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Zojila founder Rony Joseph told us that the discoloration in the silverware caddy 'is not rust from the dish rack rusting,' but rather 'brown spots caused by minerals or rust in the water and that is why they can be cleaned away.' He also added that the rack is 'entirely made of 18-8 (also known as 304 stainless) and this material does not rust.Make sure it reflects something interesting or important. At the time of our research, only five out of 245 reviews on Amazon mentioned rust, and most of those said they noticed only minor spots around the welds of the rack, so rust doesn’t seem to be too much of a problem, but we’ll continue to monitor those reviews in addition to collecting long-term test notes on the Zojila rack from our staff. She has never let it rust past those early stages, and the rack seems to be holding up well with regular maintenance. “And while we always have a mat or towel next to it for overflow, it does fit a decent amount of dishes!” Annam also noted that every now and then the interior of the silverware caddy seems to start rusting (a “brownish” color begins to develop), but that it “cleans right off” fairly easily. “I love the shape, and how easy it is to position over the sink,” she said. Wirecutter managing editor Annam Swanson swapped her old Simplehuman dish rack for the Zojila and has been very happy with the switch. Zojila recommends hand washing the rack, but cautions against using steel wool, as it may scratch the stainless steel surface And, this rack is pretty heavy at 7.2 pounds, so it may not be as easy for some folks to maneuver when it’s cleaning time. There’s no requirement for the review to be positive, but it’s still an unpleasant stipulation.) This rack doesn’t have enclosed sides like the KitchenAid and Simplehuman racks do, so smaller items may escape without careful placement. (Annoyingly, though, the company now expects you to activate the warranty by either writing a review on Zojila’s website, posting about it on social media, or following Zojila on YouTube or other social channels. The Zojila also comes with a lifetime warranty.

The steeply angled drain tray funnels effectively into the sink, and the rack sits high enough off the counter that it’s compatible with all overmount sinks, even porcelain sinks with the highest lip.

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The rack holds the same amount of dishes as our top pick, plus its unusual design looks nice on any kitchen counter. For the steep price, you get a rack made almost completely out of high-quality, thick-gauge stainless steel-only the removable covers on the feet are plastic. If you want a dish rack you’ll likely never have to replace, get the Zojila Rohan Dish Drainer. The utensil holder and wire rack are dishwasher-safe, but all other parts should be hand washed, as per manufacturer instructions. It also costs more than our pick and has more individual pieces to clean (six in all). However, this rack has a footprint roughly equivalent to that of a midsize microwave, and it’s 7 inches wider than the KitchenAid dish rack. An extra rack on the side (with a separate drip tray underneath) keeps fragile stemmed wine glasses secure, a feature not many other dish racks offer. The drain tray extends past the rack on one side to catch drips from drinking glasses, and the rack has a swiveling spout that allows you to arrange it on your countertop however you need. It was the most effective rack at draining water during our testing, and it has an enclosed basin that won’t easily overflow if you accidentally dump a ton of water onto it. The Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack is the largest of our picks-sizable enough to hold dishes for a four-person household and then some.

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