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Dish rack care in 6 steps: empty the tray, hand-wash and dry

Dish racks need attention too: drain standing water, follow plastic or metal care labels, and let everything dry.

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Water can sit in the tray even after the dishes dry. IKEA specifies hand washing for its polypropylene RINNIG drainer; for its stainless KUNGSFORS rack, it recommends a cloth with mild cleaner and a dry finish. Use this sequence as a general guide, with your product manual taking precedence.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Check the material and care label. Identify plastic trays, metal rails and rubber feet. Never place a hand-wash-only part in the dishwasher.
2. Remove plates and cutlery and empty the tray. Check whether your drainer sends water to the sink or stores it for disposal.
3. Take apart only the pieces the manual allows. Look out for sharp edges or loose parts; do not force screws or joints.
4. Wipe with lukewarm water, mild dish detergent and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid steel wool and abrasive powder on stainless steel.
5. Remove detergent from corners and feet with clean water or a damp cloth. On stainless steel, wipe along the grain.
6. Dry the tray, rack and contact surfaces thoroughly before reassembly. Investigate persistent pooling or damaged coatings and consider replacement if necessary.

IKEARINNIG dish drainer, double-sided, white, 40x31 cm ↗Product material is polypropylene with synthetic rubber feet; care states handwash only; tray can drain to sink or hold water.IKEAKUNGSFORS dish drainer ↗Stainless-steel maintenance instructions specify mild cleaner, dry wipe, lengthwise surface wiping, and avoiding abrasive powders and steel wool.Wikimedia CommonsFile: Dishes in a dutch kitchen.jpg ↗Photo author Miguel Pires da Rosa; verified CC BY-SA 2.0 and subject showing dishes on rack.Wikimedia CommonsCommons technical reuse and hotlinking policy ↗Technical policy permits hotlinking but does not waive individual file credit and license conditions.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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