KitchenAid KNS896BXGRA Full Size Dish Rack, Stainless Steel, Gray

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An X-shaped collapsible model, the Better Houseware Folding Dish Rack does n Space-efficient: We ruled out anything that required more than just simple counter space, eliminating over-the-sink options and wall-mounted racks (cabinet built-ins). Throughout our testing we never worried that dishes would fall out of the rack, as we did with the more open Zojila Rohan, no matter how we loaded it.

For an all-purpose rack that will handle your drying needs for many years to come, get the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack, which features high sides for easy stacking and a removable silverware tray. Because it’s collapsible, you can slide it underneath the counter and out of the way if you want to use the sink or just keep it out of view. The stainless steel accents give it an upscale vibe and we like the low profile for a more discreet look and less countertop clutter. One small problem that stood out among owner reviews and in our own experience: The sticky labels on this dish rack are frustratingly difficult to remove.Our GH Cleaning Lab loves this little Kohler drying rack for its dedicated purpose, safely drying and storing wine glasses.

The KitchenAid rack also has no-slip rubber feet to help keep it in place and prevent countertop scratches. Although a little water does end up puddling around the spout, the rack’s open design combats typical air-circulation problems, and water evaporates quickly. But because the company does not require your review to be positive, we don’t think this requirement is a dealbreaker, given that what you get in exchange, namely the warranty coverage, lasts for life. It includes a drainboard with a drain the funnels into the sink, so it keeps the counter clean and neat.As long as you keep your rack as clean as possible, then leaving items to air-dry is ultimately very safe and hygienic. We recommend that you only hand wash or wipe this rack down to clean it—the tray unfortunately warped when one of our long-term testers threw theirs in the dishwasher.

Zojila covers the Rohan with a lifetime warranty but now requires you to activate that warranty by either posting a review on the product page, posting to your social media about the product, subscribing to Zojila’s YouTube page, or following Zojila's other social media. An extra rack on the side (with a separate drip tray underneath) keeps fragile stemmed wine glasses secure, a feature not many other dish racks offer. Because the Steel Frame Dishrack is fully enclosed, with a drain in the center, it was the only dish rack that didn’t spill at all when we poured three cups of water on it. It’s adjustable, so you can customize it to your dishes, whether that be larger silverware, reusable straws, spatulas, or ice cream spoons. Letting dishes, utensils, and pots and pans air dry in a dish rack can also be a more sanitary option than towel drying, since there's no issue with how clean the towel you're using may be.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. If you have less than 14 by 14 square inches of counter space to work with or a two-person household that doesn’t generate a ton of dishes, get the compact Chef’n DishGarden. The manufacturer claims this one holds up to 40 pounds, is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning and can even be used to drain freshly washed fruits and vegetables. We tested each dish rack to see how well it could hold and dry all of the dishes a four-person household may use for dinner. Unfortunately, if you expand the rack to its full depth, the slots become too large, and you may have to work harder to get your silverware to stand up so that it can dry.