Gevoli 2-in-1 Large Collapsible Colander with Self-draining Base Set – Plastic Side Drain Food Strainer for Edge of Kitchen Sink (White)
$32.29
- This collapsible colander features an innovative self-draining base that allows water to drain directly into your sink, even when it's full.
- Draining Tray: The slip resistant self-draining base features a grooved design to ensure smooth, safe drainage of hot water directly into your sink while the strainer sits securely on the countertop.
- Collapsible Convenience: This space-saving colander collapses to only 1.3" high for easy storage in your kitchen cabinets or drawers. (Expanded size: 13.5 x 11.5 x 3.7")
- Sink Friendly: The universal design fits all sink styles, including overmount sinks with raised edges, for convenient and mess-free draining.
- Dishwasher Safe: Made from food-grade BPA-free materials. Perfect for straining all your favorite foods, from pasta and rice to fruits and vegetables.
Product description
Gevoli Collapsible Colander with Draining Tray
Make effortless work of straining and rinsing in your kitchen with this multi-tasking strainer, featuring an innovative self-draining that allows water to drain directly into your sink, even when it's full! Perfect for rinsing fruits and veggies, straining pasta, or washing off any food item, this colander is a versatile addition to your kitchen. The slip-resistant base keeps the colander secure and wobble-free on your counter, with a grooved design to ensure safe and mess-free draining, even with hot water. Crafted from dishwasher safe, food-grade materials, this colander boasts a space-saving collapsible design that folds flat for convenient storage.
Product Details: Colander dimensions (expanded): 13.46 x 11.54 x 3.7" Colander dimensions (collapsed): 13.46 x 11.54 x 1.33" Draining tray dimensions: 10.43 x 9.06 x 1.56" Materials: PP and TPR BPA-free Dishwasher safe </p>
| Brand | Gevoli |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SDC0165 |
| Colour | White |
| Product Dimensions | 34.19 x 9.4 x 29.31 cm; 508 g |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Item Weight | 508 g |
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
I had an old plastic colander which worked as expected and was safe in the dishwasher, so I wasn't looking to replace it. Until I stumbled across this listing. Immediately, I was interested. I really dislike draining pasta in the kitchen sink, because I don't want noodles poking through the slats and contacting the sink basin. I also have to remember to remove the drain strainer in advance (which is an extra step when I'm rushing to get food on the table) or the pasta water can't drain quickly enough, and pools in the sink, before washing back over the food in the colander. I keep my sink clean, but still. I wouldn't want to eat out of it. If that's you, here is your solution. Personally, I do not stack dishes in the sink, but if you do, this could be a handy tool for you, too.
Right up front, I'll mention two minor points which aren't great for me, just so you're aware. First, it is wider than the other colanders I've owned in the past, so it doesn't fit well in the cabinet. It does collapse, but that just makes it flatter, not narrower. So where the others stood, and had a narrow space next to them for olive oil and cooking spray, this one has to go in diagonally, and sort of leans against the aforementioned items. If I want just the colander, or only the olive oil in that moment, I have to slide something out carefully so as not to pull everything else out of the cabinet in such a way that it falls. This is definitely a me problem, in the sense that this applies to my cabinets and the way the kitchen is arranged, but my point is that this one is much wider, and may not swap out evenly with what you have now, so just be aware of the measurements.
The second thing is that, obviously, this is a two-piece set, which means you will need to store, and wash, two pieces, neither of which has a small footprint. These details are not a crisis for me, but they were small disadvantages compared to what I had before, so I thought they were worth mentioning, just for you to think about before you buy.
If these quibbles do not dissuade you, I say go for it. I'm very happy with my new colander, and heartily recommend it. Here's what I found.
–As we mentioned above, it does collapse vertically, which may save you some space, depending on your set-up.
–Both pieces are dishwasher safe. I've used and washed the set a couple of times now, using the top rack, and have had no problems.
–The draining pan has raised, nonslip lines, which allow the colander to sit securely in place, and to drain efficiently.
