[Gpdd] CARE - washing fleece and other fabric

[Suzy Dunser]

Hi everyone,

As an aside I first have to say I can see how people end up with lots  
of guinea pigs... reading about new adoptions, how much people loved  
their companions who have gone to the rainbow bridge, and rescue  
homes with guinea pigs waiting for forever homes makes me think  
already, hm, I could probably have one more without too much  
crowding... (-: But first I'll wait to make sure my two still get  
along when they grow up!! I don't have too much more space (that is  
to say, no more space) I can commandeer for cages without potentially  
alienating one of the humans who lives here...

Now my care question: This is the first time I've had an animal cage  
with fleece in it, and I just washed the fleece today (also the  
snuggle hats). As I was about to do it I realised I didn't know what  
was safe to wash with. I washed them with wool wash, half strength.  
Is that okay? Or should I just run them through the washer with  
water? Or water with vinegar in it?? Or ???? We don't have Ivory  
Flakes here...

Cheers,
Suzy