Thankfully, after the first round of testing, she did. After shattering her roommate's beloved bowl when it toppled from a particularly precarious rack, she was eager to find better options. Kori Perton is a cooking enthusiast who spends a lot of time preparing food, which means a lot of time is spent washing dishes, too. My kitchen is also open to the rest of the house, so being able to put it away when guests are visiting helps soothe the neat freak in me. With limited counter space, I really value a dish rack that is compact or that can rest in the sink. After Kori Perten, a former Reviewed editor, first tested dish drying racks two years ago, I was tasked with updating this guide and reviewing new products.Įven with a remodel, I wasn’t able to squeeze a dishwasher into my small kitchen-oh how I tried!- so washing dishes now falls to me and my hands.
I’m Tanya Ballard Brown, a seasoned editor and project manager, and 2019 fellow with the Nieman Foundation for Journalism. While testing dish racks, we paid close attention, making sure excess water did not cover your countertops. On top of that, it’s large and tall enough that it becomes a focal point of your kitchen. The rack is extremely large, but much of its space is not structured at all, meaning you can’t fit as much as you’d think. The structured part of the rack causes dishes to lean back in a way that’s both precarious and an inefficient use of space. However, we actually hated using this pricey tool. It felt the sturdiest, and while it doesn't have a lifetime warranty, the brand guarantees its products for 10 years, which isn't bad for something you'll probably use every single day. It's also easy to clean, thanks to the anti-residue coating on its tray. Of all the racks we tested, only this one successfully drained most of its water through its swivel spout. Beneath the rack is a removable drip tray that can be pulled out to catch water from the cup holders and a spout to guide water into the sink. A clever wine glass holder with a fold-out tray for catching drips extends high off the side, as do cup holders and a large cutlery basket.
Its legs lift it high off the counter, and smooth, shiny stainless steel encases its large body. The Simplehuman dish rack is full-size and noticeable. You can purchase the updated version from the same Amazon product page. Note: Simplehuman has released an updated version of this model that we have not yet tested. During testing, we never actually witnessed water moving through the spout-it seems that smaller amounts of water will pool in the base, but larger amounts should be able to drain out. It can be opened to tip excess water into the sink, or plugged if you’d rather deal with your puddles later. We won’t pretend the grooved plastic of the extension is the most successful drying surface ever, but if you want a small rack for everyday use with the option of something larger when the need strikes, the feature is a godsend. The process is smooth and easy, even when you have dishes on the rack, and it gives you a lot more space to work with. But if you’re hosting a dinner party and want more space, the Extend Rack can reach almost twice its size. The only limit here is its small size, which is suited for one or two people with a cramped kitchen. The prongs offer flexibility for holding everything from standard dishes to oddly-shaped objects, and in testing, they held a lot of items without too much wobbling. But take a closer look, because this rack is seriously great. At a glance, it’s just a small plastic rack with metal prongs and a utensil holder. The Joseph Joseph Extend Rack is perfect for small spaces. It’s sturdy, shiny, and uses space efficiently. All of the extras are optional, including the top rack, but we highly recommend using the double-decker if your cabinets are high enough to accommodate it. Following the Ikea-style assembly instructions takes just 10 minutes, and after that everything is fairly straightforward.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the features, don’t be. The rack also comes with two drain boards-one meant to let water pool, and another designed to tip water into the sink-plus a microfiber cloth to set underneath. The cup holder clips don’t work as well as they should, but you have plenty of space to dry your cups on the rack itself-especially if you dry your cutting boards in the special cutting board attachment. A cutlery basket hooks onto the side, as does a second basket that can be topped with a lid designed for sharp knives. The bottom portion is a standard rack, fine for balancing bowls or a colander, while the top portion holds plates more securely than most racks. This cleverly-designed double-decker delivers large capacity with a small countertop footprint.
Before unboxing the PremiumRacks, we never knew dish racks could have so many bells and whistles.
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