First Rack: Pics and Questions

Okay, so the boards actually aren't in that bad of shape and I think I can fix this thing up! I definitely need to paint and we are going to deep clean the tubs and go from there.

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Oh my God this is so gross. I started soaking the tubs and began to check the boards for sagging. No sagging, but what I saw disgusts me. Here is what I sent them:
"I just wanted to let you know that, while I expected this to be a project piece, I did not expect this rack to be so dirty. Dust isn't a problem for me, however, the inside of the tubs smelled awful and looked not to be cleaned at all. Some don't have ventilation holes (not a big issue, just letting you know). The tubs are 28qt not 32qt, as I was told. Not a huge difference but it still would've been nice to know. My biggest issue is what I found on the inside of the top shelf. I am not sure what this is, but it definitely put me off a bit. I'm pretty sure it's mold. I'm not looking to be a complainer, I just wanted to let you know. I want to be a continuing customer, so I just wanted to give you feedback so maybe you could use it to improve."
Here is what I found
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It's freaking me out. They sent me a brief apology, but still have yet to fully address the issue. Frankly, I'm a little miffed that they didn't think to check and or clean it. I am not sure I want to even keep it anymore. I guess we will have to see how this plays out.

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Throw that thing in the trash. I'm sorry your first rack turned out to be a bad experience. Once mold starts in wood it is very hard to get rid of, especially when keeping a humid climate for reptiles. Don't be afraid to post a bad guy thread for The Jungle. God knows what bacteria and other pathogens from ill kept rats could be on there.

I cant see how someone could let it get that bad.......I do a full rack clean every month and disinfect all the tops. That is just awful husbandry practices..I would never buy a snake from someone who let there racks look like that

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Originally Posted by frostysBP

I cant see how someone could let it get that bad.......I do a full rack clean every month and disinfect all the tops. That is just awful husbandry practices..I would never buy a snake from someone who let there racks look like that

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Exactly my thoughts. I'm starting to get upset that they are ignoring my messages.

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Originally Posted by JoshSloane

Throw that thing in the trash. I'm sorry your first rack turned out to be a bad experience. Once mold starts in wood it is very hard to get rid of, especially when keeping a humid climate for reptiles. Don't be afraid to post a bad guy thread for The Jungle. God knows what bacteria and other pathogens from ill kept rats could be on there.

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:/ $50 down the drain? I wish they'd offer a refund or credit or SOMETHING. I had the household handyman look at it. It's made of PVC(?). He said it's mildew and if I work really hard to get rid of it, I can paint it and it should stay away.

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If it is pvc you will be fine. can you disassemble it for a good deep bleach....I would disinfect it like 3 times to be safe.

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If it is pvc you will be fine. can you disassemble it for a good deep bleach....I would disinfect it like 3 times to be safe.

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I think I just might ^^

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Stage 1 is complete! All of the tubs soaked in bleach water for an hour, scrubbed, and set out to dry. Now they will be sprayed heavily with disinfectant and set to dry again, then sprayed once more and wiped down thoroughly. Meanwhile, we have broke out mildew spray and are going to spray down the rack, treat it, and go from there.

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Look!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...cc4c191357.jpg
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Lots of bleach water, elbow grease, and a great hose did wonders! Phase 1 is complete. All of the tubs are clean and the rack looks close to pretty freaking new...once it's dry, we can move it. We hope to paint it. Then gotta figure out how to heat it.

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Amazing when you look at the first picture :-) .