OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, 6.22 Quart Review (2026)

Who this salad spinner is for

Anyone prepping a week's worth of salads, or washing a full head of lettuce and a bunch of herbs in one go, is the natural fit for this spinner's larger 6.22 quart bowl. The one touch pump mechanism means greens can be dried with one hand while the other steadies the bowl or handles something else on the counter, which suits a busy weeknight or a batch prep session equally well. Because the bowl capacity is sized for family quantities rather than a single serving, it also suits anyone hosting or cooking for several people who wants dry greens without repeating the spin cycle multiple times. A single person cooking mostly solo portions may find the footprint larger than needed for daily use.

Capacity and how the mechanism works

The bowl itself holds 6.22 quarts and the inner basket holds close to 4.95 quarts, giving enough capacity to wash and dry a large salad's worth of greens or several bunches of herbs in one cycle. A one touch pump on the lid spins the inner basket, flinging water outward against the bowl wall while the greens stay in place, and a patented brake system stops the spinning basket immediately when the pump is released rather than letting it coast down slowly. The base includes a non skid ring to keep the whole unit steady on the counter while pumping, and the pump mechanism has a storage lock so it can be pressed flush with the lid for more compact shelving when it is not in use.

Everyday use and cleanup

In daily use, the spinner works well as both a wash and dry step, since the perforated basket doubles as a colander for rinsing greens under the tap before spinning. All the parts are dishwasher safe, which simplifies cleanup after a batch prep session, though the pump mechanism on the lid has moving parts that benefit from being left open to air dry rather than closed up wet, since trapped moisture around the pump seal can lead to a musty smell over time if it sits damp. The 6.22 quart size takes noticeably more cupboard or shelf space than a compact spinner, which is the main practical trade off for the larger capacity and sturdier feel of the bowl.

How it compares with other salad spinners

OXO also sells a bundle that pairs a similarly sized spinner with Cuisinart fine mesh strainers, useful for anyone who wants extra straining tools alongside the spinner itself, while the OXO Steel version swaps the plastic bowl for a steel one at a higher price point aimed at a more polished look on the counter. Farberware's Pro Pump spinner, at 6.6 quarts, offers a close capacity match using the same pump style mechanism, and Zulay Kitchen's 5 liter spinner sits in a similar large capacity tier. Against that group, this OXO Good Grips model is the version with the longest track record and the widest availability, with the brake button and storage lock standing out as small but noticeable conveniences compared with basic pump only competitors.

Verdict and who should consider a smaller spinner

For anyone regularly washing and drying large batches of greens for salads or weekly meal prep, this spinner's size and one hand operation make it one of the more dependable choices in its category. Cooks with limited cupboard space, or who only wash a small handful of greens at a time, are likely better served by a compact spinner instead, since this bowl's footprint is built for volume rather than a minimal kitchen. Anyone wanting a steel exterior over the standard plastic bowl should look at OXO's steel version at a higher price. For most households doing real batch prep, though, the 6.22 quart size and reliable brake mechanism are worth the extra shelf space it takes up.

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