Zyliss Easy Spin Salad Spinner, 4-6 Servings, Green

Having used this salad spinner for a month, I feel ready to give it a proper review. This is not the first salad spinner I've ever used, but the first I've purchased for myself.

Pros: What I Like
- The color/aesthetics
- The size
- String-pull method
- Large size- It fits a full head of romaine lettuce (and then some)

Cons: What I Don't Like
- When I first got the device, the top was in two pieces (the string-pull top and an inner top that hooked to the basket to spin it). I didn't know that The two top pieces were actually supposed to click together and stay that way. For the first two weeks I used it by putting the inner-top-piece on first, then trying to line it up with the outer-top-piece. But after I figured that out, it is MUCH better.

I can see how the pulley-method salad spinners can break easily, but I have used mine vigorously without any incident. But, I am treating it well and taking good care of it. So I hope it will last me a long time.

I really loved this salad spinner when it worked. The string, however, was unable to spin the lid and bowl after less than 30 times' use in total. The first time when it failed, it miraculously came back to life the next day, but this time I wasn't so lucky. I wish I could open the lid and find the problem. If it is fixable, I would give it 3-4 stars.

We have a Zyliss salad spinner and love it. The string broke and so have to replace the lid. We ordered the lid through DBK shipping (who I guess is a distributor for zyliss products) and they just told me it takes 4-6 weeks for shipping!! I think that is very long time as I just spoke with them, they have the product but can't get to sending it out until next week via regular mail. hmmmm....

I bought one of these at target and it worked well while I had it, however the string that you pull to spin the salad got freyed and eventually ripped apart leaving the salad spinner useless. I wouldnt buy this again.

This spinner works okay and does its job, and I was delighted with its visual appeal UNTIL THE MILDEW DEVELOPED. :( There is no way to clean between the layers of plastic in the lid. There is mildew in there from trapped water and moisture, and it looks gross. Zyliss should either make an airtight design, or allow users to take it apart for proper cleaning. If you read the other reviews on Amazon, other users have the same problem. I was super lucky and got the mildew. Ewwww! ;)