Masflex Aluminum Dish Rack review

Masflex Aluminum Dish Rack with Drain Tray and Cutlery Caddy

Reviewed by the Product Choicest team ยท Updated Aug 3, 2026 ยท How we review

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Quick verdict

The rust answer. An aluminum frame has no coating to chip, so it sidesteps the single failure that ends most dish racks, and twin cutlery caddies keep utensils sorted. Our Best Rust-Proof pick.

At a glance

BrandMasflex
TypeDish rack
Priceโ‚ฑ2,200 (as of Aug 3, 2026)
Owner rating5.0 โ˜… from 12 reviews
ShopMasflex Cookware Kitchenware
Units sold12

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • Aluminum frame does not rust the way coated steel does once the coating chips, the main failure point of a wet dish rack
  • Twin cutlery caddies separate knives, forks and spoons instead of dumping everything into one wet cup
  • Side wire arms hold glasses and mugs upside down off the tray, so they drain instead of pooling water inside

โœ— Cons

  • Single tier holds one round of dishes, so a big family load needs two passes
  • Aluminum is softer than stainless and scuffs and dents more easily from heavy pans

The rust answer. An aluminum frame has no coating to chip, so it sidesteps the single failure that ends most dish racks, and twin cutlery caddies keep utensils sorted. Our Best Rust-Proof pick.

Why aluminum?

Every coated steel rack in this category dies the same way: the finish chips at a weld or a corner, water gets to the steel, and rust spreads from that one point. Aluminum has no coating to chip. It oxidises to a thin dull layer instead of flaking, which is why an aluminum rack in a humid Filipino kitchen still looks serviceable in year three while a chrome one is spotted. That single material choice is what this rack is selling, and it is the right thing to pay for in a piece of equipment that lives permanently wet.

How is it laid out?

A single deck of wire plate slots sits on a grey drain tray, with twin cutlery caddies clipped to one end and side wire arms for glasses and mugs. The arms matter more than they look: they hold cups upside down and off the tray, so water runs out instead of collecting in the base of the glass, which is where the smell comes from when cups dry the wrong way up. Splitting cutlery across two caddies is a small thing that keeps handles apart so they actually dry.

Is it sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ2,200 as of August 3, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. That is the most expensive rack in this roundup, and it holds less than a two-tier at the same money. You are paying for the material, not the capacity. If you have already replaced one rusted rack, the calculation is easy. If you dry a handful of dishes and keep the rack dry anyway, coated steel does the job for less.

Who should buy it

Buy this if your rack lives permanently beside a wet sink and you are tired of replacing rusted ones. If you need maximum capacity for the money, a two-tier steel rack holds more.

See how it ranks in our best dish racks in the Philippines roundup, or work out which type suits your kitchen in our dish rack buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want stainless instead, at a fraction of the price? The Masflex stainless steel dish rack is the one to compare. Prefer plastic that cannot corrode at all? The Orocan dish rack pingganan is the one to compare.

Compare Masflex Aluminum Dish Rack with Drain Tray and Cutlery Caddy

See how it stacks up against our top pick in the head-to-head Masflex 2-Tier Dish Rack with Drip Tray vs Masflex Aluminum Dish Rack with Drain Tray and Cutlery Caddy, or browse the full dish racks comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an aluminum dish rack rust?

Aluminum does not rust the way steel does. It forms a thin oxide layer instead of flaking red rust, so it survives permanent sink-side damp far better than powder-coated or chrome-plated steel, which fail wherever the coating chips.

What are the two caddies for?

They separate cutlery, so knives, forks, and spoons are not jumbled in one wet cup. Splitting them also helps them dry, since a packed single caddy holds water between the handles.

Can it hold heavy pans?

It is better suited to plates, glasses, and everyday dishes. Aluminum is softer than stainless steel, so a heavy cast iron pan can dent or bend the frame over time.

How many dishes does it hold?

It is a single-tier rack, so it takes one round of plates, glasses, and cutlery. A big family load needs a second pass or a two-tier rack.