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LilMissy · 06-22-2009, 03:50 PM

I was reading a post that Jamescandy made a few months ago suggesting to use Shamwow's as washable peepads. I picked up a pack today at Costco and Missy took to them right away! I laid a plastic "kitchen catcher" garbage bag (those small white ones) underneath the Shamwow, just to use as a barrier. I am going to search for a tray to use, but haven't found the right size yet. I am thrilled with how well this little setups works for us though. I got 8 Shamwows (4 large and 4 regular sized) for $20 Canadian. Hopefully they wash and wear well. I just wanted to share this little tidbit for anyone else who is looking for a cheap reusable pee pad. I originally wanted to order washable peepads from a YT'er but the shipping cost as much as the pad does! I just couldn't afford it, and I feel so guilty buying the disposable ones because they aren't very environmentally friendly. I think that I'm going to go and buy one more pack of the Shamwow's tonight.

YorkStar · 06-22-2009, 03:53 PM

wow, i've seen the commercials, and they do seem pretty cool. i trust their pitchman. let me know how they turn out, i may make a purchase too!

Honey Bears Mom · 06-22-2009, 03:57 PM

What a spectacular idea! I will try the shamwow too!!! I thought about using a doggie litter box, but I have two cats and I know it will be impossible for the cats to stay out of Honey Bear's. We use the disposable pee pads and I would rather use something reusable. Fingers crossed the shamwow works!!

LilMissy · 06-22-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Honey Bears Mom

What a spectacular idea! I will try the shamwow too!!! I thought about using a doggie litter box, but I have two cats and I know it will be impossible for the cats to stay out of Honey Bear's. We use the disposable pee pads and I would rather use something reusable. Fingers crossed the shamwow works!!

It works well for us. This is only Day 1 though. I'll report back after a week or so.

Nancy1999 · 06-22-2009, 04:24 PM

Never heard of shamwow, but I love the idea of washable. I felt guilty enough using disposable diapers, I really felt guilty about the disposable pee pads, especially since Joey is a one pee per pad dog. For a tray you might look for those that are used for boots, mud trays I think they are called, they have a short lip. I found some that were a perfect size. You can also buy heavy-duty vinyl at Fabric stores for placing under pad if you need protection and they don't like trays. It's sold on big bolts and a half yard would be more than enough.

jencar98 · 06-22-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Never heard of shamwow, but I love the idea of washable. I felt guilty enough using disposable diapers, I really felt guilty about the disposable pee pads, especially since Joey is a one pee per pad dog. For a tray you might look for those that are used for boots, mud trays I think they are called, they have a short lip. I found some that were a perfect size. You can also buy heavy-duty vinyl at Fabric stores for placing under pad if you need protection and they don't like trays. It's sold on big bolts and a half yard would be more than enough.

LOL...Nancy, I can't believe you haven't heard of ShamWows.....you must not watch many late night tv infomercials

To the OP...thanks for the idea.....I've wanted to try these things anyway and this is just another good way to use them!

Nancy1999 · 06-22-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

LOL...Nancy, I can't believe you haven't heard of ShamWows.....you must not watch many late night tv infomercials

To the OP...thanks for the idea.....I've wanted to try these things anyway and this is just another good way to use them!

I haven't watched a commercial since we got the digital recorder from cable. Oh except for the Super Bowl, we recorded that, so I could watch the commercials.

How do you think I can spend so much time on YorkieTalk?

jencar98 · 06-22-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I haven't watched a commercial since we got the digital recorder from cable. Oh except for the Super Bowl, we recorded that, so I could watch the commercials.

How do you think I can spend so much time on YorkieTalk?

HAHAHA....see what you're missing out on:

YouTube - Sham Wow...the LOW BUDGET informercial

Nancy1999 · 06-22-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

HAHAHA....see what you're missing out on:

YouTube - Sham Wow...the LOW BUDGET informercial

Lol, I'm going to have to start recording the infomercial channel. What have I been missing??? Seriously, if it's really good stuff you'll hear about it on YT. Got to go to Costco now.

bchgirl · 06-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Walgreens sells these....and to be honest I don't expect them to last long as a pee pad. They aren't made for repeated washing and with washable pee pads...that's an every day must. They stink.

