alvorog dish drying rack (size 1)

This is a decent sized drying rack, but there are a couple of flaws, one small and one large, IMHO.First, the side attachments are very flimsy and not held onto the rack very well, so they easily slide off. Also, they extend beyond the rack, so the water will just get all over the counter.The biggest problem is that the water "drainboard" is no such thing, rather it is a catch pan. It has a "spout" at one end, but it is basically shaped like a large bowl, and there is no incline built into the rack, so the pan sits flat with no way to move the water to one end. And to remove the pan, you have to remove the attachments off of the sides. Very inconvenient and sort of the defeats the purpose of the whole thing.I bought this somewhat in a hurry and read the many glowing reviews. I guess this only works if you can't position a rack near your sink for some reason and need to keep it elsewhere. I wish I had read the 1 star reviews that basically state the same thing I'm writing. Buyer beware!It's headed back to Amazon.

Overall this is a major upgrade from those plastic dish drainers that are impossible to clean. My favorite features: the two tier design, easy to clean, the absorbent mat, and the knife section (also a con). All of the metal is sturdy and easy to assemble. I haven't had water all over my countertops with this one so that wins it major points. Now to the things that could be better. The utensil tray is kind of a pain. It hangs over the sink, which is great, but it's bulky and doesn't snap on tightly so it's easy to knock off. The knife separator is cool but also pops off too easy. I'd like for the water tray underneath to be just a little longer so it could hang over the sink and still cover the entire area of the dish drainer. Overall, I'm incredibly pleased with it, even with the minor cons. It's still world's better than my old one.

The drain board does not actually drain into the sink unless you pour water into it. The water that drips from the dishes becomes standing water. The drying mat is cheaply made and already ripping after a week. The space for the cutting board is not useful as there’s no good place to put it. If you use it, you can’t use the cup holders. Only comes with 3 cup holders. For the price I paid I didn’t expect these to be issues

This is an awful design. The drip pan isn't angled, in fact it is bowled, like a basin, so the water will collect but it can't run. The plastic doesn't fit anywhere well. The entire thing looked skewed once assembled. The entire thing just looks and feels cheap and chintzy. You can definitely do better for the money.

This dish rack is pretty big so dishes would fit easily. One thing that I don't like is the sturdiness, it is not very sturdy considering the price. The stand for cutting board keeps moving and would need to be fixed often. There is also no place for water to drain so it sits in the tray but drying mat that comes with the rack is a lifesaver

This dish drying rack maximizes space is well designed and easy to keep clean. The micro fiber cloth that is included helps to keep the counter dry and mildew free - additionally the "catch pan" that slides below the rack is easily removed and cleaned. Highly recommend this product.

Durable, saves space, but the cup holders do not stay on. I am glad I spent a little extra money on putting extra money in a better product. This does not rust. It holds up nicely. I like that there is a dish mat and a silverware caddy. I attempted to used the cup holders more than once but they would not click on and stay in place.

I bought this 2-Tier Dish Drying Rack for my kitchen and it is awesome. It is very spacious and sturdy. It has separate paces for bowls, plates, and knives. Knives have a safety cabinet. I am very happy with it and highly recommended.