It’s berry season AKA the best season! And here’s a quick and simple post on how to clean berries thoroughly so they’re absolutely safe to enjoy!
Hey berry lovers – I’m looking at you 🫵
Did you know that berries are loaded with pesticides and chemicals and simply washing them under running water doesn’t get rid of all that?
I know it may seem tempting to quickly wash and enjoy your strawberries (or any berries) but it’s risky to do so! Knowing how to clean berries properly is a must for the berry season. I’ve got a berry cleaning hack to share with you guys that I follow every time without fail.
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How To Clean Berries
It’s as simple as soaking them in a solution of water, baking soda, and vinegar for 5 minutes.
After doing so, just take them out and rinse with cold water to remove the solution from the strawberries and then wipe and store. This is how to store berries the best way!
Why this works
Since vinegar and baking soda are natural cleaning agents, soaking the berries in them will kill the bacteria and remove the pesticide residue effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can even use this method to wash veggies.
Soaking them for 5 minutes will do the drink but you can soak them for up to 10-15 minutes. Don’t over soak the berries as this will dry them out.
Goodbyeeee filthy berries!! You’ll never have to worry about bacteria in your fruits again with this easy peasy yet trusty hack ✅
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This article was researched and written by Navya Khetarpal.
