Banish Sink Clutter and Free Up Countertops Instantly With a $22 Flip-Up Joseph Joseph Draining Board

It's perfect for compact kitchens that lack countertop space

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If you live in a small home, finding the space for a dishrack can be tricky, and sometimes even an eyesore.

And whilst it might not be everyone's favorite household chore, washing dishes is unavoidable. That's why we recommend the Joseph Joseph Flip-Up Drain Board, available at Amazon, which cleverly creates extra draining space while taking up virtually no room.

This Flip-Up Drain Board Is Perfect for Small Spaces

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

One of the main things that always makes your kitchen look cluttered is, unfortunately, a dish drying rack. This means that, even if you follow the rules for a clutter-free kitchen, your space can end up looking untidy and chaotic, which is why the Joseph Joseph Flip-Up Drain Board, available at Amazon, is ideal, even for the smallest of small kitchens.

The best part is that, as it folds flat for compact storage, you don't have to keep it out and on your countertops at all times. Instead, you can grab it when cleaning your kitchen after use, and pop it away the next day once everything is dry.

Though it only has a small footprint, there's also plenty of space for six plates, and additional room for washing and drying glassware (which is an easy way to prevent glasses from going cloudy in the dishwasher, and stop glassware from scratching), bowls, and cutlery. For any overflow, the Joseph Joseph Dock Cutlery Drainer and Organizer, also available at Amazon, is ideal, and handily dishwasher-safe.

Joseph Joseph flip-up draining board on a white countertop beside a silver stainless steel sink. On the rack are four white plates, a white mug, and a glass.

The genius spout allows water to drain directly into the sink, preventing flooding, water marks, and mineral deposits on your counter.

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The dish rack also features non-slip feet to keep it sturdily in place, and a sloping base and draining spout to channel excess water straight into the sink, preventing puddles and spillages.

It's no surprise, then, that shopper Mollie, who left a five-star review, dubbed it, 'Compact, sturdy, and versatile.'

They write, 'After years of draining hand-washed items on the counter around the edge of the sink, this Joseph Joseph drainboard is perfect! It is easy to store, the flip-up rack increases its efficiency, it has ample draining space, and as a bonus, it is attractive. I am very happy with this drainboard.'

Another, CH, calls it a 'Great dishrack,' and adds, 'I love this dish rack. I've used it for about a year now and wish I'd gotten it decades ago!

'It is perfect for washing dishes for one, two, or three people. There is just enough room for dishes, a glass or two, silverware, along with a bowl and a pan! It takes up very little space on my counter, which I love. It is well-made and sturdy. I've put a large, rather heavy fry pan on this more than once without any problems.'

So, make swerving any mistakes to avoid when cleaning kitchenware easy with the Joseph Joseph Flip-Up Drain Board, available at Amazon – it's currently under $19.

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Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

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