milk strainer

Small handheld mesh strainers are very portable—head diameters are typically about 5–7 inches and they are lightweight (examples: a 6" strainer at 0.28 lb and a 5.51" at 0.26 lb). That makes them easy to hold, store, and use for quick jobs such as straining milk, rinsing berries, or sifting small amounts.

Common support features include side or dual handles and hanging holes/hooks for storage or resting on a rim, built-in feet or a base to lift contents above the drain, and expandable arms that let the strainer span a sink for hands-free use.

Larger colanders and over-the-sink models use features for higher-volume draining: generous hole patterns for faster flow, built-in feet or a base to hold food above the drain, two side handles for a secure grip, and expandable arms to span a sink for hands-free draining.