Purchased this dish drying rack as it drains out the side (Directly into sink bowl) rather than through the bottom for it to sit on the stainless steel or a tray where build-up occurs. My sink must sit on more of an angle than other reviewers so I don't have a problem with draining.
Pros:
Size - Small and compact, ample cutlery drying space
Colour range - The smoke colour means that I wont see discolouring as quickly, however it does get washed often
Materials - All plastic therefore no chance of rusting and of sturdy construction
Drainage - only one spout to the side (could easily be put on the left or right hand side as it is symmetrical)
Shape - symmetrical, the sides are higher than normal giving it a more tidy look, holds plates in place
Cons (depending on your situation):
Size - Could be problematic if you don't dry your dishes immediately and have a large amount to wash, however there is plenty of room for cutlery.
Shape - handles are a tad oversized, but this is only minor. Depending on your cup size and if they fit around the spokes perfectly it makes a seal and there is no airflow which means the cup won't dry.
Drainage - The angle of the drying rack is only slight and I could see how without the additional angle from the sink, it may not drain.
Overall, while there are negative points that I can see. I would definitely purchase this product again and have recommended it to family and friends.
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| Sold By | — | Mr SIGA USA | RBAYSALE | Olesley | DY Household | Amazon.com |
| material | Plastic | Aluminium Plastic | Aluminum, Stainless Steel | Strong load-bearing premium carbon steel, Corrosion resistant and rust resistant, more sturdy | Iron | Metal |
| size | — | 15 x 11.8 x 5.3 Inch | 37.5*33.5*16 | 2 Tier | — | Multi |
| mounting type | Sink | Countertop Mount | Countertop Mount | Countertop Mount | Non-slip Rubber Feet,Sink,Tabletop | Countertop Mount |
| weight | 1.76 pounds | 2.47 pounds | — | 5.34 pounds | 4.06 pounds | 2.2 pounds |
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Smitten with the design (but not the cleaning)
$20 for a dish drain is hefty no question; I mean even dollar stores sell plain dish drains. But if you, like me, have exclusively used dish drains (i.e., no dishwasher) for a long time, you'll likely appreciate the virtues of this one. It is SO nice having the water contained and not slopping all over the counter, under the drainer, etc. That alone goes a ways to offset the high price. The color red is awesome and matches nicely with other bright red accents in our kitchen. It doesn't take up much space on the counter either, although I did need to stick a piece of wood behind it, between it and the wall I mean, otherwise it sat too far back to drain properly into the sink. The Umbra Tub holds a lot, and it's awfully nice to be able to put dishes every which way. One thing, it does get kind of slimy-feeling inside so it requires regular washing but that's really no trouble. I typically use dish soap and a dish scrubber and then hose it down with the sprayer. Now and again I mix in white vinegar to really sanitize it.EDIT Oct 2013: I've had this drainer over 6 months and if I could I'd probably give it 3.5 stars because it's gotten "slimier" over time. I think that's a result of the inherent nature of plastic (as opposed to glass which doesn't ickier over time -while almost all plastic items seem to no matter how often they're cleaned.). Both the utensil cubbies and the bases of the little posts in the drain bottom get slimy and lately, collect dark crud. Eeew! What is THAT?? I'm cleaning the drain more often and it's tricky to get a hand into the tiny spaces; i.e, into the utensil compartment or inbetween and around the little posts. The overall design would be better if it had more of an incline to drain the water (EDIT 3/19: check out my photo in the Customer Image section for my new solution).Dec 2016: It got too icky, nearly impossible to keep clean and I got rid of it. Almost two years ago I bought a different style Umbra https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008R52OEA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and have been happier with it for sure.
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