THE KITCHEN SINK EDIT

Top 10 Dish Racks & Drying Mats

Joseph Joseph expandable, Brabantia aluminium, silicone mats and over-sink roll-ups — the ten picks that handle every kitchen-sink workflow.

The Soko & Co Team · Updated May 2026
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EDITOR’S PICKS

Our 10 favourite dish racks and drying mats, ranked

Whether you wash by hand daily or only after a dinner party, the right dish rack matters — protects bench finishes, dries dishes faster, looks intentional on the sink. These ten picks span freestanding racks, silicone mats, and over-sink solutions. Pair with our Top 10 Kitchen Storage Solutions for a wider kitchen reset.

AT A GLANCE

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OUR METHODOLOGY

How we picked

Two decades of laundry retail — across Perth showrooms and an Australia-wide online store — shaped this list. Here’s the lens we used.

20+ years of laundry retail

We’ve sold laundry storage from our Perth showrooms since the early 2000s. Every pick here has survived years of in-store and online customer feedback.

Built to last beyond a season

We bias towards rust-resistant aluminium, stainless steel and powder-coated frames over cheap alternatives that need replacing every twelve months.

Verified by Aussie buyers

Every product here has live Judge.me reviews from real Soko & Co customers — not generic imports or paid Amazon placements.

Designed for your space

We rank across tight apartments, busy family homes and stylish living rooms — because one airer never fits every laundry.

FAQ

Questions our customers ask

Pulled straight from the inboxes and showroom conversations of our Perth team.

Rack vs silicone mat — which is better?

Rack (#1, #2) is better for daily heavy washing — plates dry faster vertically. Mat (#6, #7) is better for stone-benchtop kitchens that mark from metal, or for households that only wash a few items by hand.

Will any of these rust in a coastal Perth bathroom?

Aluminium picks (#3, #5) are fully rust-proof and the safest choice for coastal homes. Stainless steel (#1) is also rust-proof. Avoid powder-coated steel racks (#2, #9, #10) in coastal-exposure positions.

How do I clean a dish rack?

Silicone mats (#6, #7) are dishwasher safe — toss on the top rack monthly. Aluminium and stainless racks: wipe down weekly with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Watch for hard-water buildup at the drip points — vinegar removes it.

What size dish rack do I need?

Rule of thumb: 1 person = compact rack or mat. 2-3 people = standard freestanding rack. 4+ people = tall rack with drainer (#2) or expandable (#1). Most over-sink racks (#8) suit single-person homes.

What pairs with these for a full kitchen reset?

See our Top 10 Kitchen Storage Solutions and Top 10 Cutlery Trays guides — racks + cutlery + pantry shelves is the kitchen reset trio.

Can I see these in person?

Yes — every pick is on display at our Myaree, Karrinyup and Carousel WA showrooms.

A KITCHEN SINK THAT FINALLY FLOWS

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