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There so much more that needs to be done I know but it has been a good start tomorrow I'll be going to my local Home Depot to get the rest of the stuff Timon needs for his home 😊 and on Saturday I'll be getting some fabric for his bedding just too exited lol
 

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Don't forget you'll have to wick the fleece before you can use it.
 

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Ok Thanks! I will... Anything for the safe and happiness of Timon!
 

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You know how to wick the fleece?
 

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Not really can u explain I was about to google it lol...
 

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Basically its where water goes through the fleece and to an obsorbent layer. You'll need to wash the fleece about 3+ times. Make sure the fleece is 100 % polyester. Wash it with non scented detergent like all free and clear or tide free and clear. No fabric softener as that just puts a barrier back on the fleece. Which the whole purpose of washing it is to break down that barrier. Some people even put a bit of blue dawn dish soap (I use some with mine the first couple washes). After you wash it at least 3 times test a small portion. Place a small amount of water on top and if the water just puddles on top you need to keep washing it till it goes through. Also placing a towel underneath helps when you test it. Then once its ready you can dry it without fabric softener me personally I let my fleece air dry. Then for the obsorbent layer you can use uhaul pads or a couple layers of towels.
 

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Thank you so much I appreciate your time you have taken to explain it...I will make sure I get this...later on if u have time can u add pics of what it should be like or where to find this material...I will be buying tomorrow the Coroplast sheets...
 

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Omg oh ok now I understand...
 

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Ha! great start! I've been hearing a lot about using oatmeal containers for tubes but haven't tried it yet, Does Timon like it? Also, how do you pronounce Timon. Beautiful name,im interested :)
 

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If you use the oatmeal containers, cut off the plastic edge so they don't chew it off and swallow it. They do make nice tubes.
 

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I'm guessing it's Timon like the meerkat from the Lion King. Pronounced Tih-moan lol
 

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Yes that's were my lil boy got it from [emoji4]
 

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I did cut it out, it just what I had in hand for now...adding more stuff a soon as I get paid lol.... But yeah thanks
 

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Yeah we pronounce it tih-moan... [emoji4]
 

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You can get the coroplast from a sign shop and they can cut it for you. Or home depot sells it in big sheets. As for the fleece you can get it st fabric stores.
 

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For the coroplast you can get it at any sign shop. They will cut it to size for you. Or home depot sells big sheets of it. As for the fleece you can get it at any fabric store.
 

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Looks like a good start!! :)
 
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