Restoring fleece

[mshappy89]

I have had some cage liners for several years now. They are very stiff now. Is there a way of getting them nice and fluffy again?

 

[Siikibam]

What do you think they’re stiff from? Perhaps wash with some vinegar in the conditioner compartment?

 

[piggieminder]

I find line drying on a breezy day helps.

 

[mshappy89]

They just don't seem soft and fluffy anymore

 

[Betsy]

Here is our guide to fleece liners.

A Detailed Guide For Fleece Bedding

 

[rp1993]

Defiantly give white vinegar a go with no detergent, I did it to my towels recently and they came out so fluffy!

 

[Pawz]

Defiantly give white vinegar a go with no detergent, I did it to my towels recently and they came out so fluffy!

I might have to try that, I’ve a few old towels that have the consistency of cardboard.

 

[rp1993]

I might have to try that, I’ve a few old towels that have the consistency of cardboard.

Might take more than one go but it’s totally worth it!

 

[Posyrose]

I agree with @Siikibam I used white vingar in the conditioner drawer for it's anti bacterial properties and have found it really helps soften the fleece too.

 

[mshappy89]

Thank you. I have given them a nice long 60 degree wash with white vinegar. Will hang them on a line tomorrow

 

[Betsy]

Thank you. I have given them a nice long 60 degree wash with white vinegar. Will hang them on a line tomorrow.

Hopefully they'll be nice and soft after that.

 

[mshappy89]

Hopefully they'll be nice and soft after that.

I think maybe just a build up of detergent. They get washes in a horserug bag but washing them without this time

 

[Tigermoth]

I might have to try that, I’ve a few old towels that have the consistency of cardboard.

That's because they are too dry. Sometimes popping them in the tumble drier with a wet towel for 15-20 minutes softens them up.

 

[mshappy89]

Borrowed my mother in laws line

 

[Pawz]

That's because they are too dry. Sometimes popping them in the tumble drier with a wet towel for 15-20 minutes softens them up.

I don’t own a tumble dryer

 

[Tigermoth]

So use them once then, by the time they have dried ready for next use they’ll be fine. (If you wash after one use you are on your own). I was brought up with towels that could stand up on their own. It’s character building.