This multifunctional sieve can be used for draining pasta potatoes vegetables and of course for washing lettuce etc the foldable handles will enable you to hang it over the sink and to store it easily in a drawer or cupboard handles are foldable use to stand it up or for placing it over the sink fits most common sinks sieve diameter approx 17 cm locking function so it stays in place easy to care for and dishwasher safe excellent craftsmanship and quality material abs plastic