Best kitchen drains & strainers according to redditors
We found 59 Reddit comments discussing the best kitchen drains & strainers. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 59 Reddit comments discussing the best kitchen drains & strainers. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Just make sure you put a small strainer in the drain of the sink. You don't want to be dropping small items down there while cleaning. A converter, or worse, a nib.
I use something like this
Hey! So I found my scrappy little pack list I had before I left. Hope this helps at all :)
I have one, but I'm not sure they're standard.
One like this is really handy though:
https://www.amazon.com/Fengbao-2PCS-Kitchen-Sink-Strainer/dp/B01CWXLMB8
A drain screen will help to keep your sink from clogging.
When I'm not around a washing machine, I hand wash yesterday's socks, underwear, and t-shirt arm pits. I find my stuff needs a washing machine after 3-4 hand washings.
If I'm feeling lazy, and there's no consequences to taking a longer shower, I'll shower with my underwear/socks on, then at the end take them off and give them a final scrub. Doesn't work as well...but did I mention lazy?
I carry this clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E, this sink stopper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G99DMVU, and most importantly, Dr. Bronners soap! It does a good job of deodorizing, and I only have to put in a few drops in each "load" of hand laundry.
You can get the universal ones like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Flat-5in-Drain-Stopper-Manufactured/dp/B00L6KNCBW/
They'll work anywhere and take no space!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QVUZWV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_5/144-4662939-1821909?ie=UTF8&qid=1502689029&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sink+screen&dpPl=1&dpID=41N%2ByCIGXzL&ref=plSrch
っhttps://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00V0ETCOA/
I use one of these on my stopperless sink. Flat Suction Sink Stopper
I really like this replacement sink strainer by Good Grips.
The center post is easier to grab than the standard sink strainer/plug, and the silicone part turns inside out over the trash.
Obviously, it does not replace a plug but I'm not sometime who fills the sink to wash dishes anyway.
Here you go
[sink stopper] (https://www.amazon.com/Danco-Inc-Suction-Stopper-White/dp/B00G99DMVU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1518717083&sr=8-8&keywords=sink+stopper&dpID=31RvCv7qqfL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)
This costs less than $3 and will do what you need.
For travelling / backpacking in Europe, I have found a few things useful:
Not needed:
I quit using shampoo, and even Dr. Bonners. Almost every country sells little packages of detergent, usually formulated for that area. I bring one of those Tupperware type containers (my sandwich on the jet), and keep the detergent in the plastic container for the duration of my trip.
Real detergent does a great job. Bring a flat rubber sink stopper to give yourself a little puddle of water to work with. Rinse with the shower, squeezing, rinsing, squeezing, etc until it looks clean. https://smile.amazon.com/Danco-Inc-Suction-Stopper-White/dp/B00G99DMVU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482805130&sr=8-2&keywords=flat+rubber+sink+stopper
Hang the clothes in the shower until there is no more dripping, and then hang them on the line of cord you brought. If you can leave the windows open, or dry outside, all the better...
I generally take nylon, lightweight wool, and other quick-drying clothing - so I can wash at night, and they will be dry in the morning. If something is not completely dry, it's usually ok because it will be dry after an hour wearing it.
Links:
For $2, you can use any sink as a wash basin
For $14, you can have your very own portable wash basin that folds up into the size of a paperback
For $4, you can get multipurpose detergent, aka Campsuds. Use sparingly.
Start with a clean sink strainer in a funnel for one or two pour-throughs. Then put this bag in the funnel instead and do two or three pour-throughs. Then use a fine mesh filter for the last few pours. I use leftover (cleaned out & rinsed) juice bottles or milk jugs, so it's easy to pour between two identical containers.
Two mesh sink strainers is key, plus a plastic dough scraper to remove dough from containers. Warm or hot water. Use the sponge side of your sponge (not the scrubby side) and it won't stick to your sponge in the same way. Take your strainer out, put the second one in, and rub the dough off of the first strainer. It won't stick to the second one in the same way. Regular dish soap is fine for everything else.
Vinegar dissolves dough well if you get it stuck on fabric or your sponge.
Source: used to run a bakery.
I love the micro perforated drain screens (2 pack for $6 on amazon prime)
They catch almost everything. The standard ones can barely catch anything that's not enormous.
Rice, grease, coffee grounds, hair can all clogv drains. I'm sure there's other stuff too.
I had no idea about bar soaps clogging drains though. I learned something today.
