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Fleece Preparing fleece questions

moo2bella

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Hi there,

I'm getting ready for two piggies that I'm adopting next weekend (5 days time). I'm using towels and (anti-pill or polar) fleece as bedding in a C&C cage. I've washed and air dried the fleece three times and it still isn't wicking at all. It's on it's 4th wash cycle as I write.

My hot water tap is broken so the only way I can get hot water into the machine is to carry it in buckets from the kitchen (which is urgh). Also, I don't have a drier, so air drying is the only option. I live in Sydney, Australia, so even though it's winter here getting things dry isn't usually a problem - hence no drier.

Am I being impatient, will it just take another couple of washes? Or is it absolutely essential that I get hot water into the tub? Does it just take longer with cold water, or does it not work ever?

Is there anything else I can do to speed up the process? Give it a good whacking perhaps?
 

sarah_atx

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In my opinion it will be fine to use it as it is, I wouldn't worry so much about it. Maybe change it more frequently in the beginning.
 

moo2bella

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I might not have any choice! Have now washed and dried them 4 times. Now I'm soaking them overnight in warm water (yes, I carted the buckets out). Will try washing again in the morning and keep my fingers crossed!
 

Travelingirl916

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It sounds like you are doing everything right. I hope it starts working for you soon.
 
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