notbob 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.

I just toss mine into the dishwasher. It has never required special
attention, thankfully!