I purchased both the Madesmart 3.6 by 9.6 by 14-1/2 to 25-3/4 Inch Expandable Shelf Organizer and the Copco 2555-0188 Non-Skid 3-Tier Cabinet Organizer, 15-Inch to organize my vitamin collection in my kitchen cabinet. Both items are very similar, but personally, I prefer the Madesmart model. My reasons below:
1. Madesmart expands sideways to almost 26 inches, which is 11 more inches than the Copco. Copco also makes a model that expands to similar dimensions, but I could not find it for sale on Amazon.
2. Madesmart color is a light grey that looks lighter and more modern than the Copco's dark grey.
3. Madesmart uses nubbins that are slightly raised from the surface, that grip items a bit better than the Copco's wave shaped patterns, that are not raised, but instead are grooves.
4. Most important, the Madesmart has more shelf space. The total depth of the Madesmart is 9-3/8", with about a 3" depth per shelf. The total depth of the Copco is 9", with about 2-13/16" depth per shelf. So each of the 3 shelves on the Madesmart has 3/16" more depth (6.25%), which is very helpful for holding larger/wider vitamin bottles.
It's perfect! Been looking for something like this to put my bottles on. I know it's for spices, but I didn't feel like paying $100+ for an alcohol shelf. Most of my bottles are bar liters so they are a little big for the shelf, but regular fifths fit on it pretty well. I wasn't sure if it would work until I saw another review that someone put bottles on it so I wanted to share my pictures if anyone is looking to do something similar. :)
When you are looking to buy things and the write up says something but the picture doesn't seem to match it can be a little confusing. I purchased this crossing my fingers that it really did expand. Sure enough! It expands nicely. You can either use it completely expanded or only a little bit, whatever your needs are. The rubber non slip layer is done well. Good plastic. Nice bright white color. Great item.
If I ever need another 3 tier expandable shelf, I will definitely buy one of these again.
Heavy-duty reinforced plastic with textured plastic covering.
Not included in earlier descriptions but important to know is that the shelving is expandable.
Smallest width= 14" Widest possible= 26"
Buy with confidence!
This works perfectly for all my meds and supplements. This makes finding a specific medicine easier without looking at each bottle. It even holds the large bottles and looks much more organized also. I will be ordering more for my pantry.
Feature Product
- Organize your cabinets better and easier with highly-functional madesmart Expandable Shelf Organizer
- The organizer expands and contracts to better fit your shelf space
- Arrange items, such as spices, cans, and jars, on the tiered shelves to keep all items in view
- Made from high-quality, BPA-free plastic for long lasting organization
- Dimensions: 14.75 L x 9.75 W x 3.50 H in (37.47 x 24.77 x 8.89 cm); fully expanded width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
Description
The madesmart Expandable Shelf Organizer is great for maintaining and organizing your cabinets. The shelf organizer expands and contracts to better fit your shelf space and is perfect for organizing items like spices, cans, or jars. The tiered, staircase-like design makes viewing your items easy and reduces the chances of having items fall out of sight. The plastic is very durable and allows for easy cleaning.
I purchased two of the madesmart expandable shelf organizers. Exactly as advertised -- a sturdy, functional 3-tiered system. With expansion, the shelf extends to a hair more than 25". If you are placing it on a wire shelf, I recommend cutting a piece of cardboard and seating it underneath the shelf so the bottom supports do not slip into grooves.
I bought 2 of these at a local store and loved them, but there were no more left, so I ordered another one on Amazon. I was so happy they had the exact same brand and size. This rack is practical since it expands to hold more items if the space allows. It has deep shelves that holds cans, jars and bottles as well as spices. It is easily washable and has maximized the space in my pantry. Now when I get ready to go grocery shopping, I can go to my pantry and see everything I have so I won't purchase duplicates. It will save me money in the long run.
We were removing the original cabinets above the stove that were 42" wide and replacing them with 32" shelves to make room for new 42" wide cabinets to the right of the stove. The above the stove cabinet had always been a disorganized mess of spices and dry goods. If we were going to go to open shelves (and less width at that), for all to see, we'd have to find a way to keep it really organized. This was the perfect solution.
I expected a low quality plastic for the low price I paid. I was surprised at how heavy the plastic and sturdy the construction was. I saw the same item at Lowe's last weekend for twice the price I paid on Amazon.
I posted the before/after pics above. I definitely recommend this product. I love cooking/baking, and we have a ton of spices. Most spice racks/carousels only hold 12-15 spices. You can fit that many spices on one shelf alone on this organizer. It's a great solution for those with lots of baking goods like I have.
Tip: I pushed the rack back a little so that my first row of spices isn't on the rack, actually giving me four tiers instead of three.
These shelves were recommended to me by my occupational therapist after an injury left me with limited mobility during recovery. The shelves really work very well and help maintain an organized pantry. The expansion feature works very well. I did not think some of my larger items could fit on the shelves but almost everything fits. I used quite a few and my pantry is now very easy for me to use! Don't worry about wasted space! It is better to know how much you have of an item and when the expiration date arrives. I highly recommend these over other organization aides I have purchased in the past!
I use these at work for my products and bought several for my pantry at home. I like the height difference of each step because it makes each item visible at home and at work. My pantry at home was previously a disaster but now I love that when I open it, EVERYTHING is so organized and I can see what I have. I also bought some 'slide on' shelves for more organization!
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