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So just to clarify, because I haven't actually switched to fleece yet, the mattress protector things that you sew to your fleece, they are NOT waterproof mattress protectors, just regular protectors?
 
Connie said:
Awesome, let us know how you get on with the poundland ones, if your trying them. :)

I would say no, to the cage liner question, simply because they have a waterproof backing so i dont believe any wee would actually get through to a layer underneath these pads? Does that make sense? But i do believe you could theoretically just use these and then fleece on top, see how long it lasts (i would try it, but all my fleece is sewn into liners. lol)
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So just to clarify, because I haven't actually switched to fleece yet, the mattress protector things that you sew to your fleece, they are NOT waterproof mattress protectors, just regular protectors?
 
No, They are cotton topped matress protectors, that have
A cotton top
A think layer of wadding
They a water resistant (but not water proof, unless you go very expensive) backing.


I am currently trialing my cage with only these dry nights then a layer of fleece, and I will report back as the days go on. :)
 
What just fleece without mattress protector? Gosh I could be saving myself a fortune! Do you just sweep out poo with a little pan & brush?
 
Dh1971 said:
So just to clarify, because I haven't actually switched to fleece yet, the mattress protector things that you sew to your fleece, they are NOT waterproof mattress protectors, just regular protectors?
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Hi & welcome to the forum :)

I use these in the single size & cut them to fit my C & C cage, sewing up the sides first.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-0450.aspx


I cut a fleece & sew it to fit the cage, then put one of the mattress protectors underneath, then puppy pads or the bed sheets like Drynites which soak away any wee. My fleece lasts about 5-7 days with 3 piggies in the cage :)
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Hi & welcome to the forum :)

I use these in the single size & cut them to fit my C & C cage, sewing up the sides first.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-0450.aspx


I cut a fleece & sew it to fit the cage, then put one of the mattress protectors underneath, then puppy pads or the bed sheets like Drynites which soak away any wee. My fleece lasts about 5-7 days with 3 piggies in the cage :)
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That's pretty impressive! No smells?
 
There's a thread here showing you how:

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=65091&highlight=cage+liner

:)

Well I can't say there is absolutely no smell, it certainly isn't any worse than wood shavings in my opinion, or just newspaper & hay.

I also have a litter tray which I line with newspaper & then hang their hay racks above it, they tend to do most wee in there then :) that I empty twice a day when I do the poop sweep with a dustpan & brush.
 
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Thanks Connie for this thread, I bought a pack about 2 weeks ago and have found them quite good, first time I changed on day 4 as normal but then I thought I would see how long before they were wet or smelly and I got to day 7 before walking in the door and thinking 'GUINEA PIG!' and if the prices stay the same then I think I **** save on washing because all the fleeces fit in 1 wash without the towels etc :)):)):))
 
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