Is there any soil loss through the fabric over time? Do they leave behind dark circles on the concrete?
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The marks that are left I feel is directly related to your water and what's in it. I only grow on plastic, so I have not seen the impact on concrete. After my grows, there is always stuff left over under. It is usually salts and calcium. It also leaks no soil at all. Its a very tight weave.
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There is no soil loss through the fabric over time. The fabric will not leave dark circles on the concrete but if compost or fertilizer is mixed with the soil these agents might stain the concrete or leave circles on it. I have used these fabric pots for several years now and I'm very satisfied, they last several seasons and great to grow vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes and I've even used them to grow flowers.
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I put landscaping fabric to prevent any weeds, but heavy duty fabric or even a tarp would probably keep your soils from mixing. The kit fits together nicely so you would have a flat structure to attach treated boards if you'd prefer.
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Mine remain outside, but under an awning so they are not constantly exposed to sun and rain. No fading or deterioration has occurred.
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No they haven't gotten dirty for my use. The metal plates on the outside can get fingerprinted easily but it isn't noticeable.
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I haven't noticed any damage to the grass, as a matter of fact I am seeing improvement to the brown patches. I just ordered more to cover more square footage.
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Outside nylon inside vinyl I go in sewers and duck hunt with them and I patched a hole a year ago with a simple vinyl patch and it has held through heavy use. They do make you sweat!
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I leave my chair cushions outside. They are on a covered porched, but they are exposed to rain/snow. I've had mine for almost a year (purchased 2 colors), and so far they are holding up nicely. I expect in full sun dark colors may tend to fade - perhaps the manufacturer can provide more information. These are nicer than the cushions I found at local big box stores.
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It is very white and will soil. If it is on a hard surface that will minimize tears. I have done furniture on it and isolated them in Photoshop by filling everything but the item. White background makes it easier to select and the dirt does not matter.
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I've only had it for a month or so, and therefore can't give an accurate answer about long-term durability. I have another of these from last year that still looks new. My garden is on a 17th floor city terrace that's exposed to bright sunlight and weather all year round so it gets plenty of UV although we are not that much above sea level. My hope is that the dark color will keep it looking newer than the terra-cotta colored plastic pots, which tend to fade badly after two or three years.
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Mine has been sitting out on an uncovered patio for over a year now in the sun, rain and snow and yes, it has faded some.
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The mats hold up very well. I keep my mats outside under the porch to protect the kids from falls on our concreted area. I would not use anything too strong to clean these mats with, as this may break down the material that they are made of. With that said, I give them a good wiping with anti-bacterial wipes and they seem to hold up very well. I am very pleased with these mats and they provide a level of cushioning that puts my mind at ease. I hope this helps!
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Yes. They are made of a black foam-type of material. We use this stroller in the house and we have never had a mark on the floor from it.
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Hello there, the fabric I am familiar with has a light rubber or pVC coating on it. If it gets dirty, it is recommended that you use water and a soft cloth (nothing abrasive) to clean up the dirty places. It is not recommended that you use heavy duty cleaners etc on it, so I would assume that also means you shouldn't machine wash it. It appears to be relatively easy to clean (of course that depends on what it is soiled with). Hope that helps, God Bless.
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Mine are outside, but on a covered porch. I've had them for 1 summer and they have held up well, but have not been directly in the sun or weather. The front seems to be a sturdy outdoor fabric, but the back is a softer fabric so may not fare well in harsh conditions.
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I have had the product laying in front of my very large garage door since last June. It tends to continue to absorb moisture when on concrete. However when I placed it in the sun on a wood deck it dried up right away. Even when it continues to absorb water, it is not a problem. There is never any drippage. The material appears to be very similar to what is in a child's diaper. I expect it expands and contracts depending on the amount of moisture in it. If it is still retaining moisture it is just heavier to handle. I do know that they will eventually disintegrate, but I am not seeing any signs of it yet and it has gotten a lot of use. It was well worth the $50 that I spent for peace of mind. I have not had a drop of water in my garage or house since placing this down in front of the garage door. But if it is used in the area with a car, the directions say that it is important that it not be driven over because it could puncture. However, I have driven over it twice by mistake and it does not appear to have done any damage.
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I have them mixed in with some concrete pavers, and everything is level to the ground. The bottom of the actual battery case is not touching the ground as it is about 1/2 inch recessed into the paver, and it appears as if everything is good as of right now. I have had them for about 2 months now, and with semi-regular rain they all still come on. I have removed them from the path that I am lighting just to check the bottoms and make sure there are no issues. None yet.
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I bought this for a few months ago and have had no issues w the non slip black fabric. Although I have had issues w all but one of the straps pulling out of the fabric. These need to be sown back in.