Dishwasher-safe construction and a detachable container decide the pick.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Five graters compared on the cleaning and storage claims each maker publishes, drawn from the fact sheet supplied.
States a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base that works as a ginger shredder.
States a detachable container for catching, measuring, dispensing and storing grated food.
States dishwasher safety and a removable rubber base that comes off before washing.
States top-rack dishwasher safety and separable parts that store in a drawer.
Hand washing is recommended for blade longevity, and it is the lightest pick at 0.32 lb.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisipro Stainless Steel Cheese Grater with Handle | Cuisipro | Regular | 0.53 lb | Best dishwasher-safe box grater |
| OXO Good Grips 4-Sided Box Grater for Cheese & Veget... | OXO | 1 EA | 1.05 lb | Best for catching and storing |
| Kaishun Cheese Grater | Kaishun | 9.8*4.3*3.3 inch | 0.62 lb | Best for a removable rubber base |
| Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater Hand Crank Cheese Shredd... | Cambom | 3 BLADES | 0.9 lb | Best rotary for drawer storage |
| Norpro Stainless Steel Grater | Norpro | 9.25-Inch | 0.32 lb | Best for hand washing |
States a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base that works as a ginger shredder.
States a detachable container for catching, measuring, dispensing and storing grated food.
States dishwasher safety and a removable rubber base that comes off before washing.
States top-rack dishwasher safety and separable parts that store in a drawer.
Hand washing is recommended for blade longevity, and it is the lightest pick at 0.32 lb.
An easy-clean layout rewards two things: parts that go in the dishwasher and a container that catches the mess. The Cuisipro four-sided grater states a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base that doubles as a ginger shredder. The OXO Good Grips states a detachable container for catching and storing, plus a soft non-slip handle. The Kaishun states dishwasher safety with a removable rubber base. The Cambom rotary states top-rack dishwasher safety and separable parts. The Norpro is the outlier: hand washing is recommended for blade longevity.
“Cleaning claims, not blade counts, decide this layout.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five picks differ most in what their makers state about washing. The Cuisipro states a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body. The Kaishun states dishwasher safety and a removable rubber base. The Cambom states top-rack dishwasher safety. The OXO states a detachable container but no dishwasher claim. The Norpro recommends hand washing for blade longevity. That single column decides most of the ranking on this page.
Footprints vary by inches rather than feet. The Norpro publishes 3.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep. The Cambom publishes 5.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep. The OXO publishes 4.5 inches wide by 11.8 inches deep. Weight is published for only two: the Norpro at 0.32 lb and the OXO at 1.05 lb.
| Specification | Cuisipro | OXO | Kaishun | Cambom | Norpro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher claim | Stated | not published | Stated | Top rack stated | Hand wash recommended |
| Detachable container | Stated, doubles as ginger shredder | Stated | not published | not published | not published |
| Removable base | Stated | Stated border | Stated rubber base | Suction base | not published |
| Width | 3.75 in | 4.5 in | 3.3 in | 5.5 in | 3.25 in |
| Depth | 4.5 in | 11.8 in | 4.3 in | 6.5 in | 4.25 in |
| Height | 10.5 in | 2.9 in | 9.8 in | 10.8 in | 8.25 in |
| Weight | not published | 1.05 lb | not published | not published | 0.32 lb |
| Grating surfaces | Four | Four | Four | Three blades | Four |
| Blade material | 304 stainless steel | Stainless steel | 430 stainless steel | 430 stainless steel | Stainless steel |
The table does not tell you how any of these feel in the hand, how the blades cut, or how the parts fit after a wash. Nobody at Lush has used these machines. It also leaves blanks where a maker publishes nothing, and those blanks are not estimates.
The Cuisipro is the clearest case. Its maker states a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base. That covers the body and the part that catches food. The Kaishun states dishwasher safety and adds a recommendation to remove the rubber base before washing, which addresses the place residue hides. Both claims are specific enough to plan a layout around.
