Colanders & Strainers
With Mandaue Foam’s collection of colanders, you can experience cleaner, faster, and more efficient prep in the kitchen.
Check out our selection and choose from stainless steel, silicone, or fine-mesh colander designs that combine style with functionality.
What Is a Colander Used for in the Kitchen?
A colander is an essential kitchen tool for rinsing and draining all kinds of ingredients. You can use a colander to drain pasta, wash fruits and vegetables, rinse rice, or remove excess water from boiled potatoes and blanched greens.
A traditional colander with larger holes works well for heavier foods, while a fine-mesh strainer is better for smaller items like quinoa or lentils. Over-the-sink colanders also double as mini drying racks for produce.
With the right colander or strainer on hand, everyday prep becomes cleaner, faster, and more efficient.
Why Choose Our Colanders?
Fast Drainage
Our colanders feature micro-perforated or precision-drilled holes that allow water to drain quickly and completely. This helps avoid backflow that can reintroduce dirty water to your food.
Durable Materials
We use high-quality materials like 18/8 stainless steel for our colanders. This ensures long-lasting performance and excellent resistance to rust, warping, or corrosion.
Space-Saving Storage
Short on space? Our collapsible silicone colanders are perfect for compact kitchens, RVs, or busy drawers. They maintain their shape when open and fold flat when not in use—an ideal choice for modern living.
Everyday Versatility
Over-the-sink colanders offer hands-free draining and can double as drying racks. Adjustable handles fit most sinks for added convenience.
Types of Colanders
Stainless-Steel Colanders
A staple in every kitchen, stainless-steel colanders are strong, stable, and easy to clean. They’re perfect for draining pasta, rinsing fruits and vegetables, or holding cooked ingredients.
Fine-Mesh Colanders
Designed with tightly woven mesh, these colanders are ideal for filtering out seeds, pulp, or tea leaves. They’re also great for sifting dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar. If you make broth or stock at home, a fine-mesh colander is a must-have.
Silicone Collapsible Colanders
These colanders are heat-safe, dishwasher-safe, and incredibly convenient. They handle boiling water with ease and collapse flat for space-saving storage. Ideal for apartments, camping trips, or anyone who wants a clutter-free kitchen.
Over-the-Sink Colanders
These adjustable colanders rest securely across your sink and let you rinse, drain, or air-dry food without needing an extra pair of hands. Great for large batches of greens, pasta, or freshly washed fruits.
Rice-Washing Colanders
These colanders, specially designed with slotted holes to allow water to drain slowly and rinse away excess starch, help improve the texture and fluffiness of your cooked rice.
Handheld Scoop Colanders
These compact colanders combine the control of a ladle with the drainage of a strainer. Ideal for lifting ravioli, dumplings, or blanched veggies from boiling water without making a mess.
Budget-Friendly Colander Sets
Starting your kitchen setup? Our colander sets include multi-piece options in BPA-free plastic or lightweight steel. These budget-friendly colanders are perfect for students, renters, or first-time home cooks.
Installation & Care Guide
Cleaning
Our stainless-steel colanders are top-rack dishwasher safe. Handwashing with mild soap helps extend their lifespan. Silicone colanders are also dishwasher safe and tend to resist odors better than plastic.
Heat Limits
Silicone and nylon colanders are heat-safe up to 392°F. However, they should not come into direct contact with open flames or hot oil.
Drying & Storage
Let your colanders air-dry fully after each wash. This helps prevent mildew and keeps both silicone and mesh colanders in good shape. Foldable designs should be stored flat or hung by their built-in loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a colander and a fine-mesh model?
A traditional colander has larger holes and is ideal for draining pasta or vegetables. A fine-mesh colander is better for filtering out smaller particles, such as pulp, seeds, or grains.
Are your stainless-steel colanders dishwasher-safe?
Yes. All Mandaue Foam stainless-steel colanders are safe to use on the top rack of your dishwasher.
What size colander should I use for one pound of pasta?
We recommend a medium to large colander, around 3 to 5 quarts. This gives pasta enough space to drain fully without clumping.
Are over-the-sink colanders better than regular bowl colanders?
Over-the-sink colanders are ideal if you want hands-free draining and extra space for rinsing large batches of pasta, rice, or leafy greens. They rest securely across the sink and often replace a separate strainer or drying rack.
On the other hand, regular bowl colanders are more compact and easy to move around. The best choice depends on your kitchen space and how often you use a colander or strainer for bigger cooking tasks.
