All potatoes should be cleaned, even if you plan to peel them later. Cleaning potatoes not only removes chemicals and pesticides, but also dirt and bacteria on the potatoes. The most common way to clean potatoes is to use a vegetable cleaning brush. If you don't have one, there are other ways to clean potatoes.
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Method 1 of 2: Using a Cleaning Brush
Step 1. Start by cleaning your hands
Make sure both hands are washed with antibacterial soap, then rinse well. Don't let the bacteria on your hands transfer to the cleaned potatoes.
Wash your potatoes before cooking and eating them. Do not wash potatoes before storing, as this can lead to faster spoilage
Step 2. Rinse the potatoes with cold water
All potatoes should be washed, including organic ones, and those about to be peeled. Organic potatoes may be free of chemicals and pesticides, but the dirt and bacteria on them are still there. It is best to wash the potatoes before peeling them. If you don't wash them first, bacteria and dirt will stick to the flesh of the potatoes when you peel them.
Step 3. Soak your vegetable cleaning brush
Do not use the brush you use to clean dishes. The dish brush may still contain soap residue, which can transfer to the potatoes.
If you don't have a cleaning brush, use a clean sponge and use the rough side
Step 4. Rub the potatoes in a circular motion
Focus on any dirty spots, especially the potato eyes, where most of the dirt collects.
- Do not use soap, detergent, or other cleaning products. You won't even be able to clean all the soap residue on the potatoes. In addition, studies have proven that using a cleaning brush is quite effective.
- If you see any sprouts still attached, remove them. Don't let it stick to the potatoes.
Step 5. Rinse your cleaning brush and potatoes
Over time, the cleaning brush will change color. If this happens, rinse the cleaning brush and potatoes in the water.
Step 6. Repeat brushing and rinsing until your potatoes will be brighter than before
If you are using a white scrubber, feel free to brush until the color doesn't change. If not, brush until the potatoes are a little lighter in color. There may be a little splash of other color on the potatoes. This is not a problem.
Step 7. Dry your potatoes with a paper towel, then move on to the next potato
This can help remove residual dirt and bacteria.
Method 2 of 2: Wearing Scouring Gloves
Step 1. Before the potatoes are ready to cook and eat, wash them first
Make sure that the washed potatoes are going to be used, and don't wash the potatoes if you want to store them. If you wash your potatoes before storing them, they won't dry out completely, and will start to rot.
Step 2. Look for scrubbing gloves for a clean shower
You can find them in convenience stores and the beauty section of supermarkets. These gloves are usually made of a rough material that is suitable for scrubbing.
Make sure that the gloves are new. Use these gloves only for washing potatoes. Do not use it again to clean the body
Step 3. Wash your hands with soap and water, then put on the gloves
You will use the gloves to clean the potatoes.
Step 4. Wet your gloves and potatoes with cold running water
If you're worried about wasting water, turn off the tap. Do not use soap, detergent, or other cleaning products. You can't clean all the soap residue on the potatoes if you use soap.
Step 5. Gently massage the potatoes
Twist and turn all the potato halves in your hands. The abrasive material of this glove acts like a cleaning brush and will remove all the dirt on the potatoes.
Step 6. Rinse the gloves and potatoes in cold running water
After rinsing, the potatoes will be lighter in color than before. If needed, repeat the process of brushing and rinsing the potatoes.
Step 7. Dry the potatoes with paper towels, then move on to the next potato
Drying the potatoes can help wash away any dirt and bacteria left on the potatoes.
Step 8. Wash your gloves when you're done
If very dirty, add soap to taste, but make sure the gloves are completely clean and free of soap residue after rinsing.
Tips
- Turn off the tap when you are not rinsing the potatoes. This can help you save and reduce your water bill..
- Organic potatoes and potatoes that are about to be peeled also need to be washed.
- White vinegar diluted with water can also help clean the potatoes, but using tap water and rubbing them will suffice.
- If the potatoes are particularly dirty, consider soaking them in a clean, water-filled sink.
- When peeling potatoes, make sure to cut off any sprouts or discoloration in the potatoes. If left unchecked, you can catch the disease after eating it.
Warning
- Do not use soap, detergent or other cleaning products when washing potatoes.
- Do not wash potatoes before storing. If the potatoes are very dirty, simply brush them off without using water. Potatoes will rot quickly if you wash them.
- Avoid washing potatoes using leftover water. The remaining soap will stick to the potatoes if you use the water. Dirt from potatoes can also stick to the water pipes, so just use water from the tap.
The Things You Need
Using a cleaning brush
- Clean vegetable cleaning brush
- Sink
- Cold water
- Paper towels
Wearing Scouring Gloves
- Clean, never worn bath gloves,
- Sink
- Cold water
- Paper Towel
