How to Wash Grapes
Store your grapes unwashed., Rinse off your grapes., Soak your grapes., Remove broken or decaying grapes., Dry your grapes., Avoid soaps.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Store your grapes unwashed.
Wait to wash your grapes until you plan on using them.
This can prevent extra moisture from speeding up the decay process.
Keep the grapes in their original container.Pull out servings of grapes as you need and then wash them. -
Step 2: Rinse off your grapes.
Pull out your desired serving of grapes.
Hold them under cool, running water for thirty seconds.
Rub them gently as you rinse.This can remove around 85% of the bacteria.
It also rinses off pesticides on the grapes.Rinse the grapes by hand or place them in a colander. , Put your grapes into a clean bowl and place it in the sink.
Run cool, clean water over the grapes until the water just covers them.
Allow your grapes to soak for 5-10 minutes.
This can remove bacteria and pesticides.Avoid soaking your grapes in the sink.
This can introduce bacteria onto them and may cause illness.
If you don’t have a bowl, clean and rinse your sink before soaking your grapes. , Check for any grapes that have broken skins or are decaying.
Remove and throw them away.
These may have bacteria, pesticide, or other residue you can’t reach with cleaning., Put your grapes on a clean towel or baking sheet covered with a clean towel.
Let your grapes air dry for about ten minutes.
Gently dry each grape with the towel before eating or using them to remove any lingering bacteria, pesticide, or waxy substance., Steer clear of using any soaps or detergents on your grapes.
These can leave a film on your grapes that is not safe for consumption and may cause illness or other reactions. -
Step 3: Soak your grapes.
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Step 4: Remove broken or decaying grapes.
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Step 5: Dry your grapes.
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Step 6: Avoid soaps.
Detailed Guide
Wait to wash your grapes until you plan on using them.
This can prevent extra moisture from speeding up the decay process.
Keep the grapes in their original container.Pull out servings of grapes as you need and then wash them.
Pull out your desired serving of grapes.
Hold them under cool, running water for thirty seconds.
Rub them gently as you rinse.This can remove around 85% of the bacteria.
It also rinses off pesticides on the grapes.Rinse the grapes by hand or place them in a colander. , Put your grapes into a clean bowl and place it in the sink.
Run cool, clean water over the grapes until the water just covers them.
Allow your grapes to soak for 5-10 minutes.
This can remove bacteria and pesticides.Avoid soaking your grapes in the sink.
This can introduce bacteria onto them and may cause illness.
If you don’t have a bowl, clean and rinse your sink before soaking your grapes. , Check for any grapes that have broken skins or are decaying.
Remove and throw them away.
These may have bacteria, pesticide, or other residue you can’t reach with cleaning., Put your grapes on a clean towel or baking sheet covered with a clean towel.
Let your grapes air dry for about ten minutes.
Gently dry each grape with the towel before eating or using them to remove any lingering bacteria, pesticide, or waxy substance., Steer clear of using any soaps or detergents on your grapes.
These can leave a film on your grapes that is not safe for consumption and may cause illness or other reactions.
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