Kitchen

[Imaoldhippie]

I have never had one, so I bought one, well it lasted about 3 or 4 uses.  The inner basket warped and the lid with the handle would not fit tight and spin anything.  Now I am back to drying the lettuce wraped in my cotton towels to dry.  (never put it in dishwasher).

Now for the question.  I found on Amazon an electric  spinner.  Has anyone used one or have one?  Before I spend $45.00 on one I would like to know if it works.

Thanks all

[tipsy]

Sounds like you got a reject salad spinner, what a bummer!  I have a regular one that I got at Costco a while back, it's the OXO brand.  It works great & I love it...I eat a ton of salad & got sick of using a million paper towels.  I've never heard of an electric spinner...if you get it I hope you like it & that it lasts a long time...

[GCR18]

I have an OXO spinner also.  Have had it for at least 8 years.  I put it in the dishwasher.

[MezzieStarr]

I think you got a dud too.  I've never used an electric salad spinner.  Honestly, I didn't know they existed. 

I have the Progressive Collapsible 3 qt spinner.  It folds down flat so it's easy storage.  I've had mine for at least 6 to 8 years, use it weekly, still going strong.  Think I paid around 15.00 for it at Walmart or Amazon.  Not sure I would invest in a 45.00 spinner.

[hopi]

Agree - oxo makes the best spinners

[ValuSkr]

My spinner is also OXO.  It works like a charm and - best part - doesn't use electricity or batteries or have a built-in digital clock.

[phoenixbrd]

My Costco also sells the salad spinner and the good news is if you get a bum one you aren't out any money.  If you are a Costco member that's where i would be heading.

[Imaoldhippie]

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I think I will check out the ones suggested here before I invest in an electric one.

[Libbylady]

OXO spinners are great, not expensive, and do the job they were made for without bells & whistles.  If mine were to somehow break, I'd not waste a day before replacing it.

[shaggygirl]

I have two, the OXO where you pump a knob thingy up and down to make it spin and a really old one, a Triumph brand where you have a little knob you spin round and round in a small circle. I usually opt for the Triumph one because I think it removes more liquid more quickly. Maybe it's just my imagination but I'm convinced of it.