What are Dish Racks?
Dish racks, usually placed next to the kitchen sink, are used to assist in air drying wet dishes, glasses, silverware and other items. Most dish racks have slots and spaces so dishes can stand and bowls and glasses can be placed upside down in order to provide proper drainage. Dish racks used to come in one standard model and material —- rubber and wire. They’ve evolved however, and depending on a homemaker’s lifestyle, dish racks can range from the inexpensive variety found in dollar stores to the more sophisticated version found in specialty kitchen shops. So, how do you know which dish rack is right for you? Your first consideration should be counter space. If you live in a small apartment with limited counter space, perhaps you’d be interested in a small folding dish rack. Folding dish racks are made of wood or metal and come in a variety of sizes. Since these dish racks stand on legs instead of flat bottoms, they take up less counter space. In addition, they can be folded and stor