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Toilet strainer prevents kids from flushing jewelry

Kids have a tendency to destroy things like valuables and happiness. Okay, maybe not happiness, but certainly priceless family heirlooms.

iGuard is a solution to this problem, straining out items from the toilet. Ew. Okay, yes it sounds disgusting, but the creators claim it’s the only way to prevent clogged toilets. The small plastic mechanism hooks onto the side of the toilet bowl. There’s a round piece that goes into the toilet with holes in it to strain. This way, it’ll catch unwanted items from going down the pipes. The only question that remains is, what about those things that you want to go down? iGuard comes in a case that opens with tap of the foot so touch is unnecessary. One is going for $50 on Kickstarter with an estimated delivery of April 2015. iGuard is looking to raise $20,000.

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OneBowl creates pasta meals with less noodling around

OneBowlFor those crazy days (or nights) when even microwaving pasta is too much of a hassle, OneBowl offers the solution of cooking, straining and even eating all in one bowl. The dishwasher-safe kitchen helper has a built in strainer, so when the nuking process is done, all that’s necessary is to twist, let it drain, top with one’s choice of seasonings, and eat. Although, a built-in cooling mechanism might be nice so that tongues don’t get burned. And perhaps also some type of built in auto-feed so that utensils and self-feeding aren’t necessary. For $16, early bird backers get one product, with an expected delivery of August 2014.

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Armadillo Colander collapses flat to take the pain out of the strain

Armadillo ColanderFinding storage space for a bulky colander (or strainer) is a common kitchen challenge, especially if a person likes to enjoy the option of having boiled foods on the road via a camper or RV. The RMDLO (Armadillo) Colander (or strainer) is a unique solution made of stainless steel sheets that fold up to 1.6cm for easy storage, and can be easily squeezed together for pouring food onto a plate. Prefer steamed veggies to boiled? It can also act as a steamer. While there are other folding colanders out there, the Armadillo’s stainless steel and steamer capability will make it more versatile, and it also seems to fold up smaller. For £20, backers get one product with an expected delivery of October 2014.

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GoCan Drainer makes fixing dinner less of a strainer

GoCan Drainer 70ad20a519fd2b41667e8cdd62cfdbd5_large[1]Getting out the colander to drain the water or juice off of veggies, tuna and fruits can seem like more of a hassle than it’s worth. GoCan Drainer offers a solution that separates food from liquid and minimizes the risk of losing half the contents to the sink. The plastic mini-strainer clips to the side of the can so your fruits and veggies can stop while the liquid goes. For $25, a backer gets them in three sizes, specially designed for a 5 ounce tuna can, as well as 15 and 27 ounce cans — a little pricey when it is possible to find small strainers for less, but having the strainers attach to the can might be useful at a picnic or other settings. Expected delivery is September 2014.