Where to install a drainer?

If you associate a drainer exclusively with an unesthetic plastic rack for wet dishes, it’s time to change that opinion! Modern dish dryers offer a variety of options to choose from. We have hanging models over the sink, countertop models, and those mounted on the sink itself. They can be made of stainless steel or durable plastic in many colors to choose from. Find out why dish drainers are a good solution.

Sink drainers

One possible solution for where to mount drainers is the sink. Even people who use a dishwasher daily gladly use them, as it’s a very convenient place to set freshly washed pans or pots – especially if you know you’ll need them again shortly. A sink drainer can take the form of a container made of plastic or stainless steel, placed directly on the edge of the sink, above one of its compartments. The circular holes located on the bottom of the drainer allow water to drain freely into the drain located at the bottom of the sink.

The second solution could be drainers designed to be built into the countertop or the cabinet next to it. This is usually a flat, grooved tray that allows for the safe placement of plates, cups, and other dishes. It’s worth deciding on such a drainer if you don’t have space to place it on the sink. Additionally, it's a fairly practical drainer that takes up little space, which is particularly important in small kitchens.

Countertop dish dryers

Another common solution, like the drainers mounted over the sink, are dish dryers placed on the kitchen countertop. They are usually made of plastic, and you place thin cups, glasses, and other dishes or cutlery that aren’t dishwasher safe on them. It’s also an ideal spot to place your favorite cup that you use repeatedly each day. This is an idea for a drainer in the simplest and most practical version possible.

A countertop drainer is convenient for cups and plates requiring hand washing, but attention should be paid to ensure that drops of water draining from them don’t damage the furniture they sit on. Therefore, it’s best to use a dish drainer equipped with some kind of drawer where the water flows. Sometimes it may be supplemented with guides that allow for easy pulling out to empty the water.

What about hanging dish drainers?

In small kitchens with a small sink and limited countertop space, a great idea would be to hang a drainer on the wall right above the sink. The height at which the drainer is placed is largely determined by the type of faucet installed in the kitchen. Another common solution is placing the dryer inside specially designed wall cabinets precisely in that location. Such kitchen fittings save space on the countertop while maintaining ergonomics during dishwashing. Thanks to it, cups, plates, and other dishes are easily accessible, yet hidden in a cabinet, keeping the kitchen tidy.

The cabinet is not the only method of mounting a hanging drainer; you can also attach it directly to the wall. This solution was popular for many years before dishwashers became common in our homes. A wall-mounted drainer allows for convenient drying of dishes, and you don’t have to take the time to wipe them down. It’s a product that’s easy to keep clean, and it provides additional space in the kitchen to store glasses and other frequently used dishes that you don’t want to wash in the dishwasher for some reason.

You may think that every kitchen has a different drainer? Well, that’s true, and it directly results from the layout of the space and the needs of each of us. A dish drainer simply needs to fit the way the kitchen is arranged and how cooking and daily activities take place. Therefore, think about your everyday kitchen practice, and then choose a dish dryer that will meet your daily needs!