will this rack stand up to outside use? In damp foggy weather? It says vinyl covered steel rungs; will these rust after awhile? never thought choosing a drying rack would be so difficult! Also, will my old fashioned wooden clothes pins fit on the...
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Mine is rusting & has been in damp weather only occasionally and only under a porch so l would say no, it will not hold up. Yes, regular clothespins will fit; the rungs are not very thick. In all, l would not recommend this rack. Mine is falling apart & it's so lightweight that it's constantly falling over. I bought it to replace a wooden one with white peeling paint but would rather have paint on my clothes than the dirt that has gotten on them when the rack blows over.
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Good morning. So far mine has held up well. No bowing, and no rust. Not sure that doing all that would be worth the time and effort. I also only have a few items in the 3 baskets. I left one off because I don't use it. Hope this helps. Take care...
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I mostly used on my small porch, but many times used inside my small apartment, I prefer this to the drying racks; feel clothes dry quicker with no creases from rack & can hang more clothes on. Hope this is helpful.
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I use this to hang up wet towels after I've used them to shower with and I have not found any damage to the racks or items. I believe it is safe to use for the purposes you have in mind!
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We live in Hawaii and you can't get away from salt and high humidity--the things that contribute to rust. That's one reason we bought these particular racks from this manufacturer. I have another shelving unit and two serving carts from the same company, made out of the same material and I haven't had a problem at all. We've had the shelving unit for many years and it looks just like it did the day we bought it.
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I have owned this towel rack less than a month, so it would be too early for rust x but the metal has a finish that would likely resist corrosion for a good long while. It looks decent and is quite practical. And...is not as expensive as others I have compared. I hope that is helpful.
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I wouldn't be concerned. I just recently used the rack for a few days' time to hold all of the coats from our coat closet while I repainted it. I had a dozen winter-weight coats on it, some full length (and wool); no issues. You will never need to buy another rack to replace it.
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I use mine in an unheated outside garage. They don't get wet or stand in puddles but have worked great on a lumber rack I made. JL
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Since this is a wrought iron type, I feel that if the towels are not soaking wet, they would be great for using for over night dry or after using from a bath.I sometimes use it for also hanging my overnight change of clothes, such as slacks, or jeans. I just love this little rack.
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I bought the folding clothes drying rack at the end of last year. I can only and highly recommend it. Coated with? Not sure but the bamboo rods do not leave any marks on your clothes. Furthermore the rods do not stay damp. No complaints ! A great product and good quality and very well constructedDominique
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Well I have had my set of work stands for almost two years and as of yet no problems with any rust. However I am in Arizona and it is dry here, not a big problem. The painted ends appear to be painted with powder coating and covered very well. As long as they are not stored outside in damp conditions I would think you would receive many years of good service from them. I do enjoy these stands and would not hesitate to purchase them again.
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Yes. Go for it. I don't think you can go wrong with this sturdy rack/bar and if you get good use of it outside, that's best. It will most likely take a hit over time from being in the elements, but nothing wrong with that. Mother Nature is indiscriminate.
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Metal shelves and wire supports held together with sturdy plastic clips. Mine has been on my porch for 9 months . It is covered so not rained on but it is pretty humid around here and there are times the bottles have condensation dripping from them. No rust yet, so I'm hopeful. (I do love the way my unruly water bottles take up so much less space now).
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Hi W. Rabkin... Top rack & Bottom legs are made of strong plastic resin. The center two-piece polls are lightweight steel, with a center plastic resin connector.Not: I found something out the, "stupid silly way".... On a silghtly windy day, my cloths were hanging on the rack outside. A sudden gust of wind lift my rack & clothing off the ground like a kite and almost landed in my neighbor's backyard! Guess I should've paid more attention to the Old IDIOM, "Throw Caution To The Wind" ...LOL!
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Not at all! This baby wears well. I have had mine for over a year, moved across the country with it, and have stored it by a heater. Best. Rack. Ever.
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It doesn't seem to be made for outdoor use. The wooden piece looks like it has vaneer and might not hold up to weather fluctuations and water/humidity. If you put a matte clear coat over all metal parts it might hold up fairly decent. The one part I would question holding up would be the wooden shelf. I'm enjoying the product. It is a good piece for the price.
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Used individual see through garment bags: This was not a permanent fixture, although in my case it was strong enough to have been. My garments were hung on this rack in individual, clear garment bags, which I felt protected them sufficiently. For seasonal storage, my preference would be to use individual garment bags and have the assurance that each garment would be well protected