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2-1/2 in. Mesh Bathroom Sink Strainer in Stainless Steel

$6.28
  • Prevents Clogs by keeping hair & objects out of drains
  • Ideal for replacing worn-out or broken sink strainers
  • Mesh allows water to flow freely down the drain
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About This Product

The Danco 2-1/4 Stainless-Steel Lavatory Mesh Strainer helps prevent clogged drains. This bathroom sink strainer is ideal to place in your sink drain to catch unwanted hair, soap particles and debris from flowing down your sink drain which can cause a clogged drain. The sink drain protector while catching debris allows water to pass through keeping the drain flowing freely. The durable stainless steel mesh construction provides strength for everyday use.

Highlights

  • PREVENT CLOGGED DRAINS: Placing a mesh strainer, hair catcher in your bathroom sink drain allows water to flow freely while it catches unwanted hair and other debris that can clog your sink drains
  • UNIVERSAL FIT: The 2-1/4 in. outer diameter allows for use in most standard bathroom sinks
  • EASY TO USE: Features a DROP-IN design that can be easily set in place and removed without any adjustments needed or tools required
  • CLEANS EASILY: Throw away hair and particles in the trash and simply rinse off and it cleans easily in your dishwasher
  • COROSION RESISTANT: This bathroom sink strainer basket mesh design is rust and stain resistant
  • HIGH QUALITY: The sink strainer is constructed of durable stainless-steel mesh which provides strength and reliability through everyday use
  • STAINLESS STEEL FINISH: The stainless-steel finish will complement your existing bathroom decor
  • Rust and stain resistant
  • Easy to use, eMPTy and clean; dishwasher safe
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Product Information

Internet # 203675133

Model # 88820

Store SKU # 542154

Store SO SKU #1000393726

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 2.0625 in, W 2.25 in, D 2.0625 in

Dimensions

Drain opening (in.)

2.25

Product Depth (in.)

2.0625 in

Product Height (in.)

2.0625 in

Product Width (in.)

2.25 in

Details

Application

Bathroom Sink, Laundry/Utility

Color Family

Stainless Steel

Color/Finish

Stainless Steel

Features

Corrosion Resistant

Finish

Stainless Steel

Material

Stainless Steel

Number of Screws

0

Open/close function

No

Pack Size

1

Plumbing Part Type

Bath Drain Trap/Component

Returnable

90-Day

Sink Accessory Type

Strainer/Stopper

Style

Mesh

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Limited 1 Year

Questions & Answers

Will this fit a garage utility sink?
ByOct 25, 2026
1 Answer | 
Answer This Question

Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Danco model 88820 has an outside diameter of 2.25" and may fit a garage utility sink drain.

By|Oct 27, 2026


    What is the mesh size? 'Tired of these clogging because the mesh (ie, the spaces between wire intersections,) is too small. I'm thinking #12 or bigger is needed but no numerical mesh numbers are shown here.
    ByFeb 10, 2024
    1 Answer | 
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    Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Our Lavatory Mesh Sink Strainer in Stainless Steel(88820) features #30 mesh.

    By|Feb 15, 2024


      Would this fit in the tube that the water drain for the washer machine?
      ByFeb 5, 2023
      1 Answer | 
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      Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Danco model number 88820 is designed to be used in lavatory sinks and has not been designed or tested for use in the manner that you have suggested. Therefore, we cannot ensure the safety, integrity, or performance of our product.

      By|Feb 16, 2023


        These measurements are very confusing. Answers are also. One answer says if the sink drain opening is 2 1/2" it will fir while another says 1 1/8' opening. What size sink opening does this fit?
        ByFeb 4, 2022
        2 Answers | 
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        I apologize. I was unable to use this because it was not wide enough, and the mesh was too long. 

        By|Mar 24, 2025

          (2)

          Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. Our 8820 fits 2-1/2 in. drain openings, but the basket that dips into the drain has an outside diameter of 1-1/8". If you would like to speak with us further about this matter, you can contact Danco Product Support by phone at 1-800-523-5135 option 2. Our hours of operation are 8 a.m.- 5p.m. Monday-Friday.

          By|Mar 24, 2025

            (1)

            Will I be able to use it in a bath room sink?
            ByApr 27, 2019
            7 Answers | 
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            Thank you for contacting Danco. This is intended for 2-1/2 inch drains in bathroom sinks.

            By|Feb 3, 2025

              (2)

              If you existing sink does not have a stopper now or one that can be removed and the sink hole is big/small enough to accomandate this strainer then yes it will be a great asset to you bath room. I use a larger one for my kitchen and another one for my bathtub. I use nothing else as these are the best, catch everything and last forever.

              By|Jul 19, 2021

                (2)

                You can use it in a bathroom sink, BUT, the mesh of the screen is so fine that mucus (from brushing your teeth) will not flow through. YUCK !!

                By|Jun 25, 2026

                  (3)

                  It should if your drain is 1 1/8" at the opening.

                  By|Feb 26, 2020

                  (1)

                  Yes that's what it is made for

                  By|May 26, 2019

                    We bought ours for the bathroom sink. It works fine. Installation: open package. Drop strainer in the drain. Dispose of packaging. I think you can do this.

                    By|Mar 22, 2025

                    (1)

                    That is what I bought it for, and it works perfectly. Measure across your drain, and if it is 2.5 inches, it should work fine.

                    By|Mar 31, 2020


                      What is the diameter of the mesh "basket" part of the strainer?
                      ByJun 14, 2017
                      5 Answers | 
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                      about 1 inch

                      By|May 11, 2021

                        (4)

                        2 1/4 at top and about 1/2 inch at the bottom.

                        By|Jan 21, 2024

                          (3)

                          Thank you for your inquiry. It is approximately 1-1/2', but will flex to some degree.

