Zojila 'Rohan' Dish Rack Drainer Utensil holder and Drain board, Stainless Steel Self Draining
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Zojila 'Rohan' Dish Rack Drainer Utensil holder and Drain board, Stainless Steel Self Draining
Customer Review: Perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love it! Small format but holds just enough. Rack drains well into sink, no standing water. Looks appropriate in my contemporary kitchen.Customer Review: dish rack drainer utinsil holder & drain board
Summary: 5 Stars
The stainless steel self draining board & dish rack drainer are excellent and I am very happy I invested in them.Customer Review: Functional design comes at a cost
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a sad commentary on the current state of kitchen design, but this is the only dish drain that doesn't slavishly imitate all of the other crummy "rack on a mat" models out there. The drain part is truly innovative in its simplicity: a gently curved sheet of stainless steel, raised on legs and tilted towards the sink. Water drips from the rack onto the drain, rolls towards the middle, and spills over the edge into the sink. If only the rubber feet were less hard and more sticky, so that the thing wouldn't slide on the counter every time you touch it; if only the rack itself were large enough for the dinner dishes and pots and pans of at least two people; if only the thing were not soooo ridiculously over-priced. It should last forever. I'll continue keep my eyes open for the manufacturer that takes the basic design innovation of this drain and improves on it. If there is a market for dish drains in this price range, someone will surely build a comparable or better one for less. As for now, this is the best I have seen or used.
Update: Ok, I've used this for several months now, and would like to add these comments: First, the utensil holder is so poorly designed that I have replaced it with a cheapo wire basket. Take a good look at the photo of the utensil holder: it is open-sided. It's been a regular source of aggravation for me, as my forks, spoons, and knives would regularly drop out through the open side. You can't see it from the photos, but the steel sides are folde over to form the bottom of the utensil holder, and there is a narrow gap between the bottom and the side in two places. Table knives, and sometimes forks, will slip through the gap between the sides and the bottom and become wedged there. That is simply unacceptable for an appliance that is marketed as high-end design. The utensil holder also slides right off of the end of the dish rack onto the counter or into the sink if you're not careful. My second complaint is that the drain board is too short at the back side. I alluded to this in my initial comment. Even though placed in the wire rack, pots, pans, and lids hang close enough to the edge that they drain directly onto the counter. I mean, what's the point? How much more would an extra half-inch of stainless steel cost? I would demote this to three stars if I could figure out how. It's a good effort, but I maintain that it is waaay over-priced for what it is. Considering the design short-comings, price and shipping, this is not a good value. Too bad it's the best there is.
Customer Review: Great Design, Mediocre Construction, Works Well
Summary: 4 Stars
Aesthetics: The welding is not of the best craftsmanship. There are various bumps from excess metal at the joints of the bars. Of interest, sharp, jagged edges surround the four ports on the tray where the balls of the rack fit in. The unit is made in China, not sure if that's a factor. Meticulous construction is expected from a $70 rack; the result here is rather disappointing. The legs of the tray could be lowered because the rack stands at two inches above ground at its apex. The metal has a silver sheen and is much brighter than it is pictured here. The silverwares basket definitely appears to be an afterthought, looking rather ill-match with the rest of the rack. Nonetheless, I concur with most of the reviews here praising the considerable thoughts and creativity channeled into this humble dish rack. I especially commend these features: the precision slope of the tray to direct excess water, the sweeping wing of the dish holder and the unit's graceful, pleasing overall façade at all angles.
Function: The rack holds plates exceptionally well but has troubles with smaller bowls (e.g. 5" in diameter and 2" in height), which can fall out from any of the four sides. An extra metal bar running across the opening could have remedied the problem. Anticipate some trials and errors to get used to the open design. The rack can definitely hold larger bowls and even a 20" frying pan if they are stacked properly. The rack is easy to clean using a wet sponge or towel, better than any plastic tray. I did not experience the same problems as some of the others with silverwares (e.g. small yogurt spoons) falling out of the basket, which in spite of its unattractive appearance serves its purpose very well.
Overall: The market for quality metal dish rack is underserved but this one is indeed a great start. The design concept is exceptional. However, I wish the manufacturer would have better oversight in its construction.
Customer Review: Near perfection, relatively speaking
Summary: 4 Stars
I needed a larger stainless dish rack and wanted to do away with plastic trays forever. But if you've also been doing dish rack research, you know that a good rack is hard to find! Initially I was drawn to the SimpleHuman line, as I have one of their stainless soft close garbage cans, and LOVE it. But after seeing some of the racks in Target and other stores, I changed my mind due to the amount of plastic accenting their otherwise fine designs.
Enter the Zojila rack. Hoo, it's expensive! But on the plus size, it's spacious (2 adults in my household) enough for a day's worth of dishes, sturdy enough to withstand dish pyramids, clears the counter by 2 inches, drains water as described, is easy to clean, and looks BOTH practical and sophisticated - I mean, how "stunning" can a dish rack look, really? Although I am still waiting for the day when someone comes over and gushes over it, like I would if I saw it in someone else's kitchen for the first time. But I'm a nerd.
I'm very satisfied with my rack and am looking no further. However, a few cons made me give 4 stars instead of 5, mostly having to do with initial set up. Specifically, I had to do some metal fabricating to get the rack properly balanced on the drain board. Further pounding was required to fashion a slope so that water would drain off the board. Also, like another reviewer, I have lost a small glass to the end that has a wide opening - although this can be prevented by moving the utensil rack in front of the opening.
All in all, I am quite pleased and would buy this rack again. Just be ready to receive yours with a rubber hammer.