hposnm 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I've just noticed little rust spots on my dish drainer rack that were previously not there. We cook 3x/week (easy stir fries, bacon & eggs) and usually don't leave more than 5 sets of utensils to dry overnight. We get the morning sun (doesn't reach the dish drainer) and utensils dry very quickly because of the heat/sunshine we get. We've just moved in for 2months so I'm a little surprised to see the rust spots appearing so quickly. (Dish drainer at my parents' place have a similar problem but they've lived there for 6-7 years so naturally, some rusting can be expected.) Does any one else have a similar problem? How long did your rust spots take to appear? How do you get rid of them/if at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gladyslim 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Your dish drainer is either chrome-plated or galvanised? use a magnet to test whether is it stainless steel material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawry 3 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Mine happened the same way within less than a month. Told my ID about it and her carpenter insist that it's just DIRTY and not rust. Told us to just wipe it off with a scrub pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunBun 5 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 try CIF le. it works to keep S/S clean and from any rust. Tried it out on my rusting piping tip and the rust is gone after some vigorous rubbing at the inside besides the outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokine9a 1 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Can also try 3M S/S Cleaner. Available in all home-fix stores. It cleans & coats a layer of protection film on the rack. I used it on all my S/S items. A great tip from bro MaCe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hihihi 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 No matter how fast it dries, heat + water + Oxygen is a perfect condition for rusting. Nowadays those racks are often made of lower quality grade stainless steel or just coated with chrome. I would probably try lacquering the dish rack to stop the rust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hposnm 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Mine happened the same way within less than a month. Told my ID about it and her carpenter insist that it's just DIRTY and not rust. Told us to just wipe it off with a scrub pad. I'm pretty sure mine can't be removed with a scrub pad but I'll try it tonight. try CIF le. it works to keep S/S clean and from any rust. Tried it out on my rusting piping tip and the rust is gone after some vigorous rubbing at the inside besides the outside Thanks for this. I'll try CIF. Can also try 3M S/S Cleaner. Available in all home-fix stores. It cleans & coats a layer of protection film on the rack. I used it on all my S/S items. A great tip from bro MaCe I'll keep a look out for this S/S cleaner. i'll do the magnet test tonight 1st though to see if it's really S/S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpcc 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 so any idea dishdrainer is better to use S/S or plastic material. If it is better to get S/S, which shop carries a better range, in build-quality-wise? (Hoe Kee? Poh Joo?...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hposnm 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I tested mine with a magnet and there wasn't any adhesive capabilities so I assume it's not S/S. Sigh. jpcc -- if you're getting a dish drainer, be sure to make sure the carpenter installs it correctly. Pass him a sample plate/bowl/mug and tell him to ensure during installation that the placements of the various parts fit your plate/bowl/mug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
