Sam, you are always just a font of do-it-yourself information. Love the ideas! I’m sorry I didn’t see you thoughts first. I bought a salad spinner about a month ago. I bought an Oxo spinner. So far it hasn’t... (22 replies, last updated by elfcook July 22, 2009)

My trusty salad spinner just hit the dust. I need to get a replacement and quickly. Are there any I should look for or avoid? Or are they all pretty much the same. My only requirement is that it should get greens dry quickly... (14 replies, last updated by Tobias August 6, 2006)

There is no cord in an OXO salad spinner. (16 replies, last updated by judybird January 23, 2006)

I’m joining a CSA this summer so I’ll be eating—and washing—lots of salad greens. Right now I use the blot with paper towlels approach, but I think I have to kick it up a notch. I’d prefer not to buy... (42 replies, last updated by SeaSide Tomato February 22, 2007)

I’ve tried Salad Spinners a few times. It’s OK but I don’t think it’s the best option downtown for a salad lunch. When I am in a salad mood, I usually go to Cosi (there seems to be a Cosi within a block of... (3 replies, last updated by HappyFatGuy November 21, 2005)

I live by myself, well recently my brother moved in. I’ve been wanting a salad spinner forever now, however I keep thinking its way too big. I’m also thinking I don’t need it since its really just me.... (21 replies, last updated by MollyGee September 15, 2006)

I’ve never had good luck with salad spinners—the ones I’ve tried over the years don’t really do a very good job. But, I haven’t bought a new one in over 5 years and am wondering if they’re are... (21 replies, last updated by wally January 21, 2004)

Was at my friend’s house and we got into an argument over her salad spinner. She yelled at me as I hand washed the greens in her spinner basket. "The purpose of a salad spinner," she said, "is to wash the greens. So why on... (27 replies, last updated by Walters December 6, 2006)

of the Jamaican patties that someone ordered. They looked good. The menu says that spinners are traditional Jamaican dumplings. They are served with the braised oxtail. They said they are under new management but I got a little... (10 replies, last updated by abstractpoet November 17, 2009)

soprafina: i believe one is also on dearborn (east of washington), but it’s been years since i was at the location. the one in AT&T is the nicest i’ve found. there are also a few locations of salad spinners which does... (16 replies, last updated by Hugh B May 15, 2004)

surface. Anywhere water can penetrate is open to bacterial intrusion. Those packets of “prepared” salad ingredients are particularly threatening. I wash 'em all - and I use a salad spinner to rid them ot the excess... (7 replies, last updated by Caralien January 28, 2009)

Salad Spinners and Ma Kelly’s are two fast food places that come to mind (locations mostly in the loop) Shannon (2 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike February 7, 2004)

You may not get the clear plastic bowl that you are looking for, but Salad Spinners (Monroe & Wells) has an option to “make your own”. Simply take a card and a pencil from the wall beside the register, fill out your... (4 replies, last updated by Kim January 18, 2006)

) is to wash your greens in a salad spinner and keep them in the spinner in the fridge. I find that the leftover moisture helps keep the greens fresh, but since they’re in a basket they’re never sitting in water,... (6 replies, last updated by valerie February 15, 2004)

Any suggestions for a good lunch place where you can get a decent (i.e. filling) salad? I’ve already tried Salad Spinners and Pompeii. (13 replies, last updated by shopgirl August 5, 2005)