On 2007-08-14, JoeSpareBedroom > wrote:

> The collapsible things are sometimes a pain to clean. The edges snag the
> sponge.......

That's why you need a dishwashing brush. I changed to a brush as my
primary dishwashing tool years ago. They clean just as well, have an
handle to get into glasses, bristles to make short work of things like
steamers and sieves/strainers, etc, and are easier to sanitize. About
twice a week I soak the brush in a cup of bleach/water which not only
sanitizes it, but whitens all the bristles again. Also cleans the
outside of polished SS pans without scratching. Even better, they're
rugged and dirt cheap. I've been using my favorite brush, $1.98, for
2 yrs. I still keep a sponge/scrubber around for those special
or difficult cleaning jobs, but I seldom need it anymore.

nb