We compared two ways to dry salad leaves: the OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner and the Joseph Joseph Spindola in-sink spinning colander.
What we looked at
Spinning mechanism, braking, bowl and basket design, storage, cleaning, guarantee, and price. Neither listing states a capacity, so size is not compared.
The verdict
If you want a classic spinner with a one-handed pump, a patented brake, a non-skid base and a clear bowl that doubles as a serving bowl, the OXO Good Grips is the fuller-featured pick, at £29.44. If you would rather pay £2.44 less for a 2-in-1 design that suction-cups to the sink, spins with a pump action and converts to a conventional colander to save cupboard space, the Joseph Joseph Spindola is the space-saving option, at £27.00.
A £29.44 pump spinner with a brake, non-skid base and a bowl that doubles for serving.
A £27.00 2-in-1 in-sink spinner and colander that saves cupboard space.
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner — Most Complete
Intended for: Marketed as a salad spinner with a one-handed pump, a patented brake, a non-skid base, a removable basket that works as a colander and a clear bowl that doubles as a salad storage or serving bowl.
What we liked
- One-handed pump for salad drying with minimal effort
- Patented brake stops the basket immediately with a simple press
- Non-skid base keeps the bowl stable during use
- Removable basket works as a colander and the clear bowl doubles as a storage or serving bowl
- Storage lock holds the pump flush with the lid, and the lid comes apart for cleaning
- Backed by the OXO Better Guarantee, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £2.44 more than the Joseph Joseph on these listings
- A full bowl-and-lid design takes up more cupboard space
Best for
- Everyday salad and herb drying
- Buyers who want a brake and a serving bowl
- Anyone who wants a stable, non-skid base
Not ideal for
- Small kitchens short on storage
- Buyers who want the lower price
Joseph Joseph Spindola in-Sink Salad Spinning Colander, Plastic, White/Green, One Size — Space Saver
Intended for: Marketed as a 2-in-1 in-sink salad spinning colander with a pump-action mechanism and a suction cup that attaches to the base of the sink, which converts to a conventional colander when the spindle is removed.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the OXO Good Grips on these listings
- 2-in-1 design saves cupboard space
- Easy pump-action salad-spinning mechanism
- Suction cup attaches securely to the base of the sink
- Spindle removes to use it as a conventional colander, and it dismantles for cleaning and storage
Worth knowing
- The listing does not mention a brake or a serving bowl
- Works in the sink, so it needs a clear sink to use
Best for
- Small kitchens
- Anyone who wants a colander and a spinner in one
- Buyers who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a bowl to serve from
- Buyers who prefer a stand-alone spinner
