Used cage/items?

[Ruby]

Would it be a good idea to buy a used PVC enclosure? Obviously I would deep clean it multiple times, But what do you guys think?

[Bogertophis]

Maybe. Many people jump at the chance for saving money (& time), but wait until you see it in person & really assess its condition. If it's in bad shape- in need of repairs- can you do them? Issues don't always show up in photos. And the answer isn't the same for everyone- it's a hassle to really deep clean, but saving money & the time of ordering might make it worth considering.

[Homebody]

Maybe. Many people jump at the chance for saving money (& time), but wait until you see it in person & really assess its condition. If it's in bad shape- in need of repairs- can you do them? Issues don't always show up in photos. And the answer isn't the same for everyone- it's a hassle to really deep clean, but saving money & the time of ordering might make it worth considering.

I agree. Cleaning it is one thing. Repairing it is another. It takes skill to properly restore a broken enclosure.

[Ruby]

I ended up buying it, it was too good of a deal. It doesn't need any repairs, just a good cleaning.
What are some good deep cleaners you would recommend? I can't do bleach, the smell irritates me too much.

48x24x14 PVC enclosure for 85$

[bcr229]

I ended up buying it, it was too good of a deal. It doesn't need any repairs, just a good cleaning.
What are some good deep cleaners you would recommend? I can't do bleach, the smell irritates me too much.

48x24x14 PVC enclosure for 85$

I would have jumped on that also if it was in good condition.

Take it outside, spray it inside and out with 100% ammonia, because bleach and F10 don't kill crypto and ammonia does. Do not do this indoors as ammonia fumes are awful.

Let it sit for 15 minutes, rinse well, clean with mild dish soap and water, rinse, air dry. Repeat steps to clean with mild dish soap and water until you can't smell ammonia any more, then air it out for a few days (just to be sure) before setting it up for a snake.

[Bogertophis]

If it's actually "dirty" I'd clean it first with soap & water, because disinfectants work MUCH better when NOT in the presence of dirt (organic debris). Otherwise agree ^ ^

And if you hate bleach, wait till you deal with ammonia- (Just don't breathe it!)

[bcr229]

And if you hate bleach, wait till you deal with ammonia- (Just don't breathe it!)

LOL why do you think I said do it outside?

[Bogertophis]

LOL why do you think I said do it outside?

I knew why. Just in case Ruby didn't realize that "awful" was an understatement.