Drip shield for a drawer-type dishwasher

A drip shield (100) is mounted to a drawer of a drawer-type dishwasher (2) so as to extend along an outer rear surface of the drawer and catch droplets of washing fluid falling from a lid of the dishwasher. The drip shield (100) includes a shelf (125) that extends between up-turned wall portions. The shelf is angled away from the tub so that any droplets of washing fluid that may fall onto the drip shield will migrate away from the drawer. The shelf (125) is also formed such that first and second end portions (115;120) are positioned higher than a central or intermediate portion. This construction forces the droplets of washing fluid to collect in a centralized drain point from where the droplets of water can be guided to a controlled location.