Nancy1999 · 06-22-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Walgreens sells these....and to be honest I don't expect them to last long as a pee pad. They aren't made for repeated washing and with washable pee pads...that's an every day must. They stink.

Well I'm glad I read your post before I left!

lindsay717 · 06-22-2009, 05:25 PM

I bought these for when i detail my truck. Im gonna have to say i dont like them. Id rather use a microfiber towel. dont know about a pee pad though. they are good for wiping up spills or for cleaning the kitchen counter.

bchgirl · 06-22-2009, 05:28 PM

It loses it's absorption properties with washing....so essentially it'll just be a 1/8" felt pad. They are also line dry only.

LilMissy · 06-22-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Walgreens sells these....and to be honest I don't expect them to last long as a pee pad. They aren't made for repeated washing and with washable pee pads...that's an every day must. They stink.

Hmm, I guess we'll see how they wash for me. I'm surprised that they aren't meant for repeated washings since they are guaranteed to last 10 yrs. I plan on throwing them in my lingerie bag and washing them on delicate. You can't use fabric softener on them, and you have to hang them on the line to dry. I did try cleaning up a spill with one earlier, it worked good. I don't think that I would like to use them for cleaning though.

LilMissy · 06-22-2009, 06:09 PM

Ha, as I was typing my last post my son spilled a 500ml bottle of ice tea. I grabbed the already damp smaller sized shamwow and it picked up every drop. If these things stay as absorbent after being washed, I think they are great for peepads.

06-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	♥ Shamwow ♥ I was reading a post that Jamescandy made a few months ago suggesting to use Shamwow's as washable peepads. I picked up a pack today at Costco and Missy took to them right away! I laid a plastic "kitchen catcher" garbage bag (those small white ones) underneath the Shamwow, just to use as a barrier. I am going to search for a tray to use, but haven't found the right size yet. I am thrilled with how well this little setups works for us though. I got 8 Shamwows (4 large and 4 regular sized) for $20 Canadian. Hopefully they wash and wear well. I just wanted to share this little tidbit for anyone else who is looking for a cheap reusable pee pad. I originally wanted to order washable peepads from a YT'er but the shipping cost as much as the pad does! I just couldn't afford it, and I feel so guilty buying the disposable ones because they aren't very environmentally friendly. I think that I'm going to go and buy one more pack of the Shamwow's tonight. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

06-22-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
YorkStar Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Richmond Posts: 54	wow, i've seen the commercials, and they do seem pretty cool. i trust their pitchman. let me know how they turn out, i may make a purchase too! __________________ Best pal of number 1 yorkie in the world! BTW, check out my profile pic, my little girl, Angie, drew it!

06-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
Honey Bears Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ft Richardson, AK Posts: 25	What a spectacular idea! I will try the shamwow too!!! I thought about using a doggie litter box, but I have two cats and I know it will be impossible for the cats to stay out of Honey Bear's. We use the disposable pee pads and I would rather use something reusable. Fingers crossed the shamwow works!! __________________ ~Mary~

06-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Never heard of shamwow, but I love the idea of washable. I felt guilty enough using disposable diapers, I really felt guilty about the disposable pee pads, especially since Joey is a one pee per pad dog. For a tray you might look for those that are used for boots, mud trays I think they are called, they have a short lip. I found some that were a perfect size. You can also buy heavy-duty vinyl at Fabric stores for placing under pad if you need protection and they don't like trays. It's sold on big bolts and a half yard would be more than enough. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#10
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Walgreens sells these....and to be honest I don't expect them to last long as a pee pad. They aren't made for repeated washing and with washable pee pads...that's an every day must. They stink. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

06-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#12
lindsay717 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 114	I bought these for when i detail my truck. Im gonna have to say i dont like them. Id rather use a microfiber towel. dont know about a pee pad though. they are good for wiping up spills or for cleaning the kitchen counter. __________________ R.I.P Boss Miss You Everyday Last edited by lindsay717; 06-22-2009 at 05:26 PM.

06-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#13
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	It loses it's absorption properties with washing....so essentially it'll just be a 1/8" felt pad. They are also line dry only. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

06-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Ha, as I was typing my last post my son spilled a 500ml bottle of ice tea. I grabbed the already damp smaller sized shamwow and it picked up every drop. If these things stay as absorbent after being washed, I think they are great for peepads. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)