Is this sifter easily washable? I just ruined my sifter with almond flour, because bits are stuck between the two screens where I can't reach them.
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I have washed this numerous times without any issue. I mainly use it for flour but have also used it for powdered sugar ~ there is so little product left in the container that there isn't much but a little dusting that needs to come out. I have not had any rust and I have hand washed as well as put in the dishwasher. I would recommend ensuring it it completely dry prior to using so your flour/sugar doesn't stick but that's the same with any sifters... Honestly, for the price, this is a great product ~ it is light weight and does what it is advertised to do.
518320
This is the same reason I trashed my previous sifter and went to the tried and true Norpro - no more multiple screens that cannot be cleaned out. This sifter is dishwasher safe on the top shelf or rinse in sink of sudsy water.
518321
Mine is stainless steel, and yes, it should be washable. Try using a vegetable brush or a small toothbrush to dislodge some of the particles before you wash it.
518322
NO. its freaking awful, the flour cakes to it and if it gets even the tiniest bit damp it sticks in crevices that don't ever seem to come clean. its a nightmare and a waste of money.
518323
Have run mine through dishwasher. Has only one screen. So yes I would say easy to wash. My former sifter had two screens which I did not like as well as this single screen. My two screen got material trapped between the two screens that I could never get out.
518324
I do not wash mine; I just wipe off the excess flour, pack it away until next time. It has only one screen so I would say it is washable.
1276922
Try not to put ice cream scoopers of any sort in the washing machine as the scooper surface is very important. I have ruined one (not these kind) before and I certainly would not like to ruin this one.
2258076
This strainer is fine enough for quinoa, yes. I would recommend this strainer for sifting dry ingredients rathern than rinsing wet. I use this as a sifter for flour exclusively and can tell you it tends to hold onto some of the flour in a groove around the circumference of the underside of the strainer. This isn't an issue since I don't wash the strainer in between sifting, but if you were to wash it, I wonder if it would be as hard to dry, eventually causing rust? I would recommend a chinois made for straining boullion, which keep the quinoia and let the water through.
2232746
Apparently not. For the first few uses, cleaning was a cinch. Since then, without any change in my recipe, the screens have become almost impossible to clean and have torn.
1698710
Yep! We got an LG HE washer and I use soapnuts instead of store-bought detergent. For a full load, I put a handful of the nuts in a clean sock, the tie it and throw the sock into the washer with the laundry. Wash with warm water then rinse with cold water works best, but washing with cold water works fine too. I just love the smell of my laundry afterwards...a light but very refreshing smell!
903769
Funny you should ask now, as I just cleaned and put mine away after making beet and sweet potato chips last week. I'm pretty sure I have seen extra trays available, as well as other extras like fruit strip liners.
1417713
Of course a silicone mat would keep anything from sticking to the trivet, but I don't find it difficult to clean. I clean it like I would any of my cast iron. After it's been initially cleaned and seasoned, I just clean it with warm water and a little Lodge cleaner if something needs scraping off. They are very little and shaped like the corners of the frying pan, but works on this too! Hope this helped you!
1626863
I'd be surprised if it wasn't. The bowl and spinner are just plastic, I'd probably only put the plastic piece on the top rack. I usually wash mine by hand though, the actual top spinner doesn't really get wet or dirty. Overall it works great.
2175971
I just rinse and dry it. I use it inside out, so there is no seams for the nuts to get caught in. I've also washed with my dishes sometimes. I love it. I've used it daily for over 6 months with no rips, shreds, or anything!
913991
I have owned battery operated sifters for years and have not washed them out. I do have one for powdered sugar and one for flour. After using I pat sides with my hand over sink, if necessary I use a moist paper towel to wipe out and store in a quart plastic freezer bag.Think of the example: you never clean a cast iron fry panHope this helps
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Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it for the time-to-time baking that I do. I hope this was helpful. Best wishes. Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it... » Read More Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it for the time-to-time baking that I do. I hope this was helpful. Best wishes. « Show Less
1706495
I have never seen a sifter that sifts twice, but my guess is no. However, it has 4 blades instead of 2 like my last really cheap one did. Hope this helps.
220091
The lid screws off then there is a sifter with a piece of plastic/tape over it - Peel back that tape/plastic & it comes right out of the sifters(&sometimes; maybe a little too much comes out so be careful!!) :)
702718
Food definitely gets stuck in the crevasses but it's incredibly easy to wipe off with a bit of soapy water and a rag. (We even vacuum it out after dry messes like muffins or crackers) it is machine washable as well but be sure do do it con a gentle cycle, a seam is already starting to come apart. Then be sure to air dry it so it doesn't wear the fabric out.
1777851
Yes, it can be washed. But handle them gently with cool water and then let them drain and air dry. I usually use a small brush on mine to dislodge the flour that has impacted in the grooves, and rinse them then let them dry.
314306
Hi Shannon, I just shake mine out. They say that you can wash it, but mine doesn't get that dirty. I love mine and it makes dusting so much easier. I hope this helps. Judy
1765260
This sifter just has one screen and I wash the sifter in hot soapy water and then use my sink sprayer with hot water to make sure I've gotten to any areas that are difficult to reach by hand.