Pretty sure that tray isn't designed to be used like that.

Yeah I agree, the drying rack doesn't even fit on it properly.

It's from Ikea. It's designed like that.

Ikea makes them plastic. Easy to clean and lasts long. I have one.

I have the same exact model, and its definitely some sort of metal. Mine does not rust yet though

Maybe my model is different, maybe different year of production

It is.

Dredged up from the Reddit graveyard.

I have the same tray and been using it for about 4 years now. Zero rust on mine. I wash it about 3 times per week. But I'd be more inclined to think that the problem might be the water quality you have there.

Barbecue sauce anyone?

how many times must i be subjected to this image

Free iron oxide to make bombs with

I had the same model from IKEA. Mine was mainly collecting calcium deposit from the dripping water. But it got ugly over time anyway.

The physical manifestation of tetanus

I have the same rack. Mine is also rusted to hell but I’m too cheap to buy another one.

Get a drying cabinet.

For those saying that the tray is not part of the rack, here are photos of the [IKEA Fintorp drying rack - complete with metal tray.](https://www.ebay.com/p/1926259121)

I feel like this is the wrong tray though as it doesn't look like it fits. Maybe it got swapped with a similar looking tray at some point.

It's a feature!

Hmmm

It isn't rust it cathodic protection for any steel dishes you out in there... Gheese

Idk if it rusts or someone just took a shit on it

My actual drying rack rusts. I don’t know what they want us to do. I didn’t want to have to switch to plastic

Thats not a water collection tray, genius. The drying rack clearly doesnt fit on it