This Umbra Starfish Drain Cover/Hair Catcher, White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B8RZXV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_IN23E5WtdhQXe
And this NH Sunray 2pcs Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Strainer Removable Heavy-Duty Drain Filter Perfect for Kitchen Bathroom Basin Laundry Stop Hair Disposal W https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N5NJMM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Ia3PQLM2KAQYd should help.
My SIL evaded up renting some kind of drain declogging device from home depot and they found all the stuff I mentioned above through the kitchen sink.
I use a tea ball, and I actually dump mine after it is cooled, but still wet. The soggy tea leave all stick together and release from the ball in a big clump. Sometime I have to knock it against the side of the can to get some strays. Anything that is left over is not nearly enough to bother the drain.
You could also try a drain strainer. Probably just good to have in general. I have something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fengbao-2PCS-Kitchen-Sink-Strainer/dp/B01CWXLMB8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1538015130&sr=8-4&keywords=drain+strainer&dpID=51bAYK0sriL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I'm really happy with it, it catches a lot without stopping up the flow of water down the drain, and it hasn't tarnished or discolored in any way.
This one was recommended through a blog post I found somewhere. Amazon reviews and others have said it works in sinks of all shapes and sizes, it has worked in the few situations I've tried it. We'll see how it fares in the multitude of sinks I'll be using on my trip.
This might be a super simple solution, but have you tried a small sink strainer in your sink or in your shower? It works for me. Here's an example! There are lots of different sized ones so you'll have to smaller one that fits your sink.
I did that on day two. Fortunately it is a redundant insulator as there is another one embedded in the tube plus the pin screws into the positive post which keeps it centered in the tube. So it doesn't short out and I've been using mine without any issues. I've since purchased a sink strainer to prevent that from happening again.
Some of the very fine herbs sometimes fall through but it will just fall into the wax or the glass cup. Then when you go to burn the candle again the wax smells like the herbs. :) I use a metal wire mesh strainer that I got from my local grocery store.
This one is pretty much exactly the one I have.
I keep the flame about an inch or two under the bottom of the strainer but it can work lower than that. You don’t want the flame coming through the mesh. Be careful because she edges of the strainer will heat up (obviously :P) but I’ve had really good results from it!
This is a video of my setup. The glass is a used up decorative candle. The flame is enough to heat up the herbs so they smolder gently. And no more buying one use charcoals!
I recommend this one:
Kohler Duostrainer
Although, if you're only doing it for temporary use until you save up for a disposal and the other work, it might not make sense to spring for that. In that case I would still recommend one with a similar mechanism for fastening, like this one. It's just going to be easier to get tight and seal up.
And yes, you'll need to get the proper lengths of PVC - expect to spend about 15 bucks at a big box store for that. You'll need:
1 - 1-1/2" tubular flanged tailpiece
1 - 1-1/2" tubular p-trap
Tools: 1 - small hack saw/other saw to cut the plastic down to the proper size.
Make sure that when you cut the tailpiece, you cut it such that it seats fully in the bell (opening) of the slip joint inlet of the p-trap. You want it to go all the way in and stop. Cutting it shorter than that creates a higher risk of leakage or disconnection with expansion/contraction caused by hot water draining out of the sink. You want to put the tailpiece in (connect it to the basket strainer once that's installed) and then fit the trap in and mark the tailpiece according to where it will sit given the trap location. Then disconnect it, cut it, and install it.
As for repayment, I'm sure some time someone will need advice that you can offer help with. Maybe you have a particular interest or area of expertise? Check to see if there's a subreddit! That's one thing that makes reddit rad - when people can have an expert source of information. Cheers!
Did you know, you could buy a plastic strainer for the sink, and it will never happen again?
E.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CWXLMB8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527414224&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=strainer+sink&dpPl=1&dpID=51bAYK0sriL&ref=plSrch
Jesus Christ
Try this kind. Its been great for catching hair and since its flat it works for most drains.
After some searching, and not wanting to drill into granite and risk cracking, found this system that looks pretty legit:
Never Fall Complete Sink Repair system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plbkR5eMciI
Any other ideas welcome!
> But when you go to fix that small thing, you find something else that is broken.
I assume this is on the topic of vehicle maintenance so that’s how I’m going to address it. It is not unheard of to change oil and find other problems. It is certainly possible and is more relevant with some manufacturers (looking at you Dodge with your steering components) but that is not the norm unless we are talking a run down vehicle. Even with me calling out Dodge it’s not the norm. Obviously someone can bring up their 92 geo metro but that’s not the context. The context is a vehicle well within its operation range which a metro would not fit.
