don’t think that should make a difference).
Your machine doesn’t sound like it’s working correctly though

 

[anyar.dris]

How does it look like? I Google search noodle mats n only found this that's in my country. I can't seem to find horse bag in my country too, shipping from other country is really expensive

You live in Singapore right? There is Ikea there and try to look for TOFTBO bath mats. That's what we refer as noodle bath mats.

 

[Piggiewheekwheek]

How does it look like? I Google search noodle mats n only found this that's in my country. I can't seem to find horse bag in my country too, shipping from other country is really expensive

They look like this.. yes they do sell them in ikeathey are super cheap and easy to keep clean
You might find a bag if you type in laundry bag,pet wash bag, rug wash bag,you should find something,I see a lot on UK ebay from China etc mine was £5.99 its fantastic

 

[Hannah_xx]

Also, Is your washing machine a front on top loader?
I have a top loader and the horse wash bad didn’t work in it as it unbalanced the washing machine

 

[Piggiewheekwheek]

Also, Is your washing machine a front on top loader?
I have a top loader and the horse wash bad didn’t work in it as it unbalanced the washing machine

Mine is a front load washer,its only a few months old,one of those fancy smancy ones that I don't really know how to use lol...it can be a bit temperamental because it weighs the load,so sometimes it won't start the cycle unless there is enough in it but for my mats its fine

 

[Rivervixen]

I use a horse bag and haven’t had a problem in the time that I’ve used fleece

 

[Hannah_xx]

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Mine is a front load washer,its only a few months old,one of those fancy smancy ones that I don't really know how to use lol...it can be a bit temperamental because it weighs the load,so sometimes it won't start the cycle unless there is enough in it but for my mats its fine

No idea why Australia think top loafers are a good idea, there a load of rubbish!
Can’t wait to move house and get a decent front loader washing machine!

 

[Piggiewheekwheek]

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No idea why Australia think top loafers are a good idea, there a load of rubbish!
Can’t wait to move house and get a decent front loader washing machine!

Haha if top loading washers are the only downside to living in Australia then why am I still living in the UK? I have dreamed of living in oz for 30 yrs

 

[beckycraig]

I wash it in the washing machine alone in cold water. The throw blanket I have is machine washable so I don't have any issue washing it. Moreover, I use very less detergent.