It's sturdy. I'm not too sure about the microban protection though. When you live with a young adult child who doesn't always clean after himself in the shower, the dirt can build up if you don't clean it regularly or use the spray that's suppose to keep it clean longer. I threw it in the wash a couple times with some Oxyclean and it comes out fine. I usually end up getting a new one probably within the year anyway, so this one is holding up well (I've had it since March '24).