The Cambom states top-rack dishwasher safety, which is narrower than a full dishwasher claim. The OXO publishes no dishwasher claim at all, so its cleaning story rests on the detachable container and the removable border. The Norpro recommends hand washing for blade longevity, which is a maintenance instruction rather than a cleaning convenience.
The OXO states a detachable container for catching, measuring, dispensing and storing grated food. That is the most complete container claim of the five. The Cuisipro states a detachable base that works as a ginger shredder or as a built-in container. Both reduce the food that lands on the counter, which is the point of an easy-clean layout.
The Kaishun states a removable rubber base but no container. The Cambom states a suction base for marble and glass desktops, which holds the unit still rather than catching food. The Norpro states no container and no removable base, so grated food falls where it falls. That is a real difference in how much wiping follows.
The Norpro publishes 3.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep by 8.25 inches tall. The Kaishun publishes 3.3 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 9.8 inches tall, close behind. The Cambom publishes 5.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep by 10.8 inches tall. The OXO publishes 11.8 inches deep, the largest depth.
The OXO states slim construction that fits into drawers, and the Cambom states that separate parts can be placed in drawers. Those are storage claims, not measurements, and they sit alongside the published figures rather than replacing them. A shallow drawer will care about the 11.8 inch depth of the OXO and the 10.8 inch height of the Cambom.
Only two of the five publish a weight. The Norpro publishes 0.32 lb, the lightest of the five. The OXO publishes 1.05 lb, the heaviest. The difference is 0.73 lb, which is the kind of gap you notice when holding a grater over a pot. The Cuisipro, Kaishun and Cambom publish no weight, so no comparison can be made for those three.
Weight is not a cleaning figure, but it affects where a grater lives. A lighter grater is easier to lift from a drawer and rinse. A heavier one may sit on the counter instead. Neither maker states which is easier to clean, and nobody at Lush has used them, so the figures are all we have.
Dishwasher-first cook. The Cuisipro states a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base. It is the most complete cleaning claim here, and the base doubles as a ginger shredder.
Counter-mess avoider. The OXO states a detachable container for catching, measuring, dispensing and storing. It publishes 11.8 inches deep, so check the drawer before you buy.
Residue hater. The Kaishun states dishwasher safety and a removable rubber base, and its maker recommends taking the base off before washing. It publishes 3.3 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep.
Small-drawer owner. The Cambom states top-rack dishwasher safety and separable parts for drawer storage. It publishes 5.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep by 10.8 inches tall.
Hand-wash traditionalist. The Norpro recommends hand washing for blade longevity and publishes 0.32 lb, the lightest of the five. It publishes 3.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches deep, the smallest footprint here.
The fact sheet leaves several blanks. These are the figures and claims we went looking for and could not source.
The Cuisipro states a dishwasher-safe 304 stainless steel body and a detachable base, which is the most complete cleaning claim of the five. The Kaishun also states dishwasher safety and a removable rubber base. The Norpro recommends hand washing for blade longevity, so it asks more of you at the sink.
Yes, in a layout where crumbs matter. The OXO states a detachable container for catching, measuring, dispensing and storing grated food. The Cuisipro states a detachable base that works as a ginger shredder or a built-in container. Both keep grated food off the counter rather than letting it fall through.
The Norpro publishes 3.25 inches wide, 4.25 inches deep and 8.25 inches tall. The Cambom publishes 5.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep and 10.8 inches tall. The difference in width is 2.25 inches, which matters in a shallow drawer.
The Norpro publishes 0.32 lb, the lightest of the five. The OXO publishes 1.05 lb, the heaviest. The Cuisipro, Kaishun and Cambom do not publish a weight, so no comparison can be made for those three. Weight matters for holding a grater over a bowl or board.
The Cambom states that separate parts can be placed in drawers without taking up too much space. It publishes 5.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches deep and 10.8 inches tall. The SUSTEAS rotary is not among these five, so no comparison is offered here. Check your drawer depth against the published height.
It does not say whether the OXO is dishwasher safe, and it does not publish weights for the Cuisipro, Kaishun or Cambom. It also does not state a container for the Kaishun or the Norpro. Those gaps are listed above rather than filled in with estimates.
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