Solutions to no draining board?

K9sandFelines

In May I moved to a house with a lovely kitchen, nicest and biggest I have had In a rented property. However, I think they overlooked a basic essential of a draining board.

At the moment, I use a mat under the drainer and a cloth under where the cloth tidy is; but this isn't really the best idea. I have noticed where the tap is and cloth tidy the worktop is starting to bubble. Not sure because of me or previous tenants with the water hitting the worktop or being damp.

Years ago when I needed extra drainer space, I managed to get a plastic one from Betterware. Any ideas though for around the tap area???

Thanks in advance.

Owain_Moneysaver

Various dish drainers at Lakeland, some have their own drip tray and some have a spout to drain into the sink.

aggypanthus

Look up drymats

fluffpot

I've got one of these
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/23411/Dish-Garden

It looks quite funky and you can fit a reasonable bit of stuff in it (although I have a dishwasher too, so you might find it's not big enough if there are lots of you). You can 'seal' the spout too if you can't easily place it next to the sink

PlymouthMaid

I have a stainless steel one I got from lakeland around 7 years ago now - it holds loads and sits on its own stainless steel tray. I dont know if they still do them but it was a bit pricey but very good quality.

K9sandFelines

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Various dish drainers at Lakeland, some have their own drip tray and some have a spout to drain into the sink.

I had a look at Lakeland but its not the drainer need, but just a board really to go underneath.

K9sandFelines

fluffpot wrote: »

I've got one of these
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/23411/Dish-Garden

It looks quite funky and you can fit a reasonable bit of stuff in it (although I have a dishwasher too, so you might find it's not big enough if there are lots of you). You can 'seal' the spout too if you can't easily place it next to the sink

That looks fabulous but think would be too small, as there are three of us and I love cooking ... so lots of pots some days.

K9sandFelines

aggypanthus wrote: »

Look up drymats

This looks the type of thing I am after

K9sandFelines

PasturesNew wrote: »

At worst/cheapest I'd use a cheapo plastic tray from a 99p/poundland type of store. Just the biggest I could find at short notice.

Never thought of this. Will try and keep an eye out next time I am passing one if not sorted beforehand.

K9sandFelines

PlymouthMaid wrote: »

I have a stainless steel one I got from lakeland around 7 years ago now - it holds loads and sits on its own stainless steel tray. I dont know if they still do them but it was a bit pricey but very good quality.

Went on Lakeland, but didn't notice anything. Thanks though.

rustyboy21

There are loads on Amazon.


From cheap and cheerful
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Hobby-Plastic-Drainer-Cutlery/dp/B00IQ7X05G/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&qid=1406590572&sr=8-41&keywords=dish+drainer+rack
To Funky
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-Housewares-2-Tier-Dish-Drainer/dp/B0049ZZU0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406590656&sr=8-1&keywords=dish+drainer+rack
Tall
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Plastic-Drainer-Utensil-Cutlery/dp/6041755532/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406590448&sr=8-2&keywords=dish+drainer+rack
To small
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dish-Drainer-Rack-Under-Tray/dp/B00KG6JR52/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1406590522&sr=8-32&keywords=dish+drainer+rack


There are 20 pages of them if you search dish drainer rack