They are smaller and less deep, generally measuring only 2 inches in diameter and half an inch in depth. These sink strainers have a fine-mesh welded to a wide rim and are perfect for capturing smaller particles of food that the larger perforations of basket strainers cannot.
Coffee grounds and tea leaves are the most common type of food that sink strainers trap. Others include grains of rice, slippery strands of noodles, fat trimmings and minced meat.
Sink strainers made from stainless steel are more durable
than those with a nylon mesh. Even so, the constant use and the thin nature of the mesh results in a relatively short life for the sink strainers.
Most begin to develop small holes within three months if
cooking and washing up is done for the requisite three meals
every day.
Despite that, it is better to use sink strainers and keep a couple extra in the house than to pay for an expensive housecall from the plumber when your drain gets choked. |
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Steel sink strainers are scratch-proof, so you can empty
and wash them as often as you need to. Some have a black rubber lining around the rim to prevent slipping, although this is usually unnecessary.
They need not be limited to the kitchen, but can also be
used in bathtubs to trap hairs. To find the perfect size for your drainage area, you either take accurate measurements or plug the drainage hole with some sticky tack to make a rough mould! Then you are set to shop for your own sink strainers.
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