The description says this set is plastic with stainless steel bowls but some reviewers mention wood pieces. Would this be suitable for outdoor use?
450420
The silver pieces under the black plastic main body are made of the cheap particle board wood. Therefore I would not use it outside unless you slip those pieces of wood out (which works fine).
450421
The wood pieces are around the sides underneath to give it strength. I think if you give the wood a few coats of paint or varnish to protect it, it should stand up to being outside.
450422
I have the smaller version of what you are looking at. It does have stainless steel bowls that are really helpful, but the light gray pieces are wood. I have mine indoors but it should be fine outside, the plastic is pretty sturdy. I hope that helps.
1562487
I have used them outside. The baffle is metal and the ring is plastic. I have three over my front porch that I just replaced with these. After about ten years the plastic rings yellow. But for the price it is no big deal. Hope this helps!
821288
I purchased this item as a gift, so I'm not using it personally. However, since it's all stainless steel (no wood handles) I would think it would be fine in a dishwaher.
2240372
The metal on the top and bottom already has a "rusted", aged look to it. But, I wouldn't think the wood trim would last very long outside. I live in Houston with high humidity. I bought two and put them on either side of my buffet in my dining room. I love the way they look. I've looked at local stores and never found anything I liked better than these. The wood trim has a hint of burnt orange mixed in with the wood color and black. I hope this answered your question.
89349
The entire bowl is stainless. The BASKET that goes inside the bowl is plastic.
1136814
It would probably not be a good idea unless it were protected better. The wood is oiled, which is water repellant enough for a kitchen, but constant exposure to weather would very likely ruin the surface and warp it. Most outdoor furniture is made with eucalyptus, teak or other naturally weather-resistant woods. This is maple, which is a poor choice for outdoor furniture.
2145855
These bowls are stainless steel and not made out of plastic, so yes, they must be BPA free.. Now as to the lids which are indeed plastic, from my best guess, they probably do contain BPA - but since they don't touch what's inside, this may not be an issue
1887507
Yes! They'd be quite suitable for outdoor play! Buy PLENTY !! I want to add to the set I bought my grandson; he loves them!
1663060
The bowls are stainless steel. Hard water will cause a calcium build up or hard water stain. You can clean that with vinegar or barkeepers friend cleanser. A baking soda paste also works well
1152445
I use mine on wood and on concrete when they eat outside. They slip once in a while if they are licking really hard at something stuck to the sides. My largest dog is 50#. I bought mine because my other stainless steel bowls would travel the whole room while they ate. Don't have that issue anymore. I am really pleased with these bowls and especially the price.
1892071
They are lightweight yet very durable.I am not sure why they mention plastic because they look and feel like bamboo. Perhaps there is some plastic embedded in the bamboo so the wood doesn't warp when you wash it in the dishwasher.
571992
While we do not use it outdoors it seems like it would do fine there. The top is stainless. The base is chrome so you may get some rusting over time. I'd say seasonally fine, it's also not very expensive.
1089592
The outside isn't stainless steel - it's plastic colored to look like stainless. I can't tell what is on the inside.
1416116
I would say 'no'. It's more of a decorative bowl. Don't know what it's been varnished with. Love the bowl! Gayle E.
1416285
The fact that there is nothing mentioned on the bowls means that they are nor BPA free. From the look and feel these are more like plastic items included in the kitchen pretend play sets. Also, at the back, it just says 'made in china'.
536683
Not sure about material...I threw away the box. Bowls are much smaller than implied by picture.
483123
No, they are plastic. I don't use the pedestal. I place the bowls on a base made of pieces of concrete with an opening in the center for them to rest on level. The reason for that is because I have many squirrels and some rabbits and ducks visiting my yard. Squirrels can jump up onto the pedestal but it makes water available for rabbits and ducks.