Offering protection for your sink's surface and dishes the chrome plated steel sink rack sits on the bottom of the sink. It's supported by soft, rubber sides that are slightly raised to keep dirty drain water from coming into contact with your dishware, while your washing. The durable steel construction makes it great for scrubbing heavy duty pots and pans, without fear of scratching or denting the sink. And the center cut-out is a convenient feature, letting you easily access the sink's drain whenerever you need it.