Customer Reviews

Amco 6-Quart Stainless-Steel Colander

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I've seen a lot of colanders and personally, they're all about the same. What makes the Amco Colander better than others is that it uses standard sizes and they're known for their high quality steel. This is one of those where you can substitute for a cheaper product but if you got the money, go for it. =)

This is a nice-looking colander, but not very functional. It could use more holes to drain more effectively, especially on the bottom. I drained some cooked veggies in it yesterday & there was a residual pool of water that wouldn't quite drain out. My trusty, but ugly, circa 1980 green Tupperware colander performs alot better. The more holes the better when it comes to a colander!

I recently bought a 6 quart mixing bowl from Amco, and I was expecting the same quality -and frankly- space as the bowl. I was wrong.. I can fit my colander inside of the mixing bowl, so I don't understand how it's possibly 6 quarts. Not worth the money to ship it back though.

I've had this colander for 9 years now and just LOVE it! It has ample holes which to drain anything from pasta to veggies with great ease. I love the footed base which makes it very easy to just stand it on the partition between my two sinks and drain anything so I don't have to put my food into a germy sink at all. No signs of rust whatsoever, it looks fabulous, like I spent $50 on it, and it's just been one of the best items in my kitchen. I originally bought this for a co-worker for a wedding gift and liked the looks of it so much I bought one for myself. Sure am glad - it's used almost daily in our house. Highly, highly recommend!

The Amco 6-quart Stainless-Steel Colander is an excellent buy. The colander is made of quality steel and feels very sturdy. The handles have a good, solid grip and the stainless steel is a good thickness. I find the 6-quart size to be about right for most general purposes and it provides a little extra room for larger jobs. The colander could use a few extra holes (or larger ones) to aid in draining the contents completely, but I found it to work well overall. Quality this item gets five stars, the only thing I found to be lacking was the holes. Generally speaking, this is the best price and quality you can get for a stainless steel colander. Definitely recommended.

UPDATE 5/19/10: The Amco 6-quart Stainless-Steel Colander is still going strong. While I am still happy with my purchase, the lack of proper holes for draining is more of an issue now. The holes on the side and bottom make draining a little slow, but the bottom support tends to cover your drain if you are not careful. Some models have leg supports, but this is a solid piece all the way around it. With minimal holes in the bottom and a solid support, the water can build up in the sink. For the price and quality, I still recommend the item, but it verges on the three to four star rating.