I recently had the immense displeasure of dealing with a clogged drain, and one plumbing bill later, I was scouring the internet for any preventative measures available. One of my top findings was this $13 strainer that, at first glance, didn’t seem remarkable in the slightest. However, after reading what customers had to say about it, I realized we had a true hidden gem on the unclogged horizon. If you’re also wondering how such a mundane object could “bring joy” to someone’s life, as one Amazon shopper wrote in a review, you should first know the many qualms that exist with most kitchen sink strainers. As someone who lives in an older dwelling with ancient pipes and no garbage disposal, I’ll tell you from experience that most of the ones I’ve tried in the past are either ill-fitting, allowing smaller food scraps to pass beneath the strainer’s edges, or the debris-catching base isn’t nearly deep enough to suit my food-catching needs. Most frustrating of all is when the mesh portion of a strainer has holes that are too small, preventing adequate water flow and making cleaning out the strainer a disgusting and very hands-on process.The Wokdada strainer, on the other hand, addresses every single one of these shortcomings thanks to its very clever chainmail-like design. Compatible with most sink drains and made from rust-resistant stainless steel, this strainer has flat edges that lock against your sink, so it actually stays in place and won’t lift when the water starts flowing. If you do want to stop up the drain and fill your sink up with water at any point, one reviewer says they don’t even need to remove the Wokdada to do it. They simply place a flat rubber stopper over the top of the strainer and “it works just fine,” they wrote. Most notable is that the “basket” portion is made with a flexible chainmail that has holes large enough to let water pass through, and when it comes time to empty, you simply flip the strainer over and the chainmail receptacle inverts itself to dump its contents directly into the trash without you having to touch any slimy food scraps.I have yet to purchase the Wokdada strainer for myself, but if I had any doubt about its value, I need only to read this one from an Amazon customer: “These strainers are saving me a fortune in plumbing bills.” Promising Amazon reviews:“I had purchased a different sink stopper and strainer system previously. Although it worked better than the original it didn’t work as well as had hoped. Mostly it left a puddle of water in the sink. I then purchased these strainers and they work wonderfully. No puddles and they empty100% of the debris they catch quickly and easily. My wife loves them. We use a large flat rubber stopper over the top of the strainer to stop up the water when needed and it works very well. Fits easily in a standard kitchen sink drain and is heavy duty so the strainer material won’t break with use. It is heavy enough to stay in place so prevents having to readjust it continuously. I recommend these strainers and will buy them again if the need arises.” — Daniel Ness“This is a great gadget. I’m not a fan of drain strainers, because although they work, cleaning them out is a nuisance. I always end up washing half of what I collected down the drain! The chain in this strainer solves that problem it works as described, simply turn it over give it a little tap and it’s clean and ready to put back. Going to order a few more.” — Mama Iv“I bought four of these. When I get ready to clean the two sinks, I put the dirty strainers in the dishwasher and get out the spares. Thus, I have a great system. These ‘chain’ strainers are the best. They catch what needs to be caught. Previously, I had strainers with many tiny holes, and in my view, they caught too much and particles that were overly fine, resulting in a real challenge to clean them. I ended up scrubbing and brushing that style, which was annoying. So, I went to this style, and I am glad that I did. Good choice! Works great! This product will not add to your workload. Turn upside down over the trash or compost container and one tap to clean. Done!” — Dolly Madison“Who knew a kitchen sink strainer could bring joy to your life? I was skeptical....just got this yesterday...used for the first time today....SO SIMPLE...VERY EFFECTIVE...I have more joy in my life now with this strainer!!” — rebecca“These strainers are saving me a fortune in plumbing bills. No more clogs from accidental items going down the drain. Bravo Wokdada for an invention that works!” — Miss muffy 4xIf you want to shop for more helpful products that might save your sink from clogging and damage, take a look at the collection ahead:AmazonA magic grease and oil solidifier for easy disposal Grease and oil are notorious drain cloggers, and this magical plant-based powder makes it incredibly easy and mess-free to dispose of your used cooking oil responsibly. Compatible with all types of oils from vegetable to bacon grease, you just sprinkle a packet of FryAway into your hot oil, and once it cools, it solidifies into a biodegradable disc that easily slides out of your cooking vessel and into the trash. AmazonFoaming garbage disposal cleaning tablets The Active garbage disposal cleaning tablets are a reader favorite for low-effort drain maintenance and gunk removal. These septic-safe tablets foam and expand to break down odor-causing grime and food residue and flush away any buildup that may be impacting your pipes, leaving behind a fresh scent. AmazonA sink-side scrap collector For larger food scraps, this sink-attachable basin is an adorable kitchen addition. You can simply scrape your unwanted leftovers or veggie and fruit peels directly into this strainer and once it's full, just press the button so the bottom catch drops open for an easy disposal that doesn't require you to dirty your hands. It can even double as a colander for washing fruits or draining pasta (after it's cleaned properly, of course).