The Best Dish Drying Rack

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray
Published on
March 20th, 2019

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Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the ASD (Advanced Structural Drying), AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician),
WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), and bio hazard cleanup, as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning dates all the way back to keeping his rugby gear tidy while a young lad. Ben holds an undergraduate degree from Oxford, a Master’s degree from Oxford, and a mountain of hands on experience at the school of hard knocks.

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In the age of dishwashers, not as many people are hand washing and drying all of their dishes as often due to the amount of time and energy that is involved. However, there is often a necessity to hand wash a few items or hand wash items that can’t be placed in the dishwasher due to damage that can occur. With our years of experience with testing products in the industry at The Cleaning Institute, we evaluated different types of dish drying racks on the market to ensure that we can recommend a few of our top picks to consumers who are looking or a reliable and durable product to own.

Testing Categories

We understand the importance of creating different categories to evaluate each product that we test. When it comes to rating different dish drying racks, our testing categories included durability, efficiency, and design. We evaluated the quality of the materials that are used, how effective each rack was in drying dishes, and the style of the product, which allowed us to narrow down our top choices.

Top Pick

Surpahs Over
The Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up
Dish Drying Rack

The Surpahs Over The Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack features a sleek and modern design with silicone-coated steel that is easy to clean and can roll up whenever it is not in use.

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Most notable upside: The Surpahs Over The Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up Dish Drying Rack stands out on the market for its durability and use of quality materials. It’s constructed out of silicone-coated steel and doesn’t rust when coming into contact with moisture. The non-slip surface offers grip for different types of dishware and includes a loose rubber cap. The material is also oil-resistant and is easy to clean. Consumers can roll it up into a more compact form for easy storage; this feature allows the consumer to simply hide the rack when it’s not in use. The dishrack is even heat-resistant up to 400 degrees, is BPA-free, and can be used as a heat resistant trivet mat on the countertop. Those who want to clean it quickly can place it in the dishwasher. The warm gray color of the rack allows it to match most trendy kitchens with a product that will contribute to the sleek and modern style of the room without looking like an eyesore. The roll-up dish drying rack even includes a lifetime warranty with 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. The product proves to be effective in drying frying pans, heavy pots, ceramic, porcelain, and delicate China. It can even be used to hold wet fruits and vegetables like a salad colander. The slots in the rack also allow water to drain well to prevent mold or mildew from forming.

Biggest downsides: The product does not allow plates to be stored upright as they dry. Smaller items can also slip through the slots of the dish rack.

Honorable Mention

Neat-O Deluxe
Chrome-plated Steel
Small Dish Drainers

The Neat-O Deluxe Chrome-plated Steel Small Dish Drainers combines both elegance and functionality with a colored wire base that is not only stylish, but protects dishes as they dry.

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Most notable upside: The Neat-O Deluxe Chrome-plated Steel Small Dish Drainers includes a detachable plastic cutlery cup and measures 12-3/4 by 14-1/4 by 5-1/4 inches. The product doesn’t rust easily, which allows it to maintain its quality and appeal. The utensil drainer is attached to the front of the rack and makes it easy to keep smaller dishware in the same place. It has an excellent capacity for holding silverware. The simple, no-frills design of the rack makes it convenient to use without too much hassle involved. The compact design of the product makes it easy to store under the sink, in a cabinet, or on the countertop. Plates can also stand up in this rack, which allows for more convenient dish placement within the wires to ensure that everything dries quickly.

Biggest downsides: The dish drying rack is smaller than similar types of products and cannot hold as many items, which can be problematic for those who don’t use a dishwasher for their other dishes. There also isn’t an area on the rack where miscellaneous items can dry. It also doesn’t come with a tray to put underneath it, which causes water to drip directly onto the countertop. Some of the spacing on the wires is too wide, which can cause smaller items to fall through. The chrome plating may also begin to rust over time.

Green Pick

Boon Grass
Countertop
Drying Rack

The Boon Grass Drying Rack is a low profile rack that has a modern style and easily holds all shapes and sizes of small items that can be dried upright with water that collects on the bottom tray.

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Most notable upside: The Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack has a unique look and style compared to other types of racks on the market. The green spokes on the rack look similar to grass, giving the rack a modern and clean design. We chose the product as the top eco-friendly rack to own because it’s BPA-free, phthalate-free, and doesn’t contain PVC. The compact size of the product makes it easy to place next to the kitchen sink or store in a cabinet for easy access and use. Only two pieces are included in the rack, which makes it easy to clean and wipe down quickly. Excess water drips through the green grass feature and collects in the bottom tray, which can be poured out in seconds. From bottles to pacifiers, the rack holds different types of accessories and keeps them upright. It can even hold glassware and cups for added versatility. The rack is also ideal for drying breast pump supplies and pacifiers.

Biggest downsides: The drying rack is not dishwasher safe and must be hand washed with warm, soapy water. Additionally, the material should not be placed in the microwave, boiled, or sterilized. The small size of the rack means that fewer accessories can dry on the product. Mold and mildew can grow easily in the bottom tray due to a lack of ventilation.

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Tips for Effective Dish Drying Racks

The top drying racks include a tray underneath to collect water that drips off of the dishware and silverware to avoid spills and messes. A utensil holder should also be included to ensure that forks and knives can dry upright without having to be placed in the same holding area as plates and cups.

The most effective dish drying racks include a durable material that prevents it from rusting or wearing down when having contact with moisture. The wires that are used should also grip the dishware to ensure that they remain secure as they dry without sliding. It’s also important to select a product that complements the design and style of the kitchen to ensure that it looks appealing. The design of the product should also allow plates and cups to be stored upright to ensure that the water can drain out properly.

A Note About Safety and Storage

Drying racks should be placed in an area close to the kitchen sink to ensure that it can be grabbed quickly. Consider placing it directly within the sink, in a nearby cabinet, drawer, or on the countertop. Due to the parts of drying racks, they should be kept in a locked storage area that is out of reach from children and pets. If it’s stored on the countertop, place it away from the edge of the counter to prevent small children from pulling it down, which can lead to an injury. The rack should also be stored in a ventilated area to ensure that it can dry properly with frequent use to prevent mildew or mold from forming over time.

The Best Dish Drying Rack

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

Surpahs Over
The Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up
Dish Drying Rack

Neat-O Deluxe
Chrome-plated Steel
Small Dish Drainers

Boon Grass
Countertop
Drying Rack

All Our Picks

hOmeLabs
30 Pint
Dehumidifier

ProBreeze
Electric
Dehumidifier

Vremi 70 Pint Portable Dehumidifier
for Large Spaces
and Basements

Tips for Effective Dish Drying Racks

A Note About Safety and Storage

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The Best Dish Drying Rack

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Murray

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

Surpahs OverThe Sink Multipurpose Roll-UpDish Drying Rack

Neat-O DeluxeChrome-plated SteelSmall Dish Drainers

Boon GrassCountertopDrying Rack

All Our Picks

hOmeLabs30 PintDehumidifier

ProBreezeElectricDehumidifier

Vremi 70 Pint Portable Dehumidifierfor Large Spaces and Basements

Tips for Effective Dish Drying Racks

A Note About Safety and Storage

Quick Links

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Surpahs Over
The Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up
Dish Drying Rack

Neat-O Deluxe
Chrome-plated Steel
Small Dish Drainers

Boon Grass
Countertop
Drying Rack

hOmeLabs
30 Pint
Dehumidifier

ProBreeze
Electric
Dehumidifier

Vremi 70 Pint Portable Dehumidifier
for Large Spaces
and Basements