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Our top pick is a large, versatile rack with fully adjustable parts.

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It isnt ideal for drying wine glasses.

Plates and bowls seemed to dry the fastest while the inside of bottles dried the slowest.

Glasses took longer to dry than other dishes.

KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

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Plates can only be stored horizontally, not vertically.

Before ordering, measure your sink to see to it it will fit across it.

Its not designed to hold silverware and other small objects.

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Everything dried relatively quickly with just a few wet spots after a couple of hours.

There isnt room for cookie sheets or large pots and pots.

During testing, we loved the Pusdon Dish Drying Rack because of its modern and practical design.

Dishes and utensils dry in the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

All of the dishes dried quickly and thoroughly since the dishes drain directly over the sink.

During testing, we also found that it was easy to cleanwe just wiped it with a paper towel.

Product Details: Dimensions:12.6 x 33 x 20.5 in.

A person assembles the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

During testing, we applied extra pressure to see how strong the rack was, and it never budged.

After we washed and placed the wet dishes on the racks to dry, we waited two hours.

Then, we checked the dishes to see how dry they were.

A person assembles the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

Material

Many drying racks are made from stainless steel, which is typically rust-resistant and durable.

Unfortunately, this rack didnt have a proper drainage system so water collected frequently in the bottom tray.

Your Questions, Answered

How do you clean a dish drying rack?

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Different materials may require different methods so read the care instructions first, advises Fenn.

What are the benefits of a dish drying rack?

Are dish drying racks sanitary?

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Love also got input fromAlysha Fenn, founder and CEO of the organizing company Making Space Today.

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Dishes and utensils dry in the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.

A person assembles the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

A person assembles the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack

An overhead view of the KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack next to a sink

Umbra UDRY Dish Drying Mat

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A person places dishes into the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

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An overhead view of the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

A person places a mug on the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

The tag on the bottom of the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

An overhead view of dishes on the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

A person places dishes into the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

An overhead view of the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

A person places a mug on the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

The tag on the bottom of the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

An overhead view of dishes on the Umbra UDRY Rack and Microfiber Dish Drying Mat

Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

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Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack with items on it

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Pots, utensils, and wooden spoons sit on the Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

The Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack sits over a sink

Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

The Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack extended over a sink

A person places a wooden spoon into the Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack with items on it

Pots, utensils, and wooden spoons sit on the Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

The Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack sits over a sink

Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

The Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack extended over a sink

A person places a wooden spoon into the Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack

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Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack with items in it

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Person folding up a Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack

The Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack on a drying mat next to a sink

A pot, lid, and baby bottles dry in the Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack

Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack with items in it

Person folding up a Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack

The Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack on a drying mat next to a sink

A pot, lid, and baby bottles dry in the Bambusi Bamboo Folding Dish Rack

PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack

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The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack on a kitchen countertop next to a sink

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The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack behind a sink and faucet

The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack after assembly

A person removes the PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack from plastic packaging

The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack on a kitchen countertop next to a sink

The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack behind a sink and faucet

The PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack after assembly

A person removes the PUSDON Over Sink Dish Drying Rack from plastic packaging

Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

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The Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack on a kitchen countertop

When expanded, the Joseph Joseph dish drying rack has enough space for dinnerware and pots and pans.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens

The pieces of the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

Dishes dry in the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

A wooden cutting board dries in the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

An overhead view of the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

A side view of the drain spout on the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

The Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack on a kitchen countertop

The pieces of the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

Dishes dry in the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

A wooden cutting board dries in the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

An overhead view of the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

A side view of the drain spout on the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

A person places a pot over the Food52 Five Two Over-the-Sink Dish Drying Rack

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Glasses and utensils dry in the Joseph Joseph Expandable Dish Drying Rack

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A person places a wooden cutting board into the Yamazaki Tosca Dish Rack

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