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With Mandaue Foam’s collection of colanders, you can experience cleaner, faster, and more efficient prep in the kitchen.
Check out our selection and choose from stainless steel, silicone, or fine-mesh colander designs that combine style with functionality.
What Is a Colander Used for in the Kitchen?
A colander is an essential kitchen tool for rinsing and draining all kinds of ingredients. You can use a colander to drain pasta, wash fruits and vegetables, rinse rice, or remove excess water from boiled potatoes and blanched greens.
A traditional colander with larger holes works well for heavier foods, while a fine-mesh strainer is better for smaller items like quinoa or lentils. Over-the-sink colanders also double as mini drying racks for produce.
With the right colander or strainer on hand, everyday prep becomes cleaner, faster, and more efficient.
Why Choose Our Colanders?
Fast Drainage
Our colanders feature micro-perforated or precision-drilled holes that allow water to drain quickly and completely. This helps avoid backflow that can reintroduce dirty water to your food.
Durable Materials
We use high-quality materials like 18/8 stainless steel for our colanders. This ensures long-lasting performance and excellent resistance to rust, warping, or corrosion.
Space-Saving Storage
Short on space? Our collapsible silicone colanders are perfect for compact kitchens, RVs, or busy drawers. They maintain their shape when open and fold flat when not in use—an ideal choice for modern living.
Everyday Versatility
Over-the-sink colanders offer hands-free draining and can double as drying racks. Adjustable handles fit most sinks for added convenience.
Types of Colanders
Stainless-Steel Colanders
A staple in every kitchen, stainless-steel colanders are strong, stable, and easy to clean. They’re perfect for draining pasta, rinsing fruits and vegetables, or holding cooked ingredients.
Fine-Mesh Colanders
Designed with tightly woven mesh, these colanders are ideal for filtering out seeds, pulp, or tea leaves. They’re also great for sifting dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar. If you make broth or stock at home, a fine-mesh colander is a must-have.
Silicone Collapsible Colanders
These colanders are heat-safe, dishwasher-safe, and incredibly convenient. They handle boiling water with ease and collapse flat for space-saving storage. Ideal for apartments, camping trips, or anyone who wants a clutter-free kitchen.
Over-the-Sink Colanders
These adjustable colanders rest securely across your sink and let you rinse, drain, or air-dry food without needing an extra pair of hands. Great for large batches of greens, pasta, or freshly washed fruits.
Rice-Washing Colanders
These colanders, specially designed with slotted holes to allow water to drain slowly and rinse away excess starch, help improve the texture and fluffiness of your cooked rice.
Handheld Scoop Colanders
These compact colanders combine the control of a ladle with the drainage of a strainer. Ideal for lifting ravioli, dumplings, or blanched veggies from boiling water without making a mess.
Budget-Friendly Colander Sets
Starting your kitchen setup? Our colander sets include multi-piece options in BPA-free plastic or lightweight steel. These budget-friendly colanders are perfect for students, renters, or first-time home cooks.
Installation & Care Guide
Cleaning
Our stainless-steel colanders are top-rack dishwasher safe. Handwashing with mild soap helps extend their lifespan. Silicone colanders are also dishwasher safe and tend to resist odors better than plastic.
Heat Limits
Silicone and nylon colanders are heat-safe up to 392°F. However, they should not come into direct contact with open flames or hot oil.
Drying & Storage
Let your colanders air-dry fully after each wash. This helps prevent mildew and keeps both silicone and mesh colanders in good shape. Foldable designs should be stored flat or hung by their built-in loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a colander and a fine-mesh model?
A traditional colander has larger holes and is ideal for draining pasta or vegetables. A fine-mesh colander is better for filtering out smaller particles, such as pulp, seeds, or grains.
Are your stainless-steel colanders dishwasher-safe?
Yes. All Mandaue Foam stainless-steel colanders are safe to use on the top rack of your dishwasher.
What size colander should I use for one pound of pasta?
We recommend a medium to large colander, around 3 to 5 quarts. This gives pasta enough space to drain fully without clumping.
Are over-the-sink colanders better than regular bowl colanders?
Over-the-sink colanders are ideal if you want hands-free draining and extra space for rinsing large batches of pasta, rice, or leafy greens. They rest securely across the sink and often replace a separate strainer or drying rack.
On the other hand, regular bowl colanders are more compact and easy to move around. The best choice depends on your kitchen space and how often you use a colander or strainer for bigger cooking tasks.
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