How are they made exactly? I cant see a single layer of fleece being enough to do the job, however something with any kind of stuffing i cant see as working well to wash/dry off.
Fleece cage linings
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Stackie
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Some people sew two pieces of fleece together, some sew three pieces, some sew two pieces of fleece and put some sort of absorbent lining in the middle. This is how I make mine: http://www.chinnation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=20
are those meterials able to go in a dryer (doubt it) or must they air dry?
also, would a good rinsing inbetween washes help extend the period between washes? Not that i have a liner to begin with, but in this apt and with my dissability, only do the was every two weeks. Which would be a bit long to go without cleaning, which is why i was wondering.
also, would a good rinsing inbetween washes help extend the period between washes? Not that i have a liner to begin with, but in this apt and with my dissability, only do the was every two weeks. Which would be a bit long to go without cleaning, which is why i was wondering.
Stackie
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I wash and dry all my fleece prior to making the liners, so that they do not shrink once I make them. I wash and dry them on low heat.
Instead of rinsing in between washes I would just buy enough liners that you could change them out between washes. If you have chins that aren't litter trained they can get smelly pretty quick.
Instead of rinsing in between washes I would just buy enough liners that you could change them out between washes. If you have chins that aren't litter trained they can get smelly pretty quick.
yea.. i cant even afford to get one liner atm. And i have 2 FN cages. Two weeks inbetween washes, would reuqire a ton of liners. Which is far beyond my current reach
what kinda quilt thingy is that in that diagram/totorial? I was looking on JoAnn.com, but came back with 3200+ results.. so thinking i should narrow that down (even if jsut lookin)
Stackie
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It's quilted batting. I change my liners out every 3 to 4 days.
if you had two for one shelf, and swapped them every few days, giving a good rinseing and air dry inbetween washes, would that work tho? Just trying to think of options atm.
as for the batting, im not seeing anything liek the one in that link on joann site. all it list that iv found so far are bags of stuffing, or some super rolls for like $400
as for the batting, im not seeing anything liek the one in that link on joann site. all it list that iv found so far are bags of stuffing, or some super rolls for like $400
GorillaJTA
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Just rinsing is not going to do the trick. You need detergent or at least vinegar to neutralize the ammonia. Also, letting dirty liners sit for 2 weeks is going to let the smell sit in and make it even harder to get the smell out.
could use a soap or detergent in the sink or tub or something :/ Maybe not the most ideal soultion but i cant get to a real washer any more then once every 2 weeks. This litter is killin me atm. Both monatarly and its massive mess. Plus they seem to love knocking it out of the cage. I have more litter in my bedroom (a room they have never been in, or been near) then is actuly in their cage atm.
Angelyco
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I also live in an apartment and have to go to a laundromat as well. We have enough clothes that I only do laundry every 3-4 weeks (I HATE going to the laundromat), and I definitely don't have enough liners yet to make it between laundry days.
I rinse mine out really well with warm water, wring them out as best I can, and let them air dry (usually takes 2-3 days to dry out completely). The smell doesn't go away COMPLETELY when you hand-rinse it like this, but in my opinion, it's good enough for one more use until I can use a washer. I change my liners twice a week.
I've been playing around with what I use for the middle layer. I started out with the quilted batting, since I learned to make them using the instructions that Stackie posted. I tried one liner with blanket batting (that comes rolled up in a bag) and that was a massive failure, the pee just trickles right through it to the bottom layer. Right now I just made 3 more liners using cheap ($1.88) towels from Walmart in the middle. I'm using the first one right now, I'm excited to see how it performs.
I rinse mine out really well with warm water, wring them out as best I can, and let them air dry (usually takes 2-3 days to dry out completely). The smell doesn't go away COMPLETELY when you hand-rinse it like this, but in my opinion, it's good enough for one more use until I can use a washer. I change my liners twice a week.
I've been playing around with what I use for the middle layer. I started out with the quilted batting, since I learned to make them using the instructions that Stackie posted. I tried one liner with blanket batting (that comes rolled up in a bag) and that was a massive failure, the pee just trickles right through it to the bottom layer. Right now I just made 3 more liners using cheap ($1.88) towels from Walmart in the middle. I'm using the first one right now, I'm excited to see how it performs.
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partygirlha
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I found this stuffhttp://wazoodle.com/index.php/default/diaper-making/absorbent-fabrics/cat-zorb.html?SID=4fdbc35facbfb0d4097a689f3a65665c on a Guinea pig site and I've used it as the middle layer in my chin cage liners. It has wored really well.
since buying the xorb I've heard a lot of talk on the GP sites of using U-haul blankets made of re-cyled denim as a middle layer. The blactes seem to be really cheap and big. Since GP's are REALLY stinky, I'm assuming enything that works for them will be even better for chins as long as it;s encased in fleece to pervent chewing.
since buying the xorb I've heard a lot of talk on the GP sites of using U-haul blankets made of re-cyled denim as a middle layer. The blactes seem to be really cheap and big. Since GP's are REALLY stinky, I'm assuming enything that works for them will be even better for chins as long as it;s encased in fleece to pervent chewing.
Chin_Parent
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I've got a question about changing fleece liners for potty trained chinchillas. My little angel is trained well and never goes outside of his litter pan in the corner, so how often would you change it? I haven't made liners for the bottom of his cage yet, but he has other fleece accessories, and he never pees on them and they never smell, even after a week when I clean the cage. He gets tons of hay and poop on them, but if I beat the crap out of them outside, they're good as new. What do others do?
that zorb looks pretty nice. and a good price for a 36x45 inch peice to.
Since fabrics rly arnt my thing, (to anyone who deals with it) how long a fleece sheet would you get to make one side of a liner for a FN cage shelf?
Taking into consideration the shrinking from washing, space lost from adding the middle layer, and the fact that i would probably want the liner to end up being the full length/width of the cage inside, not jsut the tray. Reason being, my chins generaly use the corner, but they use the corner of the cage, not the tray, so sometimes it trickle out that space between the edge of tray and the edge of cage... so around 35.5 x 23.5
Since fabrics rly arnt my thing, (to anyone who deals with it) how long a fleece sheet would you get to make one side of a liner for a FN cage shelf?
Taking into consideration the shrinking from washing, space lost from adding the middle layer, and the fact that i would probably want the liner to end up being the full length/width of the cage inside, not jsut the tray. Reason being, my chins generaly use the corner, but they use the corner of the cage, not the tray, so sometimes it trickle out that space between the edge of tray and the edge of cage... so around 35.5 x 23.5
Chin_Parent
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I just bought fleece to make cage liners today, and I bought 4 yards, which should make a few (possibly) two layer liners and a cuddle buddy or two. You can ask the people at the store (or look at the info section for online fabrics) to see how long the width is. The fleece I got is 58 inches wide, and three yards would make it 58 in by 108 in. Taking those measurements into account (a yard=36 in), you can calculate how much you would need, and take into account a couple inches (give or take) of shrinking.
blizzard fleece, anti pill fleece, silky furry fleece, all listed on cloth stors web site. whats the diffrence from em all?
Angelyco
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Blizzard fleece and anti-pill fleece are what you should use for chins.
and the diffrence between them is what exactly?
Angelyco
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I don't know all the technicalities, but I believe it's because they are the only two a chin can't get a hold of any little bits with their teeth to chew on, they are mostly smooth. The silky ones, regular fleece (which pills, getting those little balls on it) and others that look like "sheep" fleece I guess you'd call it can be chewed on.
how much doe this stuff generaly shrink on that first wash?
