Prep Solutions Thinstore Over-The-Sink Colander - 6 quart

This is a review for the Prep Solutions Thinstore 6-quart Over-The-Sink Colander in color green that has an extendable handle and can fold up to only one inch in thickness. It is dishwasher safe in the collapsed position. It also has a non-slip base and the handle extends 4.5 inches to fit over most sinks. It is also bpa-free. I found this colander to be extremely useful. Most colendars are not as useful as this one and they always seem to provide storage issues because of their round, awkward shape. This colander can collapse and expand very easily just by pushing the colander middle down to expand or pushing it up to collapse. It has three band sections that do not have holes, and it is those bands that are the collapsible pieces and work to "fold up" the layers. The extendable handle is only on one side, and the other handle doesn't expand. The colander plastic material is very sturdy and would support anything a person needs to put inside. I really do like that you can decide how deep you want this colander for your own purposes. For instance, you can leave the colander at only an inch deep, or you can push it down one layer at a time in order to fit the 6 full quarts worth based upon the size you need it. Even though the material is flexible, it is strong enough to support anything you may need strained. The holes are only in certain parts of the colander, however they are angled circles that would really help drain. The base section has the most holes and would be the most useful area. I wish that there were more holes within the plastic of the colander in order to help provide more adequate drainage. I use this colander over my sink to see how long it would extend, and I found the best way is to extend its from the back to the front of your sink. The full extended length, including the extendable handle, stretches to just under 19 and 1/2 inches in length. The width is 10 and 1/4 inches, and the full extended depth is 4 1/2 inches. I really love that this calendar folds up to only an inch in depth. It would be great to store alongside kitchen baking sheets after you are done using it. Overall I am very impressed with the versatility and size and shape of this colander. I love the ability to use only the size amount I need, and also having the ability to put the colander above the sink and not in the basin, allowing me to have more room in my sink for other things I may need it for. The only downside is the lack of additional holes to drain excess liquid, but that is a minor issue.

I found this to be really awesome for defrosting safely, things that are in packages, but obviously will make a wet mess as the ice melts. I couldn't get into using the colander for washing, it just kind of grossed me out the close proximity it has to the sink by sitting on/in it. I love that I could wash this in the dishwasher.

This over the sink colander is very useful, perfect for clean vegetables and fruits, but also for letting dry small kitchen tools. It is extendable, so it could fit any sink size. Great color and very easy to clean. The item arrived fast and well packaged too.

Over the sink colander by Prep Solutions Thinstore is a must have. I love the 6 quarts it provides. The collapse feature makes it easy to store. Vibrate color easy to find. The adjustable arm on the side to fit any sink. It's sturdy and strong. Dishwasher safe. I highly recommend this product for every kitchen.

What's not to like. It's plenty big! However, it lays completely flat, saving space and great for any size kitchen. I like that I can adjust the sizing depending on the amount or size of the food I'm rinsing. My sink has a less common shape. I was concerned about that but there is a handle that extends out. The drainage holes are small enough that not much would slip through.

First off this is VERY sturdy and durable! Love the vibrant colors and that it collapses! Certainly easy to clean and doesn't take up a lot of space. It has one handle that pulls out to accommodate different sink sizes and it does not slip easily. It expands to a good size of about 6 inches - when pulled out completely. Makes washing, storing and cleaning so much easier. I'd definitely recommend.

So I received the Prep Solutions Thinstore Over-The-Sink Colander - 6 quart. The one I got was a greet color and it is collapsible. There are a few ways I use it. One, as the colander to wash vegetables. But I mainly use it to stay open in my sink for left overs to be poured into. This keeps noodles and other stuff from clogging up my sink. Overall, it's nice.

This Over-the-Sink Coll. 6qt Colander is so awesome and was needed. I needed a colander that wouldn't take up space, got this and I'm happy. It extends well and holds on well to the sink when in use. It drains well for anything I use it for. Cleaning is also easy and quick as well. And it looks cool.

I have been wanting an over the sink colander for quite some time. This one was cute and practical. It has a collapsible design, that is perfect for storing away in a cabinet, drawer or pantry. It has a retracting bar that allows you to adjust the size to fit over small or large sinks. It is easy to use. All you do is press down on the center to expand the basket. It is easy to clean, i hand wash it and also put it in the dishwasher. I highly recommend especially if you are short on space. I can wash a whole 4 pound bag of apples without any issue. Great buy for your kitchen. 

I love that this folds down and I can put this away in the skinny cabinet, versus all the space my larger colander takes up. The only drawback is, it doesnt soan the size of my sink as pictured. So it is sitting in the bottom of the sink or on the counter while being used. As well the folding isn't easy, it is resistant to wanting yo go back into that folded form. I am guessing it will become easier after numerous uses. I still really enjoy the space saved versus the LG 6 QT normal colanders though. A huge improvement.