–The draining pan also has little feet which raise it up in such a way that its base fits comfortably over the rim of my sink, which is raised up over the level of the kitchen counter. I was a little worried that the raised ledge would cause the draining pan to tilt slightly backward, preventing water from moving forward into the sink, and perhaps spilling out the back and making a mess, but this was a non-issue. I poured the pot slowly, as I would have done anyway with my old colander, and had no problems. The water ran easily into the sink, and when I was done pouring the pasta or potatoes or whatever, I would simply tip the pan a bit to release the last bit of remaining water. The times I've used this, there was always a little bit of water still in the drain pan, but none that spilled out onto the counter.
–I personally feel much more comfortable with my food sitting for a minute in this colander on top of its pan, on top of my kitchen counter, than I did previously with the old model. In that case, I was always leary about food contacting the inside of the sink, as I mentioned above. Maybe that's me being too cautious, but I just don't like that. This colander creates a situation where, even if a couple of strands of spaghetti begin to escape through the holes–and they did–they still aren't touching the sink. Instead, they were sitting in the drain pan, which I can sanitize in the dishwasher after each use. If they start to escape from the pan, then they're hanging out over the lip of the pan, over the rim of my sink, and touching nothing. They just dangle in thin air. For me, this seems more sanitary, and therefore creates a less stressful situation when I'm in the last stages of meal prep.
For me, this item is not a great fit physically, but it is still a great tool, and solves what was for me always kind of a fraught moment, when you're just finishing up dinner and getting ready to plate, and nervous about anything sneaking through the colander's slats, or spilling over the top into an area where food does not belong. I love the clever design of my new colander, and I'll never go back.
N Williams (verified owner) –
Got this to replace an old strainer that was falling apart. It works great!
Pros
+ Size. This colander can fit a lot of noodles for a meal or quite a few fruits and veggies to wash.
+ Collapsable. It's nice that this colander can collapse to save space. Makes it very convenient to store it.
+ Draining. This colander only has holes on the bottom. While it doesn't drain as fast as other colanders, that means all the water goes exactly where you want it. So you can set the colander to drain on the counter with the drain pan and the water will go exactly where you want. I was a litte concerned it would make a mess on my counter, but it doesn't.
Cons
+ The only thing to be careful of is that the holes on the bottom are small. If you do boiled potatoes or something like that, it might plug those holes. Just something to be aware of.
Suelzle (verified owner) –
I'm always yelling for my husband to come help me drain the pasta! He holds the strainer over the sink, and I pour the pasta out of the pot. I don't want to sit my strainer in the kitchen sink (yuck!) and sometimes there's dishes in there. Well, with this strainer…I can replace my husband! Lol. Just kidding! But I can easily drain the pasta water by myself because this strainer set has the base that sits on the side of the sink. Win! I like that it compresses flat too. I can store it vertically it so many spots. It's easy to clean too. My one tiny complaint is that the holes are a little small and it does drain slower than your usual strainer. Not a big deal though. This is a nice strainer, very functional, and a good addition to any kitchen.
TNVol (verified owner) –
I don’t love this thing for straining pasta or anything like that, but it works great for washing fruit and harvesting stuff out in the garden. Super handy because it folds down flat.
L (verified owner) –
I got this to accomplish two goals, but it's got even more benefits I'm seeing now that I have it in person.
1) It's going to fit in my cabinet so much better than my old one, since it does collapse flat. I can store it on its edge if I want!
2) It will allow me to drain things hands free, rather than me stopping everything else I'm doing to wait for the process to end.
3) I won't have to empty out my sink since it drains into it's tray, which just needs to overlap the edge of the sink to do it's job of allowing the water to flow away.
I took pictures showing the height with the colander, the drain base, both.
I also look face on at the space the base groves create for the water to drain away from the contents of the colander. Plenty of space!
I don't see any recommendation of where in the dishwasher the two pieces can do. It's plastic and silicone. Since I've baked cupcakes in silicone cupcake pan I want to think this could probably handle hot water and a drying cycle, but I'd hate to be wrong. I'll run it in the top rack and air dry it just in case.