- Types of dishwashers
- Dryers built in
- wall-mounted cabinets
- floor structures Separate dish dryers
- Cookware dryer made of wood
- Paste drying
- Plastic bottle dryer
The place for drying utensils is now a must for any kitchen. Often drying for dishes is mounted in the kitchen set, becoming an integral part of the furniture design. The rapid development of scientific and technological progress, which brought dishwashers into our lives, could not overshadow the trend of using dish dryers. Although an automatic dishwasher does all the work for us: it washes and dries, but sometimes it only needs to be rinsed. This can be done manually.
But where to dry the dishes, because the daily use of table objects is limited to the set amount, often enough for only two people? A small number of plates, which is used every day is convenient to put the name in the dishwasher. This will provide convenient and quick access to it. In this article we will tell you what kind of dish dryers are, and how the dish dryer is made by hand.
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There are two main subsections for drying:
- Embedded in a kitchen set;
- Placed independently of the headset( external drying for dishes).
Types of supports:
- Recessed. These include:
- Those that are built into the top hanging side tables.
- Those that are built into the lower tables.
- Independent. These include:
- Dryers, which are placed on the countertop.
- Wall mounted.
- Hanging on the rails.
In most kitchen units, the dryer is built into the cabinet element - it's an ergonomic and practical solution. All cutlery hides behind the side of the nightstand, do not occupy the working area and do not attract the attention of guests. Therefore, the need to make a dryer for dishes with their own hands, disappears. But it does not always happen.
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wall cabinets This kind of dryer is the most common. As a rule, they are placed in cabinets, which are located above the zone for washing dishes. Such a small trick of the developers of furniture makes it possible to reduce the number of movements that housewives make in the process of washing dishes. Having arranged such a dryer under the dishes in the washing area, the landlady can simplify the care of furniture and reduce the frequency of washing. So, drops of water from the dishes will drain into the sink, and not on the work surface.
Classification:
- Drying on or without frame.
- Single- and multi-level structures, which are advanced for drying tableware, inclusive with angular drying.
On the frame and without the
In order to cut out the cutlery evenly, it is necessary to create favorable conditions in the bedside table in which the dryer is built:
- As a rule, they are produced without a lower face, thus ensuring a good ventilation of the cabinet.
- To make the structure more stable, the dryers are supplied with a special frame that functions as the bottom of the cabinet.
- Occasionally they are made with a bottom, where two holes are made, from which the lattice is formed.
Important! Suitable are both types of drying, with or without frames.
Single-level frame
Frame drying, which provides strength and stability of the structure, is made for a specific model of a bedside table made of high-strength material. When choosing this type of dishwasher, you should know the parameters of your product and the thickness of the material that is used for manufacturing. It is impossible to regulate here, so it is absolutely necessary to know all the parameters. Often, dish dryers with their own hands for pedestals are made of chipboard 18 and 16 mm.
Important! The main environment for the use of single-level dryers is a horizontal suspended cabinet. The main difference between them is the provision of grids. On them you can put both plates and glasses.
Multi-level
Multi-level dishwashers consist of two parts:
- Top grille for glasses and cups.
- Lower grate for plates.
Important! The placement of gratings can vary, depending on the wishes of the customer.
Angular drying can be used as a separate subsection to be used for drying utensils. Thanks to the T-like form of construction, the inner space of the corner bedside table can be used more rationally.
Important! A characteristic feature of corner dryers is their design. They are made only two-door, and they are intended only for installation in the standard 60-by-60-cm side tables.
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The sliding dryer in the floor cabinet will be appropriate in the kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. Due to the fact that ventilation in the lower cabinets is quite difficult to ensure, the dishes that fit in such a cabinet should already be dry.
The dishwasher perfectly copes with this task. Consequently - the dish dryer, located in the lower cabinet, the headset, rather, will serve as a place for practical saving of cutlery - everything at hand and in one place.
Important! Dryings, which are built into the floor stand, can also be single- or multi-level.
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The advantage of stationary types of dryers, independent of the kitchen furniture, is that they can be installed in any convenient place for you. This can be both the work surface and the railing of the apron. Such dryers are popular among owners of older models, with characteristic furniture parameters that differ from modern standards.
Important! Such drying is characterized by its small dimensions. Individual species can easily be transformed into conditions: they can be installed both in the cabinet and on the countertop. By the way, you can easily make a dish dryer by yourself.
to the table of contents ↑Dryer for wooden utensils
The assembly of the drier for kitchen appliances, like the design of any other piece of furniture, consists of several steps:
- Pre-cut the prepared pine or fir logs with a jig saw.
Important! On average, their size should be 1 cm for cylindrical rods and 2 cm for reeds and 1 cm for cylindrical rods.
- Carefully sand all surfaces of the parts.
- At the heart of the design, drill holes for the side crossbars, which will hold the dishes.
- Assemble the frame by joining the longitudinal and transverse elements of the structure.
- Glue the side partitions at an angle.
- Add waterproofness to the surface by over-priming it, polishing it and covering it with several layers of varnish.
Using fantasy, you can create an exclusive dish-dryer for your own kitchens under the interior of your kitchen. Such a product will serve not only as an indispensable thing, but also a bright addition.
to the table of contents ↑Drying out of pencils
A very original souvenir in the kitchen can be made by using the most unexpected items. For example, an interesting drying for kitchen accessories can be obtained from pencils:
- As a basis for the stand, take a wooden cutting board or just a piece of wood.
- Make on the marking board under the holes. Holes should be located in the place where the stands will stand in the dryer to hold the dishes.
- Pencils are used as racks.
- Drill holes with a drill and insert pencils pre-lubricated with glue.
The original dish dryer is ready for you!
Important! If you use pencils with colored cases, you will get a very cheerful and positive thing that can serve as a gift.
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Another option for creating a dryer on its own is to use a plastic bottle from under the water. It does not require financial costs, for example, for a summer residence simply do not want to spend money on expensive items.
Operation:
- Take an empty five-liter bottle from under the water, suitable for both round and square.
- Cut the bottles of the neck not on a conical plane, but where there is already a constant width.
- Cut the bottle in half along the length of the structure, inserting several trimmed longitudinal halves( one into the other).
- When finished, simply fasten all connections for strength using a stapler.
To cope with the task of how to make a dryer for dishes with their own hands, even a simple housewife can do it. Drying done by yourself will become a real pride in any kitchen. Especially if you think about its original and vivid design.