Straining Muslin With Hanging Holes

[Rhona]

Not a great description but do you know what I mean? I had one that had metal rimmed holes which I hung from the tap over the sink - worked brilliantly until Mr R binned it this morning for 'smelling funny.'

I can only find fabric ones without the holes to hang it up - even Lakeland didn't have what I wanted. They did have a whole straining set up thing but that's not really what I want. Anyone got any ideas?

[smallblueplanet]

The ones you see on ebay mostly have 'hanging loops', bought one and rigged something with hooks, bar and kitchen cupboard doorknobs!

NYLON JELLY BAG: STRAINS JAMS, CONSERVES, PRESERVES on eBay (end time 15-Sep-09 10:07:51 BST)

Think this one might have 'holes'?

?KITCHENCRAFT~SPARE STRAINING BAG FOR JAM STRAINING KIT on eBay (end time 06-Oct-09 11:36:34 BST)

[Hilary B]

Can't help there. My straining cloth was once a muslin nappy, it has knots on all 4 corners to which I can attach string when needed.
I suggest you apply the rolling pin treatment to Mr R, so he learns not to throw things away without checking...... A decent straining cloth can be boil washed (or just boiled in a saucepan with a bit of washing powder, before putting through a normal wash) to remove smells.

[WrexTheDragon]

I use one and it is made by Kitchen Craft.

I have seen them sold with the frame, but not separate.

I would email the ebay seller that SmallBluePlanet has given you the link for.

[sewer rat]

Try Ascott Smallholding Supplies website

[zazen999]

I use a piece of muslin; tie a cable tie really tight round it with another cable tie 'trapped' in and use the second cable tie to slip over a paintbrush - which then slides in two handles of my above counter units and hangs from there.

If I had a photo I'd post it.....

[Jeanied]

How about making your own? You can buy the muslin and the metal eyelets (CURTAIN EYELETS WEBSITE, Curtain Eyelets, Eyeletting Machines & Equipment) - may be a gap in the market!

[WrexTheDragon]

You need stainless steel eyelets to stop rust and erosion from the acid in the fruit.

[bazzaboy]

Rhona, if you ever visit your county capital York, Barnitts Home and Garden claim to do replacement bags (complete with holes!) for £2.59.
Kitchen Craft Spare Jam Straining Bag at Barnitts
If Mr R buys you half a dozen of those (and two weeks holiday in Jamaica) I reckon he will have got off lightly….
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