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 rungs? ( one rack I bought the rungs were too thick.) 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,... » Read More 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 rungs? ( one rack I bought the rungs were too thick.) « Show Less
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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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I really could not tell you , ours is inside next to the dryer so some humdity in the air, what would be my guess is the unit would last a long time outside. Sorry couldnt say more hope this helps. joe
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If you don't dry it properly, it will rust - just like a cast iron frying pan.I saw the reviews about rust and made sure to wipe it down (to get rid of any excess water) after washing it and then letting it air dry fully before storing it.I would imagine that people in high humidity areas would have more trouble, too.
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thin metal. it's relatively light (guessing less than 5 pounds) so it shouldn't be mistaken as a public park grade type rack if that makes sense. I personally have mine in the garage, but yes, you could theoretically use it outdoors. I would probably hit the screws and other pivot points with some silicone just to keep water from entering the frame since it comes in multiple pieces and must be assembled. Thinking it would rust out in a season or two if you didn't take this measure. We've had ours for 2 yrs and it's held up fine so far.
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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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The wire rack is powder coated and it's pretty durable. I've owned mine for almost 3 years and I don't have rust on it yet, but then again I keep my bikes indoors when im home. But to answer the question, no it will not rust easily, but it will rust eventually over time if you abuse it. I do use the rack alot and it has the strength to last and last.
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I had mine through a Missouri winter Lots of salt. The inside doesn't seen to rust and I've even sprayed mine out periodically with water. However the site where the hanger is welded on the outside will rust within a month or so. So try to have it done near the top or rear where you can't see it
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I have one of those grass themed drying racks for bottles and such and I hang my shields on the tree that goes with the rack. That way you can avoid getting water spots.
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I've never used it outside, it doesn't get really hot , like in the European built in house towel racks, but I like my rack, it fits one large towel 2med size towel.
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My hinges are fine. I've been using this rack for some time, even outdoors last summer, with no problems. I did not leave it out in the weather though. My only complaint is that it could be just a little wider, but I would buy it again for sure.
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Actually it's only been in a couple of rains but I don't see any rust yet. My thoughts are that bike baskets are pretty much rust resistant. BTW, I've had mine for a year or so (stored in unheated garage in winter too) and it's as shiny as new.
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I have them on a wardrobe rolling rack which is in a storage unit much like a shed; can be damp, hot, and cold. They have not rusted at all and have been in there for several years.
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I would say yes. I have plastic replicas of the old wood hinge style clothespins. It barely fits on the bar by itself and clothes would make it too tight. I fold the clothes over the bars so they are half on each side of the bar. I used it outside on occasion and nothing blew off. In strong gusts the whole rack can blow over. I think it is much stronger than the thin metal version.
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Ours has been outdoors for a few years but it is underneath an overhang of our house. It faces east so it gets a lot of sun and has gotten wet occasionally with storms and fog. So far, the finish has held up beautifully and it looks just like the day we got it.
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So far so good!! I'm a little surprised though with some rust spots on the frame, I would have thought that this wouldn't occur as they are used out doors.? But no sign of threads coming loose ! I have been using them all summer. Good luck with yours!
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I use them all the time for hanging clothes outside. I usually carry two loads at a time with jeans, towels ,etc. The will show rust where metal is after a period of time but to me doesn't affect what the basket is suppose to do. When it starts getting dirty I just swish it in the bath tube with bleach and detergent and hang out to dry. Mine has stains but is still going strong and I use it all the time .I do not try to fold into original form because when folded in half I can fit it between my washer and detergent cart with no problem .I absolutely love these basket and will only go back to plastic if these are no longer available or someone comes up with something better than this! I use them all the time for hanging clothes outside. I usually carry two loads at a time with jeans, towels ,etc. The will show rust where metal is after a period of time but to me doesn't affect what the basket is suppose to do. When it starts getting dirty I just swish it in the bath tube with bleach and detergent and hang out to dry. Mine has stains but is still going strong and I use it all the time .I do not try to fold into original form because when folded in half I can fit it between my washer and detergent cart with no problem .I absolutely love these basket and will only go back... » Read More I use them all the time for hanging clothes outside. I usually carry two loads at a time with jeans, towels ,etc. The will show rust where metal is after a period of time but to me doesn't affect what the basket is suppose to do. When it starts getting dirty I just swish it in the bath tube with bleach and detergent and hang out to dry. Mine has stains but is still going strong and I use it all the time .I do not try to fold into original form because when folded in half I can fit it between my washer and detergent cart with no problem .I absolutely love these basket and will only go back to plastic if these are no longer available or someone comes up with something better than this! « Show Less
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Hi Bobbie, the rack is made of fairly heavy duty metal, with a thick blue paint that covers all surfaces. As long as the paint doesn't get scratched or chipped it should be OK outside, though it will likely get rust spots after a couple years if you live in a wet climate.
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I don't think it will rust. We leave ours assembled and don't dusmantle it every time so that may overall help prolong the life of the rack too.