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Question: With no center stem, how do you clean out this strainer?  Can it be easily lifted out of the sink for cleaning over a waste bin or compost  tub?
Document: I bought the strainer because my disposal broke down just before we are about to replace our sink. I needed something to keep stuff from falling into the disposal and plugging it up. We already compost most of our kitchen waste so this was only to keep small sized debris from going into the disposal. The unit does the job very well. It is attractive and easy to keep clean. The only drawback is that it is a bit difficult to tap it out into the compost bin since it is rigid.
I could not deal with cleaning the traditional strainer (the one with the knob in the center) anymore so I decided to get these after seeing them in a professional kitchen sink. I was not disappointed. I love it. Food that gets trapped is easily dumped with one motion, no digging it out of crevices. It is a breeze to clean because the surface is smooth. It has a good weight to it and stays where it is supposed to.
It cleans fairly easily with just dish soap and a kitchen brush. Yes, particles still get trapped and it requires a little elbow grease to clean but it is far easier to clean than mesh strainers.I've never seen any rust. It tolerates 'Barkeepers Friend'-brand cleanser which is an acidic stainless steel cleaner (culinary stainless steel's best cleaning product along with vinegar).Attractive.
I don't have/want a garbage disposal. This sink strainer is sturdy. The strainer part is not flimsy like other strainers, which makes It easier to wipe food out of it into the compost jar, and to keep it clean..
I was looking for drain strainers to fit over a bathtub drain and a laundry room/utility sink drain. This didn't fit either one, but I use it in the kitchen sink (stainless steel, double sink). It's heavy duty, nice looking, strains all but very fine particles, fits perfectly and securely, stays in place yet removes easily for cleaning. A happy "mistake". I like it.
Fine mesh strainers always clogged the sink, but the larger holes and thicker, more durable construction of the RSVP stainless steel strainers are easy to clean and strain quickly. You can hand wash the strainer or place it in the dishwasher for effective cleaning, something that cannot be accomplished with a fine mesh strainer that requires rigorous scrubbing. Fine mesh strainers which slow the water flow through the kitchen pipes may hasten the accumulation of mold/mildew, oils, and debris.
The perfect thing for a kitchen sink. This will keep all but the smallest debris out of your drains. If you live with a septic system or you have a drain that is picky about the amount of vegetable matter, hair or other items it swallows this is the strainer for you. Flipped over it will clear the pop-up drain in a tub and do the same duty in there. Seems to be 100% stainless and easy to clean.
PRODUCT:  RSVP Large Sink Strainer, Stainless SteelRATING: 4 1/2 StarsThis is easily the best sink strainer I've ever owned.I've cruised high and low in numerous kitchen and bath stores, and online catalogs, for years, looking for a decent sink strainer than was durable, didn't clog, and was easy to clean. You'd think it would be easy to find something with such simple requirements, right ?
This strainer is the best one I have ever seen after trying many. We've had it for over a month and it looks like new still. It's wide metal rim fits easily into the drain and flush with the bottom of the sink so nothing gets by it. It's super easy to clean, not being mesh, but very small holes. The whole thing is stainless steel. You can just use a sponge to clean it out thoroughly, quickly and easily. I'm about to get another one for another sink.
I have hated sinks without garbage disposals because catching the food debris is such a pain. However, we live overseas and garbage disposals are very rare.This is a great sink strainer that really works. The metal lip is very thin so fits easily flush against most sink drains; making it hard for food to sneak by. The small holes catch practically everything. A quick flip into the trash can make clean up easy.It can also be thrown into a dishwasher for quick disinfecting.I recommend this strainer!
Answer: Yes it is easy to grab from the side and take it out. I take out the large pieces and throw them out and then rinse and wash it like any other dish. Ive noticed both cheese and eggs tend to get messy with this strainer, but with a little bit of elbow grease you can clean it off.