Westmark Gallant Garlic Press

Yes, it is a significant improvement over standard presses. By removing the insert, you can easily rinse out stubborn garlic skins and residue that typically get trapped in the holes, making it much faster to clean by hand or in the dishwasher.

The Gallant Garlic Press is designed with a low-effort mechanism that leverages the handle length to do the heavy lifting for you. Combined with the non-slip coating, it requires noticeably less force to operate than traditional, rigid metal presses.

Yes, the stainless steel construction is rust-resistant and dishwasher safe. The removable insert design also ensures that no garlic bits remain hidden after a wash cycle.

While you can press unpeeled cloves, we recommend peeling them first for the best results. The press is sturdy enough to handle unpeeled cloves, but removing the skin beforehand prevents the papery residue from clogging the press insert.

At 7.7 inches long, it is slightly larger than some compact models, which provides better leverage for easier pressing. It is still compact enough to fit comfortably in a standard utensil drawer.