Progressive International Collapsible Over the Sink Colander, Green

by Progressive International

Product Features

• 6-Quart capacity, drains liquids quickly and easily, green/transparent color
• Expands to 24-inch to accommodate most sink sizes, measures 10-inch by 15-inch when closed
• Non-skid feet to keep colander in place when in use
• Expand to use, collapse to store, saves approximately 2/3 more space
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003FO0X6Y
• Item model number: CC-13G
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,064 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #13 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Colanders & Food Strainers > Colanders

Product Description

Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. This Progressive International green collapsible over the sink colander features an innovative design that collapses flat for compact storage and cleaning. This colander expands to 24-inch to accommodate most sink sizes. Save approximately 2/3 more space when storing this colander and expand to use and collapse to store. It can be used flat or expanded and it features non-skid feet to keep the colander in place while in use. The colander has a 6 quart capacity and measures 15-inch by 10-inch when closed. Dishwasher safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My second one... First lasted for years, September 17, 2011

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JKLineberry (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Progressive International Collapsible Over the Sink Colander, Green (Kitchen)

I originally purchased this item back in 2003. It got extensive use as I used it for pasta, draining meat, and washing fruit, so it got several uses per week.

We recently moved across country in 100 degree weather, so I think the seams just got too hot in the moving truck for over a week and stuck together so when we popped it open, there was a small tear along the seam line that slowly got bigger everytime we used it.

This drainer is awesome. The adjustable arms allow me to use it any size sink. I have used it in a standard size double stainless steel sink, a standard size ceramic double and a very small "vegetable" sink with no problems. When I first received it I did use my knee to pop it open, but it quickly loosened up. The second one seemed to be easier to pop open right out of the box.

There is not a plastic smell and it is obviously made from a very high food quality plastic. Cleaning is very easy, storage is a breeze and if ever needed, I will buy a third one.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Space saving & convenient, August 8, 2011

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Julia Kuiper (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Progressive International Collapsible Over the Sink Colander, Green (Kitchen)

This strainer is great it is such a space saver in the dishwasher and in the cabinet. The handles fit over my sink perfectly! I know some of the other reviews complained about slow straining, but I haven't had that problem. Where the handles slide into the strainer does hold a little bit of water, but if you just shake it over the sink real hard before you put it in the cabinet you should be fine.

I love that it can be collapsed to put in the dishwasher as well as the cabinet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Loved it at first..., January 27, 2012

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Strawberry Fields "aak1126" (Johnstown, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Progressive International Collapsible Over the Sink Colander, Green (Kitchen)

I received this as a wedding gift and loved how it collapsed to save on storage space. This was especially important since our tiny kitchen was lacking in cabinet space. I have two major gripes about this product though. First of all, water gets stuck inside the expandable arms and it is next to impossible to dry it out. It got to the point that mildew started to grow. Gross! Secondly, I have had this product for just over a year and the seams are all starting to rip! I hand wash only and haven't put anything unusually heavy in the colander. It is getting worse each time I use it so that I will probably have to be purchasing a new one in the next month or so. It is rather dissapointing because I loved this item when I first received it and I think with a few design tweaks it could work, but as is, I would not purchase this again.