Moving can be an exhausting experience, especially in New York. I say this as someone who is currently in that very process. To mitigate the stress, I’ve found it calming to organize my space with clever storage solutions. Apart from accidentally becoming a regular at the Container Store, I’ve also had the chance to test out new kitchen organizers and cleaning tools.
It’s only been a week, but one tool has already stood out among the rest, and I know it’s going to be a permanent part of my dish-cleaning routine: the OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 sink strainer.
OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Sink Strainer & Stopper
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In my old apartment, I had the basic OXO sink strainer. When I moved, I upgraded to this 2-in-1 version, and it’s already a game-changer. Like the last one, this sleek tool is made from flexible silicone so that you can turn it inside out to empty it, preventing food from getting trapped. It also couldn’t be easier to install: Just place it inside the drain opening.
What sets this version apart is its dual functionality. It has a small tab with a dial that converts the strainer into a sink stopper. This stopper function lets me fill the sink with water to soak dishes or cold-water thaw, and the strainer catches any remaining bits of food when it’s time to drain the water. Twist the dial clockwise to fill the sink with water and suds, then turn counterclockwise to drain everything.
I never thought I could get this excited about a sink strainer, but OXO’s dual-function design is proving me wrong. And I’m far from its only fan. Over 3,000 shoppers purchased this clever tool in the last month, and it has racked up nearly 17,000 five-star ratings overall.
Its performance speaks for itself. The stopper function “really seals the water in the sink and it does not leak like so many other sink inserts,” said one shopper. It also prevents unpleasant smells from permeating the kitchen, according to a second customer: “It completely blocks any garbage disposal odor from escaping past it.”
What are you waiting for? Ban yucky smells from your kitchen sink and make cleanup a breeze with this OXO strainer and stopper. Head to Amazon to snag yours for $14.
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At the time of publishing, the price was $14.
