If a spot for drying stemware is important to you, we recommend the Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack, which has a wine-glass holder.

Two of those sections come with removable lids that have slots to keep your silverware upright and prevent it from spooning (pun intended) so it dries better. If you notice rust on your rack, contact KitchenAid, as this issue should be covered by the limited lifetime warranty.The Steel Frame Dishrack held more dishes at a time than almost any other rack we tested (aside from one multi-tiered model). Manya Susoev, Wirecutter’s associate managing editor at the time of our earlier testing, had this dish rack for nearly two years and noted that it had no issues, held a lot more than it seemed like it would, and was easy to clean (the Chef’n is dishwasher safe on the top rack,—though it won’t hold up well to heated drying). The addition of the wine-glass holder allowed us to more confidently dry our stemmed wine glasses without their taking up any extra space in the rack.

We also poured three cups of water on each rack to see how well the drain trays could withstand an accidental influx of water; although this is definitely an extreme test, it simulates the worst-case scenario, such as when someone neglects to fully empty a pot before overturning it on the rack. Though its circular shape might seem like a waste of countertop space, this rack actually holds more than other compact racks of a similar size because of the cup holders around its circumference.The Simplehuman rack would have been our top pick, but it costs more than the KitchenAid at this writing, and it’s 7½ inches wider than that model—about the size of our midsize microwave pick. The plastic flatware caddy has 3 compartments for organizing and separating flatware from cooking utensils and is detachable so it can be carried directly to a drawer when it is time to put flatware away.

The cup-holding prongs around the outside do a good job of containing smaller items, but cups and larger items hang over the edge; that can be a problem in countertop use, with water dribbling everywhere, but it’s a bonus for in-sink use. She has never let it rust past those early stages, and the rack seems to be holding up well with regular maintenance. 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. We tested each dish rack to see how well it could hold and dry all of the dishes a four-person household may use for dinner. With a complete line of tools and gadgets, KitchenAid will make the most beginner baker feel like a professional.Plus, each piece (six total, including the spout and the button-shaped drain cover) is removable and easy to clean. She’s familiar with a no-dishwasher life and frequently hand-washed piles of dishes growing up, so she knows how important it can be to have a good system in place. This dish rack from KitchenAid sits up on feet encased in a soft material to keep from scratching your kitchen counter.

Although this rack is sturdy overall, the one thing we would be wary of is placing precious glasses like stemware in the rack, because there’s no real secure way to hold them—we found in our tests that keeping tall glasses from tipping over required a little extra vigilance. Lin also pointed out that constructing a rack out of wood requires drilling a hole to make a joint, and that creates a crevice for mold. The rack holds the same amount of dishes as our top pick, plus its unusual design looks nice on any kitchen counter. Although such models may work for some people, sink sizes and kitchen sizes vary too much for us to test these racks in earnest.This rack did have the most space of any model we tested, but we wouldn’t trust it to hold fragile or heavy dishes, as it felt flimsy. The exterior utensil caddy features three compartments for organizing and separating flatware from cookware utensils and is detachable so you can put utensils away quickly. Many times, we want to purchase products from USA simply because they are not available in India or the cost might be high.