How can I keep my loose sink strainer in place?
Each time i dump my tub of dish water after cleaning , the force of the water causes the strainer (ITS ONE OF THOSE FREE STANDING TYPES) to pop out, allowing all the bits of food to go down the drain exactly where I don't want it! How can I keep that strainer in place? It is a good one, took me ages to find, does not rust out like others. i do NOT want to go back to the traditional knob basket which let so much junk go down the drain.
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Could you add a rubber washer to it so it sits more tightly where you want it?
Hi! I'm not sure what you have. Mine is a stainless steel mesh that fits into the drain. I have never had trouble with it popping out. Can you pour the water slower? I previously had a vinyl one that popped or floated out easily. That problem was fixed with the stainless steel one. Good luck!
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we bought the screen type to put in our sinks so it catches all the food pieces, etc
you can get them at most any store even the grocery store - the piece on the back of your old strainer may be broken or bent that can cause this to happen as well
We went to the dollar store and they have a pkt with 2 of these drain strainers in them, used 1 in the tub and 1 in the kitchen sink, they are different sizes. They stay in place and are made out of aluminum, so no rust.
You could slowly pour your water out rather than dumping it.
I purchased the strainers that twist into place because of this issue. You could add a bit of poster putty to hold into place but will have to be re applied after a while I'm sure.
I agree with Kathy that the most simple solution would be to slowly pour the dishwasher into the sink, maybe into one corner only, rather than pouring so much in at one time. Simply a change of a habit can remove frustration.
I would get a better quality one. You may have to replace the basket in your sink too. Go to home depot or a local plumbing store. They will get you set up.
I would try to pour a little slower
Oh ok