Does the wooden rods get mildew after years of use?
308593
I had problems with mildew because it's extremely humid here so I treated with polyurethane
308594
I asked the manufacturer that same question. They advised that you allow the wood to dry out in between uses to avoid mold because the wood is untreated. I then asked them why they didn't treat it to avoid that problem. They advised that they have tried treating it in the past, but it resulted in staining on the clothes.
308595
Haven't had this rack for that long; however, even other wooden racks I've owned (of lesser quality) for many years had never developed mildew.
308596
Not fair for me to answer. I live in the dry Arizona desert. I also don't hang soaking wet things on it.I put my clothes in the dryer with a softening sheet for 15 to 30 minutes then hang to finish drying, and hang wrinkles out. Hope this helps.
308597
Mine did, although it lived in our basement, (finished). When I bought a new one, I put sealer on it and that has kept it mold free so far.
1256606
I have not had any problems with mildew, they are easy to clean. I actually use the bottom bucket for the bath toys myself.
2147019
No, but I made the mistake of leaving it outside not realizing that bamboo mildews easily. That in itself is enough reason not to purchase this item.
2091827
Hi,I have had & used this shower rod for over 6 months and have had no indications of rust. Overall, it is a well made product. I am quite happy with it.
1538917
I've had mine for about two years and they still clean up to look brand new. It might take a little scrubbing but they do clean up nice.
2243924
I've been using mine for over a year, maybe two. Mine has mold on it. It varies so its not like the whole thing is molded. So far it hasn't affected the sturdiness. It doesn't really bother me but I was under the impression this would not happen.
1588408
I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This cleared the system so the Zero water would actually be zero. Hope this is helpful. I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This... » Read More I used the dispenser in both summer and winter. No mold or mildew in the past year. My kitchen where the water machine is kept is not air conditioned and still no mold. We're happy with our system. Much easier to use than always using the small table model. Some keep that model in the refrigerator. We store water in 1/2 gallon Ball canning jars. That way we always have clean water for cooking and coffee. Oh, when we go out of town for more than a day or two, we empty the machine completely. Also, we ran white vinegar through our water machine before installing the Zero water system. This cleared the system so the Zero water would actually be zero. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
1410969
I've had mine for a while and it hasn't mildewed at all. I even accidentally left some water in it over the weekend, and it just needed a little rinsing with dish soap. So I would say mildew isn't a problem!
1465550
We've had them in our tub now since August 2013 and so far no mold or mildew issues. They've been scrubbed regularly and have stayed stuck down. We're very happy with them.
769370
Not at all. We moved from CT to Costa Rica and experienced no mold or mildew.
1410970
I use mine daily, and I wash it about 3-4 times a month. No mildew issues here, as long as you keep it somewhat clean I don't think you'll have an issue.
1435909
Have not had any mildew problem. Since they're made of polyester, they do not absorb moisture and should not provide a base for mildew to grow.
1540143
I've had the brushed nickel finish for close to a year. I just cleaned the rust from mine, but the rust is due to the rusting of my shower curtain rod. My family also takes very hot showers!
108138
No mildew, and I had one for 4 years before I replaced it, it can get soap scum and collect dust sometimes but it's very easy to clean, I cleaned it right there in the shower and used q-tips to clean the narrow spaces; a product like windex also worked well.
1904352
I've had mine for almost a year now, I use it in the shower every day; it hadn't occurred to me to pre-treat it with anything. And it looks the same as when I bought it; the wood is still beautiful.
2243926
I use the racks once a week and have had them for over a year. I haven't had any problems with mold.
1439781
I have not had any issues with mildew with this product and it has been used well over a year. I also have not had any lingering smells. It is however starting to slightly lose its shape - the crisp flat sides are starting to show fold marks where the hamper naturally folds when carrying it. Aside from that, it is holding up better than I expected since it is so large.