Care Instructions

Cover image with a guinea pig in a witch hat beneath a speech bubble that says “How to Wash Your Guinea Pig Bedding” on an orange background with pumpkins.

 


How to Wash Your Guinea Pig Bedding

A squeaky-clean guide to keep your piggies cozy and your haunted home smelling fresh. 👻

1. Shake off the excess hay

Give your bedding a good spooky shake to banish hay, poops, and fluff. Less mess in the machine = happier spells!

Guinea pig bedding being held and shaken over a bin, with the text “Shake off the excess hay” in a spooky speech bubble.

2. Pop the bedding in a pet laundry bag

This traps hay and fur to protect your washing machine from clogging. It also keeps your piggy snuggles safe during the wash!

Yellow pet laundry bag with bedding inside, labeled “Pop the bedding in a pet laundry bag” and a small note about preventing clogs.

3. Add the laundry detergent

Use a fragrance-free, pet-safe detergent. Do not use fabric softener or stain remover — they can reduce absorbency and irritate piggy skin.

Detergent pod sitting on fleece bedding inside a yellow bag, with the text “Add the laundry detergent” and a reminder not to use fabric softener.

4. Push the zip into the pocket

This little trick keeps the bag zipped tight through the cycle. No mid-wash escapes allowed!

Close-up of a hand tucking a zipper into the pocket of a laundry bag, with the text “Remember to push the zip into the pocket.”

5. Pop the bag into the washing machine

Your piggy bedding is now prepped for a spin in the underworld... or, well, your washer.

Yellow laundry bag with guinea pig bedding placed inside a washing machine, with the text “Pop the bag into the washing machine.”

6. Wash on the cottons cycle at 30°C

The cotton cycle spins longer and helps pull out moisture. The synthetic cycle just doesn't haunt long enough. 🌀

Washing machine dial set to Cottons at 30 degrees, with the text “Wash on the cottons cycle at 30.”

7. Air dry the bedding

Hang it like a festive ghost garland! Skip the tumble dryer — it can shrink or warp the fleece. Sunshine or indoor drying racks work perfectly.

Guinea pig fleece bedding hanging on a line outside to dry, with the text “Air dry the bedding.”

Extra Tips from the Coven

  • Wash bedding every 3–5 days
  • Spot clean daily with a soft brush or hand vac
  • Keep a spare set for seamless swaps during laundry day

Still Spooked?

Check out our FAQ's or summon us at tracy@furryandfrightful.com. Your piggies’ comfort is our coven’s command! 🧙