EXCELSTEEL Stainless Steel Colander 5 Qt
- 5 quart capacity, stainless steel
- 0.5 inch mesh openings
- 14 x 11.5 x 5.25 inches, 8 ounces
- Easy grip handles
- Self-draining base
- Dishwasher safe, mirror polished
- 1 year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A five quart stainless steel colander with large handles, a self-draining base and a mirror finish, dishwasher safe. The half inch openings are coarse, so small grains may slip through.
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ASIN: B00555ETXYModel: 242Category: Colanders
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Overview
Excelsteel makes this heavy duty colander from stainless steel, with large handles for carrying and a sturdy base that rests on a counter or in a sink. It is meant for rinsing salads, vegetables and fruit.
A sturdy stainless build with large handles is the reason to buy for everyday rinsing and draining. The limit is mesh: the openings suit larger foods, and the listing gives no figure for metal thickness.
Who it's for
Home cooks draining pasta and washing produce over a sink or on a counter suit the base and handles. Cooks straining small grains need a fine mesh strainer instead.
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel construction
- Large easy grip handles
- Mirror polished finish
- Coarse mesh suits larger foods only
- No fine mesh option
- Metal thickness not listed
Performance notes
Perforations let water pass while the self-draining base lifts the bowl clear of runoff, so rinsed food does not sit in water. Mesh opening size decides what is retained: large vegetables and pasta stay, small grains pass. Large handles make lifting a full bowl easier.
Specifications
| Brand | Excelsteel |
|---|---|
| Model | 242 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Mesh Opening Size | 0.5 inches |
| Item weight | 8 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14"L x 11.5"W x 5.25"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Color | Stainless |
| Handle material | Easy grip handles |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year against manufacturer's defects |
| Other details | |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Style Name | Heavy duty |
| Additional features | Self-draining base, mirror polished |
Closest rivals on specs
Gulex Stainless Steel Colander 3 Qt- Item Weight 0.5 vs 0.44 pounds (+14%)
OXO Good Grips Plastic Strainer 3 Qt- Item Weight 0.5 vs 0.58 pounds (-14%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Excelsteel colander?
The title says dishwasher safe and the description says it is easy to clean. No scrubbing steps are listed.
Will the Excelsteel colander drain small pasta or rice?
The mesh openings are listed as half an inch, which suits larger foods. Small grains and rice would pass through.
Does the Excelsteel colander stand on its own?
Yes. The description says the sturdy base lets it rest on a countertop or in a sink.