Washable Pads

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by BellaDonna

The only problem I have with ordering there is that the shipping is more than the product if I order 4 pads and the more I order the higher the shipping. I hate paying more for shipping that for what I bought.

The pads are dirt cheap. You need to remember that shipping is not cheap...they cannot lower that price as it is set by UPS or USPS. Those pads are heavy. I deal with shipping costs all of the time and trust me, they are ridiculously high. The other issue is that the pads need large boxes...more weight, larger box = higher shipping charge.

[aljopamic]

I use disposable ones but have been thinking about trying the washable ones. What do you do with the soiled ones until you are ready to wash so the house doesn't smell?

[ladyjane]

I do laundry every day. I have heard that some people spray them with vinegar.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by aljopamic

I use disposable ones but have been thinking about trying the washable ones. What do you do with the soiled ones until you are ready to wash so the house doesn't smell?

I spritz my pads with either vinegar/water (25% vinegar, 75% water, 10 drops essential oil of lavender, sometimes lemon) *OR* I use nature's miracle. I now add washing soda to the wash to get them very clean - all the smell comes out and they look nice and fresh. I store my pads outside in a plastic tub until I am ready to wash them. They are just in the tub on my porch (which is covered). I do not put a lid on the tub. I sometimes dont do laundry more than once a week and they will stink so I think it's better to keep them outside unless you're washing alot.

[tarczely]

Originally Posted by jmdt

I didn't want to use washable pads just as I didn't want to use washable diapers for my skin kids. I have to tell you I started to use these washable pads for my 4 babies and I LOVE THEM!!! I have saved so much money by using them. I bought 4 for my babies and I wash them every other day. If it is a nice day I put them outside to dry. Otherwise I just throw them in the dryer. They really have held up. I just wash with regular laundry soap. I wash them alone of course. Usually I throw 2 of them in at a time. I just pick up the poop that is on them when they poop.

Pick up two or so and try them

Wish my guy would poop on his he pee per but poop not! Help

[Sammy Mommy]

Thanks for the information. I just ordered 3 sets of the washable pads. The shipping was $12. but when you figure out how much you spend buying the disposble ones, these will pay for themselves in time.

[Little Bit]

I use washable pads and love them! I make and sell them, too! My dogs have a doggie door but when the weather is bad they refuse to go out and use the pad.

I always do a short pre-wash (without detergent) then do a regular wash with detergent when I launder them. I don't have problems with lingering smells. I store them folded in fourths with the dirty side in stacked in the garage until they are washed. When I get about 4 or 5 then I do a load. I would never go back to paper!

[Marilize]

I'd love to use washable pee pads, but I can't seem to reconcile their use with our house-training theory. The theory is very simple: the potty area must smell like the potty area and the rest of the house must smell fresh and clean.

I regularly foster puppies for welfare and I use newspaper to train them. I use an expen and a separator for the 'bathroom'. The bathroom is lined with newspaper and I will add to the pile with more newspaper, on top of what is already there. This keeps their feet clean and the potty area smelling bad. This theory works very well for us, our current foster pup, Charlie, is almost potty trained after being here for about 3 weeks.

I'm thinking of using washable pee pads underneath the newspaper, to protect the floor. But I've tried that with my own Yorkie puppy and it didn't work. It worked way better for my older male, who likes peeing on my rugs. They are both outside trained now, with the occasional accident when it rains. They don't seem to want to go on the washable pads I have. Is there any specific way to get them to go on the pads? How do you train them to do that?

[dwells1959]

Hi Liz,

I have to thank you again for the link! We got our pads in from ODC, Inc. and they are wonderful! They are big and fluffy and absorb like no tomorrow. Absolutely no leaking underneath and if Harlie even peepees on the edge, it all wicks into the fibers...very cool .

Thanks Again,

Don

[lilbumbleybees]

Originally Posted by dwells1959

Hi Liz,

I have to thank you again for the link! We got our pads in from ODC, Inc. and they are wonderful! They are big and fluffy and absorb like no tomorrow. Absolutely no leaking underneath and if Harlie even peepees on the edge, it all wicks into the fibers...very cool .

Thanks Again,

Don

Yay! I knew you'd love them! They're a great product and an awesome company too with how they help disabled people with work.

[musiccitymom]

I received my potty pads yesterday as well from ODC, Inc. They are big and fluffy and I am wondering what on earth took me so long lol. The fact that they use disabled men and women as their staff won me over to give this company a try. (I work with children with disabilities at an equine facility) Thanks for recommending them!