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• Method 2 of 3: Wash strawberries with vinegar solution
• Method 3 of 3: Using a Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner
• Tips

1 Remove missing or spoiled strawberries. Since strawberries, like a sponge, absorb water well and because of this quickly deteriorate, wash them only before use.

• Remove dented, soft, moldy, and green strawberries. Leave only the large, dark red strawberries.
• There is no need to remove the stems before washing the strawberries, as the strawberries will absorb even more water.

2 Pour the strawberries into a large, clean colander. You don't need to soak it in water.

• Rinse the strawberries under clean running water.
• Gently wash the strawberries with your hands and be sure to do it thoroughly.

3 Strawberries can be washed in a bowl of clean water.

• Take a few strawberries in your hand and rinse them in water.
• Do not immerse the strawberries in water, just rinse them lightly.

4 Wipe the strawberries dry. Strawberries will disappear quickly if left wet. Even if you leave it to air dry, the strawberry will absorb water and lose its flavor.

• Wait a minute for the water to drain.
• Dry the strawberries with a paper towel, but be careful not to damage the strawberries.
• You can also place the strawberries on a clean kitchen towel and rub gently.

Method 2 of 3: Wash strawberries with vinegar solution

1. 1 Wash the strawberries more thoroughly with a vinegar solution. This will increase its shelf life in the refrigerator. It is not pleasant to see how, two days after purchase, strawberries are covered with white fluff.
   • Moldy and crushed strawberries should be discarded immediately.
   • Leave the stems on until you are ready to eat the strawberries or use them in a recipe.
2. 2 Prepare a vinegar solution. To do this, you need vinegar, a bowl, or a sink.
   • Fill your bowl or sink halfway with water. The water should not be warm.
   • For every 3 cups (250 ml) water, pour 1 cup vinegar into the sink.
   • Stir the solution well with your hand.
3. 3 Take two or three strawberries. You will wash several pieces at a time. This will allow for a more thorough wash.
   • Rinse the strawberries well in the solution for 30 seconds.
   • Then rinse it thoroughly under cold water. There should be no vinegar smell on the strawberries.
   • Dry the strawberries dry with clean paper towels, or dry them gently with a clean kitchen towel.

Method 3 of 3: Using a Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner

1. 1 Prepare a detergent for washing fruits and vegetables. A similar product can be purchased at major grocery stores.
   • Fill your bowl or sink halfway with water.
   • Add 60 ml fruit and vegetable cleaner and stir.
   • Stir the solution well.
2. 2 Wash two or three strawberries. This will allow for a more thorough wash.
   • Rinse the strawberries thoroughly in the solution for 30 seconds.
   • Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold running water. You don't want any solution residues on the strawberries, do you?
   • Dry the strawberries dry with clean paper towels, or dry them gently with a clean kitchen towel.

Tips

• When buying strawberries, make sure they are a uniform bright red and don't worry about their size and shape. Instead, opt for loose and rounded strawberries.
• Because strawberries spoil quickly, buy exactly as much as you are ready to eat in the next few days. Everyone knows that strawberries have a fairly short shelf life.
• If you want to keep your strawberries longer than a few days, freeze them in an airtight bag or freezer container.
• In a clean, sealed container, washed and cut strawberries will stay fresh for one to two days.
• Remove the stems after washing the strawberries. To do this, insert a clean and sturdy straw into the bottom of the strawberry and push it through the berry.