How do you wash a sieve without breaking it?

yeah i think my brush bristles are too soft, i think the idea of washing it straight away might be a good one too.

thanks!

I just buy cheapo sieves because they end up rusting or not clean and I just replace them as often as I need to (I do the bristle-brushy thing, but usually the soaking before it takes its toll. Probably because I only ever spend about £1 on cheapo sieves)