Generally speaking, after buying strawberries, washing them with running tap water for a few minutes can remove most of the germs, pesticides and other pollutants on the strawberry surface. But when cleaning, don't soak it in water first, so as to avoid the pesticide being absorbed by strawberries after dissolving out of the water and infiltrating into the fruit.

Of course, some people will choose to use baking soda water to wash strawberries for the second time, so it is best to wash them within 6 hours. If they can't finish eating, they still need to wash strawberries 1-2 times with clear water before eating, because strawberries are highly nutritious fruits, and if they are kept for too long, bacteria may multiply on the surface. But washing strawberries 1-2 times can reduce the amount of harmful substances.

How to keep strawberries for a long time

1, cold storage. If the weather is hot, strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator. Strawberries should be packed in large plastic bags and tied tightly to prevent water loss, shrinkage and discoloration. Then, they should be stored in a refrigerator at 0-3℃ to keep a certain constant temperature, and the temperature cannot fluctuate.

2. Store in a ventilated place. Strawberries contain a lot of water, and the skin is very thin, so they will rot when touched lightly, so you should handle them carefully when you buy them and put them in a ventilated place, so they can be kept for a day or two.

3. Use plastic wrap skillfully. Unfinished strawberries can be sealed with plastic wrap, so that strawberries will not change color or rot within one day, but remember that plastic wrap must be sealed without gaps.