                          By|Jul 5, 2026

                            (4)

                            It tapers down from the top. It's approximately 1 1/8" across the top which is the widest part.

                            By|Mar 25, 2022

                            (1)

                            2 1/2”

                            By|May 30, 2020


                              Do you have anything like this in polished brass?
                              ByFeb 23, 2017
                              3 Answers | 
                              Answer This Question

                              Thank you for your interest in Danco products. Unfortunately, we do not offer a mesh sink strainer in polished brass.

                              By|May 4, 2023

                                do not know, but I have never seen one in polished brass. You might find the complete assembly in polished brass including the sink strainer as part of the assembly, but the one shown here I have never seen in anything color except what is shown

                                By|May 4, 2023

                                  no

                                  By|Jul 11, 2021


                                    I am guessing the 2 1/2" is from end to end on the top part but the bottom part is smaller.
                                    ByFeb 20, 2014
                                    5 Answers | 
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                                    1" inch diameter??. I have never seen anything so small. You might be better off putting one layer of cheesecloth over the drain opening and changing it out frequewntly.

                                    By|Jan 7, 2021

                                      yes, worked for mine

                                      By|Jan 20, 2024

                                        (1)

                                        Yes it should. The mesh is about 1 inch in diameter for the lower part that goes down in the sink. The top part with the metal bank and mesh sits on top of the sink and the lower part goes down into the drain.

                                        By|Feb 2, 2024

                                          (1)

                                          Thank you for your inquiry. The upper outside diameter is 2-1/2". The actual smaller opening that dips down is 3/4".

                                          By|Jan 20, 2024

                                          (6)

                                          yes

                                          By|Apr 27, 2019

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                                            Customer Reviews

                                            4.6 out of 5

                                            • 4.6 out of 272 reviews
                                            • 88% recommend this product
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                                            Keep the drains in your sinks clear with an easy fix!
                                            Easy stopper to keep the drain free of undesirable items
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                                            This small strainer does a big job. It fits great into typical porcelain sinks as well in standar...
                                            This small strainer does a big job. It fits great into typical porcelain sinks as well in standard kitchen sinks. Its easy to clean by removing and back flushing or by a air hose. For bathroom sinks with pull drain plug you can place the strainer inverted and it will still function to prevent hair and particles from washing down the drain. Its a good quality mesh will last for typical home applications
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                                            My plan for this item was to catch lint in my laundry sink. Unfortunately, the holes were too sma...
                                            My plan for this item was to catch lint in my laundry sink. Unfortunately, the holes were too small for this and the strainer became clogged with a mixture of lint and fabric softener. I do use the same style in a larger version for my kitchen sink which works wonders. So this particular type of strainer is great for larger pieces, but not for the laundry. It does however fit perfectly in the drain without shifting or coming off.
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                                            Response from DancoSupportFeb 17, 2020
                                            Thank you so much for reaching out to us and providing your feedback. We look forward to hearing from our customers on how their experience was. We’re happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations!
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                                            This is a simple screen for a smaller drain opening. Though it is described as a lavatory drain s...
                                            This is a simple screen for a smaller drain opening. Though it is described as a lavatory drain screen, I use it for my my bathtub drain that has no screen cover on it. It fits perfectly on my tub drain and helps protect me from anything falling into a previously unscreened drain hole. It also catches any hairs and towel lint that may fall down into the drain.
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                                            Response from DancoSupportFeb 10, 2020
                                            Thank you so much for reaching out to us and providing your feedback. We look forward to hearing from our customers on how their experience was. We’re happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations!
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                                            I really needed this for our utility sink in the laundry room. This fits and looks great. I am ...
                                            I really needed this for our utility sink in the laundry room. This fits and looks great. I am very happy with it initially but nowhere on the card does it say what it is made out of. Hopefully it will last a long time but in the past these have rusted and I would be happier if I knew this was stainless steel or rust resistant. For now it's a thumbs up.
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                                            Response from DancoSupportFeb 6, 2020
                                            Thank you for providing your feedback. We look forward to hearing from our customers on how their DIY experience was as it always helps us to improve. We’re happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. Also, this lavatory sink strainer is made of a mesh stainless steel. If there is ever anything else we can do please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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                                            So I ordered this product thinking that I was ordering the Kitchen Mesh Strainer, only to receive...
                                            So I ordered this product thinking that I was ordering the Kitchen Mesh Strainer, only to receive it and realize it was for the bathroom sink. I failed to see Bathroom Sink Strainer in the title. That was a bit disappointed because I REALLY needed a kitchen strainer. However what I can say about it is, if I needed a bathroom strainer this would definitely do the job. The quality is good and durable.
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                                            Response from DancoSupportFeb 6, 2020
                                            Thank you so much for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the product title wasn't clear enough to explain the location of where this strainer fits. Normally a lavatory strainer pertains to a bathroom sink but we can understand that could be confusing. We normally don't have control over the product titles, but we will work with Home Depot to see if we can get Bathroom Sink in the title so this strainer can be understood better. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused.
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                                            This mesh sink strainer works as described. This sink was constantly getting clogged up with hair...
                                            This mesh sink strainer works as described. This sink was constantly getting clogged up with hair and other debris. I removed the stopper which contributed to the problem, but it made the sink unattractive and left an open hole for anything to fall in. The strainer fixes all of this. The sink not only looks better and stays free of hair and other debris, but I don't have to worry about a ring or earring falling into the P-trap. Yeah, that's happened one or twice as well..
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                                            Response from DancoSupportFeb 6, 2020
                                            Thank you for providing your feedback. We look forward to hearing from our customers on how their DIY experience was as it always helps us to improve. We’re happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. If there is ever anything else we can do please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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