> Then the first "small" job turns into a setup job that takes 5 hours of toil, trips to the hardware store, and frustration to complete.
Idk where you live but I would think it’s universal a hardware store wouldn’t replace an auto parts store.
> Meanwhile, washing the dishes feels rewarding and is always the exact same task.
I started out in restaurants as a dishwasher and almost 20 years later I’m just a home cook. One thing has remained consist and that is dishes absolutely suck. It is not rewarding in any capacity unless it’s something you do occasionally to please your SO. The monotony you imply is awful and tells me you’re exaggerating your contribution.
> If the sink clogs up, the man will find a way to unclog it... this could be easy, or require you taking the whole U-Bend apart and getting covered in disgusting grease and hair.
Why not use a sink strainer? This removes the large particles that clog kitchen sink drains before they even get into the drains. Grease and hair? Hair is common with bathtubs not a kitchen sink. Really? Grease also solidifies so the is no reason it should be put in your sink. Anyone that has experience in a kitchen and not just trying to pretend should know these things.
> Vacuuming is easy and fun, and it feels good to finish the task...
I guess that’s why some people (assuring men) believe this activity is below them... likely above them but their fragile ego won’t admit it.
> fixing the belt or replacing the motor or other parts on the vacuum is fairly easy and a rewarding task to finish... unless it turns into a setup job, the wrong part comes in the mail, you dont have the exact long enough screwdriver handle, etc etc etc etc.
Gonna take a stab in the dark.. Kirby? Truly not worth the money. Also not a man job. I was replacing belts, cleaning the obstacle that smoked the belt, and vacuuming the house at somewhere around 10 maybe 11.
If I have been lazy and have significant growth I will first trim with a hair trimmer. In that case I put down a plastic shopping bag in the sink to catch the worst of it. I also notice less clogging since I switched to tallow based soaps.
Now my wife's long red hair is a hole other battle. If you have an open drain and not a built in plug I would suggest grabbing one of those fine mesh screens that fit in there. In the long run it is cheaper and less wasteful. If you have a built in plug then perhaps you could fashion one out of some stainless steel window screen.
Edit: Here is an example https://www.amazon.com/Maxware-Stainless-Strainer-Kitchen-Bathroom/dp/B00QVUZWV0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484896541&sr=8-3&keywords=sink+screen
oh my god i thought I went through a time loop
anyway I figured it out, I meant something like this
https://www.amazon.com/PermaDrain-Safety-Strainer-Basket-Oatey/dp/B00P1GNK7I
now to get the boss to order it x.x
something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Coflex-Strainer-Sealing-Stainless-Brushed/dp/B00KM8VJ46
Just get a sink strainer. Anything that goes past that is fine, and you can clean it daily.
Here is the Amazon link https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000DZF4US/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How to burn wood pellets with your Solo Stove campfire.
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I really enjoy cooking with my Solo Stove campfire. Often times my firewood is wet and I need to use an alternative fuel. I always have hardwood pellets for smoking meats in my Weber kettle grill. SO I like to use these pellets in my Solo Stove.
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The problem with burning pellets in your Solo Stove is that the pellets fall through the bottom grate, clogging the airflow. To prevent this I put a screen in the bottom of the solo stove campfire to stop the pellets from falling through the grate and choking the fire out.
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Using the screen was a success and I loaded the Solo Stove campfire full of three liters of pellets and started a fire. I soon realized that the volume of pellets created a very dense fuel source, there was no airflow around the fuel to aid in combustion.
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So I came up with the idea of adding a tube to create a chimney for the air to flow through the fire. This heat tube made for a very hot fire from a cheap and readily available fuel source.
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Solo Stove Campfire Playlist
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https://www.solostove.com/solo-stove-campfire/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pellet_fuel
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For filtered coffee, very easy to toss into bin. For French press, I have one of these in my sink and it catches all the grounds. Then they go in the bin.
I used this for a broken stopper once.
You are welcome.
Here's a variety. The one I have has loops at the ends, much better than suction cups IMHO. (I think there is a brand out there that has both, though.) You can also just get away with a length of strong twine, and even just draping things over shower curtain rods, towel racks, and radiators in a pinch. I like having the clothesline though.
The universal sink stopper is a must have if you plan to do any hand-washing. You never know if your lodging's sink will have a stopper at all.
I'm pretty sure that's a sink stopper. You can put it on the sink drain so it fills up, which can make it easier to do laundry.
Something like this
Try one of these upside down over your overflow pipe.
(David Heath suggestion) ;)