PELEG Elephant Cutlery Drainer
Best for: Best for draining cutlery without the puddle — a self-draining elephant holder whose trunk runs water into the sink.
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Our review
The Peleg Design elephant cutlery drainer is the rare kitchen gadget that's genuinely useful and so cute people buy it as a gift — 4.6 stars across more than 1,800 ratings. The problem it solves is the soggy cutlery cup: a normal drainer collects a pool of grey standing water in the bottom, so your forks and spoons sit in it and never properly dry. This one perches on the edge of your sink, and its smart self-draining design runs the water down and out through the elephant's trunk directly into the sink — no standing water, no puddle on the counter, just clean cutlery that actually dries. It's made of sturdy, rust-proof, lightweight plastic, it wipes clean, and it brings a bit of personality to the sink instead of another beige cup.
Honest expectations: it's a charming, well-sized holder for everyday cutlery rather than a giant rack — it's perfect for a household's forks, spoons and knives, but it won't swallow the entire load from a dinner party in one go. It needs to sit at the edge of the sink so the trunk can drain into it, so it wants a spot with the trunk overhanging; on a deep or unusually shaped sink you'll position it to suit. For turning a grungy, puddle-prone chore into something tidy and a little bit delightful, though, it's a cheap win that people genuinely smile at.
👍 Pros
- Self-draining — water runs out the trunk into the sink
- No standing water, so cutlery actually dries
- Keeps the counter dry and puddle-free
- Sturdy, rust-proof, wipe-clean plastic
- Adorable and giftable; 1,800+ ratings at 4.6 stars
👎 Cons
- Everyday-sized — not a huge dinner-party rack
- Needs to sit at the sink edge so the trunk drains
- Positioning depends on your sink shape/depth
- Plastic novelty rather than premium stainless
Specifications
| Type | Self-draining cutlery drainer (elephant) |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Water drains out the trunk into the sink |
| Capacity | Everyday cutlery for a household |
| Material | Sturdy, rust-proof, lightweight plastic |
| Placement | Sits on the sink edge, trunk overhanging |
| Brand / Price | Peleg Design, ~$20 |
FAQ
How does the draining work?
Washed cutlery stands in the elephant's back and the water runs down and out through its trunk directly into the sink, so there's no standing water pooling in the bottom.
Where do I put it?
On the edge of your sink, positioned so the trunk overhangs and drains into the basin — placement depends a little on your sink's shape and depth.
How much cutlery does it hold?
It's sized for a household's everyday forks, spoons and knives. It's a charming everyday holder rather than a giant rack for a whole dinner party at once.
Is it easy to clean?
Yes — it's sturdy, rust-proof plastic that wipes clean, so it stays hygienic with a quick rinse.
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