simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack Best Overall
- Drainage
- 360° swivel spout
- Material
- Plastic and stainless steel
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Dimensions
- 20.2"D x 22.3"W x 11.5"H
The feature that puts the simplehuman at the top of this group is the tray under the dishes. Instead of a ribbed drainboard that holds water in channels, the moisture-control surface spreads it thin so it evaporates, and the 360-degree swivel spout lifts out and points wherever the sink drain sits. That is the combination we want from a rack that lives on the counter every day.
At 22.3 inches wide, 20.2 inches deep, and 11.5 inches tall, it is a substantial full-size rack, and the silicone-tipped dividers are the detail we appreciate most: they cradle plates and stemware without scratching the finish. The wine-glass holder is not a gimmick, either; it gets four Bordeaux glasses out of the plate zone after a dinner party.
The anti-residue coating is meant to keep hard-water film from building up, and the rack carries a five-year warranty. We also noted the 7-pound weight: it stays put when you pull a plate out, which is the useful half of that trade. The tray and spout are the parts we care about most, because that is where a big rack usually starts to feel like a chore.
What seals it for us is the small stuff: the spout lifts out for rinsing, the tray wipes clean, and the wire spacing leaves room for bowls between plates. The lift-out spout is the detail we come back to, because it makes the tray easier to rinse after a full load.
What We Like
- Moisture-control tray limits water pooling
- Swivel spout reaches any sink position
- Silicone-tipped dividers protect fine china
Worth Noting
- Premium price among these picks
- Large fixed counter footprint
Our first choice for daily hand-washing, the simplehuman keeps water off the counter with a moisture-control tray and swivel spout, and its silicone-tipped dividers treat dishes carefully.
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