Tutorial: Double Layer Shelf Liners

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This isn’t truly a full-blown tutorial, but rather a modification of my previous tutorial on how to create no-sew liners. Since that earlier blog post, I’ve heard from several sources that an even better type of fleece liner is one that is a double layer – fleece on top and towels on the bottom. The fleece layer wicks any moisture (urine or spilt water), and the towel layer absorbs it.

Picture2 Step one: towels. All you need is a few towels to put under your fleece liners. I got mine from the dollar store; thrift stores are another wonderful place to find inexpensive towels. For a smaller tray, you’ll probably only need one towel as pictured here.

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For larger trays, you may need multiple towels. Or bigger towels!

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Step two: fold the fleece under the bottom of the tray and pin as shown.

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Tada! You’re finished. While this does create some extra laundry, it will help prevent odors and keep the liners more sanitary for your rats

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