How to clean Strawberry~

Step 1 Wet a cloth or paper towel. Many people are under the misconception that you can clean strawberries by simply running them under water. With strawberries though, you need to clean them with a damp cloth or paper towel. This ensures that the berries are as clean as possible.

Step 2 Gently wipe each strawberry with a damp cloth or paper towel. This process does take a bit of time, but it ensures that every speck of dirt is removed.

Step 3 Cut the tops off the strawberries. Unless you're going to be using your strawberries for chocolate dipped berries, you will want to go ahead and cut the tops off. The leaves are almost impossible to get clean and this makes it easier when it comes time to slice the berries later on.

Step 4 Remove any bad spots. Even the freshest pound of berries will have a blemish or two. While cutting the tops off, cut away any bad spots that you see. This will include any dark red or mushy spots.


Cited Amy Brantley, eHow Contributing Writer