Dish Drying Rack
Dish Drying Rack

Washing of dishes, drying of plates and placement of utensils in racks are all accompanied with cooking in households. For the multitude of people across different walks of life, cooking is a mandatory activity which has to be embarked on before meals can be produced in homes. People who prefer the outdoor lifestyle, often rely on fast food meals, and only carry out small-scale culinary activities at their places of residence.

Regardless of the lifestyle one may practice, cooking is a recurring activity which most individuals undertake, as it requires one to employ the kitchen.

In the process of cooking we make use of utensils such as; plates, bowls, sieves and so on. These utensils usually require washing, drying and placement after usage. And it is deemed necessary that in order to carry out a holistic cleaning of dishes, the popular dish drying rack has to be adopted.

A dish drying rack is a kitchen apparatus used in draining liquid off utensils such as; plates, spoons, forks, bowls e.t.c. It is an equipment which serves as an aid to a wholesome cooking experience.

There are different types of dish drying racks namely; metallic and plastic dish drying racks. The metallic dish drying rack is known to be more durable than the plastic type. However, the plastic type also compensates on this downside with its zero-susceptibility to rusting. A dish drying rack can also be called a dish plate drainer.

Based on the number of horizontal platforms available for utensil deposit, there are two-tier and three-tier categories of plate drainers. The major difference between the two though, is that a two-tier plate drainer has a top and bottom horizontal tray rack, while a three-tier plate drainer has a top, middle and bottom plate drainer.


How often should a plate drainer be cleaned?

A plate drainer should be cleaned daily, or at least after every use. This ensures that, the dish drainer stays hygienic and keeps up in good condition.


How long does it take for moisture to dry off completely from utensils in a dish drying rack?

It takes about 5 - 10 minutes for moisture to dry off completely from the surface of dishes. Ceramic, metallic and plastic utensils all dry at similar rates. Wooden utensils however, take a longer time to dry completely, and may be as long as 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.


Is metallic dish drying rack better than plastic one?

Both metallic and plastic dish drying racks have their shortcomings. Metal ones are stronger and more shock proof, but are prone to develop rust due to the accumulation of moisture from drained utensils. Plastic dish drying racks do not rust like their metallic variants, nevertheless it gets easily deformed if placed under excessive weight.


What is the price of dish drying rack in Nigeria?

The price of dish drying rack in Nigeria is ₦6,000 for the plastic two-tier form. Also, the two-tier metallic design retails at ₦7,000. While the three-tier metallic type sells for ₦18,000. Dish plate drainer is available for purchase at online stores in Nigeria, as well as local-utensil shops in markets near you.


Price

Plastic dish drying rack (two-tier) - ₦6,000

Metal dish drying rack (two-tier) - ₦7,000 to ₦10,000

Metal dish drying rack (three-tier) - ₦18,000 to ₦30,000