I knew that I wanted the plastic containers next to the sink and so would have to reverse the direction of the drain pad.  I did not anticipate that the rack was higher on the other end, so the water drains away from the sink. To drain it into the sink I have to lift and tilt the rack. I would be OK with that except that there is no easy way to grasp the rack and tilt it. So I am not completely happy with this rack.